There are a few large groups in ME that have been specializing in the automotive industry and deliver key components that are crucial for the performance of transport equipment. The market segment is characterized by large contracts, volume production and tough price competition. The majority of output consists of capital goods dedicated for investment in a broad range of industries. There are subsectors of ME that provide capital goods for specific client industries such as the textile, commercial paper, pulp and paper, construction and mining and agricultural industry. They are strongly dependent on clients’ investment behaviour. Some industries,.