Air Purification Equipment - North American Market Trends

Published by	BizAcumen, Inc.
Published	November, 2009	Product code	104547
Content info	Pages: 270
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Air Purification Equipment - North American Market Trends published by BizAcumen, Inc. in November, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 270 and the price starts from US $ 2995.

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Abstract

Market for air purification equipment has been gaining momentum as a result of rising concerns over indoor air quality and increasing health consciousness among consumers. Products within this group that until recently had been viewed as a luxury, are now found in a large number of residential homes and commercial workspaces. Growing media focus on poor indoor air quality, health-related issues, and outbreak of epidemics, have played instrumental roles in stepping up consumer awareness, and have steered up the importance of indoor air quality in commercial buildings, homes, and schools.

Growth in the air purification equipment market, especially in the residential end-use market has historically been driven by economic conditions, such as, GDP growth, rising disposable incomes, and rise in investments in home improvement, and renovations. Rapidly aging baby-boomer population, and increase in amount of time spent indoors represent other major factors dictating growth in the marketplace.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Air Purification Equipment: North American Market Trends" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

1. METHODOLOGY 1

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW 3

The North American Market: A Quick Primer 3
- A Peek Into Market Dynamics 4
  - Market Structure 4
    - Market Shares in Retrospect 5
  - Air Purifier: No More a Symbol of Luxury 6
Indoor Air Quality: A Prime Concern 6
- Causes of Indoor Air Pollution 6
- Sick Building Syndrome 7
- Consumer Awareness On the Rise 8
Regulatory Environment 8
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 8
- American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 9
- Laws for IAQ Improvement in Schools 9
  - Criteria for Improved IAQ 10
- Energy Star Indoor Air Package: A Boon to Builders 10
Key Market Trends 11
- Product Innovation: Indispensable to Success in the Marketplace 11
- Eliminating Odors and Smoke: Remain Key to Product Success 12
- Regulatory Standards Spruce Up Sales of Air Purification Equipment 13
- Industry Majors Focus on Dispersing Knowledge 14
- Combination Technologies Offer Scope for Product Differentiation 14
  - Research Studies Pave the Way for Progress 15
- The New Mantra for Product Success 15
- Growth Drivers In a Capsule 15
  - Market Fundamentals 15
  - Rising Incidences of Allergies Nudge Growth Down the Road 16
  - Increasing Consumer Awareness 16
  - Products With Multiple Benefits Spur Growth 17
  - Induct Units Enter the Trading Range 17
  - Intensifying Competition Triggers Innovation 18
  - Commercial Applications: An Attractive End-Use Market to Mine 18
- Growth Restraints & Challenges 18
  - Challenges Galore 18
  - Troubled US Economy to Throw a Dampener on Growth 19
  - Pricing Pressures Turn on the Heat 19
  - Continued Price Sensitivity Thwart Sales 19
  - Low Operating Margins: A Hurdle for New Technology Developments 20
  - Lack of Awareness Among HVAC Contractors Restrain Growth of Induct Units 20
  - Untested & Unsupported Products Whittle Down Consumer Confidence 20
  - Lack of Universal Regulations: A Major Pitfall 21
  - Anti-Smoking Laws to Stalemate New Equipment Sales 21
Notes From Across the Globe 21
- Thailand 21
- Korea 22
- Malaysia 22
  - High Reliance on Imports 22
- Taiwan 23
  - Air Purification: A Niche Market 23
- Japan 24
  - Major Players Capitalize on the Boom 24
  - Fujita' s New EAP Technology Brings Down Pollution Levels 25

3. PRODUCT FACTS 25

Air Purification Equipment 25
Product Segments 26
End-Use Segments 27

4. REGIONAL MARKET OVERVIEW 28

a. The Unites States 28
A Market Primer 28
Anti Smoking Law: A Peek Into Its Implications 29
Sharper Image Corporation: A Peek Into Its Downfall 29
b. Canada 31

5. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 34

Sharper Image Quits the Business 34
Tomkins Completes the Acquisition of Trion 34
Sanyo to Expand its Marketing Initiatives for Eneloop Air Fresher 34
Sharp Develops Enhanced Air Purification Technology 34
Fujifilm Develops High-Efficiency Biofilter for Air Purifiers 35
Alen' s Paralda to Debut in the Air Purification Market 35
Carrier Introduces Infinity(tm) Air Purifier 35
3M Launches Filtrete 36
Steril-Aire Launches Steril-Zone(tm) 36
CaluTech UV Lights Launches HVAC UV Air Purifiers 37
Clean Air Group Introduces AtmosAir Solutions 37
AllerAir Launches AirMedic MCS Air Purifier 37
Sharp Unveils Three New Models of Humidifying Air Purifiers 38
National Panasonic Launches New Air Purification System in Kuwait 38
AirOcare Inks Licensing Agreement with Ingersoll 39
Kohsan Establishes Air Purifier Plant in Thailand 39
P3 International Recalls Leaven' s IonizAir Purifiers 39
Toshiba to Expand its Air Purifier Marketing Efforts 40
Kronos Inks a Deal with HoMedics 40
British Scientists Develop a Unique Air Purifier 40
WES Designs a Novel Air Purification and Sterilization System 40
Italian and Taiwanese Inventors Develop Air Purifier with Aesthetic Appeal 41
US Researchers Develop Air Purifier Featuring Control Sensors 41
Japanese Scientists Develop a Novel Air Purification Method 41
B&Y International Launches CADR Air Purifiers 41
Aironic Introduces AI 3000 41
Nicro Introduces New Air Purification System to Provide Refreshing Air in Boats 42
Air Innovations Introduces Air Purifier 42
Soonwell Releases Ion-Ace Negative Ion Air Purifier 42
Dave Lennox Introduces the New Generation Air Purification System 43
Synergy Healthcare Releases New Air Purification Equipment, AirCleanse 43
AirPurifiersDirect2U.com Unveils Online Air Purifier Superstore 44