1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Product Definition
Steam Sterilizers (Autoclaves)
EtO Sterilization (EtO)
Gas Plasma Sterilization
Gamma Radiation
Other Methods
Electron-beam (E-beam) Sterilization
2.GLOBAL MARKET OUTLOOK
Infection Control Assumes Heightened Prominence
Sterilization: A Critical Component of the Medical Industry
Optimization is the New Buzzword
Sterilization Techniques – The Evolution Continues
Potential Growth Segments
Gamma Sterilization Scores Over Conventional Techniques
Electron-beam Emerges as Versatile Sterilization Method
Market Scenario: A Review
Recession Impact in Retrospect
Increased Reprocessing of Medical Devices Heartens the Market
Developed Nations in a Mature Phase
Demand Trends of Products and Equipment
Contract Sterilization Gaining Steam
Growing Health Concern Spurs Demand
Consolidation – The Vertical Integration Way
Evolving Techniques Emerging Growth Leaders
Low-Temperature Sterilization
Development of Prion Deactivation Technology
3.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Industry Snapshots
Industry Structure
Differences & Similarities of Sterilization Technologies in Major Markets
United States
Europe
Factors Influencing the Market
Challenges Facing the Sterilization Industry
Regulatory Pressures
Factors at Play in the Medical Sterilization Industry
Competitive Factors
4.AN OVERVIEW OF STERILIZATION MARKET
Sterilization Process – Playing a Crucial Role in Healthcare Sector
Sterilization Parameters
Utility of Sterilization in Various Sectors
Medical Products
Non-Medical Products
Sterilization Method – Suitability & Selection
Sterilization Procedures for Sterile Medical Devices
Concept of Bioburden
Sterilization Methods Used for Different Generic Product Categories
Sterilization & Infection Control
Role of Sterilization Process in Infection Control
Prevention & Control of Hospital-Acquired Infections
Competition in the Infection Control Marketplace
5.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Traditional Methods
Types of Sterilization Systems/Methods
Steam Sterilizers (Autoclaves)
Factors Governing Use of Steam Sterilization Method
Variants of Steam Sterilizers
Gravity Sterilizers
Vacuum Sterilizers
Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse Sterilizer
Flash Sterilization
Factors Governing Use of Flash Sterilization Method
Tabletop Sterilizers
Dry Heat Sterilizers
Factors Governing Use of Dry Heat Sterilization Method
Rapid Dry Heat Sterilization
Chemical Sterilizers
Gaseous Chemical Sterilization
EtO Sterilization (EtO)
Properties of EtO
EtO Sterilization Process
EtO Sterilizer – Prerequisites
Factors Governing Use of EtO Sterilization Method
EtO as a Sterilizing Agent – Current Scenario
History of EtO Sterilization
Advantages
Drawbacks
Scout is on for EtO Alternatives
EtO – Effective in Rooting Out Anthrax
Peracetic Acid Vapor
Properties of Peracetic Acid
Factors Governing Use of Peracetic Acid Sterilization Method
Hydrogen Peroxide
Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP)
Factors Governing Use of VHP Sterilization Method
Chlorine and Bromine
Benefits:
Factors Governing Use of Chlorine Sterilization Method
Thermal Washer-Decontaminator
Glass Beads Sterilizers
Liquid Chemical Sterilization
Formaldehyde
Factors Governing Use of Formaldehyde Sterilization Method
Glutaraldehyde
Factors Governing Use of Glutaraldehyde Sterilization Method
Heated Chemical Vapor Sterilization
Gas Sterilizers
Gas Plasma Sterilization
Factors Governing Use of Gas Plasma Sterilization Method
Limitations
Ozone Gas-Based Medical Sterilization System
Radiation Sterilizers
Factors Governing Use of Radiation Sterilization Method
History of Radiation Sterilization
Types of Radiation Sterilization
Electromagnetic Radiations
Particle Radiations
Hydrogels
X-Ray Sterilization
Commercial Radiation Sterilization Methods
Gamma Sterilization
Gamma Radiation Process
Factors Governing Use of Gamma Sterilization Method
History of Gamma Sterilization
Advantages & Limitations
Gamma Radiation in Medical Product Sterilization – Current Scenario
Burgeoning Use for Consumer Products
Comparative Study of Gamma Radiation and EtO Sterilization Technologies
Electron-beam (E-beam) Sterilization
Prerequisites for E-Beam Sterilization Process
Factors Governing Use of E-beam Sterilization Method
E-Beam Sterilization – Current Scenario
Limitations
Advantages
Gamma and E-beam Sterilization – Sharing Similarities
Benefits of Using Gamma and E-beam Methods:
Factors Hindering Use:
Relation Between Radiation Sterilization & Product Compatibility
Filtration
Factors Governing Use of Filtration Method
Aseptic Assembly Sterilizers
Sterilization Accessories
Washer/Sterilizing Units
Steam Generators
Sterilization Oven
Steam-in-Place (SIP) Sterilizing System
Test and Validation Sterilizers
Monitoring of Sterilization Process
6.REVIEW OF SELECT STERILIZATION TECHNOLOGIES
Bright Light or PureBright Systems
SteriPulse-XL
Synergetic Processes – Psoralens and UVA (PUVA)
Microwave and Bactericide
Low-Temperature Steam and Formaldehyde
Microwaves
X-Ray Sterilization
Factors Governing Use of X-Ray Sterilization Method
Low Temperature Plasma (LTP) Sterilization
Analysis of Low-Temperature Sterilization Sector
Sterrad Sterilization Systems
Disadvantages
Plazlyte Sterilization Systems
Other Sterilization and Disinfection Methods
Review of Select Sterilization Methods
Disinfection Methods
7.PACKAGING MATERIAL – AN INTEGRAL PART OF STERILIZATION PROCESS
Sterilization Opportunities in Medical Packaging Market
Selecting Appropriate Sterilization Method
Role of Sterilization in Medical Device Packaging
Packaging Requirements for EtO and Gas Plasma Sterilization
Developments in Medical Device Packaging
Packaging Types
Sterilization Wraps
Sterilization Containers
Uses
Drawbacks
Composite Trays
Plastic Peel Pouches
Plastic Bags
Pre-Sterilization Plastic Bags
Post-Sterilization Plastic Bags
Rigid Containers
8.END-USE APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Major Applications
Sterilization in Industrial Sector
Sterilization in Hospital Sector
Sterilization in Dentistry Sector
Industrial Sterilization – A Brief Overview
Industrial Sterilization – Comparison of Primary Sterilization Methods
EtO – Changing Face
Trends in E-beam Market
Technologies of the Future
9.PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS
Midbrook Medical Launches MediCount ATP Testing Solution
Wornick Foods to Commercialize Microwave Sterilization Technology
Prestige Medical Launches Optima Autoclave
Steriflow Introduces Shaka Heat Sterilization Solution
NPL Launches CaviMeter™ for Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems
Astell Unveils New Range of Autoclaves
Astell Designs Autoclaves for Beatson Institute
IKS International Rolls Out New Bench-top Autoclaves Line
MSI Surgical Solutions Expands Ethylene Oxide Capabilities
SciCan Debuts BRAVO™ Vacuum Chamber Autoclave
Researchers Develop Novel Sterilizing Methods for Packaged Food
Advanced Sterilization Products Expands STERRAD® Sterilization Systems' Capability
Advanced Electron Beams Launches Bottle Sterilization Kit
STERIS Introduces Amsco® V-ProTM 1 Plus Sterilization System
STERIS Unveils Amsco Evolution Steam Sterilizer
SciCan Debuts BRAVO™ Vacuum Chamber Autoclave
LTE Scientific to Introduce Touchclave-R Autoclaves
Priorclave Launches the Inexpensive OPAL Lab Autoclaves
Germgard Unveils Room-Temperature Surgical Instrument Sterilization System
Borealis Re-Launches Bormed LE6609-PH with BFS Grade
Sanyo Rolls Out Sterisonic™ GxP, MCO-19AIC (UVH) Cell Culture Incubator Sterilization Method
Medizone Starts Trials to Demonstrate AsepticSure™ Hospital Sterilization System
Hoval Develops Steam Sterilization System for Cliniserve
Germgard Launches Surgical Instrument Sterilizer
ASP Introduces STERRAD® Sterility Guide
Thermoplastic elastomer Launches Phthalate-Free Versaflex CL E95 TPE
Advanced Sterilization Products Launches a Novel Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor
Hitachi Introduces Mu-Chip RFID IC Chips
Crosstex Launches Sure-Check® Sterilization Pouches
Getinge Introduces HS66 Turbo+ Sterilizer
BI to Install Third Steam Sterilization Facility
Impala Platinum Develops Stainless Steel Leach Autoclave
LyondellBasell Introduces New Lupotech-A Autoclave Technology
Awarepoint Launches New RFID T2S Asset Tag
10.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Cantel Medical Takes Over ConFirm Monitoring Systems, Inc
Synergy Health Acquires BeamOne
MedClean Technologies Inks Deal with Sunbelt
Gamma Healthcare and Danner Medical Waste Inks Deal with MedClean Technologies
PRIMUS Obtains FDA Approval for PSS8 Trinity Steam Sterilizer
INFINITT Acquires 67% Stake in RENOSEM
TSO3 Concludes Common Shares Offering
WM Healthcare Solutions Acquires MedServe Assets
STERIS and the US Food & Drug Administration Ink Agreement
SciCan and MICRO-MEGA and SycoTec Merge
Mesa Laboratories Takes Over SGM Biotech
Quatro Composites™ Acquires Additional Assets
Ecolab and Belimed Ink Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Kimberly-Clark Receives FDA Clearance for KIMGUARD ONESTEP® Sterilization Wraps
STERIS Obtains 510(k) Approval for STERIS SYSTEM 1E® Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing System
TSO3 Obtains CE Mark Approval for New Sterilizing System
Advanced Sterilization Products Receives Approval for STERRAD® NXTM and STERRAD® 100NXTM Sterilization Systems
BSN Systems Acquires 99.5% Interest in MBBS SA
Novatron Inks Agreement for Distributorship with Airverclean
Stericycle to Sell MedServe Assets
Planmeca Unveils Class B Autoclave
Vietnam to Get its First Steam Sterilization Plant
SteriGenics International Applies for USDA Certification
SANYO Introduces New [H.sub.2][O.sub.2] Based Cell Culture Incubator
STERIS's Liquid Chemical Sterilization Seeks FDA Approval
Sanuvox Technologies Launches UV Air Sterilization System
IHI to Expand Market for Ozone-Related Equipment
Hunter Fan Rolls Out Air Sterilizer
TSO3 Obtains Health Canada's Approval for STERIZONE® 125l+ Sterilizer
BeamOne Sets up New Electron Beam Sterilization Service Center
BeamOne Expands Ohio-Based Service Center
Hovione Acquires Acusphere Utilities
Belimed Group Acquires Sanamij
North American Science Associates Partners with Two Asian Companies
Telstar Technologies Supplies Sterilization Facility to BD
RTI Biologics, Aesculap Sign Supply and Distribution Agreement
Premier Purchasing Signs Gas Plasma Sterilization Agreements
Premier Purchasing Signs Agreements with STERIS, Getinge
TSO3 Files for Expanded Claims for Products
Moog Announces Acquisition of Ethox International
TSO3 Secures Approval for Expanded Use of STERIZONE® 125L Sterilizer
TSO3 Inks Marketing Agreement with 3M for Sterizone 125L + Sterilizer
Apsis SAS Acquires Gloster Europe
JBT FoodTech Bags Automated Batch Sterilization System Contract
Yasaka Commissions Steam Sterilization Facility in Vietnam
Midbrook Signs Marketing Agreement with SCME
KARL STORZ Endorses STERRAD NX, 100NX Systems for Flexible Fiberscopes
II-VI Divests X-ray, Gamma-ray Radiation Sensor Businesses
Environmental Tectonics Bags US$2.5 M Supply Order
BeamOne to Set Up Sterilization Facility in Costa Rica
SteriGenics International Enters into a Purchase Agreement with ScandiNova Systems
SciCan Enters into a Distribution Agreement with HMDT
Belimed Enters into a Collaboration Agreement with 3M Sterilization Assurance
IBA Plans to Set-up World's First X-Ray Sterilization Facility along with LEONI
Paragon Enters into a Reciprocal Supply Agreement with Aesculap
Symmetry Medical to Purchase Specialty Surgical
Environmental Tectonics Announces Contract with U.S. Air Force
SSG Bags Two New Contracts for Supply of Sterilization Systems
TSO3 and Broadlane Signs Agreement to Improve Operations of Medical Care Services
SciCan Offers Plasma Sterilizers to Hospitals in Canada
Wipak Acquires Sterilization Packaging Business of K-C
Private Equity Firm Acquires Primus Sterilizer Co
Premier Purchasing Partners Ink Agreements for Sterilization Assurance Products/ Pouches
Symmetry Medical Pockets SSI, Ultra Containers
STERIS to Supply VaproSure Room Sterilizers to U.S. Hospitals
STCL to Establish Steam Sterilization Facility in Madhya Pradesh.
11.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
3M Company (USA)
Advanced Sterilization Products (USA)
Cantel Medical Corp (USA)
Minntech Corporation (USA)
Getinge AB (Sweden)
L3 Pulse Sciences (USA)
SteriGenics International, Inc (USA)
STERIS Corporation (USA)
TSO3 (Canada)
Tuttnauer Company (USA)
12.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: World Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Sterilization Equipment & Supplies by Segment
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World Historic Review for Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: World Historic Review for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gas Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: World Historic Review for Gas Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Gas Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: World Historic Review for Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin AmericanMarkets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17: World Historic Review for E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Methods-based Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: World Historic Review for Other Methods-based Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Methods- based Sterilization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: World Historic Review for Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
MATS Gains Second FDA Approval
Superbugs Drive Growth of US Infection Control Market
Constituents and the Potential
Competitive Scenario
Market Share Statistics
Table 25: Leading Players in the US Market for Sterilization Equipment (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues for Steris, Advanced Sterilization Products, Getinge, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Supplies by Product Segments – Containers, Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: US Historic Review for Sterilization Supplies by Product Segments – Containers, Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Expanding Market for Sterilization Systems and Services
Hospital Sterilizers and Washers
Endoscopic Instrument Sterilization Market
Endoscopes Fuels the Disinfection and Sterilization Markets
Dental Sterilization Market
Sterile Medical Device Packaging
Trends in Medical Device Packaging
Product Introduction
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Regional Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 28: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: US Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: US 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenuesfor Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14.CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Introduction
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Regional Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 31: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32: Canadian Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15.JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Falling Prices Characterize Japanese Sterilizer Market
Radiation Sterilization – Loosing Foothold
IHI to Expand Market for Ozone-Related Equipment
B. Market Analytics
Table 34: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35: Japanese Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies t by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Introduction
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
Table 37: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38: European Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia &Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39: European 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41: European Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42: European 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16a.FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Product Introduction
Strategic Corporate Developments
Ionisos – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 43: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44: French Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 45: French 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16b.GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product introduction
Strategic corporate development
B. Market Analytics
Table 46: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 47: German Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48: German 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16c.ITALY
Market Analysis
Table 49: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 50: Italian Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16d.THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product introductions
Strategic corporate development
B. Market Analytics
Table 52: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 53: UK Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 54: UK 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16e.SPAIN
Market Analysis
Table 55: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 56: Spanish Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 57: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16f.RUSSIA
Market Analysis
Table 58: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 59: Russian Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 60: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16g.REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Regional Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 61: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 63: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
17.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
India
Gamma Sterilization – Promising High Growth
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 64: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 65: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 66: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
18.MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product introduction
Strategic corporate development
B. Market Analytics
Table 67: Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 68: Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 69: Middle East & Africa 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
19.LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Argentina
Dominican Republic
Peru
Mexico
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 70: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Region – Brazil & Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 71: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 72: Latin American Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Region – Brazil & Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 73: Latin American Historic Review for sterilization equipment & supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 74: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Brazil & Rest of Latin America for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 75: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
19a.BRAZIL
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Current Scenario
B. Market Analytics
Table 76: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 77: Brazilian Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 78: Brazilian 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
19b.REST OF LATIN AMERICA
Market Analysis
Table 79: Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 80: Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 81: Rest of Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 142 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 168)
Region/Country Players
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Latin America
Africa
