Air Purification Equipment - North American Market Trends

1.METHODOLOGY
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
2.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
The North American Market: A Quick Primer
A Peek Into Market Dynamics
Market Structure
Market Shares in Retrospect
Air Purifier: No More a Symbol of Luxury
Indoor Air Quality: A Prime Concern
Causes of Indoor Air Pollution
Sick Building Syndrome
Consumer Awareness On the Rise
Regulatory Environment
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Laws for IAQ Improvement in Schools
Criteria for Improved IAQ
Energy Star Indoor Air Package: A Boon to Builders
Key Market Trends
Product Innovation: Indispensable to Success in the Marketplace
Eliminating Odors and Smoke: Remain Key to Product Success
Regulatory Standards Spruce Up Sales of Air Purification Equipment
Industry Majors Focus on Dispersing Knowledge
Combination Technologies Offer Scope for Product Differentiation
Research Studies Pave the Way for Progress
The New Mantra for Product Success
Growth Drivers In a Capsule
Market Fundamentals
Rising Incidences of Allergies Nudge Growth Down the Road
Increasing Consumer Awareness
Products With Multiple Benefits Spur Growth
Induct Units Enter the Trading Range
Intensifying Competition Triggers Innovation
Commercial Applications: An Attractive End-Use Market to Mine
Growth Restraints & Challenges
Challenges Galore
Troubled US Economy to Throw a Dampener on Growth
Pricing Pressures Turn on the Heat
Continued Price Sensitivity Thwart Sales
Low Operating Margins: A Hurdle for New Technology Developments
Lack of Awareness Among HVAC Contractors Restrain Growth of Induct Units
Untested & Unsupported Products Whittle Down Consumer Confidence
Lack of Universal Regulations: A Major Pitfall
Anti-Smoking Laws to Stalemate New Equipment Sales
Notes From Across the Globe
Thailand
Korea
Malaysia
High Reliance on Imports
Taiwan
Air Purification: A Niche Market
Japan
Major Players Capitalize on the Boom
Fujita’s New EAP Technology Brings Down Pollution Levels
3.PRODUCT FACTS
Air Purification Equipment
Product Segments
End-Use Segments
4.REGIONAL MARKET OVERVIEW
a.The Unites States
A Market Primer
Anti Smoking Law: A Peek Into Its Implications
Sharper Image Corporation: A Peek Into Its Downfall
b.Canada
5.CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
Sharper Image Quits the Business
Tomkins Completes the Acquisition of Trion
Sanyo to Expand its Marketing Initiatives for Eneloop Air Fresher
Sharp Develops Enhanced Air Purification Technology
Fujifilm Develops High-Efficiency Biofilter for Air Purifiers
Alen’s Paralda to Debut in the Air Purification Market
Carrier Introduces Infinity™ Air Purifier
3M Launches Filtrete
Steril-Aire Launches Steril-Zone™
CaluTech UV Lights Launches HVAC UV Air Purifiers
Clean Air Group Introduces AtmosAir Solutions
AllerAir Launches AirMedic MCS Air Purifier
Sharp Unveils Three New Models of Humidifying Air Purifiers
National Panasonic Launches New Air Purification System in Kuwait
AirOcare Inks Licensing Agreement with Ingersoll
Kohsan Establishes Air Purifier Plant in Thailand
P3 International Recalls Leaven’s IonizAir Purifiers
Toshiba to Expand its Air Purifier Marketing Efforts
Kronos Inks a Deal with HoMedics
British Scientists Develop a Unique Air Purifier
WES Designs a Novel Air Purification and Sterilization System
Italian and Taiwanese Inventors Develop Air Purifier with Aesthetic Appeal
US Researchers Develop Air Purifier Featuring Control Sensors
Japanese Scientists Develop a Novel Air Purification Method
B&Y International Launches CADR Air Purifiers
Aironic Introduces AI 3000
Nicro Introduces New Air Purification System to Provide Refreshing Air in Boats
Air Innovations Introduces Air Purifier
Soonwell Releases Ion-Ace Negative Ion Air Purifier
Dave Lennox Introduces the New Generation Air Purification System
Synergy Healthcare Releases New Air Purification Equipment, AirCleanse
AirPurifiersDirect2U.com Unveils Online Air Purifier Superstore
6.MAJOR PLAYERS
AeroMed Inc. (USA)
AllerAir Industries (USA)
Aprilaire (USA)
Blueair, Inc. (USA)
Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc. (USA)
Eco-Rx Inc. (USA)
Hamilton Beach, Inc. (USA)
Honeywell International, Inc. (USA)
Hunter Fan Company
IQAir North America Incorporated (USA)
Jarden Corporation (USA)
Kaz, Inc. (USA)
Kronos Air Technologies (USA)
Lennox International, Inc. (USA)
Oreck Corporation (USA)
Sanuvox Technologies Inc. (Canada)
SANYO Electric Group (Japan)
Sharp Corporation (Japan)
Steril-Aire Inc. (USA)
Trion Inc. (USA)
White-Rodgers (USA)
7.MARKET ANALYTICS
Exhibits
Table 1: Percentage Revenue Breakdown of Leading Players in the North American Market for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment –
Table 2: Percentage Revenue Breakdown of Leading Players in the North American Market for Induct Air Purification Equipment –
Table 3: Percentage Breakdown of North American Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment Market by End-Use Segment –
Table 4: The US Market for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 5: Percentage Breakdown of the US Market for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type for the Years 2009 &
Table 6: The US Market for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 7: Percentage Breakdown of the US Market for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature for the Years 2009 &
Table 8: Canadian Market for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 9: Percentage Breakdown of the Canadian Market for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type for the Years 2009 &
Table 10: Canadian Market for Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 11: Percentage Breakdown of Canadian Market for Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature for the Years 2009 &
Table 12: North American Market for Air Purification Equipment by Country: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 13: Percentage (Value Sales) Breakdown of North American Market for Air Purification Equipment by Country for the Years 2009 &
Table 14: North American Market for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment by Country: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 15: Percentage Breakdown of North American 10-Year Market for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment by Country for the Years 2009 &
Table 16: North American Market for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment by Product Type: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 17: Percentage Breakdown of North American Market for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment by Product Type for the Years 2009 &
Table 18: North American Market for Induct Air Purification Equipment by Country: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 19: Percentage Breakdown of North American Market for Induct Air Purification Equipment by Country for the Years 2009 &
Table 20: North American Market for Induct Air Purification Equipment by Product Type: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 21: Percentage Breakdown of North American Market for Induct Air Purification Equipment by Product Type for the Years 2009 &
Table 22: North American Market for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 23: Percentage Breakdown of North American Market for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature for the Years 2009 &
Table 24: North American Market for Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features by Country: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 25: Percentage Breakdown of North American Market for Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features by Country for the Years 2009 &
Table 26: North American Market for Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features by Country: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 27: Percentage Breakdown of North American Market for Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features by Country for the Years 2009 &
Table 28: North American Market for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type: 2007-2015 (Sales in Thousand Units)
Table 29: Percentage (Volume Sales) Breakdown of North American Market for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type for the Years 2009 &
Companies Profiled