|
|
Countries covered: North America
Educating End Users Remains a Major Challenge for Air Purifier Manufacturers Manufacturers in the North American air purification equipment markets are yet to reach a consensus on what exactly constitutes a "true" high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifier, since not all purifiers are tested and certified according to the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) standards. This often leads to products of poor quality and reliability entering the market, which results in negative product perception and customer dissatisfaction. Added to this, manufacturers have to contend with the lack of end-user understanding of testing procedures performed on air purifiers. Therefore, the primary challenge for manufacturers - particularly those that strictly adhere to stringent industry standards - is to educate customers to help them make informed purchasing decisions. While this is likely to be a costly and long-drawn-out task, agencies such as the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) are already making significant efforts to resolve this problem. This Frost & Sullivan research service is a comprehensive analysis of the North American air purification equipment markets, broadly classified into stand-alone and induct air purifiers. Critical insights into the market and key participants and their positioning can help companies formulate suitable competitive and marketing strategies. The study also examines key regulatory trends and discusses the impact they are likely to have on the market. Increasing Concerns about Allergies Boost Demand for Air Purifiers in the Residential Market "With increasing incidences of allergic diseases and growing concerns for controlling indoor allergens, the demand for air purification equipment is expected to increase during the forecast period (2004-2008)," says the analyst of this research service. An alarming 50 million people suffer from various allergic disorders in the United States every year and the country’s annual healthcare spending on allergies exceeds $18 billion. With the North American population spending more time indoors, indoor allergens are becoming a huge health concern. As consumer awareness of the benefits of removing odor from their indoor environments increases, the market for air purification equipment is expected to witness good growth. Air purifiers are set to play a critical role in controlling allergens, while ensuring better indoor air quality (IAQ) in residential and commercial buildings. This is expected to drive strong market growth until 2008. Air Purifiers Transform from Health-Related Products into Consumer Commodities Air purification equipment is no longer sold only on medical prescriptions to combat allergies caused by airborne pollutants. Today, these purifiers are increasingly being bought by consumers for domestic and workplace use as IAQ becomes a significant problem. Allergies and other illnesses caused by exposure to contaminated air are affecting a greater number of people. This has prompted organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to strongly focus on raising end-user awareness of IAQ and the associated health risks. |
More North America Air Purification Reports
Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2012 Q2 Release] by
Supplier Relations US, LLC
This 2012 publication of Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing Industry report is the comprehensive market research guide for the industry. It contains the latest information ...
Air Purification Equipment by
Global Industry Analysts
This report analyzes the North American market for Air Purification Equipment in US$ Million & Thousand Units by the following Types - Product by ...
Filters - Mexico by
Global Research & Data Services
This market research report offers an in-depth perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for filters in Mexico. The analysis provides essential ...
Freedonia Focus on Consumer Air Cleaning Systems by
Freedonia Focus
This report discusses US demand for consumer air cleaning systems (at the manufacturers' level) for the years 2004 and 2009, with forecasts for 2014. ...
Consumer Water Purification & Air Cleaning Systems by
Freedonia Group Inc
US demand to rise 4.8% annually through 2014 Demand for consumer water purification and air cleaning systems in the US is expected to increase 4.8 ...
See all reports like this >>
More North America Reports
Spirits – Mexico – a snapshot (2011) by
Mintel - Snapshots
Spirits in Mexico by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2011. This market covers all ...
e-Discovery Software Publishing in the US - Industry Market Research Report by
IBISWorld
e-Discovery Software Publishing in the US Finding growth : Electronic discovery (more often known as e-discovery) refers to a data search, location and securing process for use ...
D&B Country RiskLine Report: The United States of America by
Dun & Bradstreet Inc.
This D&B Country RiskLine Report will help you analyze the risks, opportunities and likely payment delays when doing business in this country. It includes ...
D&B Country RiskLine Report: Mexico by
Dun & Bradstreet Inc.
This D&B Country RiskLine Report will help you analyze the risks, opportunities and likely payment delays when doing business in this country. It includes ...
D&B Country RiskLine Report: Canada by
Dun & Bradstreet Inc.
This D&B Country RiskLine Report will help you analyze the risks, opportunities and likely payment delays when doing business in this country. It includes ...
See all reports like this >>