Air Filters & Filtration Equipment

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Mar. 1, 2008 - 560 Pages

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

Automotive Air Filters

Cartridge Air Filters

Electrostatic Air Filters

Fabric Air Pollution Filters

HVAC Air Filters

Other Air Purification Filters

Foam Air Filters

Activated Charcoal Air Filters

Polyester Disposable Air Filters

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Snapshots

Market Snapshots

2. Global Market Review and Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Growth Drivers

Global Fabric Filters Market is Poised to Grow

Air Filter Manufacturers Enjoy More Profits

Challenges for Air Filtration Industry

Air Pollution Investment-Biggest in History of World

US Leads in Purchase of Air Filters

China-A Burgeoning Market

Table 1: Air Filters Market in China: Market Estimates and Projections from 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Cabin Air Filters - A Promising Market

Europe Leads Cabin Air Filter Market

Outlook for CAF Market

Residential Sector - A Niche Market for Air Filters

3. Air Filtration - An overview

Table 2: The Air We Inhale (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

For Varied Purposes

Disposal of Air Filters

4. Product Overview

Types of Air Filters based on Filtration Capacity

Primary Filters

Secondary Stage Filters

Ultrafine Filters

HEPA Filters

Particle Removing Mechanisms

Types of Filters Based on Filter Media

Fibrous Filters

Porous Filters

Capillary Porous Membrane Filters

Fabric Filters

Available Types of Air Filters

Panel Filters

Viscous Panel Filters

Rotating Viscous Panel Filters

Roll Filters

Pad Filters

Bag Pocket Filters

Particulate Air Filters

Disposable Filters

Pleated Filters

Grease Filters

Foam Filters

Humidifier Air Filters

Anti-Microbial Air Filters

Carbon Filters

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters

Efficiency Rating of Air Filters

End-Use Sectors for Air Filters

Automotive Industry

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Market

Semiconductor Industry

Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industries

Power Generation Industry (Nuclear)

Commercial and Residential Sector

Market Segmentation

Automotive Air Filters

Filtration Media Used

End-Use Sector/Applications

Cartridge Air Filters

Filtration Capacity

Filtration Media Used

End-Use Sector/Applications

Electrostatic Air Filters

Filtration Capacity

Filtration Media Used

End-Use Sector/Applications

Fabric Air Pollution Filters

Filtration Capacity

Filtration Media Used

End-Use Sector/Applications

HVAC Air Filters

Filtration Capacity

End-Use Sector/Applications

Other Air Purification Filters

Foam Air Filters

Activated Charcoal Air Filters

Polyester Disposable Air Filters

Technicalities in Air Filters: Characteristics, Rating & Determinants Of Efficiency

Operating Characteristics of a Filter

Resistance

Efficiency

Arrestance

Dust Holding Capacity

Life of the Filter

Procedure for Installation of Filters

Rating of Filters

Beta Rating

ISO 4406

Absolute Rating

Nominal Rating

Determinants Ensuring High-Efficiency Filtration

Factors Influencing the Selection of Optimum Filter for Specific Applications

Nature of Fluid

Process Conditions

Kind of Solid Contaminants

Cost Associated with Filtration System

Air Filters

Filter Collection Systems: Forerunners in Separation of Particulate Dust from Gas

Gas Phase Filtration: Quality Protection

Filter Dust Collectors - Removes Particles from Gas Streams

Compressed Air Filtration

5. Environmental Analysis

Regulations & Laws

North American Air Pollution Control Legislation

Pollution Control Legislation in Europe

Indoor Air Quality

Patents

Entry Barriers

Requirement of Huge Investments in R&D

Product Obsolescence due to Rapid Technological Developments

Competing With Established Brands

Ability to Compete on Diverse Competitive Factors

6. Competitive Analysis

Major Players in the Market

Principal Competitive Factors

Product Performance

Price

Product Knowledge

Branding

Customized Design

Timely Delivery

Geographical Coverage

Product Maintenance

Pricing

Marketing

CD-ROM Catalog

Internet as a Marketing Medium for Air Filters

Trademarks & Brands

Technology Dynamics

Improvements in Technology & Design Leading to Efficient Filter Systems

Donaldson’s EON Fine Fiber Technology

Farr’s “Two-Step” Technology

Pulse Jet Fabric Filters for High-Temperature Applications

Filtration of Indoor Air Pollution Through Hot-Water Extraction

Filtration of Hot Fluegases Through Hot-Gas Cleaning Products

New System for Treatment of Pollutants

Membrane Filtration System: Used in Purification & Separation

Biofiltration: Advanced Technology Used in Air Filtering

Innovative Air Filters Emerging in the Market

Alternatives

Distribution Dynamics

Distribution as a Competitive Advantage

7. End-Use Sectors - An Overview

Industrial Applications of Air Filters

Role of Air Filtration in Cleanroom Technology

Industries Requiring Cleanroom Filters

Efficient Dust Collection System: A Prerequisite for a Manufacturing Unit

Ceramic Foam and Metallic Cartridge Filters used in Aluminum Production

Some of the New Air Filters Introduced for Various Manufacturing Plants

BASF’s Basofil Filter Media

In Commercial/Residential Replacement Markets

In Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry

Upgrading of Filters

Biotechnology: An Emerging Field

In Semiconductor/Microelectronics Industry

In Food & Beverage Industry

In Nuclear Power Industry

In Automobile Industry

Advancement in Car Filtration

Air Cabin Filters Reduce Odor, Pollen and Dust

Cabin Filtration System from 3M

Freudenberg’s MicronAir Cabin Filter

Key Determinants Affecting Performance of Engine Air Filters

Use of Air Filters in Engines Prevents Air and Noise Pollution

Pollution Control Methods

Prevention at Engine Air Intake

Prevention of Pollution at Engine Exhaust System

In Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems

Air Filtration Influences Fungal Contamination in Air Conditioners

Fungal colonization of Air Filters from Hospitals

Other Applications of Air Filters

Handling & Maintenance of Filters

Product Development in Air Filters for Different

8. Product Launches/Developments

Micro Air® Clean Air Systems Launches Intelli-Touch

EST Launches Air Guardian

Tsitron Introduces Air Filters

AMSOIL Launches Performance Air Filters

SANYO Launches Air Filtration System

WIX to Include BioShield 75 in Cabin Air Filters Portfolio

Flanders Launches Stackable (Nested) Air Filter

DuPont Launches Premium Interior Air Filters

Dectron Internationale Introduces Bio-Circ

Universal Air Filters Introduces New Air Filters

Freudenberg Unveils New micronAir

Universal Air Filter Unleashes Mobile Air Filters

Universal Launches Dual EMI/RFI Medical Air Filters

Amsoil Unveils AMSOIL Ea Filters

Fleetguard Unveils Two New Air Filtration Systems

Donaldson Launches PowerCore Air Filtration Systems

Filtration Group Introduces HEPA Filters

NAPA Launches Power Solution

UAF Unveils Plenum Combos

WIX Launches Radial Lip Seal Air Filters

International Diversified Introduces New Air Diffuser

AMSOIL Launches New Lube and Air Filters

Universal Introduces Air Filters for Medical Electronics

Domnick Hunter Launches Compressed Air Filters

Universal Launches New Air Filters

Parket Hannifin Introduces Breathing Air Filters

StrionAir Launches New Air Filtration System

Trion Launches Air Boss

9. Recent Industry Activity

Ingersoll-Rand To Acquire An Italian Compressed-Air Treatment Equipment Provider

Dayton Reliable Air Filter Acquires Cincinnati’s Filter Services

Pak/Teem Acquires Air Filters & Equipment LLC

Cemtrex Acquires Griffin Filters

Clarcor Acquires Newton’s Synthetic Fibers Filtration Product Line

Dayton Reliable Air Filter Acquires Premiere Environmental

Parker Hannifin Takes Over Airtek

Clarcor Acquires Majority Stake in Sinfa SA

Donaldson Completes Acquisition of Rawsen

Ahlstrom Acquires Fabriano Filter Media

MAHLE Acquires Siemens VDO’s Air Intake Module

Donaldson Acquires Aerospace Filtration Systems

Noveko International Signs a Distribution Agreement with Monitrol

FRAM and Arm & Hammer Collaborate to Launch a Cabin Air Filter

Ahlstrom to Develop a New Needlepunch Line

Ahlstrom to Launch a New Line for Air Filter Media

Ryco Partners with Asthma Foundation

GB Filters Acquires Distribution Rights of Roberts Filter Products

Cummins Sets Up Technical Center in China

Purafilter 2000 Signs Agreement With H-E-B

Donaldson Acquires AirCel

Nortek Acquires Cleanpak

General Electric Acquires Altair Filter Technology

Ingersoll-Rand Acquires ZEKS Compressed Air Solutions

Clarcor Intends the Reorganization of Air-Filter Unit

Camfil Farr Acquires IF and Kaefer-Raco Engineering

Aeris Acquires EPA Approval

Mann+Hummel Establishes Subsidiary in India

Riverside Acquires Universal Air Filter

Sanyo Electric and Partners Set Up a New Air Filter Unit

Mahle Acquires 50% STAKE IN PIL

Allied Capital Announces Investment of $22.0 Million in UAF

Kaydon Acquires Purafil

Pall Signs Contract with Hamilton

Mahle Group Sets up Mahle Componente de Motor SRL

Mahle Group Acquires Stake in Anand Automotive Systems

Baker Tank Takes Over Cameron Environmental

Svitap Starts New Production Facility

SPX Acquires McLeod Russel Holdings

Freudenberg in a Joint Venture with Japan Vilene Company

10. Focus on Select Players

3M Company (USA)

Aerospace America Inc. (USA)

Air Filter Service Company (USA)

Air Filtration Systems LLC (USA)

Airtech Japan Ltd. (Japan)

American Air Filter (AAF) International (USA)

Bruce Air Filter Company (USA)

Camfil Farr (USA)

Champion Laboratories, Inc. (USA)

Clarcor, Inc. (USA)

Purolator Products Air Filtration (USA)

Cummins, Inc. (USA)

Cummins Filtration (USA)

Donaldson Co., Inc. (USA)

Dust Free Inc. (USA)

Fiberweb Filtration (UK)

Filter Equipment Company Inc. (USA)

Filtration Group Inc. (USA)

Filtration Systems Products Inc. (USA)

Filtrauto S.A. (France)

Flanders Corp. (USA)

Precisionaire Inc. (USA)

Freudenberg Group (Germany)

Freudenberg Nonwovens L.P. (Germany)

Lydall Inc. (USA)

Mann Hummel (Germany)

Nordic Air Filtration A/S (Denmark)

Pall Corporation (USA)

Purafil Inc. (USA)

SPX Corporation (USA)

Trion Inc. (USA)

Waltz-Holst Blow Pipe Co. (USA)

11. Global Market Perspective

Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4: World Long-Term Projections for Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7: World Long-Term Projections for Automotive Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cartridge Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10: World Long-Term Projections for Cartridge Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Cartridge Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrostatic Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: World Long-Term Projections for Electrostatic Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Electrostatic Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fabric Air Pollution Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16: World Long-Term Projections for Fabric Air Pollution Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Fabric Air Pollution Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for HVAC Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19: World Long-Term Projections for HVAC Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for HVAC Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Air Purification Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22: World Long-Term Projections for Other Air Purification Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Air Purification Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III-A. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Overview and Outlook

Market & its Components

Cabin Air Filters: Increasing Popularity

HEPA Filters Market: Changing Trends

Product Launches

Strategic Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 24: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25: US Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26: US 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

Market Analysis

Table 27: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28: Canadian Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

A. Market Analysis

Product Launches

Airtech Japan Ltd - A Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 30: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31: Japanese Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Low Prices

Air Cartridges to Grow Moderately in Future

Germany Tops the European APC Equipment Market

Demand Dependent On

Technological Strides in Industrial Air Filters

Activated Carbon Filters Rule European

Strategic Developments/Product Launches

B. Market Analytics

Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35: European Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36: European Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37: European 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38: European 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

A. Market Analysis

Filtrauto S.A. - A Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 39: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40: French Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41: French 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

A. Market Analysis

Key Players

Freudenberg Group

Freudenberg Nonwovens L.P

Mann Hummel

B. Market Analytics

Table 42: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43: German Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44: German 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

Market Analysis

Table 45: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46: Italian Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

A. Market Analysis

Strategic Developments

Key Players

Fiberweb Filtration

Kleenair

B. Market Analytics

Table 48: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49: UK Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50: UK 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Rest of Europe

A. Market Analysis

Belgium

Belgium: Industrial Filters Industry Scenario

Strategic Developments

Nordic Air Filtration A/S (Denmark) - A key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 51: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters - by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

China

Australia

Taiwan

Singapore

India

Strategic Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 54: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters - by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012

Table 59: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Latin America

Market Analysis

Table 60: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters -by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61: Latin American Long-Term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Rest of World

Market Analysis

Table 63: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters - by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III-B. END-USE MARKET ANALYSIS

1. Automotive Industry

Introduction

Role of Filters in Automotive Sector

Cabin Air Filters Reduce Odor, Pollen and Dust

Factors Affecting Performance of Engine Air Filters

Use of Air Filters in Engines Prevents Air and Noise Pollution

Pollution Control Methods

Prevention at Engine Air Intake

Prevention of Pollution at Engine Exhaust System:

Factors Influencing Vehicle Filter Purchase Decision

2. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Industry

Role of Filters in HVAC Systems

Air Filtering Influences Fungal Contamination in Air Conditioners

3. Aircraft\Defense Industry

Filters in Aircraft\Defense Industry

4. Microelectronics/Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry

Filters in Clean Room Technology

Air Filtration in Semiconductor Production

5. Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry

Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry

6. Manufacturing Industry

Manufacturing Industry

7. Welding, Metal Fabrication & Foundry

Welding, Metal Fabrication & Foundry

8. Food Processing & Related Industries

Role of Filters in Food Processing

9. Construction/Mining Industry

Construction/Mining Industry

10. Laboratory Applications

Wide Applications

In Research Laboratories

11. Residential/Commercial Sector

Residential/Commercial Sector

12. Others

Others

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 324 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 399)

Canada 2

Japan 5

Europe 289

France 7

Germany 55

The United Kingdomn 67

Italy 14

Spain 24

Rest of Europe 122

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 29

Middle East 1

Latin America 1

Africa 4

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Air Filters & Filtration Equipment in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, Other Air Purification Filters. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region and product segment for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 324 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as 3M Company, Aerospace America, Inc., Air Filter Service Company, Air Filtration System LLC., Airtech Japan Ltd., American Air Filter (AAF) International, Bruce Air Filter Company, Camfil Farr, Champion Laboratories, Inc., Clarcor, Inc., Purolator Products Air Filtration, Cummins, Inc., Cummins Filtration, Donaldson Co., Inc., Dust Free, Inc., Fiberweb Filtration, Filter Equipment Company Inc., Filtration Systems Products, Inc., Filtration Group, Filtrauto S.A., Flanders Corp., Precisionaire Inc., Freudenberg Group, Freudenberg Nonwovens L.P., Fleetguard, Inc., Freudenberg Group AB, Locker Air-Maze, Lydall, Inc., Mann Hummel, Nordic Air Filtration A/S, Pall Corporation, Purafil, Inc., SPX Corporation, Trion Inc and Waltz-Holst Blow Pipe Co. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources


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