Air Purification Equipment

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Oct. 1, 2011 - 479 Pages


Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment

Plasma-Based Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment

Electrostatic Precipitation Based Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment

Media Combination Based Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment

Other Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment

Induct Air Purification Equipment

Photo Catalytic Oxidation Based Induct Air Purification Equipment

Electrostatic Precipitation Based Induct Air Purification Equipment

Ultra Violet Induct Air Purification Equipment

Media Combinations Based Induct Air Purification Equipment

‘Other’ Induct Air Purification Equipment

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

The North American Market: A Quick Primer

A Peek Into Market Dynamics

Market Structure

Recession and Beyond

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

Types of Contaminants Present in Indoor Air and their Acceptable Levels

Energy Star Indoor Air Package: A Boon to Builders

Key Market Trends

Product Innovation: Indispensable to Success in the Marketplace

Innovations During the Late 1990s: A Trip Down the Timeline

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

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 OVERVIEW

Air Purification Equipment: A Definition

Factors Influencing Purchase Decisions

Air Purification Technologies

Filter-based Purification Technology

Photocatalytic Oxidation Technology

Ultra Low Penetration Air Filters

Ionizer Purifiers

a) Liquid Ionizer Purifiers

b) Air Ionizer Purifiers

Plasma Air Purifiers

Ozone Generators

Hydroxyl Radicals

Activated Carbon

Table 1: Technologies and their Efficienciesin Removing Air Borne Contaminants(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Types of Air Purifiers

Stand-Alone Purification Equipment

Media Combination Based Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment

Electrostatic Precipitation Based Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment

Plasma-Based Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment

Other Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment

End-Use

Table 2: North American Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Breakdownof Revenues by End-Use Segment (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Induct Air Purification Equipment

Types of Induct Air Purification Equipment

Media Combinations Based Induct Air Purification Equipment

Ultra Violet Induct Air Purification Equipment

Electrostatic Precipitation Based Induct Air Purification Equipment

Photo Catalytic Oxidation Based Induct Air Purification Equipment

‘Other' Induct Air Purification Equipment

Air Purification Solutions Adding to Indoor Pollution!

Testing of Ozone-Generating Ionic Air Purifiers Becomes Mandatory

Why Stand-Alone Units and Why Not Induct Units?

Residential Sector: The Ultimate Winner in the End-Use Race

4. REGIONAL MARKET OVERVIEW

4a. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

A Market Primer

Anti Smoking Law: A Peek Into Its Implications

Sharper Image Corporation: A Peek Into Its Downfall

B. Market Analytics

Product by Technology

Table 3: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysisfor Air Purification Equipment by Product Type -Stand-alone Air Purification Equipment (Media Combinations, ESP, Plasma, and Others) andInduct Air Purification Equipment (MediaCombination, UV, ESP, Photocatalytic Oxidation,and Others) Independently Analyzed with AnnualSales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4: US Historic Review for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type - Stand- alone AirPurification Equipment (Media Combinations, ESP, Plasma, and Others) and Induct Air PurificationEquipment (Media Combination, UV, ESP,Photocatalytic Oxidation, and Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2003 through 2008 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5: US 15-Year Perspective for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type -Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Stand-alone Air Purification Equipment(Media Combinations, ESP, Plasma, and Others) and Induct Air Purification Equipment (Media Combination, UV, ESP, Photocatalytic Oxidation, and Others)for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Product by Contaminant Removal Feature

Table 6: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysisfor Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature - Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers WithoutOdor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figuresin US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7: US Historic Review for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature - Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Aloneand Induct) and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2003 through 2008 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8: US 15-Year Perspective for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature -Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for AirPurifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers WithoutOdor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct)for the Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. CANADA

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

B. Market Analytics

Product by Technology

Table 9: Canadian Recent Past, Current & FutureAnalysis for Air Purification Equipment by ProductType - Stand-alone Air Purification Equipment (MediaCombinations, ESP, Plasma, and Others) and InductAir Purification Equipment (Media Combination, UV,ESP, Photocatalytic Oxidation, and Others)Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figuresin US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10: Canadian Historic Review for AirPurification Equipment by Product Type -Stand-aloneAir Purification Equipment (Media Combinations,ESP, Plasma, and Others) and Induct Air Purification Equipment (Media Combination, UV, ESP,Photocatalytic Oxidation, and Others) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2003 through 2008 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Stand-alone AirPurification Equipment (Media Combinations, ESP, Plasma, and Others) and Induct Air PurificationEquipment (Media Combination, UV, ESP,Photocatalytic Oxidation, Others) For Years 2003,2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product by Contaminant Removal Feature

Table 12: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Purification Equipment byContaminant Removal Feature - Air PurifiersWith Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct)and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features(Stand-Alone and Induct) Independently Analyzedwith Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2009 through 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: Canadian Historic Review for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature - Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Aloneand Induct) and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2003 through 2008 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant RemovalFeature - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Salesfor Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features(Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers WithoutOdor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct)for the Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

CLARCOR Takes Over Transweb

UV Flu Technologies Acquires RxAir Industries

Custom Air Controls and AeroMed Merge

Steril-Aire Enters into Agreement with SANYO North America

National Sleep Foundation Enters into Partnership with Austin Air Systems

UV Flu Signs Agreement with Puravair

Daikin Industries Signs Definitive Agreement with Nippon Muki

Carrier Corporation Takes Over StrionAir

Air-n-Water.com and Virus Zero Air Purifiers Enter into Partnership

RGF Environmental Group Signs Exclusive Agreement with Jiangsu Alphay Biotechnological

Royal Philips Electronics and Woongjin Coway Enter into Strategic Partnership

Sharper Image Quits the Business

Tomkins Completes the Acquisition of Trion

Sanyo to Expand its Marketing Initiatives for Eneloop Air Fresher

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

6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES

Air filters and purifiers Introduces New Line of HEPA Air Purification Systems

Bry-Air (Asia) Launches EcoScrub Air & Gas Purification System

Dectron Launches DRY-O-TRON DSV Series Dehumidifier

Dometic Marine Introduces In-Duct Breathe Easy™ Air Purifier

SANYO North America Corporation Introduces Professional Air Washer PlusTM System

HumanScale Launches New Air Purifier

Sharp Electronics of Canada Introduces New Range of Air Purifying Products

Samsung Electronics Launches New Ionizer Device and Air Conditioner Range

Airvita to Launch New Air Purifiers

Quiet-Aire Sales Launches the Quiet-Aire Ecology APU

Domestic Marine Unveils Breathe EasyTM Air Purifier Series

UV Flu Technologies Rolls Out UV 400 VIRAGUARD Bio-Technology-Based Air Purifier

Continental Fan Unveils CX3000GS Ducted Air Purifier

PurelightUK Introduces Purelight CleanCare

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

B&Y International Launches CADR Air Purifiers

Aironic Introduces AI


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

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

AeroMed Inc. (USA)

AllerAir Industries (USA)

Aprilaire (USA)

Blueair, Inc. (USA)

Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc. (USA)

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc (USA)

Honeywell International, Inc. (USA)

Hunter Fan Company

IQAir North America Incorporated (USA)

Jarden Corporation (USA)

Lennox International, Inc. (USA)

Oreck Corporation (USA)

Sanuvox Technologies Inc. (Canada)

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd (Japan)

Sharp Corporation (Japan)

Steril-Aire Inc. (USA)

Trion Inc. (USA)

White-Rodgers (USA)

8. MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Value Analytics

Table 15: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Purification Equipment by Country - USand Canadian Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16: North American Historic Review for AirPurification Equipment by Country -US and CanadianMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17: North American 15-Year Perspective for Air Purification Equipment by Country - PercentageBreakdown of Dollar Sales for US and CanadianMarkets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Product By Technology

Table 18: North American Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipmentby Country - US and Canadian Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19: North American Historic Review for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment by Country - USand Canadian Markets Independently Analyzedwith Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2003 through 2008 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20: North American 15-Year Perspectivefor Stand- Alone Air Purification Equipment byCountry - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Salesfor US and Canadian Markets for Years 2003,2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21: North American Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Stand-Alone Air PurificationEquipment by Product Type - Media Combinations,ESP, Plasma, and Others Analyzed with AnnualSales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009through 2017 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)

Table 22: North American Historic Review for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment by Product Type -Media Combinations, ESP, Plasma, and OthersAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23: North American 15-Year Perspective for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment by Product Type -Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Media Combinations, ESP, Plasma, and Others for Years 2003,2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24: North American Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Induct Air Purification Equipmentby Country - US and Canadian Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2009 through 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25: North American Historic Review for Induct Air Purification Equipment by Country - US and CanadianMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26: North American 15-Year Perspective for InductAir Purification Equipment by Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US and CanadianMarkets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Induct Air Purification Equipment by ProductType - Media Combination, UV, ESP, PhotocatalyticOxidation, Others Independently Analyzed with AnnualSales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28: North American Historic Review for InductAir Purification Equipment by Product Type - Media Combination, UV, ESP, Photocatalytic Oxidation,Others Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29: North American 15-Year Perspective for InductAir Purification Equipment by Product Type - Media Combination, UV, ESP, Photocatalytic Oxidation,Others for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Product By Contaminant Removal Feature

Table 30: North American Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Air Purification Equipment byContaminant Removal Feature - Air Purifiers WithOdor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct)and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features(Stand-Alone and Induct) Independently Analyzedwith Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2009 through 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31: North American Historic Review for AirPurification Equipment by Contaminant RemovalFeature - Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features(Stand- Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers WithoutOdor Removal Features (Stand- Alone and Induct) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figuresin US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32: North American 15-Year Perspective forAir Purification Equipment by Contaminant RemovalFeature - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Salesfor Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features(Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers WithoutOdor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct)for the Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33: North American Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Air Purifiers With Odor RemovalFeatures by Country - US and Canadian MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figuresin US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34: North American Historic Review for AirPurifiers With Odor Removal Features by Country -US and Canadian Markets Independently Analyzedwith Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2003 through 2008 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35: North American 15-Year Perspective forAir Purifiers With Odor Removal Features by Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US andCanadian Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36: North American Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Air Purifiers Without Odor RemovalFeatures by Country - US and Canadian MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figuresin US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37: North American Historic Review for Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features by Country - US andCanadian Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualSales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38: North American 15-Year Perspective for AirPurifiers Without Odor Removal Features by Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US andCanadian Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics:

Table 39: North American Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Air Purification Equipment byProduct Type - Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipmentand Induct Air Purification Equipment MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in Thousand Units for Years 2009through 2017 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)

Table 40: North American Historic Review for AirPurification Equipment by Product Type - Stand- AloneAir Purification Equipment and Induct Air Purification Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualSales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2003 through2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41: North American 15-Year Perspective for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment and Induct Air Purification EquipmentProducts for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 175 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 184)Region/Country Players

The United States

Canada 7

Japan 5

Europe

France

Germany

The United Kingdom

Italy

Spain

Rest of Europe 12

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 50

Africa 1

Abstract

This report analyzes the North American market for Air Purification Equipment in US$ Million & Thousand Units by the following Types - Product by Technology (Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment (Media Combinations, Electrostatic Precipitation (ESP), Plasma, & Others) and Induct Air Purification Equipment (Media Combinations, Ultra Violet, Electrostatic Precipitation (ESP), Photo Catalytic Oxidation (PCO), & Others)); and Product By Contaminant Removal Feature (Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone, & Induct); and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone, & Induct)). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, and Canada. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period of 2009 through 2017. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for this market. The report profiles 175 companies including many key and niche players such as AeroMed Inc., AllerAir Industries, Aprilaire, Blueair, Inc., Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc. Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Honeywell International, Inc., Hunter Fan Company, IQAir North America Incorporated, Jarden Corporation, Lennox International, Inc., Oreck Corporation, Sanuvox Technologies Inc., SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., Sharp Corporation, Steril-Aire Inc., Trion Inc., and White-Rodgers. 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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