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North American FireFighters Personal Protective Equipment Markets
Frost & Sullivan, Dec 2010, Pages: 131
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled North American FireFighters Personal Protective Equipment Markets assesses the market drivers, restraints, and challenges for the firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) market, along with detailed revenue forecasts for different product type and the overall market. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following market segments: fire helmets, firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), turnout gear, fire gloves, and fire boots.
Market Overview
Innovative Products Open Up Opportunities for the Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment Markets in North America
Innovative products are expected to open up fresh opportunities in the North American firefighters PPE markets, which have reached a stage of maturity due to the high level of compliance of PPE and lower replacement rates. “The PPE market is heavily dependent on technological innovations for its sales,” says the analyst of this research service. “It will be important for PPE manufacturers to specifically cater to the needs of fire departments that are willing to spend extra to ensure the comfort of their firefighters.” Innovations aimed at reducing ergonomic stress such as reduction of weight of SCBA, turnout gear, and boots; enhancing the breathability and comfort of turnouts; and improving the dexterity and fit of gloves are likely to prove to be extremely crucial for gaining the market share. Fire departments looking to replace their PPE are expected to prefer products with enhanced comfort, functionality, and durability.
However, manufacturers are likely to face difficulties due to aftereffects of the economic recession. Federal grants, which are used to purchase PPE, have been disappointing. Thus, the firefighters PPE markets have witnessed a decline. “The main factor that influences growth in this market is the federal grant money, which is used to purchase PPE and hire firefighters,” explains the analyst. “While the funding patterns have been stable for many years, in 2010 the allocated funding took a steep cut and this is likely to have a negative influence on the PPE market.”
Overall, enhancing products and offering superior quality and features will be important for achieving growth in the firefighters PPE markets. Providing value-added services to end users at an affordable price is also likely to garner repeat customers. “In this highly mature market, consistent focus on innovation will be one of the main factors that steers a company towards growth,” reiterates the analyst. “Value-added services such as clean-and-repair services, on-site training and assistance, and customization of products also play an essential role in securing contracts over a long period.”
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
- Fire helmets
- Firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus
- Turnout gear
- Fire gloves
- Fire boots
Research Objectives
- To determine the overall market revenue andrevenue forecasts of the individual firefighter PPE type segments
- To understand the North American Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market
- To discuss the market challenges and potential driving and restraining forces which would have an impact in the forecast period
- To evaluate the competitive landscape of the market and analyze PPE regulations which influence the market
- To analyze the best industry practices in the market
- To provide strategic recommendations for manufacturers and suppliers and market conclusions, based on the research
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