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North American Respiratory Protective Equipment Market
Frost & Sullivan, September 2008
This research service titled North American Respiratory Protective Equipment Market provides an analysis of the market drivers, market restraints, and industry challenges. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: dust masks, air purifying respirators, powered air purifying respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, emergency escape breathing apparatus, and airline respirators. The study covers all the respiratory protective equipment used in the industrial, construction, first responders, fire services, law enforcement, military, mining and agriculture sectors.
Evolving Regulations and Standards Imbue the North American Respiratory Protective Equipment Market with Fresh Impetus
While regulations and standards are pivotal to the North American respiratory protective equipment market, the heightened threat perception post 9/11 has intensified the impact of these growth drivers. Now, regulations not only specify the minimum protection requirements that personal protection equipment (PPE) units need, but go a step further, stipulating the appropriate device suitable for specific applications. "As the requirements of products are in a continuous state of flux, there is a pressing need for the upgradation of standards to achieve the necessary degree of relevance to today’s scenario," notes the analyst of this research service. "The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (NIOSH-CBRN) standard for powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) is one such standard, which has been formulated based on the intense responses to the acts of terrorism and other natural disasters."
However, with ratified bodies constantly updating regulations and standards, companies are pressured to conform and deliver up-to-date versions of respirators. The rollout of each new model requires the approval of the NIOSH. Certification itself is a long-drawn, expensive process. As a result, the level of adaptability is a critical determining factor for success in the market, and only those participants that can quickly acclimatize to the changing environment can hope to tangibly increase market footprint.
Innovative Products and Niche Applications Hold the Keys to Deeper Market Penetration
Being a mature and highly saturated market, participants must provide high-end, innovative, and task-specific products to differentiate and ensure better business outcomes. "Manufacturers that focus on specific end users and develop new product, or improve existing ones, in order to satisfy the respiratory protection requirements may be able to derive the cutting edge," explains the analyst. "Technological add-ons and improvements in comfort as well as price are the key factors for the companies to take into account."
Nearly 95 percent of sales in the respiratory equipment market is carried out through the distribution network, making distribution channels and sales forces the lifeline for companies. Therefore, it is imperative to streamline distribution strategies to enable better access to end users, since immediate availability is a key deciding factor for customers purchasing a respirator. The market is also witnessing a distinct gravitation toward products that integrate electronic devices and monitoring systems. Further, there is growing evidence of a preference for products that can be converted from one respiratory type to another and the trend toward convertibility is seen in all the segments. Overall, participants that can offer the highest level of protection comfort, and easy-to-use features at the lowest price will expand market share.
Market Sectors
Expert analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
By Equipment Type:
- Dust masks
- Air purifying respirators
- Powered air purifying respirators
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Emergency escape breathing apparatus
- Airline respirators
By End User Vertical:
- Fire services
- General industry
- Construction
- Petrochemical industry
- Gas/Oil industry
- Homeland security/Domestic preparedness
- Police
- Military
- Government
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Market Overview and Definitions
-- Overview
-- Definitions
- Major Research Findings
-- Key Findings
2. TOTAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MARKET
- Overview of the Industry
-- Introduction
-- Scope and Definition
-- Segmentation
- Market Engineering Measurements and Industry Challenges
-- Market Engineering Measurements
-- General Industry Challenges
-- Specific Industry Challenges
- Market Drivers and Restraints
-- Market Drivers
-- Market Restraints
- Market Forecasts
-- Revenue Forecasts
-- Market Trends and Overall Product Trends
-- Competitive Structure
-- Overall Market Share Analysis
-- End-user Analysis
-- Basic Trends in Distribution
- Regulations
-- Notified Bodies/Ratified Standards
-- OSHA - An Overview
-- International Standards
-- REACH
3. DUST MASKS
- Market Forecasts and Overview
-- Overview
-- Revenue Forecasts
- Market Share Analysis and Specific Trends
-- Market Share Analysis
-- Specific Trends
4. AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS
- Market Forecasts and Overview
-- Overview
-- Revenue Forecasts
- Market Share Analysis and Specific Trends
-- Market Share Analysis
-- Half-Mask Air Purifying Respirator
-- Full-Face Air Purifying Respirator
-- Specific Trends
5. POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS
- Market Forecasts and Overview
-- Overview
-- Revenue Forecasts
- Market Share Analysis and Specific Trends
-- Market Share Analysis
-- Specific Trends
6. SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
- Market Forecasts and Overview
-- Overview
-- Market Forecasts
- Market Share Analysis and Specific Trends
-- Market Share Analysis
-- Specific Trends
7. EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING APPARATUS
- Market Forecasts and Overview
-- Overview
-- Revenues Forecasts
- Market Share Analysis and Specific Trends
-- Market Share Analysis
-- Specific Trends
8. AIRLINE RESPIRATORS
- Market Forecasts and Overview
-- Overview
-- Revenue Forecasts
- Market Share Analysis and Specific Trends
-- Market Share Analysis
-- Specific Trends
9. CONCLUDING REMARKS
- Concluding Remarks
-- Concluding Remarks
-- Opportunities
List of Figures
Chapter 2
- Total Respiratory Protective Equipment Market: Impact of Top General Industry Challenges (North America), 2008-2014
- Total Respiratory Protective Equipment Market: Impact of Top Specific Industry Challenges Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2008-2014
- Total Respiratory Protective Equipment Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2008-2014
- Total Respiratory Protective Equipment Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2008-2014
- Total Respiratory Protective Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2004-2014
- Total Respiratory Protective Equipment Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (North America), 2004-2014
- Total Respiratory Protective Equipment Market: Competitive Structure (North America), 2007
- Industrial Respiratory Protective Equipment Market: Market Share Analysis (North America), 2007
- Industrial Respiratory Protection Market: End-user Applications (North America), 2007
Chapter 3
- Dust Masks Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2004-2014
- Dust Masks Market: Market Share of Major Market Participants (North America), 2007
Chapter 4
- Air Purifying Respirator Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2004-2014
- Air Purifying Respirator Market: Market Share Analysis of Major Market Participants (North America), 2007
- Half-mask Air Purifying Respirator Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2004-2014
- Full-face Air Purifying Respirator Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2004-2014
Chapter 5
- Powered Air Purifying Respirator Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2004-2014
- Powered Air Purifying Respirator Market: Market Share of Major Market Participants (North America), 2007
Chapter 6
- Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2004-2014
- Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Market: Market Share of Major Market Participants (North America), 2007
Chapter 7
- Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2004-2014
- Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus Market: Market Share of Major Market Participants (North America), 2007
Chapter 8
- Airline Respirator Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2004-2014
- Airline Respirator Market: Market Share of Major Market Participants (North America), 2007
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