Report: Strategic Analysis of the North American Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Markets TOC

1. Executive Summary
- 1. IAQ Market Trends and Opportunities
  - 1. Introduction
  - 2. IAQ Industry Trends
  - 3. IAQ Remediation Equipment Markets
- 2. IAQ Market Opportunities and Strategies
  - 1. IAQ and Energy Efficiency Trends
  - 2. HVAC Air Filters Markets
  - 3. HVAC Ventilation Equipment Markets
  - 4. Air Purification Equipment Markets
  - 5. Air Humidity Control Equipment Markets
2. IAQ Opportunities Challenges and Strategies
- 1. Introduction
  - 1. Foundation of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
  - 2. Types of Indoor Air Contaminants
  - 3. IAQ Health Aspects
- 2. Industry Challenges Drivers and Restraints
  - 1. Challenges
  - 2. Drivers
    - a. The Public Profile of Indoor Health Issues is Continually Driving Awareness
    - b. Development of Home Building Programs and Green Buildings a Major Advocate for IAQ
    - c. Reported Increase in Allergy and Asthma Cases Driving Awareness about IAQ
  - 3. Restraints
    - a. Lack of Regulatory Standards Restraining Market Growth
    - b. Medical and Scientific Understanding of IAQ and its Impacts on Human Health Remains Limited
    - c. Rising Crude Oil and Steel Prices Expected to Slow Down the Overall Growth Rate of the Industry
- 3. Energy Efficiency Trends
  - 1. IAQ vs. Energy Efficiency
  - 2. End User Trends
- 4. Regulatory Trends
  - 1. Legislation
  - 2. Standards
  - 3. Litigations
- 5. IAQ Emerging Markets and Strategies
  - 1. IAQ Remediation Equipment Markets
  - 2. IAQ Investigation and Consulting Markets
  - 3. IAQ Monitoring Sensors Markets
  - 4. Chemical Biological and Nuclear Detection Markets
  - 5. CO2 Demand Control Ventilation (DCV)
  - 6. IAQ Preventive Maintenance Markets
- 6. Frost & Sullivan Awards
  - 1. Product Differentiation Innovation Award
  - 2. Product Line Strategy Leadership Award
  - 3. Product Differentiation Innovation Award
3. HVAC Air Filters Markets
- 1. Market Trends and Forecasts
  - 1. Market and Product Definitions
  - 2. Market Engineering Measurements
  - 3. Challenges
  - 4. Drivers
    - a. Replacements, Low Cost, and Convenience Driving the Air Filters Market
    - b. Higher Efficiency Filters Gaining Grounds in the Market
    - c. Environmental Friendly and Least Cost over Useful Life Drives Demand for Air Filters
  - 5. Restraints
    - a. Lack of Regulatory Changes Pertaining to IAQ Standards is Stalling Air Filters Market Growth
    - b. Growing International Competition Lowers Prices for Commodity Type Air Filters
  - 6. Market Forecasts
  - 7. Market Trends by Product Segments
  - 8. Summary of Major Findings
  - 9. Competitive Structure
4. Ventilation Equipment Markets
- 1. Market Trends and Forecasts
  - 1. Market and Product Definitions
  - 2. Market Engineering Measurements
  - 3. Industry Challenges
  - 4. Market Drivers
    - a. Regulation and Standards Chains Ventilation Equipment market
    - b. Failed Ventilation Hardware for Replacement Drives Sales of Ventilation Equipment
    - c. Wearing of Old Damaged Roof Instigates Revenues by Sale of Ventilation Products
    - d. Health Concerns Drives Demand for Ventilation Products
    - e. Home Cooling System with Desire to Reduce Cost Leads Sales of Ventilation Products
  - 5. Market Restraints
    - a. Ventilation Market Saturation Restrains Revenue Growth
    - b. Lack of Knowledge among Consumers of Modern Ventilation Benefits Slows Revenue Growth of Ventilation Product
    - c. Slow Rate of Retrofitting and Replacement Lowers Demand for New Ventilation Equipment
  - 6. Market Forecasts
  - 7. Summary of Major Findings
  - 8. Competitive Structure
5. Air Purification Equipment Markets
- 1. Market Trends and Forecasts
  - 1. Market and Product Definitions
  - 2. Market Engineering Measurements
  - 3. Industry Challenges
  - 4. Market Drivers
    - a. Alarming Numbers of Children and Adults Developing Allergies and Asthma Driving Sales for Air Purifiers
    - b. Concern for Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Residential Buildings Driving Demand for Air Purifiers Market
    - c. Mitigating Odor and smoke Concerns Driving Demands for Air Purifiers Market
    - d. Mitigating Odor and smoke Concerns Driving Demands for Air Purifiers Market
  - 5. Market Restraints
    - a. Revenue Growth Restrained Due to Intense Pricing Pressures
    - b. Lack of Federal Laws Governing Residential Air Filtration Markets
    - c. High Capital Cost Restraints Growth of Purification Equipment
    - d. Non-Smoking Laws in the United States Restraining Demands for Air Purification Equipments
  - 6. Market Forecasts
  - 7. Market Trends by Product Segments
  - 8. Summary of Major Findings
  - 9. Competitive Structure
6. Humidity Control Equipment Markets
- 1. Market Trends and Forecasts
  - 1. Market and Product Definitions
  - 2. Market Engineering Measurements
  - 3. Challenges
  - 4. Drivers
    - a. Improved IAQ Guidelines and Better Ventilation Requirements to Sustain Revenue Growth
    - b. New Building Construction Presents New Opportunities for the Dehumidifiers Market
    - c. Increase in the Number of End-User Applications Boosts Demand for Dehumidifiers
    - d. Higher Energy Costs Drive Growth for Energy Efficient Equipment Consequently Driving Revenue
    - e. Increasing End-User Awareness Drives Demand for Dehumidification Equipment
    - f. Coupling of Dehumidification and HVAC Systems Answers the Growing Needs of Consumers Preferring a Single Window Solution
  - 5. Restraints
    - a. Strong Dependence on the Fortunes of the Construction Industry Curbing Revenue Potential of the Market
    - b. Scarcity of Skilled Manpower is Restraining Market Growth
    - c. Perception of High Initial Cost of Equipment Holds Back Further Sale of Equipment
  - 6. Market Forecasts
  - 7. Market Trends by Product Segments
  - 8. Summary of Major Findings
  - 9. Competitive Structure
7. Decision Support Database
- 1. Decision Support Database
  - 1. New Construction
  - 2. Population North America
  - 3. Asthma prevalence
  - 4. Mortality due to Asthma Bronchitis and Emphysema:1999-2006
  - 5. Emissions - CO2 in North America
  - 6. Commercial Buildings in North America

List Of Figures

Chapter 1

IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: Asthma Prevalence Forecasts (North America), 2000-2008
IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: Revenue Forecasts by Market Segment (North America), 2001-2008
IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: Percent of Revenues by Market Segment (North America), 2001-2008
HVAC Air Filters Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2008
Ventilation Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2008
IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: CO2 Demand Control Ventilation Transmitters Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2008
Air Purification Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2008
Humidity Control Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2008

Chapter 2

IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: Asthma Prevalence Forecasts (North America), 2000-2008
IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: Leading Causes of Death (North America), 2004
IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: Industry Challenges Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2005-2008
IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: Industry Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2005-2008
IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: Asthma Prevalence Forecasts (North America), 2000-2008
IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: Industry Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2005-2008
IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: Revenue Forecasts by Market Segment (North America), 2001-2008
IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: Percent of Revenues by Market Segment (North America), 2001-2008
IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: Percent of CO2 Demand Control Ventilation by End Users (North America), 2004
IAQ Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies: CO2 Demand Control Ventilation Transmitters Revenue Forecasts and Unit Shipments (North America), 2001-2008

Chapter 3

HVAC Air Filters Market: Industry Challenges (North America), 2005-2008
HVAC Air Filters Market: Industry Drivers (North America), 2005-2008
HVAC Air Filters Market: Industry Restraints (North America), 2005-2008
HVAC Air Filters Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2008
HVAC Air Filters Market: Revenue Forecasts by Market Segments (North America), 2001-2008
HVAC Air Filters Market: Percent of Revenues by Market Segments (North America), 2001-2008
HVAC Air Filters Market: Competitive Structure (North America), 2004

Chapter 4

Ventilation Equipment Market: Industry Challenges (North America), 2005-2008
Ventilation Equipment Market: Industry Drivers (North America), 2005-2008
Ventilation Equipment Market: Industry Restraints (North America), 2005-2008
Ventilation Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2008
Ventilation Equipment Market: Competitive Structure (North America), 2004

Chapter 5

Air Purification Equipment Market: Industry Challenges (North America), 2005-2008
Air Purification Equipment Market: Industry Drivers (North America), 2005-2008
Air Purification Equipment Market: Industry Restraints (North America), 2005-2008
Air Purification Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2008
Air Purification Equipment Market: Competitive Structure (North America), 2004

Chapter 6

Humidity Control Equipment Market: Industry Challenges (North America), 2005-2008
Humidity Control Equipment Market: Industry Drivers (North America), 2005-2008
Humidity Control Equipment Market: Industry Restraints (North America), 2005-2008
Humidity Control Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2008
Humidity Control Equipment Market: Competitive Structure (North America), 2004

Strategic Analysis of the North American Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Markets

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