Air Purification Equipment

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
• 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

II. A NORTH AMERICAN MARKET REPORT

1. Industry Overview

• The North American Market: A Quick Primer
• A Peek Into Market Dynamics
• Market Structure
• Market Shares in Retrospect I
  • Table 1: North American Market for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment (2003): Percentage Revenue Breakdown of Leading Players - Sharper Image Corporation, The Holmes Group, Inc., Kaz, Inc., Hunter Fan Co., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 2: North American Market for Induct Air Purification Equipment (2003): Percentage Revenue Breakdown of Leading Players - Lennox International, Inc., Honeywell International, Inc., White-Rodgers, Fedders Corporation, Sterile-Aire, Inc., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• 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
• Troubled US Economy to Throw a Dampener on Growth
• 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

2. 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 3: Technologies and their Efficiencies in 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 (ESP)
• Plasma-Based Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment
• Other Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment
• End-Use
  • Table 4: North American Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by End-Use Segment
• 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

3. Regional Market Overview

• 3a. 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
  • Table 5: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type- Stand-alone Air 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$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 6: US Historic Review for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type- Stand-alone Air 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$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 32
  • Table 7: US 10-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 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 8: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature - Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 9: US Historic Review for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature - Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 10: US 10-Year Perspective for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) for the Years 2006, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• 3b. Canada
• A. Market Analysis
• Outlook
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 11: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type - Stand-alone Air 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$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 12: Canadian Historic Review for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type - Stand-alone Air 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$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 13: Canadian 10-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, Others) For Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 14: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature - Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 15: Canadian Historic Review for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature - Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 16: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) for the Years 2006, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Technological Developments

• Sharp Develops Enhanced Air Purification Technology
• Fujifilm Develops High-Efficiency Biofilter for Air Purifiers
• British Scientists Develop a Unique Air Purifier
• WES Designs a Novel Air Purification and Sterilization System
• Italian and Taiwanese Inventors Develop Air Purifier with Aesthetic Appeal
• US Researchers Develop Air Purifier Featuring Control Sensors
• Japanese Scientists Develop a Novel Air Purification Method
• EOL Develops New Air Purification Products
• Research Finds Kronos Air Purification Technology Effective in Air Sterilization
• Wandell Develops a Novel Air Filtration System
• Sandia Develops New Air Purification System
• Microelectronics Group Develops Carbon Monoxide Purification Technology

5. Recent Industry Activity

• 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
• CLARCOR to Restructure CLC Air
• Eco-Rx Gains FDA Approval for the RX-400 Air Purifier
• Eco Rx Produces Master Series Rx 400 to its Full Potential
• CleanZone Systems Expands its Air Purification Program
• Eco-Rx to Strike Alliance with GFL to Expand Distribution to Pacific Rim
• UltraViolet Devices Acquires Sparks Technology
• Kohsan Group to Construct an Air Purifiers Factory
• Eco-Rx Receives Major Order for Air Purification Equipment
• Kronos Acquires Rights to Manufacture and Distribute to EOL' s Products
• Jarden Corporation Completes the Acquisition of The Holmes Group
• Megola Launches Expanded Distributor Program
• AirOcare Enters International Market in Partnership with Mid South Industries
• Flanders Establishes Flanders Complete Service Division
• AFT Corporation to Acquire the Remaining 50% Stake in Microgenix
• Kronos Air Technologies Enters into Partnership with IKEA
• Boeing to Install Donaldson Air Purification System in 787 Dreamliner
• Adalis Corporation Bags a Contract from HALO Innovations
• Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Acquires Culligan
• Johnson Controls Enters into Partnership with StrionAir

6. Product Launches

• 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 3000
• 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
• Air-Purifiers-America.com Adds Alen Corporation A350 to its Online Store
• Air Purifier Shopper Launches Airpurifiershopper.com
• Sanyo Releases New Air Purifiers
• EOL to Unveil New Tree™ Air Purification Device
• Suntech Health Care Introduces Car Air Purifier
• Matsushita to Launch New Ion Air Purifiers
• Sharp to Release Two New Household Humidifying Air Purifiers
• IQAir North America Launches Medical Grade House Air Cleaning System
• Continental Fan Launches Total Air Purification System
• Hunter Fan Launches New Air Purifying Systems
• Air Purification System to Deliver Quality Air
• StrionAir Unveils New Air Purification Systems
• Denso Launches New Ion Generator Air Purifiers for Cars

7. Focus on Select Players

• AeroMed Inc. (USA)
• AllerAir Industries (USA)
• Aprilaire (USA)
• Blueair, Inc. (USA)
• Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc. (USA)
• Eco-Rx Inc. (USA)
• Hamilton Beach, Inc. (USA)
• Honeywell International, Inc. (USA)
• Hunter Fan Company
• IQAir North America Incorporated (USA)
• Jarden Corporation (USA)
• Kaz, Inc. (USA)
• Kronos Air Technologies (USA)
• Lennox International, Inc. (USA)
• Oreck Corporation (USA)
• Sanuvox Technologies Inc. (Canada)
• SANYO Electric Group (Japan)
• Sharp Corporation (Japan)
• Steril-Aire Inc. (USA)
• Trion Inc. (USA)
• White-Rodgers (USA)

8. Market Perspective

• Table 17: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Purification Equipment by Country - US and Canadian Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: North American Historic Review for Air Purification Equipment by Country - US and Canadian Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: North American 10-Year Perspective for Air Purification Equipment by Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US and Canadian Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
• Table 20: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment by Country - US and Canadian Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: North American Historic Review for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment by Country - US and Canadian Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: North American 10-Year Perspective for Stand- Alone Air Purification Equipment by Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US and Canadian Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
• Table 23: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment by Product Type - Media Combinations, ESP, Plasma, and Others Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: North American Historic Review for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment by Product Type - Media Combinations, ESP, Plasma, and Others Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: North American 10-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 2006, 2009 & 2015
• Table 26: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Induct Air Purification Equipment by Country - US and Canadian Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 27: North American Historic Review for Induct Air Purification Equipment by Country - US and Canadian Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 28: North American 10-Year Perspective for Induct Air Purification Equipment by Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US and Canadian Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
• Table 29: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Induct Air Purification Equipment by Product Type - Media Combination, UV, ESP, Photocatalytic Oxidation, Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 30: North American Historic Review for Induct Air Purification Equipment by Product Type - Media Combination, UV, ESP, Photocatalytic Oxidation, Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 31: North American 10-Year Perspective for Induct Air Purification Equipment by Product Type - Media Combination, UV, ESP, Photocatalytic Oxidation, Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 32: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature - Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 33: North American Historic Review for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature - Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 34: North American 10-Year Perspective for Air Purification Equipment by Contaminant Removal Feature - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) and Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features (Stand-Alone and Induct) for the Years 2006, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 35: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features by Country- US and Canadian Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 36: North American Historic Review for Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features by Country - US and Canadian Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 37: North American 10-Year Perspective for Air Purifiers With Odor Removal Features by Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US and Canadian Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
• Table 38: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features by Country - US and Canadian Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 39: North American Historic Review for Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features by Country - US and Canadian Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 40: North American 10-Year Perspective for Air Purifiers Without Odor Removal Features by Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US and Canadian Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
• Table 41: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type - Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment and Induct Air Purification Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 42: North American Historic Review for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type- Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment and Induct Air Purification Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 43: North American 10-Year Perspective for Air Purification Equipment by Product Type- Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Stand-Alone Air Purification Equipment and Induct Air Purification Equipment Products for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015

III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE