Abstract
INTRODUCTION
After enjoying decades of relatively fast growth, the nonwoven filter media
industry is slowing down. Since the end processes are designed to control
pollution and the purity of fluid streams, they are heavily regulated. Recent
terrorist events and the economic slowdown have also impacted the nonwoven
filter media industry. However, it remains an important industry for critical
filtration processes in several application sectors such as water filtration,
HVAC, manufacturing, and food processing. Increasing consumer awareness of
product, water, and air quality and their long-term effects on health are
prompting new technological trends in the filtration industry.
Corporations engaged in the nonwoven filter media industry must understand the
significance of these trends to effectively manage their enterprises and its
resources. Stakeholders in these competitive technologies and products must
recognize the impact of these trends upon their operations. End users of
nonwoven filter media must consider the effects of these changes to select the
most cost-effective options among newly available products and technologies
prior to committing significant capital resources.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report contains:
- The business, economic, and technological aspects of the North American
nonwoven filter materials market, covered in an industry overview
- Commercial applications, including water, HVAC, transport, food,
manufacturing, healthcare, petroleum and high technology
- Five-year forecasts of the North American market through 2012, based on
historical and current data and the driving forces behind the market
- A specific discussion of the international aspects of the nonwoven filter
materials market
- A review of important technology, upcoming advances, and a detailed patent
analysis
- Lists and profiles of the major players in the industry.
ETHODOLOGY
Estimates of current market demand are made for 2007 and are projected over
the next 5 years. Projections are made in terms of constant U.S. dollars
(2007). Growth is presented as average annual growth rates. Confirmation of
the numbers reached was obtained by contacting several representative
manufacturers in the nonwoven filter media industry and by analyzing published
reports.
INFORMATION SOURCES
The primary source of information in this report was derived from interviews
and communications with individuals in the industry. Other sources included
searches of online and print media, including electronic databases, conference
proceedings, patent literature, trade journals, and newsletters, company
financial publications and news releases, filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC), and industry participants' websites were also
valuable sources of information.
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
The author has worked in industrial research and development for nearly 14
years. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and an MBA. His extensive
experience includes new product development and product commercialization, and
he is a Six Sigma practitioner as a Black Belt. He has published several
papers on materials science, specializing in porous materials. Additionally,
he is lead inventor for three U.S. and international patents.
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