AIR FILTERS & FILTRATION 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
• Automotive Air Filters
• Cartridge Air Filters
• Electrostatic Air Filters
• Fabric Air Pollution Filters
• HVAC Air Filters
• Other Air Purification Filters
• Foam Air Filters
• Activated Charcoal Air Filters
• Polyester Disposable Air Filters

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Snapshots

2. Global Market Review and Analysis

• Current and Future Analysis
• Growth Drivers
• Global Fabric Filters Market is Poised to Grow
• Air Filter Manufacturers Enjoy More Profits
• Challenges for Air Filtration Industry
• Air Pollution Investment-Biggest in History of World
• US Leads in Purchase of Air Filters
• China-A Burgeoning Market
• Table 1: Air Filters Market in China: Market Estimates and Projections from 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Cabin Air Filters - A Promising Market
• Europe Leads Cabin Air Filter Market
• Outlook for CAF Market
• Residential Sector - A Niche Market for Air Filters

3. Air Filtration - An overview

• Table 2: The Air We Inhale (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• For Varied Purposes
• Disposal of Air Filters

4. Product Overview

• Types of Air Filters based on Filtration Capacity
• Primary Filters
• Secondary Stage Filters
• Ultrafine Filters
• HEPA Filters
• Particle Removing Mechanisms
• Types of Filters Based on Filter Media
• Fibrous Filters
• Porous Filters
• Capillary Porous Membrane Filters
• Fabric Filters
• Available Types of Air Filters
• Panel Filters
• Viscous Panel Filters
• Rotating Viscous Panel Filters
• Roll Filters
• Pad Filters
• Bag Pocket Filters
• Particulate Air Filters
• Disposable Filters
• Pleated Filters
• Grease Filters
• Foam Filters
• Humidifier Air Filters
• Anti-Microbial Air Filters
• Carbon Filters
• High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters
• Efficiency Rating of Air Filters
• End-Use Sectors for Air Filters
• Automotive Industry
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Market
• Semiconductor Industry
• Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industries
• Power Generation Industry (Nuclear)
• Commercial and Residential Sector
• Market Segmentation
• Automotive Air Filters
• Filtration Media Used
• End-Use Sector/Applications
• Cartridge Air Filters
• Filtration Capacity
• Filtration Media Used
• End-Use Sector/Applications
• Electrostatic Air Filters
• Filtration Capacity
• Filtration Media Used
• End-Use Sector/Applications
• Fabric Air Pollution Filters
• Filtration Capacity
• Filtration Media Used
• End-Use Sector/Applications
• HVAC Air Filters
• Filtration Capacity
• End-Use Sector/Applications
• Other Air Purification Filters
• Foam Air Filters
• Activated Charcoal Air Filters
• Polyester Disposable Air Filters
• Technicalities in Air Filters: Characteristics, Rating & Determinants Of Efficiency
• Operating Characteristics of a Filter
• Resistance
• Efficiency
• Arrestance
• Dust Holding Capacity
• Life of the Filter
• Procedure for Installation of Filters
• Rating of Filters
• Beta Rating
• ISO 4406
• Absolute Rating
• Nominal Rating
• Determinants Ensuring High-Efficiency Filtration
• Factors Influencing the Selection of Optimum Filter for Specific Applications
• Nature of Fluid
• Process Conditions
• Kind of Solid Contaminants
• Cost Associated with Filtration System
• Air Filters
• Filter Collection Systems: Forerunners in Separation of Particulate Dust from Gas
• Gas Phase Filtration: Quality Protection
• Filter Dust Collectors - Removes Particles from Gas Streams
• Compressed Air Filtration

5. Environmental Analysis

• Regulations & Laws
• North American Air Pollution Control Legislation
• Pollution Control Legislation in Europe
• Indoor Air Quality
• Patents
• Entry Barriers
• Requirement of Huge Investments in R&D
• Product Obsolescence due to Rapid Technological Developments
• Competing With Established Brands
• Ability to Compete on Diverse Competitive Factors

6. Competitive Analysis

• Major Players in the Market
• Principal Competitive Factors
• Product Performance
• Price
• Product Knowledge
• Branding
• Customized Design
• Timely Delivery
• Geographical Coverage
• Product Maintenance
• Pricing
• Marketing
• CD-ROM Catalog
• Internet as a Marketing Medium for Air Filters
• Trademarks & Brands
• Technology Dynamics
• Improvements in Technology & Design Leading to Efficient Filter Systems
• Donaldson’s EON Fine Fiber Technology
• Farr’s “Two-Step” Technology
• Pulse Jet Fabric Filters for High-Temperature Applications
• Filtration of Indoor Air Pollution Through Hot-Water Extraction
• Filtration of Hot Fluegases Through Hot-Gas Cleaning Products
• New System for Treatment of Pollutants
• Membrane Filtration System: Used in Purification & Separation
• Biofiltration: Advanced Technology Used in Air Filtering
• Innovative Air Filters Emerging in the Market
• Alternatives
• Distribution Dynamics
• Distribution as a Competitive Advantage

7. End-Use Sectors - An Overview

• Industrial Applications of Air Filters
• Role of Air Filtration in Cleanroom Technology
• Industries Requiring Cleanroom Filters
• Efficient Dust Collection System: A Prerequisite for a Manufacturing Unit
• Ceramic Foam and Metallic Cartridge Filters used in Aluminum Production
• Some of the New Air Filters Introduced for Various Manufacturing Plants
• BASF’s Basofil Filter Media
• In Commercial/Residential Replacement Markets
• In Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry
• Upgrading of Filters
• Biotechnology: An Emerging Field
• In Semiconductor/Microelectronics Industry
• In Food & Beverage Industry
• In Nuclear Power Industry
• In Automobile Industry
• Advancement in Car Filtration
• Air Cabin Filters Reduce Odor, Pollen and Dust
• Cabin Filtration System from 3M
• Freudenberg’s MicronAir Cabin Filter
• Key Determinants Affecting Performance of Engine Air Filters
• Use of Air Filters in Engines Prevents Air and Noise Pollution
• Pollution Control Methods
• Prevention at Engine Air Intake
• Prevention of Pollution at Engine Exhaust System
• In Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems
• Air Filtration Influences Fungal Contamination in Air Conditioners
• Fungal colonization of Air Filters from Hospitals
• Other Applications of Air Filters
• Handling & Maintenance of Filters
• Product Development in Air Filters for Different

8. Product Launches/Developments

• Micro Air® Clean Air Systems Launches Intelli-Touch
• EST Launches Air Guardian
• Tsitron Introduces Air Filters
• AMSOIL Launches Performance Air Filters
• SANYO Launches Air Filtration System
• WIX to Include BioShield 75 in Cabin Air Filters Portfolio
• Flanders Launches Stackable (Nested) Air Filter
• DuPont Launches Premium Interior Air Filters
• Dectron Internationale Introduces Bio-Circ
• Universal Air Filters Introduces New Air Filters
• Freudenberg Unveils New micronAir
• Universal Air Filter Unleashes Mobile Air Filters
• Universal Launches Dual EMI/RFI Medical Air Filters
• Amsoil Unveils AMSOIL Ea Filters
• Fleetguard Unveils Two New Air Filtration Systems
• Donaldson Launches PowerCore Air Filtration Systems
• Filtration Group Introduces HEPA Filters
• NAPA Launches Power Solution
• UAF Unveils Plenum Combos
• WIX Launches Radial Lip Seal Air Filters
• International Diversified Introduces New Air Diffuser
• AMSOIL Launches New Lube and Air Filters
• Universal Introduces Air Filters for Medical Electronics
• Domnick Hunter Launches Compressed Air Filters
• Universal Launches New Air Filters
• Parket Hannifin Introduces Breathing Air Filters
• StrionAir Launches New Air Filtration System
• Trion Launches Air Boss

9. Recent Industry Activity

• Ingersoll-Rand To Acquire An Italian Compressed-Air Treatment Equipment Provider
• Dayton Reliable Air Filter Acquires Cincinnati’s Filter Services
• Pak/Teem Acquires Air Filters & Equipment LLC
• Cemtrex Acquires Griffin Filters
• Clarcor Acquires Newton’s Synthetic Fibers Filtration Product Line
• Dayton Reliable Air Filter Acquires Premiere Environmental
• Parker Hannifin Takes Over Airtek
• Clarcor Acquires Majority Stake in Sinfa SA
• Donaldson Completes Acquisition of Rawsen
• Ahlstrom Acquires Fabriano Filter Media
• MAHLE Acquires Siemens VDO’s Air Intake Module
• Donaldson Acquires Aerospace Filtration Systems
• Noveko International Signs a Distribution Agreement with Monitrol
• FRAM and Arm & Hammer Collaborate to Launch a Cabin Air Filter
• Ahlstrom to Develop a New Needlepunch Line
• Ahlstrom to Launch a New Line for Air Filter Media
• Ryco Partners with Asthma Foundation
• GB Filters Acquires Distribution Rights of Roberts Filter Products
• Cummins Sets Up Technical Center in China
• Purafilter 2000 Signs Agreement With H-E-B
• Donaldson Acquires AirCel
• Nortek Acquires Cleanpak
• General Electric Acquires Altair Filter Technology
• Ingersoll-Rand Acquires ZEKS Compressed Air Solutions
• Clarcor Intends the Reorganization of Air-Filter Unit
• Camfil Farr Acquires IF and Kaefer-Raco Engineering
• Aeris Acquires EPA Approval
• Mann+Hummel Establishes Subsidiary in India
• Riverside Acquires Universal Air Filter
• Sanyo Electric and Partners Set Up a New Air Filter Unit
• Mahle Acquires 50% STAKE IN PIL
• Allied Capital Announces Investment of $22.0 Million in UAF
• Kaydon Acquires Purafil
• Pall Signs Contract with Hamilton
• Mahle Group Sets up Mahle Componente de Motor SRL
• Mahle Group Acquires Stake in Anand Automotive Systems
• Baker Tank Takes Over Cameron Environmental
• Svitap Starts New Production Facility
• SPX Acquires McLeod Russel Holdings
• Freudenberg in a Joint Venture with Japan Vilene Company

10. Focus on Select Players

• 3M Company (USA)
• Aerospace America Inc. (USA)
• Air Filter Service Company (USA)
• Air Filtration Systems LLC (USA)
• Airtech Japan Ltd. (Japan)
• American Air Filter (AAF) International (USA)
• Bruce Air Filter Company (USA)
• Camfil Farr (USA)
• Champion Laboratories, Inc. (USA)
• Clarcor, Inc. (USA)
• Purolator Products Air Filtration (USA)
• Cummins, Inc. (USA)
• Cummins Filtration (USA)
• Donaldson Co., Inc. (USA)
• Dust Free Inc. (USA)
• Fiberweb Filtration (UK)
• Filter Equipment Company Inc. (USA)
• Filtration Group Inc. (USA)
• Filtration Systems Products Inc. (USA)
• Filtrauto S.A. (France)
• Flanders Corp. (USA)
• Precisionaire Inc. (USA)
• Freudenberg Group (Germany)
• Freudenberg Nonwovens L.P. (Germany)
• Lydall Inc. (USA)
• Mann Hummel (Germany)
• Nordic Air Filtration A/S (Denmark)
• Pall Corporation (USA)
• Purafil Inc. (USA)
• SPX Corporation (USA)
• Trion Inc. (USA)
• Waltz-Holst Blow Pipe Co. (USA)

11. Global Market Perspective

• Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World Long-Term Projections for Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Long-Term Projections for Automotive Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cartridge Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Long-Term Projections for Cartridge Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Cartridge Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrostatic Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Long-Term Projections for Electrostatic Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Electrostatic Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fabric Air Pollution Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Long-Term Projections for Fabric Air Pollution Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Fabric Air Pollution Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for HVAC Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World Long-Term Projections for HVAC Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for HVAC Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Air Purification Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: World Long-Term Projections for Other Air Purification Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Air Purification Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III-A. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview and Outlook
  • Market & its Components
  • Cabin Air Filters: Increasing Popularity
  • HEPA Filters Market: Changing Trends
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 24: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 25: US Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 26: US 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• Market Analysis
• Table 27: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 28: Canadian Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 29: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Product Launches
  • Airtech Japan Ltd - A Key Player.
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 30: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 31: Japanese Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 32: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Low Prices
  • Air Cartridges to Grow Moderately in Future
  • Germany Tops the European APC Equipment Market
  • Demand Dependent On
  • Technological Strides in Industrial Air Filters
  • Activated Carbon Filters Rule European
  • Strategic Developments/Product Launches
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 34: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: European Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 36: European Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 37: European 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 38: European 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• A. Market Analysis
  • Filtrauto S.A. - A Key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 39: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 40: French Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 41: French 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• A. Market Analysis
  • Key Players
  • Freudenberg Group
  • Freudenberg Nonwovens L.P.
  • Mann Hummel
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 42: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 43: German Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 44: German 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

• Market Analysis
• Table 45: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 46: Italian Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 47: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

• A. Market Analysis
  • Strategic Developments
  • Key Players
  • Fiberweb Filtration
  • Kleenair
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 48: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: UK Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 50: UK 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Belgium
  • Belgium: Industrial Filters Industry Scenario
  • Strategic Developments
  • Nordic Air Filtration A/S (Denmark) - A key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 51: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters - by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 52: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • China
  • Australia
  • Taiwan
  • Singapore
  • India
  • Strategic Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 54: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 55: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters - by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 56: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 57: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 58: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012
  • Table 59: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Latin America

• Market Analysis
• Table 60: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters -by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 61: Latin American Long-Term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 62: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Rest of World

• Market Analysis
• Table 63: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters - by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 64: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 65: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III-B. END-USE MARKET ANALYSIS

1. Automotive Industry

• Introduction
• Role of Filters in Automotive Sector
• Cabin Air Filters Reduce Odor, Pollen and Dust
• Factors Affecting Performance of Engine Air Filters
• Use of Air Filters in Engines Prevents Air and Noise Pollution
• Pollution Control Methods
• Prevention at Engine Air Intake
• Prevention of Pollution at Engine Exhaust System:
• Factors Influencing Vehicle Filter Purchase Decision

2. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Industry

• Role of Filters in HVAC Systems
• Air Filtering Influences Fungal Contamination in Air Conditioners

3. Aircraft¥Defense Industry

• Filters in Aircraft¥Defense Industry

4. Microelectronics/Semiconductor

Manufacturing Industry

• Filters in Clean Room Technology
• Air Filtration in Semiconductor Production

5. Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry

6. Manufacturing Industry

7. Welding, Metal Fabrication & Foundry

8. Food Processing & Related Industries

• Role of Filters in Food Processing

9. Construction/Mining Industry

10. Laboratory Applications

• Wide Applications
• In Research Laboratories

11. Residential/Commercial Sector

12. Others