The European Market for Equipment Used in Hazardous Area - 2005 Edition

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope and Methodology

• 1.0 Introduction
• 1.1 Scope
  • 1.1.1 Quantitative Analyses
  • 1.1.2 Objectives
  • 1.1.3 Report Content
• 1.2 Methodology
  • 1.2.1 Information Sources
  • 1.2.2 Forecasting Methodology
  • 1.2.3 The Relevance of GDP, Industrial Production & Manufacturing Data
  • 1.2.4 The Approach To Developing Forecasts for Key Economic Series
• 1.3 Exchange Rates

Chapter 2 -- Review of ATEX Legislation

• 2.0 Introduction
• 2.1 ATEX 100a (Directive 1994/9/EC)
• 2.2 ATEX 137 (Directive 1999/92/EC)
• 2.3 Growth of IECEx Certification
• 2.4 The Future of Legislation & Certification for Hazardous Area Products

Chapter 3 -- Market Statistics and Trends

• 3.0 Introduction
• 3.1 Factors Affecting the Development of the Market for Equipment Used in Hazardous Areas
  • 3.1.1 European Economic Perspective
  • 3.1.2 Legislation & the ATEX Directives
  • 3.1.3 Growth in Key Industrial Sectors
• 3.2 The European Market for Equipment Used in Hazardous Areas (Euro Revenues)
  • 3.2.1 The European Market Breakdown by Product Type
  • 3.2.2 The European Market Breakdown by Geographic Region
  • 3.2.3 The European Market by Industry Sector
• 3.3 The European Market by Sales Channel
• 3.4 Product & Technology Trends

Chapter 4 -- Results from the Survey of Users

• 4.0 Introduction
• 4.0.1 Sample Size
• 4.1 Breakdown of Responses by Geographic Region
• 4.2 Breakdown of Responses by Company Type
• 4.2.1 Breakdown of Responses by Industry Sector
• 4.3 Do Respondents Currently Purchase or Plan to Purchase ATEX Approved Equipment?
• 4.4 Types of ATEX Equipment Currently Purchased
• 4.5 Zone Specification Required
• 4.6 Additional Certification Apart from ATEX
• 4.7 Total Annual Expenditure on Equipment for Hazardous Areas
• 4.8 Will Expenditure Change Next Year
• 4.9 The Importance of Compliance with ATEX 137
• 4.10 Site Compliance with ATEX 137
• 4.11 Plans for Risk Assessment Strategies by 2006
• 4.12 Awareness of ATEX 137 Implementation by 2006
• 4.13 Aware of Requirements of ATEX 137
• 4.14 Awareness that Directive Covers Non-Electrical Products as Well as Electrical Products Used in Dust Environments
• 4.15 Training Programmes for Hazardous Area Issues
• 4.16 Safety Manager at Plant / Site
• 4.17 Impact of ATEX Directive on Stocks & Purchasing Habits
• 4.18 Type of ATEX Equipment Bought
• 4.19 The Cost of ATEX Equipment Compared to Non-ATEX Equipment
• 4.20 Delivery Time of ATEX Equipment Compared to Non-ATEX Equipment
• 4.21 Previously Purchased non-ATEX Equipment which is No Longer Available
• 4.22 Availability of ATEX Equivalents for non-ATEX Products
• 4.23 The Importance of Various Non-Technical Factors when Selecting a Hazardous Equipment Supplier
• 4.24 Hazardous Equipment Sources
• 4.25 The Importance of Various Factors When Purchasing Hazardous Equipment
• 4.26 Most Important Selection Criterion When Purchasing Hazardous Equipment
• 4.27 Is "Whole-Life Cost" Considered as Part of the Purchasing Decision?
• 4.28 Low Maintenance / Maintenance Free Hazardous Area Equipment
• 4.29 Hiring Hazardous Area Equipment Rather Than Purchasing It.
• 4.30 Site & Plant Maintenance Sub-Contracted at Your Location
• 4.31 Liaison with an ATEX Certification Body
• 4.32 The Importance of Various Factors when Selecting a Certification Body for ATEX Equipment
• 4.33 The Lifetime of Portable / Fixed Equipment
• 4.34 Purchase of Valves Drives and / or Actuators
• 4.35 ATEX Zone Classifications Required for Various Product Types
• 4.36 Type of Protection Required for Various Product Types
• 4.37 The Importance of Various Technologies
• 4.38 Acceptance Level of Piezo Valves
• 4.39 Purchase of Operator Interfaces
• 4.40 Type of Operator Interface Purchased
• 4.41 Input Methods for Operator Interfaces
• 4.42 Display Sizes for Operator Interfaces
• 4.43 Operator Interface Accessories
• 4.44 Operator interface Wireless Options
• 4.45 Currently Buy or Plan to Buy Lighting Products
• 4.46 The Costs for Maintenance on Lighting at Installations
• 4.47 Percentage of Total Maintenance Bill Spend on Lighting
• 4.48 General Maintenance Cycles for Lighting
• 4.49 Attitudes Towards Maintenance -- Free Lighting
• 4.50 Return on Investment for Lighting Installation
• 4.51 Quality Problems with Lighting
• 4.52 Pay More for ATEX -- Approved Equipment?
• 4.53 Purchase of "Ex" Portable & Temporary Lighting
• 4.54 Preference for Certain Lighting Products at Your Location
• 4.55 The Choice Between Purchasing a Primary Cell Product or a Rechargeable Product
• 4.56 Preference When Using Temporary Worklights
• 4.57 Preferred Light Sources
• 4.58 The Zones Which "Ex" Torches & Portable Lights are Used In
• 4.59 The Specifying of a "Zone O" Torch if the Product Carried a 50% Price Premium

Chapter 5 -- Competitive Environment

• 5.0 Competitive Environment
• 5.1 The Competitive Environment for Enclosures
• 5.2 The Competitive Environment for Instrumentation
• 5.3 The Competitive Environment for Lighting Products
• 5.4 The Competitive Environment for Motors
• 5.5 The Competitive Environment for Operator Interfaces
• 5.6 The Competitive Environment for Switchgear

Appendix 1 -- Company Directory

Appendix 2 -- European Hazardous Area Equipment End-User Questionnaire

Appendix 3 -- Presentation of Open Responses from Europe Survey