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  AIR FILTERS & FILTRATION EQUIPMENT
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Air Filters & Filtration Equipment in Millions of US$ by the following product group/segments - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 324 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as 3M Company, Aerospace America, Inc., Air Filter Service Company, Air Filtration System LLC., Airtech Japan Ltd., American Air Filter (AAF) International, Bruce Air Filter Company, Camfil Farr, Champion Laboratories, Inc., Clarcor, Inc., Purolator Products Air Filtration, Cummins, Inc., Cummins Filtration, Donaldson Co., Inc., Dust Free, Inc., Fiberweb Filtration, Filter Equipment Company Inc., Filtration Systems Products, Inc., Filtration Group Inc., Filtrauto S.A., Flanders Corp., Precisionaire Inc., Freudenberg Group, Freudenberg Nonwovens L.P., Lydall, Inc., Mann Hummel, Nordic Air Filtration A/S, Pall Corporation, Purafil, Inc., SPX Corporation, Trion Inc and Waltz-Holst Blow Pipe Co. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-2560  PAGES:    560
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       March 2008
COMPANIES:  324  MARKET DATA TABLES:   126
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  AIR FILTERS & FILTRATION EQUIPMENT (Complete Report) Pages : 560   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-2
  
   Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
Automotive Air Filters.....I-3
Cartridge Air Filters.....I-3
Electrostatic Air Filters.....I-3
  
   Fabric Air Pollution Filters.....I-4
HVAC Air Filters.....I-4
Other Air Purification Filters.....I-4
Foam Air Filters.....I-4
Activated Charcoal Air Filters.....I-4
Polyester Disposable Air Filters.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY81$2250
  1. Market Snapshots.....II-11 $100  
   Market Snapshots.....II-1
1$100
  2. Global Market Review and Analysis.....II-24 $400  
   Current and Future Analysis.....II-2
Growth Drivers.....II-2
Global Fabric Filters Market is Poised to Grow.....II-2
Air Filter Manufacturers Enjoy More Profits.....II-2
Challenges for Air Filtration Industry.....II-2
Air Pollution Investment – Biggest in the History.....II-2
1$100
   US Leads in Purchase of Air Filters.....II-3
China – A Burgeoning Market.....II-3
1$100
   Table 1: Air Filters Market in China: Annual Market Estimates and Projections from 2000 through 2010 (In US$ million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-4
Cabin Air Filters – A Promising Sector.....II-4
Europe Leads Cabin Air Filter Market.....II-4
Outlook for Cabin Air Filters.....II-4
1$300
   Residential Sector - A Niche Market for Air Filters.....II-5
1$100
  3. Air Filtration - An overview.....II-62 $300  
   Table 2: The Air We Inhale (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6
For Varied Purposes.....II-6
1$300
   Disposal of Air Filters.....II-7
1$100
  4. Product Overview.....II-813 $900  
   Types of Air Filters based on Filtration Capacity.....II-8
Primary Filters.....II-8
Second-Stage Filters.....II-8
1$100
   Ultrafine Filters.....II-9
HEPA Filters.....II-9
Particle Removal Mechanisms.....II-9
Types of Filters Based on Filter Media.....II-9
1$100
   Fibrous Filters.....II-10
Porous Filters.....II-10
Capillary Porous Membrane Filters.....II-10
Fabric Filters.....II-10
Available Types of Air Filters.....II-10
Panel Filters.....II-10
Viscous Panel Filters.....II-10
Rotating Viscous Panel Filters.....II-10
Roll Filters.....II-10
Pad Filters.....II-10
Bag Pocket Filters.....II-10
Particulate Air Filters.....II-10
Disposable Filters.....II-10
1$100
   Pleated Filters.....II-11
Grease Filters.....II-11
Foam Filters.....II-11
Humidifier Air Filters.....II-11
Anti-Microbial Air Filters.....II-11
Carbon Filters.....II-11
High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters.....II-11
Efficiency Rating of Air Filters.....II-11
End-Use Sectors of Air Filters.....II-11
1$100
   Automotive Industry.....II-12
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Market.....II-12
Semiconductor Industry.....II-12
Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industries.....II-12
Power Generation Industry (Nuclear).....II-12
Commercial & Residential Sector.....II-12
Market Segmentation.....II-12
Automotive Air Filters.....II-12
1$100
   Filtration Media Used.....II-13
End-Use Sector/Applications.....II-13
Cartridge Air Filters.....II-13
Filtration Capacity.....II-13
Filtration Media Used.....II-13
1$100
   End-Use Sector/Applications.....II-14
Electrostatic Air Filters.....II-14
Filtration Capacity.....II-14
Filtration Media Used.....II-14
End-Use Sector/Applications.....II-14
Fabric Air Pollution Filters.....II-14
1$100
   Filtration Capacity.....II-15
Filtration Media Used.....II-15
End-Use Sector/Applications.....II-15
HVAC Air Filters.....II-15
Filtration Capacity.....II-15
1$100
   End-Use Sector/Applications.....II-16
Other Air Purification Filters.....II-16
Foam Air Filters.....II-16
Activated Charcoal Air Filters.....II-16
Polyester Disposable Air Filters.....II-16
1$100
   Technicalities in Air Filters: Characteristics, Rating & Determinants Of
  Efficiency.....II-17
Operating Characteristics of a Filter.....II-17
Resistance.....II-17
Efficiency.....II-17
Arrestance.....II-17
Dust Holding Capacity.....II-17
Life of the Filter.....II-17
Procedure for Installation of Filters.....II-17
1$100
   Rating of Filters.....II-18
Beta Rating.....II-18
ISO 4406.....II-18
Absolute Rating.....II-18
Nominal Rating.....II-18
Determinants Ensuring High-Efficiency Filtration.....II-18
1$100
   Factors Influencing the Selection of Optimum Filter for Specific Applications.....II-19
Nature of the fluid.....II-19
Process Conditions.....II-19
Kind of Solid Contaminants.....II-19
Costs Associated with Filtration Systems.....II-19
Air Filters.....II-19
Filter Collection Systems: Forerunners in Separation of Particulate Dust from
  Gas.....II-19
1$100
   Gas Phase Filtration: Quality Protection.....II-20
Filter Dust Collectors - Removes Particles from Gas Streams.....II-20
Compressed Air Filtration.....II-20
1$100
  5. Environmental Analysis.....II-212 $200  
   Regulations & Laws.....II-21
North American Air Pollution Control Legislation.....II-21
Pollution Control Legislation in Europe.....II-21
Indoor Air Quality.....II-21
Patents.....II-21
1$100
   Entry Barriers.....II-22
Requirement of Huge Investments in R&D.....II-22
Product Obsolescence due to Rapid Technological Developments.....II-22
Competing With Established Brands.....II-22
Ability to Compete on Diverse Competitive Factors.....II-22
1$100
  6. Competitive Analysis.....II-237 $500  
   Major Players in the Market.....II-23
Principal Competitive Factors.....II-23
1$100
   Product Performance.....II-24
Price.....II-24
Product Knowledge.....II-24
Branding.....II-24
Customized Design.....II-24
Timely Delivery.....II-24
Geographic Coverage.....II-24
Product Maintenance.....II-24
1$100
   Pricing.....II-25
Marketing.....II-25
CD-ROM Catalog.....II-25
Internet as a Marketing Medium for Air Filters.....II-25
Trademarks & Brands.....II-25
Technology Dynamics.....II-25
Improvements in Technology & Design Leading to Efficient Filter Systems.....II-25
1$100
   Donaldson’s EON Fine Fiber Technology.....II-26
Farr’s “Two-Step” Technology.....II-26
Pulse Jet Fabric Filters for High-Temperature Applications.....II-26
Filtration of Indoor Air Pollution Through Hot-Water Extraction.....II-26
Filtration of Hot Fluegases Through Hot-Gas Cleaning Products.....II-26
1$100
   New System for Treatment of Pollutants.....II-27
Membrane Filtration Systems: Used in Purification & Separation.....II-27
Biofiltration: Advanced Technology Used in Air Filtering.....II-27
1$100
   Innovative Air Filters Emerging in the Market.....II-28
Alternatives.....II-28
Distribution Dynamics.....II-28
1$100
   Distribution as a Competitive Advantage.....II-29
1$100
  7. End-Use Sectors - An Overview.....II-309 $600  
   Industrial Applications of Air Filters.....II-30
Role of Air Filtration in Cleanroom Technology.....II-30
Industries Requiring Cleanroom Filters.....II-30
Efficient Dust Collection System: A Prerequisite for a Manufacturing Unit.....II-30
1$100
   Ceramic-foam & Metallic Cartridge Filters used in Aluminum Production.....II-31
Some of the Air Filters Introduced for Various Manufacturing Plants.....II-31
BASF’s Basofil Filter Media.....II-31
In Commercial/Residential Replacement Markets.....II-31
1$100
   In Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry.....II-32
Upgrading of Filters.....II-32
Biotechnology: An Emerging Field.....II-32
In Semiconductor/Microelectronics Industry.....II-32
In Food & Beverage Industry.....II-32
1$100
   In Nuclear Power Industry.....II-33
In Automobile Industry.....II-33
Advancements in Car Air Filtration.....II-33
Air Cabin Filters Reduce Odor, Pollen and Dust.....II-33
1$100
   Cabin Filtration System from 3M.....II-34
Freudenberg’s MicronAir Cabin Filter.....II-34
1$100
   Key Determinants Affecting Performance of Engine Air Filters.....II-35
Use of Air Filters in Engines Prevents Air and Noise Pollution.....II-35
Pollution Control Methods.....II-35
Prevention at Engine Air Intake.....II-35
Prevention of Pollution at Engine Exhaust System.....II-35
In Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems.....II-35
1$100
   Air Filtering Influences Fungal Contamination in Air Conditioners.....II-36
Fungal colonization of Air Filters from Hospitals.....II-36
1$100
   Other Applications of Air Filters.....II-37
Handling & Maintenance of Filters.....II-37
Product Developments in Air Filters for Different Applications.....II-37
2$200
  8. Product Launches/Developments.....II-396 $450  
   Micro Airฎ Clean Air Systems Launches Intelli-Touch.....II-39
EST Launches Air Guardian.....II-39
Tsitron Introduces Air Filters.....II-39
AMSOIL Launches Performance Air Filters.....II-39
SANYO Launches Air Filtration System.....II-39
1$100
   WIX to Include BioShield 75 in Cabin Air Filters Portfolio.....II-40
Flanders Launches Stackable (Nested) Air Filter.....II-40
DuPont Launches Premium Interior Air Filters.....II-40
Dectron Internationale Introduces Bio-Circ.....II-40
1$100
   Universal Air Filters Introduces New Air Filters.....II-41
Freudenberg Unveils New micronAir.....II-41
Universal Air Filter Unleashes Mobile Air Filters.....II-41
Universal Launches Dual EMI/RFI Medical Air Filters.....II-41
Amsoil Unveils AMSOIL Ea Filters.....II-41
1$100
   Fleetguard Unveils Two New Air Filtration Systems.....II-42
Donaldson Launches PowerCore Air Filtration Systems.....II-42
Filtration Group Introduces HEPA Filters.....II-42
NAPA Launches Power Solution.....II-42
UAF Unveils Plenum Combos.....II-42
1$100
   WIX Launches Radial Lip Seal Air Filters.....II-43
International Diversified Introduces New Air Diffuser.....II-43
AMSOIL Launches New Lube and Air Filters.....II-43
Universal Introduces Air Filters for Medical Electronics.....II-43
Domnick Hunter Launches Compressed Air Filters.....II-43
Universal Launches New Air Filters.....II-43
1$100
   Parker Hannifin Introduces Breathing air filters.....II-44
StrionAir Launches New Air Filtration System.....II-44
Trion Launches Air Boss.....II-44
1$100
  9. Recent Industry Activity.....II-457 $500  
   Ingersoll-Rand To Acquire An Italian Compressed-Air Treatment Equipment
  Provider.....II-45
Dayton Reliable Air Filter Acquires Cincinnati’s Filter Services.....II-45
Pak/Teem Acquires Air Filters & Equipment LLC.....II-45
Cemtrex Acquires Griffin Filters.....II-45
Clarcor Acquires Newton’s Synthetic Fibers Filtration Product Line.....II-45
Dayton Reliable Air Filter Acquires Premiere Environmental.....II-45
1$100
   Parker Hannifin Takes Over Airtek.....II-46
Clarcor Acquires Majority Stake in Sinfa SA.....II-46
Donaldson Completes Acquisition of Rawsen.....II-46
Ahlstrom Acquires Fabriano Filter Media.....II-46
MAHLE Acquires Siemens VDO’s Air Intake Module.....II-46
Donaldson Acquires Aerospace Filtration Systems.....II-46
1$100
   Noveko International Signs a Distribution Agreement with Monitrol.....II-47
FRAM and Arm & Hammer Collaborate to Launch a Cabin Air Filter.....II-47
Ahlstrom to Develop a New Needlepunch Line.....II-47
Ahlstrom to Launch a New Line for Air Filter Media.....II-47
Ryco Partners with Asthma Foundation.....II-47
1$100
   GB Filters Acquires Distribution Rights of Roberts Filter Products.....II-48
Cummins Sets Up Technical Center in China.....II-48
Purafilter 2000 Signs Agreement With H-E-B.....II-48
Donaldson Acquires AirCel.....II-48
Nortek Acquires Cleanpak.....II-48
General Electric Acquires Altair Filter Technology.....II-48
1$100
   Ingersoll-Rand Acquires ZEKS Compressed Air Solutions.....II-49
Clarcor Intends the Reorganization of Air-Filter Unit.....II-49
Camfil Farr Acquires IF and Kaefer-Raco Engineering.....II-49
Aeris Acquires EPA Approval.....II-49
Mann+Hummel Establishes Subsidiary in India.....II-49
Riverside Acquires Universal Air Filter.....II-49
1$100
   Sanyo Electric and Partners Set Up a New Air Filter Unit.....II-50
Mahle Acquires 50% STAKE IN PIL.....II-50
Allied Capital Announces Investment of $22.0 Million in UAF.....II-50
Kaydon Acquires Purafil.....II-50
Pall Signs Contract with Hamilton.....II-50
Mahle Group Sets up Mahle Componente de Motor SRL.....II-50
Mahle Group Acquires Stake in Anand Automotive Systems.....II-50
1$100
   Baker Tanks Takes Over Cameron Environmental.....II-51
Svitap Starts New Production Facility.....II-51
SPX Acquires McLeod Russel Holdings.....II-51
Freudenberg in a Joint Venture with Japan Vilene Company.....II-51
1$100
  10. Focus on Select Players.....II-529 $600  
   3M Company (USA).....II-52
Aerospace America Inc. (USA).....II-52
Air Filter Service Company (USA).....II-52
Air Filtration Systems LLC (USA).....II-52
1$100
   Airtech Japan Ltd. (Japan).....II-53
American Air Filter (AAF) International (USA).....II-53
Bruce Air Filter Company (USA).....II-53
Camfil Farr (USA).....II-53
1$100
   Champion Laboratories, Inc. (USA).....II-54
Clarcor, Inc. (USA).....II-54
Purolator Products Air Filtration (USA).....II-54
Cummins, Inc. (USA).....II-54
1$100
   Cummins Filtration (USA).....II-55
Donaldson Co., Inc. (USA).....II-55
1$100
   Dust Free Inc. (USA).....II-56
Fiberweb Filtration (UK).....II-56
Filter Equipment Company Inc. (USA).....II-56
Filtration Group Inc. (USA).....II-56
1$100
   Filtration Systems Products Inc. (USA).....II-57
Filtrauto S.A. (France).....II-57
Flanders Corp. (USA).....II-57
1$100
   Precisionaire Inc. (USA).....II-58
Freudenberg Group (Germany).....II-58
1$100
   Freudenberg Nonwovens L.P. (Germany).....II-59
Lydall Inc. (USA).....II-59
Mann Hummel (Germany).....II-59
Nordic Air Filtration A/S (Denmark).....II-59
1$100
   Pall Corporation (USA).....II-60
Purafil Inc. (USA).....II-60
SPX Corporation (USA).....II-60
Trion Inc. (USA).....II-60
Waltz-Holst Blow Pipe Co. (USA).....II-60
1$100
  11. Global Market Perspective.....II-61   
   Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$300
   Table 4: World Long-Term Projections for Air Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$300
   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).....II-631$300
   Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Air Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$300
   Table 7: World Long-Term Projections for Automotive Air Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$300
   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).....II-661$300
   Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cartridge Air Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$300
   Table 10: World Long-Term Projections for Cartridge Air Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$300
   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).....II-691$300
   Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrostatic Air Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-701$300
   Table 13: World Long-Term Projections for Electrostatic Air Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$300
   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).....II-721$300
   Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fabric Air Pollution Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$300
   Table 16: World Long-Term Projections for Fabric Air Pollution Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$300
   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).....II-751$300
   Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for HVAC Air Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$300
   Table 19: World Long-Term Projections for HVAC Air Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-771$300
   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).....II-781$300
   Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Air Purification Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-791$300
   Table 22: World Long-Term Projections for Other Air Purification Filters by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-801$300
   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).....II-811$300
III-A. MARKET63$1950
  1. The United States.....III-118 $975  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Overview and Outlook.....III-1
Market & its Components.....III-1
Cabin Air Filters: Increasing Popularity.....III-1
1$75
   HEPA Filters Market: Changing Trends.....III-2
Product Launches.....III-2
4$300
   Strategic Developments.....III-63$225
   Key Players.....III-98$400
   B. Market Analytics.....III-17
Table 24: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$150
   Table 25: US Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

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).....III-18
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-192 $250  
   Market Analysis.....III-19
Table 27: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$150
   Table 28: Canadian Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20

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).....III-20
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-213 $300  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-21
Product Launches.....III-21
Airtech Japan Ltd. – A Key Player.....III-21
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-22
Table 30: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$150
   Table 31: Japanese Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23

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).....III-23
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-245 $475  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-24
Low Prices.....III-24
Air Cartridges to Grow Moderately in Future.....III-24
Germany Tops the European APC Equipment Market.....III-24
Demand Dependent On.....III-24
1$75
   Technological Strides in Industrial Air Filters.....III-25
Activated Carbon Filters Rule European.....III-25
Strategic Developments/Product Launches.....III-25
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-26
Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26

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).....III-26
1$150
   Table 35: European Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27

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).....III-27
1$150
   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).....III-28

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).....III-28
1$150
  4a. France.....III-293 $300  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-29
Filtrauto S.A. – A Key Player.....III-29
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-30
Table 39: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
1$150
   Table 40: French Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31

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).....III-31
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-323 $300  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-32
Key Players.....III-32
Freudenberg Group.....III-32
Freudenberg Nonwovens L.P......III-32
Mann Hummel.....III-32
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-33
Table 42: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$150
   Table 43: German Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34

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).....III-34
1$150
  4c. Italy.....III-352 $250  
   Market Analysis.....III-35
Table 45: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$150
   Table 46: Italian Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

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).....III-36
1$150
  4d. The United Kingdom.....III-374 $325  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-37
Strategic Developments.....III-37
1$75
   Key Players.....III-38
Fiberweb Filtration.....III-38
Kleenair.....III-38
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-39
Table 48: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
1$150
   Table 49: UK Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

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).....III-40
1$150
  4e. Rest of Europe.....III-413 $300  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-41
Belgium.....III-41
Belgium: Industrial Filters Industry Scenario.....III-41
Strategic Developments.....III-41
1$75
   Nordic Air Filtration A/S (Denmark) - A key Player.....III-42
B. Market Analytics.....III-42
Table 51: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters - by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$150
   Table 52: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment – Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

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).....III-43
1$150
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-447 $625  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-44
China.....III-44
Australia.....III-44
1$75
   Taiwan.....III-45
Singapore.....III-45
India.....III-45
Strategic Developments.....III-45
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-47
Table 54: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$150
   Table 55: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters – by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

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).....III-48
1$150
   Table 57: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49

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.....III-49
1$150
   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).....III-50
1$150
  6. Latin America.....III-512 $250  
   Market Analysis.....III-51
Table 60: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters –by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$150
   Table 61: Latin American Long-Term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52

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).....III-52
1$150
  7. Rest of World.....III-532 $250  
   Market Analysis.....III-53
Table 63: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters – by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53
1$150
   Table 64: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54

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-54
1$150
  III-B. END-USE MARKET ANALYSIS9 $675  
   1. Automotive Industry.....III-55
Introduction.....III-55
Role of Filters in Automotive Sector.....III-55
Cabin Air Filters Reduce Odor, Pollen and Dust.....III-55
1$75
   Factors Affecting Performance of Engine Air Filters.....III-56
Use of Air Filters in Engines Prevents Air and Noise Pollution.....III-56
Pollution Control Methods.....III-56
Prevention at Engine Air Intake.....III-56
Prevention of Pollution at Engine Exhaust System:.....III-56
Factors Influencing Vehicle Filter Purchase Decision.....III-56
1$75
   2. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Industry.....III-57
Role of Filters in HVAC Systems.....III-57
Air Filtering Influences Fungal Contamination in Air Conditioners.....III-57
3. Aircraft\Defense Industry.....III-57
Filters in Aircraft\Defense Industry.....III-57
1$75
   4. Microelectronics/Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry.....III-58
Filters in Clean Room Technology.....III-58
Air Filtration in Semiconductor Production.....III-58
1$75
   5. Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry.....III-59
Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry.....III-59
1$75
   6. Manufacturing Industry.....III-60
Manufacturing Industry.....III-60
1$75
   7. Welding, Metal Fabrication & Foundry.....III-61
Welding, Metal Fabrication & Foundry.....III-61
8. Food Processing & Related Industries.....III-61
Role of Filters in Food Processing.....III-61
9. Construction/Mining Industry.....III-61
Construction/Mining Industry.....III-61
1$75
   10. Laboratory Applications.....III-62
Wide Applications.....III-62
In Research Laboratories.....III-62
1$75
   11. Residential/Commercial Sector.....III-63
Residential/Commercial Sector.....III-63
12. Others.....III-63
Others.....III-63
1$75
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 397$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 324 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 399)

Region/Country                 Players

The United States                 68
Canada                             2 
Japan                              5
Europe                           289
     France                        7
     Germany                      55
     The United Kingdomn          67
     Italy                        14
     Spain                        24
     Rest of Europe              122
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    29
Middle East                        1
Latin America                      1
Africa                             4
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