First Aid Kits (MCP-3218) - Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for First Aid Kits in Millions of US$. 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 of 2001 through 2015. The report profiles 50 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as 3M Company, Acme United Corporation, Beiersdorf AG, Certified Safety Manufacturing, Inc., Fieldtex Products, Inc., First Aid Only, Inc., Hartmann Group, and Johnson and Johnson. 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-3218
Price :	$3950
Companies :	50

Pages :	198
Date :	October 2008
Market Data Tables :	44

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FIRST AID KITS (Complete Report)

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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

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Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1

Disclaimers.....I-2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3

Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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1. First Aid Market: An Overview.....II-1

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Self-Care: Propels First Aid Market.....II-1

Technology and Innovation Propels First Aid Industry.....II-1

First Aid Kits: The First Help in Emergencies.....II-1

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Private Labels Make Room for Themselves.....II-2

Niche Categories Get their Pie.....II-2

Baby Boomers Driving Market for Medical Care.....II-2

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Innovations – A Competitive Advantage.....II-3

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2. Homecare Market – An Overview.....II-4

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Wound Management Products.....II-4

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3. Global First Aid Kits Market.....II-5

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Current and Future Market Scenario.....II-5

Specialized Kits: The Future of First Aid Kits Market.....II-5

Scar-Management – A Promising Domain.....II-5

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Bandages Becoming More Colorful.....II-6

Factors Influencing Purchase Decision.....II-6

Managed Care Impels First Aid Kits Sales.....II-6

Internet: The “In” Thing.....II-6

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Leading Players in the Market.....II-7

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4. Product Overview.....II-8

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Product Positioning and Technology Key to Growth of First Aid Kits Industry.....II-8

Classification of First Aid Kits.....II-8

Market Unlimited for First Aid Kits.....II-8

Consumer First Aid Kits.....II-8

Industrial First Aid Kits.....II-8

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Agricultural First Aid Kits.....II-9

Specialty Kits.....II-9

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Based on the Size.....II-10

Basic Kit.....II-10

Intermediate Kit.....II-10

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Advanced Kit.....II-11

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5. Components of a First Aid Kit.....II-12

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Basic Contents of First Aid Kits.....II-12

Bandages: A Driving Force for the First Aid industry.....II-12

Healing with Colors.....II-12

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Adhesive Bandages Rule the Retail Bandage Segment.....II-13

Plasters.....II-13

Gauzes.....II-13

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Cleansing Products.....II-14

First Aid Tapes.....II-14

Sterile Dressings.....II-14

Latex Gloves.....II-14

Instant Cold Pack.....II-14

$100

Emergency Blanket.....II-15

Duct Tape.....II-15

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6. Select First Aid Kits in the Market.....II-16

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Travel Kits.....II-16

EMT/ Responder Kits.....II-16

Sport Kits.....II-16

Pet Kits .....II-16

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7. Major Markets - A Regional Perspective.....II-17

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United States.....II-17

Market Perspective.....II-17

Factors Propelling First Aid Kits’ Demand.....II-17

Product Innovation – A Principal Growth Driver.....II-17

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Leading Players.....II-18

Europe.....II-18

Japan .....II-18

Other Regions.....II-18

Asian Markets to take the Front Stage.....II-18

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8. Distribution Logistics.....II-19

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Major End-Outlets.....II-19

Stores Carrying Home Care Medical Products.....II-19

Drug Stores Playing a Vital Role.....II-19

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Retailing Booms in Homecare Products.....II-20

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9. Product Launches.....II-21

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Beiersdorf Introduces Hansaplast EXTREM.....II-21

Skystar Unveils First Aid Kit for SHFS Treatment.....II-21

Spacepac Offers Wall Mountable First Aid Kits.....II-21

Z-Medica Introduces Rapid Blood Clotting Products.....II-21

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Me4kidz to Release First-Aid Kits.....II-22

Acute Care and Travel Corp Introduces Pedia-Pak for Retail Sale.....II-22

Z-Medica to Offer H-Bandage along with QuikClot® Products.....II-22

HemCon Launches Civilian Bandage.....II-22

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10. Product Launches in Recent Past.....II-24

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Adventure Medical Kits Launches Marine Series.....II-24

Fast and Light UltraLight .3 Medical Kit for Outdoor Adventures.....II-24

Johnson & Johnson Unveils SILVERCEL™.....II-24

Westaim Biomedical to Unveil Superior Range of Adhesive Bandages.....II-24

Johnson & Johnson Launches Scar Healing Product.....II-24

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Johnson & Johnson Strengthens its Band-Aid brand Segment with the Launch of Liquid

Bandage.....II-25

Beiersdorf Rolls Out New First Aid Kit for Traveling.....II-25

Unilever Rolls Out Q-Tips.....II-25

Bayer Introduces Germolene Antiseptic First Aid Wash.....II-25

Xact Aid Inc Unveils Range of Economical First Aid Kits.....II-25

Johnson & Johnson Launches First Aid Brand of Gauze Pads.....II-25

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Beiersdorf Inc. Introduces Curad Scar Therapy Adhesive Pads.....II-26

Advanced Medical Solutions, Inc Rolls Out Spyrofiex bandage.....II-26

Novartis Launches Natural First aid Range.....II-26

NSP Launches RediCare Kits to Meet Workplace Needs .....II-26

Johnson & Johnson Rolls Out a Series of First Aid Products.....II-26

Orion Launches Four Variants of Automotive First Aid Kits.....II-26

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Empyrean Launches Two New Products at Georgia World Congress Center.....II-27

Mountain Top Herbs Launches Outback and Cut Versions.....II-27

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11. Product Up-Gradations/Extensions – A Historic Perspective.....II-28

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Biolife's UrgentQR Becomes Part of First Aid Only's First Aid Kits.....II-28

Johnson & Johnson Extends Band-Aid Brand.....II-28

Beiersdorf Upgrades Adhesive Bandages with Novel Technology.....II-28

Johnson & Johnson Unveil Advanced Healing Strips.....II-28

3M Health Care Re-brands and Extends Nexcare Range.....II-28

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12. Recent Industry Activity.....II-29

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Brady Corporation Takes Over DAWG.....II-29

Honeywell to Acquire Norcross.....II-29

North Safety Acquires Swift First Aid.....II-29

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HARTMANN Forms PAUL HARTMANN Siberia OOO.....II-30

HARTMANN Takes Over Shares of Kneipp.....II-30

Derma Acquires First Aid Business of NutraMax.....II-30

Cardinal Health and HemCon Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement.....II-30

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3M Takes Over Neoplast.....II-31

Adventure® Enters into Partnership with International Mountain Guides.....II-31

NIVEA Forms Alliance with Green Cross.....II-31

Brady Takes Over Accidental Health and Trafalgar First Aid.....II-31

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DuPont™ and North Safety Products Sign Distribution Agreement.....II-32

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13. Strategic Corporate Developments in Recent Past.....II-33

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H&H Receives Contract for First-Aid Kits from Mariners.....II-33

Johnson & Johnson Acquires CLOSURE Medical.....II-33

QT 5 Takes Over Xact Aid.....II-33

DLH Inks a Pact with SpecialMade Goods & Services.....II-33

drugstore.com Offers Home Emergency Essentials.....II-33

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Beanstalk Group Licenses Harley-Davidson Trademark to Hot Products for First Aid

Kits.....II-34

Medicircle Provides First Aid Kits for Sports.....II-34

First Aid Only Inc., Signs Agreement with Rite Aid.....II-34

DrugEmporium Offers free First Aid Kits for Summer Fun.....II-34

Empyrean Bioscience Teams Up with Grand Union.....II-34

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14. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-36

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3M Company (USA).....II-36

Acme United Corporation (USA).....II-36

Beiersdorf AG (Germany).....II-36

Certified Safety Manufacturing, Inc. (USA).....II-36

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Fieldtex Products, Inc. (USA).....II-37

First Aid Only, Inc. (USA).....II-37

HARTMANN GROUP (Germany).....II-37

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Johnson and Johnson (USA).....II-38

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15. Global Market Perspective.....II-39

Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for First Aid Kits by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-39

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Table 2: World Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-40

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Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for First Aid Kits by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-41

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III. MARKET

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1. The United States.....III-1

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A. Market Analysis.....III-1

Market Scenario.....III-1

US Health Care Market in a Transition Phase.....III-1

First Aid Kits.....III-1

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Premium First Aid Kits Segment Grows in Terms of Value.....III-2

Brands Dominate.....III-2

Table 4: Leading First Aid Kit Brands in the US (2007): Percentage Breakdown By Unit Sales for Johnson & Johnson 1st Aid to Go, Johnson & Johnson, First Aid Only and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2

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Table 5: Leading First Aid Kit Brands in the US (2007): Percentage Breakdown By Value Sales for Johnson & Johnson, First Aid Only, Johnson & Johnson 1st Aid to Go, Johnson & Johnson First Aid, First Years and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3

Private Label Products on the Rise.....III-3

Baby Boomers – An Influential Market.....III-3

First Aid Kits Industry Strikes Gold with 2001 Terror Attacks.....III-3

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Innovation Drives the Market for First Aid Accessories.....III-4

Table 6: US Market for First Aid Accessories (2001 – 2005): Annual Sales Estimates in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

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Table 7: US Market for First Aid Accessories (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Channel - Chain Drug Stores, Discount Stores, Food/ Drug Stores, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5

Steady Progress for First Aid Treatment.....III-5

Table 8: US Market for First Aid Treatment (2001 – 2005): Annual Sales US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5

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Table 9: Leading First Aid Treatment Brands Across Retail Channels in the US (2001): Annual Sales in Million Units and Price/Unit in US$ for Neosporin Plus, Neosporin, BD, Solarcaine, Fruit of the Earth, Bactine, Polysporin, Aquaphor, and Betadine (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

Accessories Vs Treatment.....III-6

Table 10: First Aid Treatment and Accessories Market in the US (2003 Vs 2002): Annual Sales Estimates Million Units.....III-6

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Table 11: First Aid Treatment and Accessories Market in the US (2003 Vs 2002): Comparative Analysis by Price/ Unit in US$.....III-7

Trends in First Aid Ointment Market.....III-7

Table 12: US Market for First Aid Ointments (2001-2005) - Annual Sales Across Mass Market Channels in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

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Neosporin’s Bastion in the First Aid Ointment Market Continues.....III-8

Table 13: Leading First Aid Ointment/Antiseptic Brands in US Drug Stores (2006): Annual Sales in US$’000 for Neosporin Plus, Neosporin, Mederma, Aquaphor, Polysporin and Solarcaine (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8

Table 14: Leading First Aid Ointment/Antiseptic Brands in US Drug Stores (2006): Annual Sales in ’000 Units for Neosporin Plus, Neosporin, BD, Aquaphor, Polysporin and Solarcaine (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8

$150

Table 15: Leading First Aid Ointment Brands in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown By Volume Sales for Neosporin Plus, Neosporin, Mederma, Aquaphor, Solarcaine, Polysporin, Bactine, Neosporin Scar Solution, Private Labels, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9

Table 16: Leading First Aid Ointment Brands in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown By Value Sales for Neosporin Plus, Neosporin, Mederma, Aquaphor, Solarcaine, Polysporin, Bactine, Neosporin Scar Solution, Private Labels, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9

Market For First Aid Products.....III-9

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Table 17: Leading First Aid Tape/Bandage/Gauze/Cotton Brands in US Drug Stores (2006): Annual Sales in US$ Million for Band Aid, Johnson & Johnson, Nexcare, Johnson & Johnson First Aid, Band Aid Tough Strips, Johnson & Johnson Kling Sterile, Curad Telfa, New Skin, Johnson & Johnson Hurt Free and Nexcare Absolute Waterproof (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

Table 18: Leading First Aid Anti-Itch Treatment Brands in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown By Volume Sales for Benadryl, Cortizone 10, Cortaid, Aveeno, Cortizone 10 Plus, Lotrimin AF, Lanacane, Gold Bond, Private Labels and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

$150

Table 19: Leading First Aid Heat/Ice Pack Brands in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown By Volume Sales for Therma Care, Ace, Thera-Med, Bed Buddy, Well Patch, 3M Nexcare, Cura Heat, Faultless, Private Labels, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11

Key US Players.....III-11

3M Company.....III-11

Acme United Corporation.....III-11

$150

Adventure Medical Kits.....III-12

Certified Safety Manufacturing Inc.....III-12

Fall River Products.....III-12

Fieldtex Products, Inc......III-12

$75

First Aid Only Inc.....III-13

Initial Response, Inc......III-13

Johnson and Johnson.....III-13

North Safety Products.....III-13

$75

Pro Med Kits.....III-14

Product Launches/Up-gradations.....III-14

$300

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-18

$300

B. Market Analytics.....III-22

Table 20: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

$150

Table 21: US Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23

$150

2. Canada.....III-24

$150

A. Market Analysis.....III-24

Market Perspective.....III-24

Quality Drives Canadian Health Care Industry.....III-24

Size Not a Factor for First Aid Kits Industry in Canada.....III-24

Home Care Market.....III-24

Orion Safety Products – A Key Player.....III-24

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B. Market Analytics.....III-25

Table 22: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25

Table 23: Canadian Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25

$150

3. Japan.....III-26

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A. Market Analysis.....III-26

OTC Healthcare in Japan – A Preview.....III-26

B. Market Analytics.....III-26

Table 24: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26

$150

Table 25: Japanese Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27

$150

4. Europe.....III-28

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A. Market Analysis.....III-28

Wound Management Market.....III-28

Europe Continues to Lure MNC’s for Wound Care Product Development.....III-28

First Aid Kits Scenario.....III-28

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B. Market Analytics.....III-29

Table 26: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Aid Kits by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29

$150

Table 27: European Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

$150

Table 28: European 10-Year Perspective for First Aid Kits by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31

$150

4a. France.....III-32

$150

Market Analysis.....III-32

Table 29: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32

Table 30: French Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32

$150

4b. Germany.....III-33

$225

A. Market Analysis.....III-33

Product Launch.....III-33

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-33

$75

Key German Players.....III-34

Beiersdorf AG.....III-34

HARTMANN GROUP.....III-34

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-35

Table 31: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35

Table 32: German Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35

$150

4c. Italy.....III-36

$150

Market Analysis.....III-36

Table 33: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

Table 34: Italian Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

$150

4d. The United Kingdom.....III-37

$275

A. Market Analysis.....III-37

Pharmacists Role.....III-37

Novartis Consumer Health UK Limited – A Key UK Player.....III-37

Product Launches.....III-37

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-38

Table 35: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38

$150

Table 36: UK Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39

$150

4e. Rest of Europe.....III-40

$200

Market Analysis.....III-40

Table 37: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

$150

Table 38: Rest of Europe Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41

$150

5. Asia-Pacific.....III-42

$225

A. Market Analysis.....III-42

Product Launches.....III-42

$75

Corporate Developments.....III-43

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-44

Table 39: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44

Table 40: Asia-Pacific Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44

$150

6. Latin America.....III-45

$150

A. Market Analysis.....III-45

Brazil.....III-45

New Regulations to Bring Cheer to First Aid Kits Industry.....III-45

Mexico.....III-45

Panama.....III-45

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-46

Table 41: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46

Table 42: Latin American Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46

$150

7. Rest of World.....III-47

$150

Market Analysis.....III-47

Table 43: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

Table 44: Rest of World Long-Term Projections for First Aid Kits With Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

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IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

100

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Total Companies Profiled: 50 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 71)
Region/Country                 Players

The United States                  48   
Canada                              3
Europe                             13
     France                         2
     Germany                        3
     The United Kingdom             4
     Italy                          2
     Spain                          1
     Rest of Europe                 1
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)      6
Latin America                       1

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