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	BEDS (POWERED AND MANUAL)

A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Beds (Powered and Manual) in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, and Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, & Low Air-Loss Beds). 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. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 99 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., Huntleigh Healthcare, Invacare Corporation, Kinetic Concepts, Inc., Paramount Bed Co., Ltd., Stryker Corporation, and Sunrise Medical, Inc. 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-3309	PAGES: 439
PRICE: $3950	DATE: May 2008
COMPANIES: 99	MARKET DATA TABLES: 185

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEDS (POWERED AND MANUAL) (Complete Report)	Pages : 439	\|	$3950

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

$100

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

Product Segments.....I-4

1. General Purpose Beds.....I-4

2. Birthing Beds.....I-4

3. Pediatric Beds.....I-4

4. Pressure Relief Beds.....I-4

Air Fluidized Beds.....I-4

Low Air-Loss Beds.....I-4

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

$2250

1. Industry Overview.....II-1

$300

Rising Healthcare Investment in Developing Countries Favors Beds Market .....II-1

Current and Future Analysis .....II-1

Technological Advancements � Reduce Need for More Hospital Beds.....II-1

Fewer Beds Lead to Prolonged Waiting Times.....II-1

$100

Competitive Analysis.....II-2

Hill-Rom Dominates the Beds Market.....II-2

Leading Hospital Bed Manufacturers Worldwide by Market Segment.....II-2

Category Definition.....II-2

General Hospital Beds.....II-2

Nursing Home Beds.....II-2

Specialty Therapeutic Beds.....II-2

$100

Home Care Beds.....II-3

Major Players in the Beds Market Worldwide (2007) - Annual Revenues for Hill Rom Inc,

Kinetic Concepts Inc., Invacare Corporation and Stryker Corporation.....II-3

$100

2. Growth Drivers.....II-4

$100

General Purpose Beds.....II-4

Birthing Beds.....II-4

Pediatric Beds.....II-4

Pressure Relief Beds.....II-4

Factors Influencing Demand for Beds: (Rating on a 1-10 Scale).....II-4

$100

3. Product Overview.....II-5

$700

Medical Beds.....II-5

Advantages of Medical Beds.....II-5

Adjustable Beds.....II-5

Manual Beds.....II-5

Semi-Electric Beds.....II-5

$100

Electric Beds.....II-6

History.....II-6

Role of Electronic Components in Current Models.....II-6

Electric Bed Design.....II-6

Pedestal Beds.....II-6

Four-Poster Beds.....II-6

$100

Types of Patient Controls.....II-7

Electric Bed Controls.....II-7

Caregiver Controls.....II-7

Momentary-Contact Type/Walk-Away Type Controls.....II-7

$100

Radiolucent Windows.....II-8

Critical Care Electric Beds.....II-8

Critical Care Beds Versus Standard Electric Beds.....II-8

Various Forms of Classification.....II-8

On the Basis of Functions.....II-8

On the Basis of Specialty Functions.....II-8

$100

A. General Purpose Beds.....II-9

Manufacturers Prefer Upgradation to New Purchases.....II-9

B. Birthing Beds.....II-9

History.....II-9

Design.....II-9

$100

Major Accessories.....II-10

C. Pediatric Beds.....II-10

Accidents Related to Pediatric Beds.....II-10

$100

Precautionary Measures.....II-11

D. Pressure-Relief Beds.....II-11

Air-Fluidized Beds.....II-11

$100

Low Air-Loss Beds.....II-12

Low Air-loss Beds Versus Air-Fluidized Beds.....II-12

Alternating Air Pressure Mattresses.....II-12

Pressure Ulcers: A Serious Ailment Affecting Bed-Ridden Patients.....II-12

Factors Leading to the Damage of Skin.....II-12

$100

Risk Factors.....II-13

Secondary Infections.....II-13

Classification of Beds by Nature of Treatment.....II-13

Critical Care Beds.....II-13

$100

Acute Care Beds.....II-14

Long-Term Care Beds.....II-14

Guidelines for the Buyer.....II-14

Guidelines for the User.....II-14

$100

Safety Instructions.....II-15

USFDA Issues Guidelines for Safer Hospital Bed Designs .....II-15

$100

4. Accessories.....II-16

$200

A. Bedrails.....II-16

Safety Measures ........II-16

Change in Design Specifications of the Bed.....II-16

$100

Change in the Design Specifications of Mattresses.....II-17

Other Specifications Relating to Bedrails.....II-17

B. Bedrail Covers.....II-17

Other Requirements in Beds.....II-17

C. Bumpers.....II-17

$100

5. Pricing Issues.....II-18

$100

Factors Affecting the Final Purchase Price of Beds.....II-18

Prices Relevant to Specific Functions.....II-18

$100

6. Product Launches.....II-19

$300

Hill-Rom Unveils Hill-Rom� 100 Low Bed .....II-19

KCI Launches AtmosAir� V-series Mattress Replacement System .....II-19

Linet Unveils Image Hospital Beds.....II-19

New CAJ Actuator Systems.....II-19

$100

Hill-Rom Unveils Excel Care ES Bariatric Bed.....II-20

Huntleigh Releases Enterprise Hospital Bed.....II-20

Hill- Rom Launches Two New Patient Bed Systems.....II-20

New Hospital Beds from Stryker Corp.....II-20

$100

Huntleigh Technology Launches Two New Hospital Beds.....II-21

$100

7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-22

$300

Hillenbrand Creates Two Separate Companies .....II-22

Hill-Rom Partners with Cerner .....II-22

Hill-Rom Collaborates with Tempur-Pedic North America .....II-22

$100

Hill-Rom Inks Distribution Pact with Paramount Bed .....II-23

Kinetic Concepts Signs Pact with Novation.....II-23

Linet Bags Major Supply Contract in France.....II-23

Linet to Export Hospital Beds to Venezuela, Signs Contract with Cuba.....II-23

Paramount (Japan) to Market Refurbished Medical Beds.....II-23

$100

USFDA Seizes Vail Enclosed Bed Systems.....II-24

Paramount Invests in Wuxi.....II-24

Invacare Corp Takes Over Carroll Healthcare.....II-24

Hillenbrand and Kinetic Concepts Resolve Antitrust Lawsuit.....II-24

$100

8. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-25

$500

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (US) .....II-25

Huntleigh Healthcare (UK).....II-25

$100

Invacare Corporation (US).....II-26

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (US).....II-26

$100

Paramount Bed Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-27

$100

Stryker Corporation (US).....II-28

Sunrise Medical Inc. (US).....II-28

$200

9. Global Market Perspective.....II-30

Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) - by Geographic Region/Country - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-30

$350

Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Beds (Powered and Manual) - by Geographic Region/Country - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-31

$350

Table 3: World Historic Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-32

$350

Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-33

$350

Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for General Purpose Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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-34

$350

Table 6: World Long-term Projections for General Purpose Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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-35

$350

Table 7: World Historic Review for General Purpose Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-36

$350

Table 8: World 15-Year Perspective for General Purpose Beds by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-37

$350

Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Birthing Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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-38

$350

Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Birthing Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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-39

$350

Table 11: World Historic Review for Birthing Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-40

$350

Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Birthing Beds by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-41

$350

Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pediatric Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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-42

$350

Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Pediatric Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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-43

$350

Table 15: World Historic Review for Pediatric Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44

$350

Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Pediatric Beds by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45

$350

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pressure Relief Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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-46

$350

Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Pressure Relief Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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-47

$350

Table 19: World Historic Review for Pressure Relief Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-48

$350

Table 20: World 15-Year Perspective for Pressure Relief Beds by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-49

$350

Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pressure Relief Beds by Sub-Segments - Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-50

Table 22: World Long-term Projections for Pressure Relief Beds by Sub-Segments - Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-50

$350

Table 23: World Historic Review for Pressure Relief Beds by Sub-Segments - Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-51

Table 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Pressure Relief Beds by Sub-Segments - Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012.....II-51

$350

Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Fluidized Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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-52

$350

Table 26: World Long-term Projections for Air Fluidized Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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-53

$350

Table 27: World Historic Review for Air Fluidized Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-54

$350

Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Air Fluidized Beds by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-55

$350

Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Low Air-Loss Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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-56

$350

Table 30: World Long-term Projections for Low Air-Loss Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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-57

$350

Table 31: World Historic Review for Low Air-Loss Beds by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-58

$350

Table 32: World 15-Year Perspective for Low Air-Loss Beds by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-59

$350

III. MARKET

103

$1950

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

$1275

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

Trends and Issues.....III-1

Impact of Home Healthcare on Hospital Beds Market .....III-1

Assisted Living Influences Demand for Nursing Home Beds.....III-1

Dealers Choose Between Renting and Purchasing.....III-1

$75

Leading Players.....III-2

Hill-Rom Dominates the Beds Market.....III-2

Product Innovations (Industry �Firsts�) from Hill-Rom.....III-2

Hospital Beds: Major Brands from Hill-Rom.....III-2

$75

Table 33: Leading Players in the US Standard Beds Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Hill-Rom, Stryker Corp, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3

Table 34: Leading Players in the US Low Air Loss Specialty Beds Market (2005 & 2007 (E)): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Hill-Rom, and Kinetic Concepts.....III-3

Table 35: Leading Players in the US Air Fluidized Specialty Beds Market (2005& 2007 (E)): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Hill-Rom, and Kinetic Concepts.....III-3

$200

Table 36: Leading Players in the US Home Care Beds Market (2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Hill-Rom, Kinetic Concepts, Invacare, Sunrise Medical and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

Demographics in the US.....III-4

Table 37: US Population (2007): Percentage Breakdown by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

Table 38: US Elderly Population: Expected Growth Rate Over the Years 2005-2030.....III-4

A Peek into the US Hospital Industry.....III-4

US Community Hospitals.....III-4

$200

Table 39: Community Hospitals in the US (2000-2004) � Breakdown by Number of Hospitals, Bed Capacity, Occupancy Rate, and Average Length of Patient Stay (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5

Table 40: Community Hospitals in the US (2000-2004) �Hospital Beds per 1000 Population (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5

$200

Table 41: Community Hospitals in the US (2007) � Percentage Breakdown by Bed Size .....III-6

Table 42: Community Hospitals in the US (2004) � Percentage Breakdown by Bed Size (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

US Healthcare Companies.....III-6

$200

Table 43: Leading US Healthcare Companies by Number of Acute Care Hospitals, Licensed Beds, and Bed Occupancy Rate (2005 & 2004) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

Table 44: Leading US Healthcare Companies by Hospital Bed Capacity Per 1000 Population (2001-2005) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

$200

Key Consolidations and Acquisitions.....III-8

US Healthcare Market (2005 & 2006)- Acquisition Activity by Select

Companies.....III-8

Product Launches.....III-8

$75

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-9

$150

Key Players.....III-11

$300

B. Market Analytics.....III-15

Table 45: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15

$200

Table 46: US Long-term Projections for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16

$200

Table 47: US Historic Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

Table 48: US 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

$200

2. Canada.....III-18

$425

A. Market Analysis.....III-18

Health Care Market in Canada.....III-18

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-19

Table 49: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air- Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19

$200

Table 50: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20

$200

Table 51: Canadian Historic Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

Table 52: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

$200

3. Japan.....III-22

$825

A. Market Analysis.....III-22

Medical System Reforms to Affect Hospital Beds Market.....III-22

Bed Specifications for Japanese Consumers.....III-22

Buying Behavior.....III-22

$75

Factors that Influence Purchase Decision.....III-23

Table 53: Number of Hospital Beds in Japan (2003) � By Care Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23

Table 54: Hospital/Clinical Beds in Japan (2003): Bed Occupancy Rate, and Average Length of Hospital Stay (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23

$200

Table 55: Number of Public/Private Hospital Beds in Japan (2003) � By Type of Control (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24

Demographics.....III-24

Table 56: Breakdown of Population by Age Group in Japan: 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24

$200

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-25

Key Players.....III-25

$75

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

Table 57: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26

$200

Table 58: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27

$200

Table 59: Japanese Historic Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28

Table 60: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28

$200

4. Europe.....III-29

$1175

A. Market Analysis.....III-29

Demographic Structure.....III-29

Table 61: Demographic Structure of Select European Countries: 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29

$200

Table 62: Hospital Bed Capacity (2005) - by Select European Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

$200

B. Market Analytics.....III-31

Table 63: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Geographic Region/ Country - France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31

$200

Table 64: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32

$200

Table 65: European Historic Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

$200

Table 66: European 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34

$200

Table 67: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air- Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35

$200

Table 68: European Long-term Projections for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

$200

Table 69: European Historic Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37

Table 70: European 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37

$200

4a. France.....III-38

$725

A. Market Analysis.....III-38

French Hospital Industry.....III-38

Table 71: Number of Public/Private Hospital Beds in France (2003) � By Type of Care (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38

$200

Table 72: Public Hospitals in France (2003): Bed Occupancy Rate by Care Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39

Demographics in France.....III-39

Table 73: French Population (2007): Percentage Breakdown by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39

Strategic Developments.....III-39

$200

B. Market Analytics.....III-40

Table 74: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

$200

Table 75: French Long-term Projections for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41

$200

Table 76: French Historic Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42

Table 77: French 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42

$200

4b. Germany.....III-43

$575

A. Market Analysis.....III-43

Brief Introduction of German Health Care System.....III-43

Table 78: Demographics in Germany (2006): Percentage Breakdown by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

Table 79: Growth of Senior Citizen Population in Germany: 2000-2025 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

$200

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

Table 80: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44

$200

Table 81: German Long-term Projections for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45

$200

Table 82: German Historic Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46

Table 83: German 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46

$200

4c. Italy.....III-47

$750

A. Market Analysis.....III-47

Healthcare System.....III-47

Table 84: Number of Public/Private Hospital Beds in Italy: 2000-2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

$200

Table 85: Number of Public Hospital Beds in Italy (2004) - By Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

Table 86: Number of Public Hospital Beds in Italy (2004) - By Province (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

Aging Population Leading to Increased Demand for Healthcare........III-48

Table 87: Population in Italy (2007): Percentage Breakdown by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

$200

B. Market Analytics.....III-49

Table 88: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Bed and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49

$200

Table 89: Italian Long-term Projections for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50

$200

Table 90: Italian Historic Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51

Table 91: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51

$200

4d. The United Kingdom.....III-52

$625

A. Market Analysis.....III-52

Demand for Residential and Nursing Beds Predicted to Increase.....III-52

Hospital Industry Witnesses Decline in Bed Capacity.....III-52

$75

Table 92: Number of Hospital Beds in the UK (2003-2005) � Break-up By Bed Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53

Increase in NHS Expenditure � Cut in Number of Hospital Beds.....III-53

Ireland.....III-53

Overcrowding Increases Risk of Hospital-Acquired Infections.....III-53

$200

Table 93: Number of Acute Hospitals and Inpatient Hospital Beds in Ireland (2001) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54

Product Launches.....III-54

Key Players.....III-54

$200

B. Market Analytics.....III-55

Table 94: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55

$200

Table 95: UK Long-term Projections for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56

$200

Table 96: UK Historic Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57

Table 97: UK 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57

$200

4e. Spain.....III-58

$425

A. Market Analysis.....III-58

Market Analysis.....III-58

B. Market Analytics.....III-58

Table 98: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58

$200

Table 99: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59

$200

Table 100: Spanish Historic Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60

Table 101: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60

$200

4f. Russia.....III-61

$625

A. Market Analysis.....III-61

Statistics.....III-61

Table 102: Number of Public Hospital Beds in Russia: (2002-2004) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61

Table 103: Number of Public Hospital Beds in Russia (2004) � Percentage Breakdown by Medical/Surgical Specialty (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61

$200

Table 104: Hospital Beds in Russia (2004): Bed Occupancy Rate, and Average Length of Patient Stay (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62

B. Market Analytics.....III-62

Table 105: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62

$200

Table 106: Russian Long-term Projections for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63

$200

Table 107: Russian Historic Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64

Table 108: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64

$200

4g. Rest of Europe.....III-65

$1425

A. Market Analysis.....III-65

A Glance at Select European Regions.....III-65

Austria.....III-65

Healthcare Market ........III-65

Belgium.....III-65

Belgian Health Care Industry.....III-65

Bulgaria.....III-65

Table 109: Number of Hospital Beds in Bulgaria by Select Type: 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65

$200

Czech Republic.....III-66

Table 110: Number of Beds in Czech Healthcare Market (2003) - by Institution Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66

Leading Player.....III-66

$200

Denmark.....III-67

Table 111: Number of Hospital Beds in Denmark (2002) � by Department (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67

$200

Finland.....III-68

Table 112: Number of Hospital Beds in Finland (2003): Percentage Breakdown by Institution Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68

Hungary.....III-68

Table 113: Number of Hospital Beds in Hungary: (2000-2004) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68

$200

Table 114: Number of Hospital Beds in Hungary (2004): By Domain (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69

Luxemburg.....III-69

Healthcare Market.....III-69

$200

Table 115: Number of Hospital Beds in Luxemburg (2000 and 2005) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70

$200

Norway.....III-71

Table 116: Healthcare Market in Norway (2004) � Percentage Breakdown of Beds by Institution (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71

Table 117: Healthcare Market in Norway (2003) � Percentage Breakdown of Nursing Home Beds in Organizations for Aged (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71

$200

Romania.....III-72

Table 118: Number of Hospital Beds in Romania (2003) � Percentage Breakdown by Medical/Surgical Department (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72

Slovakia.....III-72

Table 119: Hospital Beds in Slovakia (2004): Percentage Breakdown by Medical Specialty (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72

$200

Table 120: Number of Healthcare Beds in Slovakia (2004): Percentage Breakdown by Institution Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-73

Switzerland.....III-73

Table 121: Number of Hospital Beds in Switzerland (2004): Percentage Breakdown by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-73

$200

Table 122: Number of Hospital Beds in Switzerland (2004) -by Select Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74

Table 123: Hospital Beds in Switzerland (2004): Bed Occupancy Rate & Average Length of Patient Stay by Hospital Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74

$200

Table 124: Number of Hospitals in Switzerland (2004): Percentage Breakdown by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75

Turkey.....III-75

Product Launches.....III-75

$200

B. Market Analytics.....III-76

Table 125: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) - by Product Segment for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76

$200

Table 126: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) - by Product Segment for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77

$200

Table 127: Rest of Europe Historic Market Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) - by Product Segment for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78

$200

Table 128: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-79

$200

5. Asia-Pacific.....III-80

$1225

A. Market Analysis.....III-80

Rising Population Drives Growth in the Beds Market.....III-80

A Peek into Select Regional Markets.....III-80

Australia.....III-80

Table 129: Number of Public/Private Hospital Beds in Australia (2001-2005): by Care Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80

$200

China.....III-81

Table 130: Hospital Beds in China (2002) � Percentage Breakdown by Medical Specialty (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81

Strategic Corporate Development.....III-81

$200

India.....III-82

Private Hospitals Account for a Significant Percent of Hospital Beds.....III-82

Table 131: Private Hospitals in India (2003) � Percentage Breakdown by Bed Size (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82

$200

Indonesia.....III-83

Table 132: Number of Hospitals and Hospital Beds in Indonesia (2001-2002) - Breakdown by Operator (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83

Korea.....III-83

$200

Table 133: Number of Hospital Beds in Korea by Select Type: 2003 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84

Table 134: Hospital Beds in Korea (2003): Percentage Breakdown by Region.....III-84

Malaysia.....III-84

$200

Table 135: Healthcare Infrastructure in Malaysia:2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-85

Table 136: Malaysian Healthcare Market (1995-2003): Number of Hospitals and Beds by Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-85

$200

New Zealand.....III-86

Contracts for the Home and Hospital Healthcare of Elderly People to

Increase........III-86

Table 137: Number of Public/Private Hospital Beds in New Zealand: 2002.....III-86

Philippines.....III-86

Table 138: Number of Hospital Beds in Philippines (2000-2002) � by Hospital Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-86

$200

Singapore.....III-87

Table 139: Number of Public/Private Hospital Beds in Singapore (2004) � by Care Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-87

Taiwan.....III-87

Vietnam.....III-87

Table 140: Healthcare Market in Vietnam (2000-2004) - Number of Hospitals & Installed Base of Hospital Beds (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-87

$200

B. Market Analytics.....III-88

Table 141: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) - by Product Segment for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-88

$200

Table 142: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) - by Product Segment for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-89

$200

Table 143: Asia-Pacific Historic Market Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-90

$200

Table 144: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-91

$200

6. Latin America.....III-92

$750

A. Market Analysis.....III-92

Beds Market in Latin America: A Recent Past Review.....III-92

Chile.....III-92

Brazil.....III-92

$75

Table 145: Number of Public/Private/University Hospital Beds in Brazil (2003) - By Medical Specialty (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-93

$200

B. Market Analytics.....III-94

Table 146: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) in by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-94

$200

Table 147: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) in by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-95

$200

Table 148: Latin American Historic Market Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-96

$200

Table 149: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-97

$200

7. Rest of World.....III-98

$850

A. Market Analysis.....III-98

A Peek into Select Markets.....III-98

Israel.....III-98

Table 150: Number of Hospital Beds in Israel (2004) � by Department Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-98

Table 151: Number of Hospital Beds in Israel (2004) � Percentage Breakdown by Control (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-98

$200

Egypt.....III-99

Table 152: Number of Hospital Beds in Egypt: 2001-2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-99

Saudi Arabia.....III-99

$200

B. Market Analytics.....III-100

Table 153: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-100

$200

Table 154: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-101

$200

Table 155: Rest of World Historic Market Review for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-102

$200

Table 156: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Beds (Powered and Manual) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General Purpose Beds, Birthing Beds, Pediatric Beds, Pressure Relief Beds (Air Fluidized Beds, and Low Air-Loss Beds) Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-103

$200

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

256

$995

Total Companies Profiled: 99 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 122)
Region/Country                 Players
The United States                 43
Canada                             5
Japan                              3
Europe                            44 
     France                        8
     Germany                       9
     The United Kingdom           11
     Italy                         1
     Spain                         x
     Russia                        x
     Rest of Europe               15 
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    24
Middle East                        x
Latin America                      2
Africa                             1

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