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  STERILIZATION SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Sterilization Systems & Equipment in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 143 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as 3M Company, Advanced Sterilization Products, Cantel Medical Corp, Minntech Corporation, Getinge AB, L3 Pulse Sciences, SteriGenics International, Inc., STERIS Corporation, TSO3, and Tuttnauer Company. 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-3362  PAGES:    513
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       July 2008
COMPANIES:  143  MARKET DATA TABLES:   128
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  
  STERILIZATION SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT (Complete Report) Pages : 513   | $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-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
Product Definition.....I-3
Steam Sterilizers (Autoclaves).....I-3
  
   EtO Sterilization (EtO).....I-4
Gas Plasma Sterilization.....I-4
Gamma Radiation.....I-4
Other Methods.....I-4
Electron-beam (E-beam) Sterilization.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY94$2250
  1. Global Market Outlook.....II-15 $500  
   Infection Control Assumes Heightened Prominence.....II-1
Sterilization: A Critical Component of the Medical Industry.....II-1
Optimization is the New Buzzword.....II-1
1$100
   Sterilization Techniques – The Evolution Continues.....II-2
Potential Growth Segments.....II-2
1$100
   Gamma Sterilization Scores Over Conventional Techniques.....II-3
Consolidation – The Vertical Integration Way.....II-3
Evolving Techniques Emerging Growth Leaders.....II-3
1$100
   Low-Temperature Sterilization.....II-4
Development of Prion Deactivation Technology.....II-4
1$100
   Growing Health Concern Spurs Demand.....II-5
1$100
  2. Industry Overview.....II-64 $400  
   Industry Snapshots.....II-6
Industry Structure.....II-6
1$100
   Market Leaders.....II-71$100
   Differences & Similarities of Sterilization Technologies in Major Markets.....II-8
United States.....II-8
Europe.....II-8
Factors Influencing the Market.....II-8
Challenges Facing the Sterilization Industry.....II-8
1$100
   Factors At Play in the Medical Sterilization Industry.....II-9
Competitive Factors.....II-9
1$100
  3. An Overview of Sterilization Market.....II-106 $400  
   Sterilization Process – Playing A Crucial Role in Healthcare Sector.....II-10
Sterilization Parameters.....II-10
Utility of Sterilization in Various Sectors.....II-10
1$100
   Medical Products.....II-11
Non-Medical Products.....II-11
Sterilization Method – Suitability & Selection.....II-11
1$100
   Sterilization Procedures for Sterile Medical Devices.....II-12
Concept of Bioburden.....II-12
1$100
   Sterilization Methods Used for Different Generic Product Categories.....II-13
Sterilization & Infection Control.....II-13
Role of Sterilization Process in Infection Control.....II-13
1$100
   Prevention & Control of Hospital-Acquired Infections.....II-141$100
   Competition in the Infection Control Marketplace.....II-15
1$100
  4. Product Overview.....II-1624 $1200  
   Traditional Methods.....II-16
Types of Sterilization Systems/Methods.....II-16
1$100
   Steam Sterilizers (Autoclaves).....II-17
Factors Governing Use of Steam Sterilization Method.....II-17
Variants of Steam Sterilizers.....II-17
Gravity Sterilizers.....II-17
Vacuum Sterilizers.....II-17
1$100
   Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse Sterilizer.....II-18
Flash Sterilization.....II-18
Factors Governing Use of Flash Sterilization Method.....II-18
Tabletop Sterilizers.....II-18
Dry Heat Sterilizers.....II-18
1$100
   Factors Governing Use of Dry Heat Sterilization Method.....II-19
Rapid Dry Heat Sterilization.....II-19
Chemical Sterilizers.....II-19
Gaseous Chemical Sterilization.....II-19
1$100
   EtO Sterilization (EtO).....II-20
EtO Sterilization Process.....II-20
1$100
   EtO Sterilizer – Prerequisites.....II-21
Factors Governing Use of EtO Sterilization Method.....II-21
EtO as a Sterilizing Agent – Current Scenario.....II-21
1$100
   History of EtO Sterilization.....II-22
Advantages.....II-22
2$200
   Drawbacks.....II-24
Scout is on for EtO Alternatives.....II-24
1$100
   EtO – Effective in Rooting Out Anthrax.....II-25
Peracetic Acid Vapor.....II-25
1$100
   Factors Governing Use of Peracetic Acid Sterilization Method.....II-26
Hydrogen Peroxide.....II-26
Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP).....II-26
1$100
   Factors Governing Use of VHP Sterilization Method.....II-27
Chlorine and Bromine.....II-27
Benefits.....II-27
Factors Governing Use of Chlorine Sterilization Method.....II-27
1$100
   Thermal Washer-Decontaminator.....II-28
Glass Beads Sterilizers.....II-28
Liquid Chemical Sterilization.....II-28
Formaldehyde.....II-28
Factors Governing Use of Formaldehyde Sterilization Method.....II-28
Glutaraldehyde.....II-28
1$100
   Factors Governing Use of Glutaraldehyde Sterilization Method.....II-29
Heated Chemical Vapor Sterilization.....II-29
Gas Sterilizers.....II-29
Gas Plasma Sterilization.....II-29
1$100
   Factors Governing Use of Gas Plasma Sterilization Method.....II-30
Limitations.....II-30
Ozone Gas-Based Medical Sterilization System.....II-30
1$100
   Radiation Sterilizers.....II-31
Factors Governing Use of Radiation Sterilization Method.....II-31
History of Radiation Sterilization.....II-31
Types of Radiation Sterilization.....II-31
1$100
   Electromagnetic Radiations.....II-32
Particle Radiations.....II-32
Hydrogels.....II-32
X-Ray Sterilization.....II-32
Commercial Radiation Sterilization Methods.....II-32
1$100
   Gamma Sterilization.....II-33
Gamma Radiation Process.....II-33
Factors Governing Use of Gamma Sterilization Method.....II-33
History of Gamma Sterilization.....II-33
1$100
   Advantages & Limitations.....II-34
Gamma Radiation in Medical Product Sterilization – Current Scenario.....II-34
1$100
   Burgeoning Use for Consumer Products.....II-35
Comparative Study of Gamma Radiation and EtO Sterilization Technologies.....II-35
Electron-beam (E-beam) Sterilization.....II-35
1$100
   Prerequisites for E-Beam Sterilization Process.....II-36
Factors Governing Use of E-beam Sterilization Method.....II-36
E-Beam Sterilization – Current Scenario.....II-36
Limitations.....II-36
1$100
   Advantages.....II-37
Gamma and E-beam Sterilization – Sharing Similarities.....II-37
Benefits of Using Gamma and E-beam Methods.....II-37
Factors Hindering Use.....II-37
Relation Between Radiation Sterilization & Product Compatibility.....II-37
Filtration.....II-37
1$100
   Factors Governing Use of Filtration Method.....II-38
Aseptic Assembly Sterilizers.....II-38
Sterilization Accessories.....II-38
Washer/Sterilizing Units.....II-38
1$100
   Steam Generators.....II-39
Sterilization Oven.....II-39
Steam-in-Place (SIP) Sterilizing System.....II-39
Test and Validation Sterilizers.....II-39
Monitoring of Sterilization Process.....II-39
1$100
  5. Review of Select Sterilization Technologies.....II-405 $500  
   Bright Light or PureBright Systems.....II-40
SteriPulse-XL.....II-40
Synergetic Processes – Psoralens and UVA (PUVA).....II-40
Microwave and Bactericide.....II-40
Low-Temperature Steam and Formaldehyde.....II-40
1$100
   Microwaves.....II-41
X-Ray Sterilization.....II-41
Factors Governing Use of X-Ray Sterilization Method.....II-41
Low Temperature Plasma (LTP) Sterilization.....II-41
1$100
   Analysis of Low-Temperature Sterilization Sector.....II-42
Sterrad Sterilization Systems.....II-42
Disadvantages.....II-42
1$100
   Plazlyte Sterilization Systems.....II-43
Other Sterilization and Disinfection Methods.....II-43
Review of Select Sterilization Methods.....II-43
1$100
   Disinfection Methods.....II-44
1$100
  6. Packaging Material – An Integral Part of Sterilization Process.....II-455 $500  
   Sterilization Opportunities in Medical Packaging Market.....II-45
Selecting Appropriate Sterilization Method.....II-45
Role of Sterilization in Medical Device Packaging.....II-45
1$100
   Packaging Requirements for EtO and Gas Plasma Sterilization.....II-46
Developments in Medical Device Packaging.....II-46
1$100
   Packaging Types.....II-47
Sterilization Wraps.....II-47
Sterilization Containers.....II-47
Uses.....II-47
Drawbacks.....II-47
1$100
   Composite Trays.....II-48
Plastic Peel Pouches.....II-48
Plastic Bags.....II-48
Pre-Sterilization Plastic Bags.....II-48
Post-Sterilization Plastic Bags.....II-48
1$100
   Rigid Containers.....II-49
1$100
  7. End-Use Application Overview.....II-503 $300  
   Major Applications.....II-50
Sterilization in Industrial Sector.....II-50
Sterilization in Hospital Sector.....II-50
Sterilization in Dentistry Sector.....II-50
1$100
   Industrial Sterilization – A Brief Overview.....II-51
Industrial Sterilization – Comparison of Primary Sterilization Methods.....II-51
EtO – Changing Face.....II-51
1$100
   Trends in E-beam Market.....II-52
Technologies of the Future.....II-52
1$100
  8. Product Developments/Introductions.....II-534 $400  
   AGT Makes a Medical Breakthrough.....II-53
3M Launches Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator.....II-53
Advanced Sterilization Products Launches STERRADฎ CycleSure™ Biological
  Indicator.....II-53
1$100
   Advanced Sterilization Products Rolls Out STERRAD ฎ 200 System.....II-54
Getinge/Castle Releases Two New Steam Sterilizers.....II-54
Midmark Releases M4-9 EasyClave Sterilizer.....II-54
Japan Techno Develops Ultravibration Bacteria Break Cleaner.....II-54
1$100
   Tonets and Bio Media Develop Gas Sterilization System.....II-55
Olympus Optical Releases Endoscope Sterilizer and Sterilizing Agent.....II-55
New Testers for Steam Sterilization Launched.....II-55
Advanced Sterilization Products Unveils STERRAD 100S Sterilization System.....II-55
Canon Avent Introduces Avent Express Electrical Steam Sterilizer.....II-55
1$100
   Getinge/Castle Launches New Healthcare Sterilizer Product Line.....II-56
1$100
  9. Recent Industry Activity.....II-579 $600  
   SciCan Offers Plasma Sterilizers to Hospitals in Canada.....II-57
Wipak Acquires Sterilization Packaging Business of K-C.....II-57
Private Equity Firm Acquires Primus Sterilizer Co.....II-57
Premier Purchasing Partners Ink Agreements for Sterilization Assurance Products/
  Pouches.....II-57
Symmetry Medical Pockets SSI, Ultra Containers.....II-57
STERIS to Supply VaproSure Room Sterilizers to U.S. Hospitals.....II-57
STCL to Establish Steam Sterilization Facility in Madhya Pradesh.....II-57
1$100
   Stryker Acquires PlasmaSol.....II-58
Pro Mach Acquires Allpax Products.....II-58
Mesa Laboratories Acquires Raven Biological Laboratories.....II-58
Cantel Medical Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement with Olympus.....II-58
CB Industrial Product Holding Receives a Contract.....II-58
Environmental Tectonics Corporation Signs Supply Agreement.....II-58
Advanced Sterilization Products Obtains FDA Approval for EvoTech™.....II-58
1$100
   TSO3’s Ozone Sterilization Process Receives Patent in Europe and the US.....II-59
SteriGenics Plans to Expand its Operations.....II-59
STERIS Corporation Shifts Erie Facility’s Production Division to Mexico.....II-59
STERIS Acquires FH Surgical SAS .....II-59
BeamOne Acquires Service Centers of Titan Scan Technologies Corporation.....II-59
Cantel Medical Acquires Crosstex International.....II-59
1$100
   STERIS Enters into Agreement with Tetra Pak.....II-60
STERIS Corporation Closes Agreement to Take Over Select Cosmed Group Assets.....II-60
Antec International to Collaborate with D-Gen for Developing Prion Inactivating
  Disinfection Products.....II-60
Aesculap Renews Agreement with Premier Purchasing Partners .....II-60
SPX’s Kendro Lab Acquires H+P Labortecknik.....II-60
1$100
   Sakura Seiki Contemplates Manufacture of Sterilizers in China.....II-61
PPM Ventures and PPM America Capital Take Over Sterigenics International, Inc.....II-61
STERIS Corporation Takes Over Albert Browne Limited.....II-61
Atmospheric Glow Technologies, Inc Bags Contract from U.S. National Institutes of
  Health.....II-61
Cantel’s Minncare Cold Sterilant Bags Expanded EPA Clearance.....II-61
1$100
   Johnson & Johnson Extends Marketing of Sterilization Systems in Japan.....II-62
LTE Scientific Acquires Autoclave Control and Engineering.....II-62
Minntech Acquires Disinfection Technology from Dyped Medical BV.....II-62
STERIS Takes Over Hamo Holding AG.....II-62
Allegiance Healthcare to Carry Out Business as Cardinal.....II-62
BFH Taken Over by STG.....II-62
1$100
   Advanced Sterilization Products Receives FDA Clearance for APTIMAX™ Instrument Trays
  and Accessories.....II-63
Getinge/Castle Bags Defense and Civilian Federal Orders.....II-63
IBA Renews Mail Sanitization Contract with USPS.....II-63
IBA Installs First PET Cyclotron in Latin America.....II-63
Guidant Purchases E-Beam Medical Sterilization System from Titan Scan.....II-63
STERIS Obtains Crisis Exemption from EPA.....II-63
1$100
   Titan Spins Off SureBeam.....II-64
IBA Opens E-beam Sterilization Center in Denmark.....II-64
IBA Opens Extended Sterilization Facility in Belgium.....II-64
Air Liquide Sante Acquires Stake in Omasa.....II-64
Getinge Industrier of Sweden Acquires ALM of France.....II-64
IBA Acquires Proton Therapy Corp......II-64
1$100
   ETC Bags Orders for Two Large Sterilization Systems.....II-65
Mitsubishi Inks Agreement with Titan.....II-65
Titan Provides Patented E-beam Sterilization System to Isotron.....II-65
IBA Acquires SteriGenics.....II-65
IBA Acquires Griffith Micro Science.....II-65
IBA Acquires Wellhofer.....II-65
1$100
  10. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-665 $500  
   3M Company (USA).....II-66
Advanced Sterilization Products (USA).....II-66
1$100
   Cantel Medical Corp (USA).....II-67
Minntech Corporation (USA).....II-67
1$100
   Getinge AB (Sweden).....II-68
L3 Pulse Sciences (RF Accelerator Applications division) (USA).....II-68
SteriGenics International, Inc (USA).....II-68
1$100
   STERIS Corporation (USA).....II-69
TSO3 (Canada).....II-69
1$100
   Tuttnauer Company (USA).....II-70
1$100
  11. Global Market Perspective.....II-71   
   Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$300
   Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$300
   Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$300
   Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment.....II-74
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-74
1$300
   Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$300
   Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$300
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-771$300
   Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-781$300
   Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-791$300
   Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gas Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-801$300
   Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Gas Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-811$300
   Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Gas Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-821$300
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-831$300
   Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-841$300
   Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-851$300
   Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-861$300
   Table 17: World Long-term Projections for E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-871$300
   Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-881$300
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Methods-based Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-891$300
   Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Other Methods-based Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-901$300
   Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Methods- based Sterilization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-911$300
   Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-921$300
   Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-931$300
   Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-941$300
III. MARKET80$1950
  1. The United States.....III-120 $1125  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Outlook.....III-1
Constituents and the Potential.....III-1
Competitive Scenario.....III-1
1$75
   Table 25: Leading Players in the US Market for Sterilization Equipment and Sterilants (2003 - 04): Percentage Share Breakdown by Sales for Steris, Advanced Sterilization Products, Getinge, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2

Table 26: Leading Players in the US Market for Sterilization Supplies (2003 - 05): Percentage Share Breakdown by Sales* for 3M, Kimberly Clark, Allegiance/Cardinal Health, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
1$150
   Table 27: US Market for Sterilization Supplies – A Current & Future Analysis Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million. Product Segments Independently Analyzed – Containers, Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
Expanding Market for Sterilization Systems and Services.....III-3
Hospital Sterilizers and Washers.....III-3
Endoscopic Instrument Sterilization Market.....III-3
1$150
   Endoscopes Fuels the Disinfection and Sterilization Markets.....III-4
Dental Sterilization Market.....III-4
Sterile Medical Device Packaging.....III-4
Trends in Medical Device Packaging.....III-4
1$75
   Product Launches in the Recent Past.....III-51$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-65$375
   Select Players.....III-117$350
   B. Market Analytics.....III-18
Table 28: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$150
   Table 29: US Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-191$150
   Table 30: US 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-214 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-21
Outlook.....III-21
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-21
Key Player.....III-21
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-22
Table 31: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$150
   Table 32: Canadian Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-231$150
   Table 33: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-254 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-25
Outlook.....III-25
Falling Prices Characterize Japanese Sterilizer Market.....III-25
Radiation Sterilization – Loosing Foothold.....III-25
Key Players.....III-25
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-26
Table 34: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
1$150
   Table 35: Japanese Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-271$150
   Table 36: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-296 $625  
   Market Analysis.....III-29
Table 37: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia &Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
1$150
   Table 38: European Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-301$150
   Table 39: European 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-311$150
   Table 40: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-321$150
   Table 41: European Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-331$150
   Table 42: European 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34
1$150
  4a. France.....III-354 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-35
Outlook.....III-35
IONISOS – A Key Player.....III-35
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-36
Table 43: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
   Table 44: French Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-371$150
   Table 45: French 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-393 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-39
Table 46: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
1$150
   Table 47: German Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million forbears 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-401$150
   Table 48: German 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
1$150
  4c. Italy.....III-423 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-42
Table 49: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$150
   Table 50: Italian Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-431$150
   Table 51: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$150
  4d. The United Kingdom.....III-454 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-45
Outlook.....III-45
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-45
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-46
Table 52: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
1$150
   Table 53: UK Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-471$150
   Table 54: UK 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$150
  4e. Spain.....III-493 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-49
Table 55: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$150
   Table 56: Spanish Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-501$150
   Table 57: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$150
  4f. Russia.....III-523 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-52
Table 58: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$150
   Table 59: Russian Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-531$150
   Table 60: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$150
  4g. Rest of Europe.....III-555 $425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-55
Outlook.....III-55
Historic Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-55
1$75
   Getinge AB (Sweden) – A Key Player.....III-561$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-57
Table 61: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
1$150
   Table 62: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-581$150
   Table 63: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$150
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-604 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-60
Outlook.....III-60
India.....III-60
Gamma Sterilization – Promising High Growth.....III-60
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-60
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-61
Table 64: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61
1$150
   Table 65: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-621$150
   Table 66: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63
1$150
  6. Middle East & Africa.....III-644 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-64
Outlook.....III-64
A Review of Sterilization Market in Select Countries.....III-64
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-65
Table 67: Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
1$150
   Table 68: Middle East & Africa Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-661$150
   Table 69: Middle East & Africa 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67
1$150
  7. Latin America.....III-686 $625  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-68
Outlook.....III-68
Argentina.....III-68
Dominican Republic.....III-68
Peru.....III-68
Mexico.....III-68
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-69
Table 70: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
1$150
   Table 71: Latin America Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-701$150
   Table 72: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-711$150
   Table 73: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Region – Brazil & Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US $ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-721$150
   Table 74: Latin American Long Term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Region – Brazil & Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-73

Table 75: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Brazil & Rest of Latin America for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-73
1$150
  7a. Brazil.....III-744 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-74
Outlook.....III-74
Current Scenario.....III-74
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-75
Table 76: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75
1$150
   Table 77: Brazilian Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-761$150
   Table 78: Brazilian 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77
1$150
  7b. Rest of Latin America.....III-783 $450  
   Market Analysis.....III-78
Table 79: Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78
1$150
   Table 80: Rest of Latin America Long Term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-791$150
   Table 81: Rest of Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-801$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 322$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 143 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 166)

Region/Country                 Players

The United States                 76
Canada                             4
Japan                              6
Europe                            60 
     France                        5
     Germany                      15
     The United Kingdom           13
     Italy                        11
     Spain                         2
     Russia                        x
     Rest of Europe               14 
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    17
Middle East                        x
Latin America                      2
Africa                             1
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