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OPERATING TABLES - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Operating Tables in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Powered Operating Tables, and Non Powered Operating Tables. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 43 companies including many key and niche players such as Berchtold GmbH & Co. KG, Berchtold Corporation, Denyers International, Eschmann Equipment, Getinge AB, Mizuho Ikakogyo Co., Skytron, Steris Corp., Stille AB, and TRUMPF Medizin Systeme GmbH+ CO. KG. 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-3345
Price : $3950
Companies : 43
Pages : 215
Date : June 2010
Market Data Tables : 76

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

  OPERATING TABLES (Complete Report) Pages : 215   | $3950
 
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS3$295
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2  
   Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definition and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY30$2250
  1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW.....II-13 $295  
   Outlook.....II-1
Current and Future Analysis.....II-1
Analysis by Region.....II-1
Analysis by Product Segment.....II-1
Market Trends.....II-1
Operating Tables Drive Transformation in Surgical Sector.....II-1
1$100
   Complex Surgical Procedures Demand Specialized and Efficient Tables.....II-2
Focus on Cost Effective Surgical Procedures.....II-2
Enormous Opportunity Exists in Developing Nations.....II-2
1$100
   Factors Influencing the Market.....II-3
Factors Influencing Demand for Operating Tables (Rating on a 1-10 Scale).....II-3
Aging Population, Hospital Overhauling and R&D Fuel Market.....II-3
1$100
  2. HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY - AN OVERVIEW.....II-4   
   Developed Nations Witnessing Major Transition in the Health Care Market.....II-4
1$100
  3. EXPANDING ALTERNATE CARE MARKET.....II-5   
   Development of Ambulatory Surgery.....II-51$100
   Ambulatory Surgical Centers Face Increased Competition.....II-6
1$100
  4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.....II-75 $395  
   Introduction.....II-7
Powered & Non-Powered Operating Tables.....II-7
Features of Operating Tables.....II-7
2$200
   Significance of Operating Tables in the Operating Room.....II-9
Operating Tables Streamlining Today’s Operating Room.....II-9
1$100
   Orthopedic Tables – Specialized Form of Operating Tables.....II-10
Orthopedic Tables: Primarily Utilized for Upper/Lower- Extremity Procedures.....II-10
Significant Features of Orthopedic Tables.....II-10
Positioning of Orthopedic Tables.....II-10
2$200
  5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATION.....II-124 $295  
   TRUMPF Medical Systems Re-launches Saturn Select.....II-12
HOERBIGER Micro Fluid Unveils Operating Table Lifting Column.....II-12
Berchtold Introduces OPERON® Spine System Extension.....II-12
1$100
   Schaerer Medical Unveils New Mobile Operating Table.....II-13
MAQUET Develops MAGNUS Operating Table System.....II-13
1$100
   STERIS to Launch New General Surgical Tables.....II-141$100
   Berchtold Introduces New OPERON® D 750 Surgical Table.....II-15
TRUMPF Unveils Novel Operating Table System.....II-15
Berchtold Unveils OPERON® D 850 Surgical Table.....II-15
Denyers Launches XRT400 Electric Table.....II-15
1$100
  6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY.....II-16   
   SISK Group Acquires Eschmann.....II-16
Stille and GE Healthcare Enter into Supply Agreement for ImagiQ™ Operating
  Table.....II-16
Maquet’s Operating Tables Bags ORTHOMAXX Trademark.....II-16
TRUMPF Medical Systems and Innovative Orthopedic Technologies Sign Exclusive Marketing
  Agreement.....II-16
1$100
   TRUMPF Ventures Into Australian Market.....II-17
MAQUET Inaugurates New Office in Dubai.....II-17
Denyers Clinches Major Supply Contract.....II-17
1$100
  7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS.....II-184 $295  
   Berchtold GmbH & Co. KG (Germany).....II-18
Berchtold Corporation (US).....II-18
Denyers International Pty Ltd. (Australia).....II-18
1$100
   Eschmann Equipment (UK).....II-19
Getinge AB (Sweden).....II-19
Mizuho Ikakogyo Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-19
1$100
   Skytron (US).....II-20
Steris Corp. (US).....II-20
1$100
   Stille AB (Sweden).....II-21
TRUMPF Medizin Systeme GmbH+ CO. KG (Germany).....II-21
1$100
  8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE.....II-22   
   Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-221$300
   Table 2: World Historic Review for Operating Tables by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-231$300
   Table 3: World 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-241$300
   Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Powered Operating Tables by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-251$300
   Table 5: World Historic Review for Powered Operating Tables by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-261$300
   Table 6: World 13-Year Perspective for Powered Operating Tables by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-271$300
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non-Powered Operating Tables by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-281$300
   Table 8: World Historic Review for Non-Powered Operating Tables by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-291$300
   Table 9: World 13-Year Perspective for Non-Powered Operating Tables by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-301$300
III. MARKET48$1950
  1. THE UNITED STATES.....III-19 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current and Future Analysis.....III-1
Market Overview.....III-1
Healthcare Industry.....III-1
Surgical Procedures Shift Sites.....III-1
1$75
   Efforts by Hospitals to Reduce Cost.....III-2
Role of Ambulatory Surgery.....III-2
Healthcare Furniture Trade.....III-2
1$75
   Table 10: US Healthcare Furniture Market (2009): Imports of Dental, Medical, and Surgical Furniture (excluding Chairs) in US$ Million by Country – China, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Sweden, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3

Table 11: US Healthcare Furniture Market (2009): Exports of Dental, Medical, and Surgical Furniture (excluding Chairs) in US$ Million by Country – Canada, Saudi Arabia, UK, Belgium, Mexico, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
Product Launches/Developments.....III-3
2$300
   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-51$75
   Select Players.....III-6
Berchtold Corporation.....III-6
Skytron.....III-6
Steris Corp......III-6
1$75
   TRUMPF Medical Systems, Inc......III-71$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-8
Table 12: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
1$150
   Table 13: US Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9

Table 14: US 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-9
1$150
  2. CANADA.....III-103 $395  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-10
Current and Future Analysis.....III-10
Healthcare Furniture Trade.....III-10
Table 15: Canadian Healthcare Furniture Market (2009): Exports of Dental, Medical, and Surgical Furniture (excluding Chairs) in US$ Million by Country – US, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, UK, Chile, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
1$150
   Table 16: Canadian Healthcare Furniture Market (2009): Imports of Dental, Medical, and Surgical Furniture (excluding Chairs) in US$ Million by Country – US, China, Mexico, Germany, Taiwan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
B. Market Analytics.....III-11
Table 17: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
1$150
   Table 18: Canadian Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12

Table 19: Canadian 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-12
1$150
  3. JAPAN.....III-133 $295  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-13
Current and Future Analysis.....III-13
Select Player.....III-13
Mizuho Ikakogyo Co., Ltd......III-13
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-14
Table 20: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$150
   Table 21: Japanese Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15

Table 22: Japanese 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-15
1$150
  4. EUROPE.....III-165 $595  
   Market Analysis.....III-16
Table 23: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
1$150
   Table 24: European Historic Review for Operating Tables by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-171$150
   Table 25: European 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-181$150
   Table 26: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-191$150
   Table 27: European Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20

Table 28: European 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-20
1$150
  4a. FRANCE.....III-212 $295  
   Market Analysis.....III-21
Table 29: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$150
   Table 30: French Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

Table 31: French 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-22
1$150
  4b. GERMANY.....III-236 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-23
Current and Future Analysis.....III-23
Healthcare System.....III-23
Demographics: Direct Influence on the Future of Healthcare System.....III-23
Table 32: Demographics in Germany (2007): Percentage Breakdown by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
1$150
   Table 33: Growth of Senior Citizen Population in Germany: 2000-2025 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
Product Launches/Developments.....III-24
2$300
   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-26
Select Players.....III-26
Berchtold GmbH & Co. KG.....III-26
TRUMPF Medizin Systeme GmbH+ Co. KG.....III-26
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-27
Table 34: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$150
   Table 35: German Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28

Table 36: German 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-28
1$150
  4c. ITALY.....III-292 $295  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-29
Current and Future Analysis.....III-29
Aging Population Leading to Increased Demand for Healthcare.....III-29
B. Market Analytics.....III-29
Table 37: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
1$150
   Table 38: Italian Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

Table 39: Italian 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-30
1$150
  4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM.....III-313 $295  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-31
Current and Future Analysis.....III-31
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-31
Select Player.....III-31
Eschmann Equipment.....III-31
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-32
Table 40: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32
1$150
   Table 41: UK Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

Table 42: UK 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-33
1$150
  4e. SPAIN.....III-342 $295  
   Market Analysis.....III-34
Table 43: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34
1$150
   Table 44: Spanish Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35

Table 45: Spanish 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-35
1$150
  4f. REST OF EUROPE.....III-364 $395  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-36
Current and Future Analysis.....III-36
Product Launch.....III-36
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-37
Select Players.....III-37
Getinge AB (Sweden).....III-37
Reison Medical AB (Sweden).....III-37
Stille AB (Sweden).....III-37
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-38
Table 46: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38
1$150
   Table 47: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39

Table 48: Rest of Europe 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-39
1$150
  5. ASIA-PACIFIC.....III-404 $495  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-40
Current and Future Analysis.....III-40
Overview of Indian Market.....III-40
Table 49: Indian Operation Theater Tables Market (2008): Number of Units Sold by Category – Automated Tables (High-End Tables and Low-End Tables), and Manual Tables (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
Competitive Scenario.....III-40
1$150
   Product Launch.....III-41
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-41
Select Player.....III-41
Denyers International Pty Ltd. (Australia).....III-41
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-42
Table 50: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$150
   Table 51: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

Table 52: Asia-Pacific 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-43
1$150
  6. LATIN AMERICA.....III-442 $295  
   Market Analysis.....III-44
Table 53: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$150
   Table 54: Latin American Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45

Table 55: Latin American 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-45
1$150
  7. REST OF WORLD.....III-463 $295  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-46
Current and Future Analysis.....III-46
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-46
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-47
Table 56: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$150
   Table 57: Rest of World Historic Review for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

Table 58: Rest of World 13-Year Perspective for Operating Tables by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Powered Tables and Non-Powered Tables Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015.....III-48
1$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 127$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 43 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 69)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                 16    
Canada                             3
Japan                              3
Europe                            32 
     France                        3
     Germany                      10 
     The United Kingdom            5
     Italy                         4
     Rest of Europe               10 
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    11 
Latin America                      2
Middle-East                        2
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