INTRODUCTION
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
Sterilization is an often unrecognized element in a vast number of industries and manufacturing processes. Because various market forces shape demand for sterilization, the delivery of sterile products has created the need for effective, rapid, and economical technologies that ensure safety throughout the production process. This updated BCC report explores the changes and directions in the field that are projected between 2009 and 2014.
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goal of this study is to describe and discuss changes in the U.S. sterilization industry since BCC last looked at it in 2005. This report is designed to achieve the following objectives:
- To describe the trends and developments for each type of sterilization technology and how each is meant to satisfy the needs of manufacturers ·
- To analyze market and driving forces with particular attention to regulatory impacts that create certain programs for specific industries, such as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), in order to suggest the market size for the technologies and pinpoint target applications ·
- To examine the sterilization business in terms of the types of companies and their position in the market.
The report is designed to appeal to many different readers, including venture capitalists interested in exploring commercialization opportunities, marketing and management individuals within the industry, and even the novice reader, who desires to understand how market pressures and technology interact in the industry.
SCOPE OF REPORT
This technical market report organizes information from diverse sources into a cohesive unit that includes overview, industry structure, and technology sections.
The overview examines sterilization in general, the types of technology, and regulatory influences. The industry structure section discusses the most active suppliers, with regard to relative market share, marketing strengths, and forces that promote or hamper growth of technologies. The technology sections detail historical, current, and projected (2010 through 2014) market values for testing systems for filter, heat, chemical, radiation, and emerging sterilization technologies.
METHODOLOGIES AND INFORMATION SOURCES
The data for this report was gathered from primary and secondary sources. Sources include information obtained from industry analysts, trade journals, industry associations, the U.S, Patent and Trademark Organization, company reports and press releases, product literature, and government documents. Where precise information was not available, a consensus was made using reasonable assumptions and estimates based on historical data.
Initial market values have been calculated from those cited in the previous version of this report, with adjustments made according to industry growth and the reasoned opinions of industry experts. Where possible, evaluations of the financial reports of the major U.S. sterilization equipment manufacturers for a 5-year period were made. The market values are for capital equipment sales only and those for contract services are discussed within the body of the report.
An important change in market revenue calculations should be noted. Because of the economic turbulence of 2008-2009, most segments of the industry experienced, and in some cases, continue to experience negative growth. To provide the most accurate projections possible, the calculation formula for this report has been changed. Instead of the traditional 5-year calculations, the CAGR has been calculated on a 4-year basis with the CAGR representing 2010-2014.
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
Peggy S. Lehr is the BCC Research analyst of this report. Ms. Lehr holds a BS in Journalism from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and an MS in Communication from the University of Denver. Ms. Lehr has worked within the publishing industry for both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and she specializes in marketing reports on the medical industry. Previous reports for BCC include Medical Diagnostic Kits, Organ and Tissue Transplantation, Trends in Pediatric Care, Trends in Eldercare, and The Global Catheter Market.
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DISCLAIMER
The information developed in this report is intended to be as reliable as possible at the time of publication and of a professional nature. This information does not constitute managerial, legal, or accounting advice; nor should it serve as a corporate policy guide, laboratory manual, or an endorsement of any product, as much of the information is speculative in nature. The author assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage that might result from reliance on the reported information or its use.
Report Code: CHM016E, Published: November 2009, Analyst: Peggy Lehr
