Innovation and Expansion the New Mantra for Personal Protection Equipment Markets, Says Frost & Sullivan

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Innovation and Expansion the New Mantra for Personal Protection Equipment Markets, Says Frost & Sullivan

CALIFORNIA, SAN JOSE, Aug. 20 -/E-Wire/Business Wire/-- To meet the challenges posed by the increasing automation of production processes, manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) strive to create better designs and innovative offerings. Complete product lines for niche markets and one-stop shops from large PPE producers are the order of the day.

There is a sustained demand for PPE because of continuous education and awareness among end users. Trends suggest that improved comfort level of equipment and fashion consciousness among buyers has led to increased replacement sales.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.environment.frost.com), U.S. Personal Protection Equipment Markets, reveals that this industry generated revenues totaling $1.23 billion in 2001. Total market revenues are estimated to be $1.52 billion in 2008.

"The mature personal protection equipment market provides unique challenges," says Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Matthias Kubr.

The market is highly price sensitive and end users often choose less expensive products. Recent strategies by participants to retain and further market share include offering bundled sales, that is, "head-to-toe" protection packages.

In their quest to compete in the market, PPE manufacturers are constantly innovating. For instance, in the self-contained breathing apparatus sector, additions to firefighting equipment include global positioning systems, communication devices, and monitors.

Alliances and acquisitions could also provide access to new markets.

"The merger of Bacou Dalloz last year created a true super power in the PPE industry," says Kubr. "The company is now a top market shareholder offering a unique one-stop shopping facility to its end users."

Frost & Sullivan is a global leader in strategic market consulting and training. This ongoing research also includes market analyses on U.S. Gas Detection Markets and European Workwear Markets. Frost & Sullivan also offers custom consulting to a variety of national and international companies. Executive summaries and interviews are available to the press.

U.S. Personal Protection Equipment Markets Report: A087

Frost & Sullivan, Cynthia Cabral, 210/247-2440, Fax: 210/348-1003, Email: [REDACTED-EMAIL]

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