Air Purification Market Research Report 
• There are no companies with a dominant market share in the industry 
• Revenue $3bn
• Annual Growth 2008-2013    -3.4%
• Employment 15,029
• Businesses 319

Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

After steep declines during the recession, the Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing industry experienced several years of uneven sales growth. In the next five years, the industry will continue to experience slow growth, however, demand growth from the industrial sector will somewhat wane. Business and consumer demand growth, however, will accelerate slightly as these markets shake off the lingering effects of the recession.

Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter

Business locations in the Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing industry are most heavily concentrated in the Southeast (26.8%), Great Lakes (22.3%) and West (14.5%). Demand is distributed based on population patterns with concentration especially high in manufacturing areas. By state, California, Illinois and Texas, three of the most populous states in the nation, have the highest numbers of establishments. The Great Lakes region has a higher share of industry establishments than its proportion of US population. This is largely due to the concentration of industrial activity in the region.

What is the Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing Industry?

This industry manufactures stationary air-purification equipment, such as industrial dust and fume collection equipment, electrostatic precipitation equipment, warm-air furnace filters, air washers and other dust collection equipment.

Industry Products

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter
Ionic filter
Ultraviolet (UV) germicidal irradiation
Activated carbon filters

 

Industry Activities

Manufacturing High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters 
Manufacturing ionic filters
Manufacturing ultraviolet (UV) germicidal irradiation filters
Manufacturing activated carbon filters

The Air Purification Market (2012) 
• 14.5 million dollar market 

• Strongest air purifier usage is during the 'closed window season' and 'allergy  season'. Allergy season varies by  

   region. 

Purchasing Patterns of the US: 

• Northeast 16.7%
• Midwest 18.8%
• South 39.8%
• West 24.7%

Americans primarily use their purifiers for:
1. Reduce Allergens	61%
2. Reduce Dust	59%
3. Reduce Pet Dander	39%
4. Reduce Odors	39%
5. Reduce Asthma	25%
6. Reduce Smoke	22%

Purchaser:
Male	44%
Female	56%

Air purifiers are purchased based on need: 

Medical
• 60mil Americans are affected by nasal allergies 
• 26mil Americans have asthma
Special Needs
• 62% of households have a pet. approx. 72.9 mil homes
• 1 in 5 smoke cigarettes
Cleaner Home
• Dust & Odor
• Americans spend approx. 90% of their time indoors, 70% of the 90% is in the home.
  75% of allergist recommend air purifiers to their patients.

Market Driver
• Growing concerns over indoor air quality

Market Challenge 

• Declining profit margin

Market Trend

• Shifting towards vertical integration