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As per Technavio’s market research analysts, the PPE market in the US will grow at a CAGR of almost 8% between 2016 and 2020. The market for PPE in the US is primarily driven by the manufacturers who offer support services such as identifying and selecting the correct PPE for a specific application. Vendors such as 3M, Honeywell, DuPont, and MSA Safety are also providing hands-on training support for wearers such as programs on comprehending various features of the product and their application in specific scenarios. Through such training programs, they focus on creating awareness of various workplace hazards and facilitate risk reduction by educating wearers about the appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Moreover, these training sessions increase wearer compliance, thereby positively driving the growth of the overall market.
The latest development in this market is the emergence of smart PPE, which is technologically advanced in terms of safety, style, and comfort. Manufacturers in the market are introducing integrated PPE with smart features, such as Bluetooth, sensors, and wireless technologies for workers in severe work conditions. They are incorporating app-based services for worker protection, equipment replacements, and emergencies that respond quickly. Such smart solutions not only provide timely backups of worker data but also help to monitor the tasks carried out by the worker.
The PPE market in the US has a limited occupation of foreign vendors as over 75% of PPE vendors present in the US are indigenous. Intense competition prevails in the market due to the presence of several vendors. The major players such as Honeywell, 3M, and DuPont have established positions in the market and have a strong market presence. These vendors focus on product launches and product improvements that ensure maximum safety and meet standards set by OSHA. They also aim towards capturing greater market shares by acquiring medium-sized manufacturers of PPE.
Leading players in the market are -
Other prominent vendors in the PPE market in the US include Alpha ProTech, Ansell, CarbonX, Chaicago Protective Apprael, Cintas, Ergodyne, Global Glove and Safety Manufacturing, ILC Dover, John Tillman, Kappler, Lakeland Industries, Magid, MCR Safety, MSA Safety, National Safety Apparel, Oberon, Radians Safety, Weldas, Steel Grip, and Sellstrom.
Hand and arm protection accounted for the largest share of the PPE market in the US in 2015. Hand and arm protection include products such as gloves, wrist cuffs, and sleeves. The main reason for this segment’s growth is because of its use in a wide range of industries. The consumption volume of these products is high across most labor-intensive industries since they are the primary protection for hands. Vendors are offering cut-resistant gloves and sleeves made of high-performance fabrics for specific applications such as wood cutting, metal fabrication, and welding.
In 2015, the manufacturing segment was the largest end-user industry in the PPE market in the US, in terms of revenue. PPE has a wide range of applications across several manufacturing sectors, including heavy industries in shipbuilding, steel industry, and machine manufacturing and light industries such as food processing and textile manufacturing. Several organizations in these industries face occupational hazards that necessitate the use of PPE such as cuts, fumes, and aerosols.
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PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Market research methodology
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
PART 06: Market segmentation by product type
PART 07: Market segmentation by end-user industry
PART 08: Market segmentation by region
PART 09: Market drivers
PART 10: Impact of drivers
PART 11: Market challenges
PART 12: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 13: Market trends
PART 14: Vendor landscape
PART 15: Key vendor analysis
PART 16: Appendix
PART 17: Explore Technavio
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