US Anti-microbial Coatings Market to Reach US$978.7 Million by 2015

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US Anti-microbial Coatings Market to Reach US$978.7 Million by 2015, According

to a New Report

by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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Control of microbial growth and contamination is both vital and critical in

every aspect of life and in every environment, ranging from food and beverage,

dairy processing, pharmaceuticals, electronics, construction industry to

healthcare. Microbes and germs are a daily threat, and bacterial fouling is an

undesirable, preventable yet an often-occurring phenomenon. Common examples

include antibiotic resistant infections in hospitals, infections of biomedical

implants, degradation of protective coatings of houses, buildings, fouling of

food products, loss of efficacy of pharmaceutical formulations, and many more.

The latest and most efficient in the long line of defenses against the bugs are

anti-microbial coatings. The two major end-use markets for antimicrobial

coatings are the indoor air quality market and the medical devices market.

Indoor air pollution in homes, and commercial buildings is believed to have a

far more serious, and devastating impact on health when compared to outdoor

pollution. Hogging the public attention is the growing instances of the bizarre

sick building syndrome. Manufacturers are putting on the anti-microbial coat to

arrest the highly damaging microbial growth. The importance of sterile and

clean, bacteria free environment cannot be undermined, and to ensure this, the

highest standards in prevention are critical. Building materials such as ducts,

pipes, and fittings are increasingly being treated with anti-microbial compounds

to prevent the sick building syndrome.

One of the fastest growing industries across the globe is the mold remediation

industry. Initially, the challenges thrown by mold were faced with antifouling

paints infused with heavy metal poisons. But again, such paints with

environmental concerns were a serious threat and also only a temporary solution

to the mold problem. Only antimicrobial coatings offered long-term antimicrobial

performance along with their added advantages of stability and environmental

safety. Growing awareness is leading construction agencies, companies,

architects, and homeowners to demand building materials coated with

anti-microbial compounds. Anti-microbial coatings are in general developed based

on silver and metallic silver ions that have proven capabilities in inhibiting

bacterial formation. Proven benefits of metallic and ionic silver ions in a host

of applications have in turn, helped the metal to gain considerable space in the

composition of anti-microbial coatings. Research is also on to ascertain the

antimicrobial performance of alternative metals such as copper, bronze and

brass.

The Medical Devices segment, which hitherto was a niche division in the larger

painting and coatings industry, is all set to witness an impressive growth over

the years. Factors such as increasing number of HAI (hospital acquired

infection) cases and CMC (Centres for Medicare and Medicaid) adjusting their

coverage policies are encouraging greater use of antimicrobial coated medical

devices. The segment of coated urological catheters is expected to drive demand

for the antimicrobial-based catheter market in future. Hospital-acquired

infections are becoming a major threat and an estimated 81% of costs are being

added to the overall costs incurred by the medical market in the US. Biofilms on

medical devices, mainly on biomedical implants, is considered to be the main

reason behind these HAIs. With the global end-use markets becoming

environmentally conscious, buzzwords for success are eco-friendly and safe

anti-microbial coatings. Changing legislations demand development of coatings

with anti-microbial agents that have diminished tendencies to escape into the

environment.

The US antimicrobial coatings was not affected by the worldwide economic

recession and continued to display strong, double-digit growth even during the

turbulent period of 2008-09. The volatile economic situation did not dampen

growth in the market with the fear psychosis on account of the deadly H1N1 flu

outbreak and other such infections playing a major role in sustaining demand for

antimicrobial-coated products. Over the near term, the market for anti-microbial

coatings is poised for a bright future, as stated by the new research report on

Anti-microbial Coatings. Major end-use markets such as medical, household care

and food processing, are all growing at a robust pace, mainly driven by need for

enhanced sanitary facilities. By end-use, the market for Indoor Air Quality is

deemed to be the largest consumer of anti-microbial coatings in the United

States.

The US market for anti-microbial coatings is home to a large number of players

competing aggressively for the slice of the pie. Innovation over the last year

or two has been in full steam with industry bigwigs constantly engaged in

developing the perfect foolproof anti-microbial coatings. Key participants

profiled in the report include AcryMed, Inc., AEGIS Environments, AgION

Technologies Inc., AK Coatings, Inc., Alistagen Corporation, BBJ Environmental

Technologies, Inc., Cupron, Inc., s Products Corporation, EnviroCare

Corporation, Fiberlock Technologies, Inc., HaloSource Inc., Microban

International, Ltd., Semprus Biosciences Corporation, Specialty Coatings

Company, Inc., Sureshield Coatings Company, SportsCoatings, among others.

The research report titled " Anti-microbial Coatings: A US Market Report "

announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of

industry overview, market dynamics, product overview, end-use applications,

product innovations, recent industry activity and profiles of market players

worldwide. Analysis and overview is provided for the United States market and

analytics are provided in value (US$) terms for end-use applications including

indoor air quality and medical devices.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit -

www.strategyr.com/Anti_Microbial_Coatings_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf

market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of

the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800

people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each

year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research

products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports

encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

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Some interesting things here. Nano silver is used on my pre-filter for

my Rabbit Air air cleaner. How good that is, I don't know because it's

not solid. Some contaminants must get through until they reach the

HEPA filter. Samsung uses nano silver in its new appliances. There is

some controversy, though, on the use of it in this form.

Another thing: Why the sudden interest in nano silver for disease

prevention after pooh-poohing the use of ionic colloidal silver?

There's a double standard here and more than likely one that threatens

the pharmaceutical industry. You all better get yourself a silver

generator before the SOBs outlaw or take over and limit the use of

colloidal silver.

Barth

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K> US Anti-microbial Coatings Market to Reach US$978.7 Million by 2015,

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K> Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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