BCC Research expects the need for cleaner products and processes to drive global market value for

nonwoven filter media to $5.3 billion by 2018

Nonwoven materials are used worldwide in a variety of applications, including construction, apparel, hygiene products, wet wipes, medical dressings, automotive end uses, geotextiles, home furnishings, and filtration. Since the end processes that utilize nonwoven filter media are designed to control pollution and the purity of fluid streams, they are heavily regulated. Critical filtration processes include several application sectors: water filtration, HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning), manufacturing, and food processing. Increasing consumer awareness of product safety, water purity, and air quality and their long-term effects on human health are prompting new technological trends in the filtration industry. Although the markets for each sector and world region are affected by different driving forces, some common drivers cut across all applications and regions. The most important factor affecting market growth is the need for cleaner products and processes as mandated by legislative standards. Additionally, consumers desires for purer water, air, and other goods make up another strong force that drives the growth for nonwoven materials. The BCC Research report, Nonwoven Filter Media: Technologies and Global Markets (Report Code: AVM043D), states the global market value for nonwoven filter media at nearly $3.5 billion in 2012, and projects the market to grow to $3.7 billion in 2013 and $5.3 billion by 2018, after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The report provides a comprehensive accounting of worldwide nonwoven filter media markets in a multiclient format. It presents a thorough and up-todate global assessment of the technology, markets, and business of nonwoven filter media. It also covers the technological, economic, and business considerations of the nonwoven filter media industry with analyses and forecasts provided for global markets. Included in the report are descriptions of market forces relevant to the nonwoven filter media industry and their areas of application.

The information presented in this report is of value to members of the financial community; chief executive officers; planning and manufacturing directors; directors of engineering, research, and development; and companies involved in water filtration; utilities; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); automobile and manufacturing industry filtration systems; and the food processing industry. It also can help companies engaged in developing competitive filter media, including woven materials; foamed and mesh filter manufacturers; and separation membrane manufacturers. For more information about this report, call (781) 489-7301, send an e-mail to help@bccresearch.com, or click here to purchase the report.