North American Fire Alarm Signaling and Manual Initiating Devices Markets

The market for fire alarm signaling and manual initiating devices is primarily driven by the need to comply with local, state, and federal building codes. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)Code mandates that every new and existing building must be equipped and maintained with the adequate fire warning and protection devices. While compliance assures steady sales, end users are looking for the most inexpensive resource to fulfill requirements. Consequently, manufacturers must produce quality products at lower prices to remain competitive.

This Frost &Sullivan report analyzes the major segments of this market, including notification devices, annunciators, and pull stations. It discusses key drivers and restraints in addition to examining the demand from major end user industries, such as schools and commercial offices. By tracking trends and assessing their impact on the marketplace, this report gives you a detailed map to the future of the industry.

Building Solid Distributor Networks Must Be Top Priority

"Because fire alarm manufacturers re y directly on the expertise and professionalism of distributors to supply, install, and maintain their products, manufacturers must establish a competent distributor network," writes the report 's author.

Larger companies will have a distinct advantage in establishing strong distributor networks. Not only can larger firms entice a significant number of good, independent distributors with higher commissions, they also have the power to establish branches or direct sales channels that supply turnkey systems.

Market Leaders Emphasize Savings Potential of Intelligent Systems

"The industry is seeing a trend toward total system integration, which requires the use of intelligent devices," writes the analyst. Several manufacturers have already committed research and development resources to designing intelligent and addressable devices. One manufacturer has developed an audible/visible notification device that offers global addressability and interactive communication between each appliance and the controller.

"The primary concern with building owners, building managers and engineers is meeting all appropriate codes," writes the analyst. Beyond that, their interest is keeping the system 's cost down. Manufacturers will have to emphasize the savings potential of intelligent systems to win over cost-conscious end users. This report monitors technology trends and evaluates end user issues, enabling your company to optimize its spending and maximize sales.

• Introducing the Market Engineering Consulting Report
  
  
  
  • Overview
    
  
  
• Executive Summary
  
  
  
  • Introduction to the North American Fire Alarm Signaling and Manual Initiating Devices Market
    
  • Summary of Major Findings
    
  
  
• Market Engineering Research Methodology
  
  
  
  • Research Scope
    
  • Research Methodology
    
  • Market Engineering Forecasting Methodology
    
  
  
• Industry Challenges
  
  
  
  • Identification of Challenges Facing the North American Fire Alarm Signaling and Manual Initiating Devices Industry
    
  
  
• Industry Drivers and Restraints
  
  
  
  • Identification of Drivers and Restraints Facing the Fire Alarm Signaling and Manual Initiating Industry
    
  
  
• Market Engineering Measurement Analysis of the Total Fire Alarm Signaling and Initiating Device Industry
  
  
  
  • Introduction
    
  • Market Engineering Research Measurement System
    
  
  
• Market Engineering Research for the North American Notification Device Market 1997-2007
  
  
  
  • Total Market Segment Analysis
    
  
  
• Market Engineering Research for the North American Annunciator Device Market 1997-2007
  
  
  
  • Total Market Segment Analysis
    
  
  
• Market Engineering Research for the North American Manual Pull Station Device Market 1997-2007
  
  
  
  • Total Market Segment Analysis
    
  
  
• Market Engineering Strategy
  
  
  
  • What Is Market Engineering Strategy?
    
  • Market Engineering Strategic Recommendations
    
  
  
• Market Engineering Planning
  
  
  
  • Integrating Market Engineering into the Business Planning Process
    
  
  
• Implementation of Market Engineering
  
  
  
  • How to Implement Market Engineering in a Company
    
  
  
• Market Engineering Monitoring of the Fire Alarm Signaling and Initiating Device Market
  
  
  
  • Purpose of Market Engineering Monitoring
    
  
  
• Market Engineering Awards for the Fire Alarm Signaling and Manual Initiating Device Market
  
  
  
  • Frost & Sullivan's 2001 Market Engineering Awards
    
  • Market Engineering Awards
    
  
  
• Database of Key Industry Participants
  
• Market Engineering Supplement
  
  
  
  • Introduction
    
  • Strategic Significance of the Market Engineering Measurements
    
  • How to Improve the Market Engineering Strategy Development Process
    
  • How to Implement Market Engineering in a Company
    
  • How to Make the Most of This Market Engineering Report
    
  • How to Design a Successful Monitoring Program
    
  • Top Ten Critical Elements of a Market Engineering Program
    
  • Strategic Recommendations for Further Research