Sterilization Systems & Equipment

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

Product Definition

Steam Sterilizers (Autoclaves)

EtO Sterilization (EtO)

Gas Plasma Sterilization

Gamma Radiation

Other Methods

Electron-beam (E-beam) Sterilization

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Outlook

Infection Control Assumes Heightened Prominence

Sterilization: A Critical Component of the Medical Industry

Optimization is the New Buzzword

Sterilization Techniques - The Evolution Continues

Potential Growth Segments

Gamma Sterilization Scores Over Conventional Techniques

Consolidation - The Vertical Integration Way

Evolving Techniques Emerging Growth Leaders

Low-Temperature Sterilization

Development of Prion Deactivation Technology

Growing Health Concern Spurs Demand

2. Industry Overview

Industry Snapshots

Industry Structure

Market Leaders

Differences & Similarities of Sterilization Technologies in Major Markets

United States

Europe

Factors Influencing the Market

Challenges Facing the Sterilization Industry

Factors At Play in the Medical Sterilization Industry

Competitive Factors

3. An Overview of Sterilization Market

Sterilization Process - Playing A Crucial Role in Healthcare Sector

Sterilization Parameters

Utility of Sterilization in Various Sectors

Medical Products

Non-Medical Products

Sterilization Method - Suitability & Selection

Sterilization Procedures for Sterile Medical Devices

Concept of Bioburden

Sterilization Methods Used for Different Generic Product Categories

Sterilization & Infection Control

Role of Sterilization Process in Infection Control

Prevention & Control of Hospital-Acquired Infections

Competition in the Infection Control Marketplace

4. Product Overview

Traditional Methods

Types of Sterilization Systems/Methods

Steam Sterilizers (Autoclaves)

Factors Governing Use of Steam Sterilization Method

Variants of Steam Sterilizers

Gravity Sterilizers

Vacuum Sterilizers

Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse Sterilizer

Flash Sterilization

Factors Governing Use of Flash Sterilization Method

Tabletop Sterilizers

Dry Heat Sterilizers

Factors Governing Use of Dry Heat Sterilization Method

Rapid Dry Heat Sterilization

Chemical Sterilizers

Gaseous Chemical Sterilization

EtO Sterilization (EtO)

EtO Sterilization Process

EtO Sterilizer - Prerequisites

Factors Governing Use of EtO Sterilization Method

EtO as a Sterilizing Agent - Current Scenario

History of EtO Sterilization

Advantages

Drawbacks

Scout is on for EtO Alternatives

EtO - Effective in Rooting Out Anthrax

Peracetic Acid Vapor

Factors Governing Use of Peracetic Acid Sterilization Method

Hydrogen Peroxide

Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP)

Factors Governing Use of VHP Sterilization Method

Chlorine and Bromine

Benefits

Factors Governing Use of Chlorine Sterilization Method

Thermal Washer-Decontaminator

Glass Beads Sterilizers

Liquid Chemical Sterilization

Formaldehyde

Factors Governing Use of Formaldehyde Sterilization Method

Glutaraldehyde

Factors Governing Use of Glutaraldehyde Sterilization Method

Heated Chemical Vapor Sterilization

Gas Sterilizers

Gas Plasma Sterilization

Factors Governing Use of Gas Plasma Sterilization Method

Limitations

Ozone Gas-Based Medical Sterilization System

Radiation Sterilizers

Factors Governing Use of Radiation Sterilization Method

History of Radiation Sterilization

Types of Radiation Sterilization

Electromagnetic Radiations

Particle Radiations

Hydrogels

X-Ray Sterilization

Commercial Radiation Sterilization Methods

Gamma Sterilization

Gamma Radiation Process

Factors Governing Use of Gamma Sterilization Method

History of Gamma Sterilization

Advantages & Limitations

Gamma Radiation in Medical Product Sterilization - Current Scenario

Burgeoning Use for Consumer Products

Comparative Study of Gamma Radiation and EtO Sterilization Technologies

Electron-beam (E-beam) Sterilization

Prerequisites for E-Beam Sterilization Process

Factors Governing Use of E-beam Sterilization Method

E-Beam Sterilization - Current Scenario

Limitations

Advantages

Gamma and E-beam Sterilization - Sharing Similarities

Benefits of Using Gamma and E-beam Methods

Factors Hindering Use

Relation Between Radiation Sterilization & Product Compatibility

Filtration

Factors Governing Use of Filtration Method

Aseptic Assembly Sterilizers

Sterilization Accessories

Washer/Sterilizing Units

Steam Generators

Sterilization Oven

Steam-in-Place (SIP) Sterilizing System

Test and Validation Sterilizers

Monitoring of Sterilization Process

5. Review of Select Sterilization Technologies

Bright Light or PureBright Systems

SteriPulse-XL

Synergetic Processes - Psoralens and UVA (PUVA)

Microwave and Bactericide

Low-Temperature Steam and Formaldehyde

Microwaves

X-Ray Sterilization

Factors Governing Use of X-Ray Sterilization Method

Low Temperature Plasma (LTP) Sterilization

Analysis of Low-Temperature Sterilization Sector

Sterrad Sterilization Systems

Disadvantages

Plazlyte Sterilization Systems

Other Sterilization and Disinfection Methods

Review of Select Sterilization Methods

Disinfection Methods

6. Packaging Material - An Integral Part of Sterilization Process

Sterilization Opportunities in Medical Packaging Market

Selecting Appropriate Sterilization Method

Role of Sterilization in Medical Device Packaging

Packaging Requirements for EtO and Gas Plasma Sterilization

Developments in Medical Device Packaging

Packaging Types

Sterilization Wraps

Sterilization Containers

Uses

Drawbacks

Composite Trays

Plastic Peel Pouches

Plastic Bags

Pre-Sterilization Plastic Bags

Post-Sterilization Plastic Bags

Rigid Containers

7. End-Use Application Overview

Major Applications

Sterilization in Industrial Sector

Sterilization in Hospital Sector

Sterilization in Dentistry Sector

Industrial Sterilization - A Brief Overview

Industrial Sterilization - Comparison of Primary Sterilization Methods

EtO - Changing Face

Trends in E-beam Market

Technologies of the Future

8. Product Developments/Introductions

AGT Makes a Medical Breakthrough

3M Launches Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator

Advanced Sterilization Products Launches STERRAD® CycleSure™ Biological

Indicator

Advanced Sterilization Products Rolls Out STERRAD ® 200 System

Getinge/Castle Releases Two New Steam Sterilizers

Midmark Releases M4-9 EasyClave Sterilizer

Japan Techno Develops Ultravibration Bacteria Break Cleaner

Tonets and Bio Media Develop Gas Sterilization System

Olympus Optical Releases Endoscope Sterilizer and Sterilizing Agent

New Testers for Steam Sterilization Launched

Advanced Sterilization Products Unveils STERRAD 100S Sterilization System

Canon Avent Introduces Avent Express Electrical Steam Sterilizer

Getinge/Castle Launches New Healthcare Sterilizer Product Line

9. Recent Industry Activity

SciCan Offers Plasma Sterilizers to Hospitals in Canada

Wipak Acquires Sterilization Packaging Business of K-C

Private Equity Firm Acquires Primus Sterilizer Co

Premier Purchasing Partners Ink Agreements for Sterilization Assurance Products/

Pouches

Symmetry Medical Pockets SSI, Ultra Containers

STERIS to Supply VaproSure Room Sterilizers to U.S. Hospitals

STCL to Establish Steam Sterilization Facility in Madhya Pradesh

Stryker Acquires PlasmaSol

Pro Mach Acquires Allpax Products

Mesa Laboratories Acquires Raven Biological Laboratories

Cantel Medical Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement with Olympus

CB Industrial Product Holding Receives a Contract

Environmental Tectonics Corporation Signs Supply Agreement

Advanced Sterilization Products Obtains FDA Approval for EvoTech™

TSO3’s Ozone Sterilization Process Receives Patent in Europe and the US

SteriGenics Plans to Expand its Operations

STERIS Corporation Shifts Erie Facility’s Production Division to Mexico

STERIS Acquires FH Surgical SAS

BeamOne Acquires Service Centers of Titan Scan Technologies Corporation

Cantel Medical Acquires Crosstex International

STERIS Enters into Agreement with Tetra Pak

STERIS Corporation Closes Agreement to Take Over Select Cosmed Group Assets

Antec International to Collaborate with D-Gen for Developing Prion Inactivating

Disinfection Products

Aesculap Renews Agreement with Premier Purchasing Partners

SPX’s Kendro Lab Acquires H+P Labortecknik

Sakura Seiki Contemplates Manufacture of Sterilizers in China

PPM Ventures and PPM America Capital Take Over Sterigenics International, Inc

STERIS Corporation Takes Over Albert Browne Limited

Atmospheric Glow Technologies, Inc Bags Contract from U.S. National Institutes of

Health

Cantel’s Minncare Cold Sterilant Bags Expanded EPA Clearance

Johnson & Johnson Extends Marketing of Sterilization Systems in Japan

LTE Scientific Acquires Autoclave Control and Engineering

Minntech Acquires Disinfection Technology from Dyped Medical BV

STERIS Takes Over Hamo Holding AG

Allegiance Healthcare to Carry Out Business as Cardinal

BFH Taken Over by STG

Advanced Sterilization Products Receives FDA Clearance for APTIMAX™ Instrument Trays and Accessories

Getinge/Castle Bags Defense and Civilian Federal Orders

IBA Renews Mail Sanitization Contract with USPS

IBA Installs First PET Cyclotron in Latin America

Guidant Purchases E-Beam Medical Sterilization System from Titan Scan

STERIS Obtains Crisis Exemption from EPA

Titan Spins Off SureBeam

IBA Opens E-beam Sterilization Center in Denmark

IBA Opens Extended Sterilization Facility in Belgium

Air Liquide Sante Acquires Stake in Omasa

Getinge Industrier of Sweden Acquires ALM of France

IBA Acquires Proton Therapy Corp

ETC Bags Orders for Two Large Sterilization Systems

Mitsubishi Inks Agreement with Titan

Titan Provides Patented E-beam Sterilization System to Isotron

IBA Acquires SteriGenics

IBA Acquires Griffith Micro Science

IBA Acquires Wellhofer

10. Focus on Select Global Players

3M Company (USA)

Advanced Sterilization Products (USA)

Cantel Medical Corp (USA)

Minntech Corporation (USA)

Getinge AB (Sweden)

L3 Pulse Sciences (RF Accelerator Applications division) (USA)

SteriGenics International, Inc (USA)

STERIS Corporation (USA)

TSO3 (Canada)

Tuttnauer Company (USA)

11. Global Market Perspective

Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment

Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gas Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Gas Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Gas Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17: World Long-term Projections for E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Methods-based Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Other Methods-based Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Methods- based Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Constituents and the Potential

Competitive Scenario

Table 25: Leading Players in the US Market for Sterilization Equipment and Sterilants (2003 - 04): Percentage Share Breakdown by Sales for Steris, Advanced Sterilization Products, Getinge, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26: Leading Players in the US Market for Sterilization Supplies (2003 - 05): Percentage Share Breakdown by Sales* for 3M, Kimberly Clark, Allegiance/Cardinal Health, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27: US Market for Sterilization Supplies - A Current & Future Analysis Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million. Product Segments Independently Analyzed - Containers, Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Expanding Market for Sterilization Systems and Services

Hospital Sterilizers and Washers

Endoscopic Instrument Sterilization Market

Endoscopes Fuels the Disinfection and Sterilization Markets

Dental Sterilization Market

Sterile Medical Device Packaging

Trends in Medical Device Packaging

Product Launches in the Recent Past

Strategic Corporate Developments

Select Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 28: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29: US Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 31: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32: Canadian Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Falling Prices Characterize Japanese Sterilizer Market

Radiation Sterilization - Loosing Foothold

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 34: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35: Japanese Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

Market Analysis

Table 37: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia &Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38: European Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39: European 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41: European Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42: European 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

IONISOS - A Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 43: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44: French Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45: French 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

Market Analysis

Table 46: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47: German Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million forbears 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48: German 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

Market Analysis

Table 49: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50: Italian Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Strategic Corporate Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 52: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53: UK Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54: UK 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

Market Analysis

Table 55: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56: Spanish Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Russia

Market Analysis

Table 58: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59: Russian Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Historic Strategic Corporate Developments

Getinge AB (Sweden) - A Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 61: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

India

Gamma Sterilization - Promising High Growth

Strategic Corporate Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 64: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Middle East & Africa

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

A Review of Sterilization Market in Select Countries

B. Market Analytics

Table 67: Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68: Middle East & Africa Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69: Middle East & Africa 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Latin America

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Argentina

Dominican Republic

Peru

Mexico

B. Market Analytics

Table 70: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71: Latin America Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Region - Brazil & Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US $ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74: Latin American Long Term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Region - Brazil & Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Brazil & Rest of Latin America for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012

7a. Brazil

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Current Scenario

B. Market Analytics

Table 76: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77: Brazilian Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78: Brazilian 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7b. Rest of Latin America

Market Analysis

Table 79: Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80: Rest of Latin America Long Term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81: Rest of Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 143 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 166)

Region/Country Players

The United States 76

Canada 4

Japan 6

Europe 60

France 5

Germany 15

The United Kingdom 13

Italy 11

Spain 2

Russia x

Rest of Europe 14

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 17

Middle East x

Latin America 2

Africa 1