This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Personal Protective Equipment in US$ Million. The major product segments analyzed are Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, and Fall Protection Equipment. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America Annual forecasts are provided for the period of 2001 through 2010. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 358 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as 3M Company, Aearo Company, E-A-R (An Aearo Division), Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd., Ansell Healthcare Europe, Ansell Healthcare Products LLC, Bacou-Dalloz Group, Survivair, BartelsRieger Atemschutztechnik GmbH & Co, Bekina, Capital Safety Group, Ltd., Defense Industries International, Inc., Draegerwerk AG, Drager Safety AG & Co. KgaA, E.D. Bullard Company, Eurodress GmbH, Gateway Safety, Inc., International Safety Instruments, Inc., Interspiro, Jackson Products, Inc., Jallatte Group, Johnstone Safety Products, Ltd., Latchways, plc, Louis M. Gerson, MAPA Spontex, Inc., MCR Safety, Mine Safety Appliances, Co., Moldex-Metric, Inc., Norcross Safety Products LLC, North Safety Products, WH Salisbury, Total Fire Group, NSP Consumer Products, Oy Silenta, Ltd., Pacific Helmets (NZ), Ltd., Pammenter & Petrie (P&P), Ltd., Pro-Guard Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd, Respire, Ltd., Safety Equipment America, Saf-T-Gard International, Schuberth Helme GmbH, Scott Health & Safety, Skylotec , SpanSet (UK), Ltd., The heightec Group, Ltd., Tractel Group, Uvex Winter Holding, Uvex Arbeitsschutz, Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Alpina International Sport & Optik Vertr. Ges.m.b.H., Vandeputte, Wells Lamont Industry Group, and Wenaas. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
• Disclaimers I-2
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
• Traditional Workwear I-4
• Protective Clothing I-4
• Respiratory Protection Equipment I-4
• Eye & Face Protection Equipment I-4
• Hearing Protection Equipment I-5
• Head Protection Equipment I-5
• Fall Protection Equipment I-5
• Others (Gloves And Footwear) I-5

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview II-1

• Personal Protection - A Transition from General Equipment to Specific Solutions... II-1
• Demand Drivers II-1
• Key Strategies of Leading Players II-1
• Product Design II-1
• Diversified Product Line II-1
• Consolidation II-2
• Pricing and Distribution Dynamics II-2
• Internal Dynamics to the Fore II-2
• E-Commerce: New Avenue for Marketing II-2
• Pricing Trends: Hard Act for the Manufacturers to Follow II-2
• Leading Regulatory Bodies - An Overview II-3
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) II-3
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) II-3
• Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) II-3
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) II-3
• Outlook II-4
• Market Set for Volume Growth II-4
• PPE Manufacturers Eye New Markets II-4
• Specialized Protective Wear Set to Witness Higher Demand II-4

2. Market Analysis II-5

• Current & Future Analysis II-5
• Analysis by Geographic Region II-5
• Table 1: World Market for Personal Protective Equipment: Geographic Regions (US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excl. Japan), Middle East and Latin America) Ranked by Compounded Annual Growth Rate over the Period 2001-2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-5
• Analysis by Product Segment II-5
• Table 2: World Market for Personal Protective Equipment: Product Segments (Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Others (Gloves and Footwear)) Ranked by Compounded Annual Growth Rate over the Period 2001-2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6
• Historic Review II-6

3. Trends and Issues II-7

• Mature Market Limits Growth in Industrialized Nations II-7
• Mergers and Acquisitions Result in New Market Opportunities II-7
• Market Moves in Phases, Coinciding with Regulations II-7
• Product Innovation and Fashion are the Buzzwords II-7
• Design Innovations II-7
• Inclusion of Fashion Elements II-8
• Pricing Remains the Key to Success II-8
• Disposable Gloves - A Growing Market II-8
• Eye Injuries - A Rising Cause of Concern... II-8
• Regulatory Controls Galore in Industrial Personal Protection Equipment Market II-8
• Increased Compliance from Manufacturing Industry Compensates Slow Growth... II-9
• Other Issues II-9
• Regulatory Issues II-9
• Political Environment & PPE Market II-9
• Global Tariffs & Regulations II-9
• Design Focus Shifts to Ultimate End-Users... II-10

4. Global Competitive Scenario II-11

• Strategies Adopted by the Manufacturers II-11
• Global Market Leaders by Product Category II-11
• Eye Protection Equipment II-12
• Table 3: Leading Players in the World Eye Protection Equipment Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company- Bacou-Dalloz, Aearo, Jackson Products (JPI), Uvex Germany, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-12
• Hearing Protection Equipment II-13
• Table 4: Leading Players in World Hearing Protection Equipment Market (2004-2006) - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company: Aearo, Bacou-Dalloz, North Safety, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-13
• Respiratory Protection Equipment II-14
• Table 5: Leading Players in World Respiratory Protection Equipment Market (2004-2006) - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company: 3M, MSA, Scott Health & Safety, Bacou-Dalloz, Draeger, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-14
• Fall-Protection Equipment II-15
• Table 6: Leading Players in World Fall Protection Equipment Market (2004-2006) - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company: Bacou-Dalloz, Capital Safety, MSA and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-15

5. Regulatory Environment II-16

• OSHA II-16
• Regulations for Head Protection II-16
• Regulations for Hand and Arm Protection II-16
• Regulations for Eye Protection II-17
• Key Federal Safety Regulations for Foot Protection II-17
• New Safety Regime for Dangerous Substances II-17
• Electrical Safety in Workplace II-18

6. Product Overview II-19

• PPE - Product Definition II-19
• Traditional Workwear II-19
• Protective Clothing II-19
• An Extensive but Vaguely Defined Sector II-19
• Industry Requirements II-20
• Respiratory Protective Equipment II-20
• Classification of Respiratory Protective Equipment II-20
• Eye and Face Protection Equipment II-21
• Factors Aiding Growth II-21
• Hearing Protection Equipment II-21
• Table 7: Permissible Noise Exposure Levels in Workplace (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-22
• Head Protection Equipment II-23
• Safety Helmets II-23
• Headgear II-23
• Fall Protection Equipment II-23
• Others (Gloves and Footwear) II-23

7. Recent Industry Activity II-25

• Capital Safety Announces Acquisition of Unique Concepts Ltd. II-25
• Total Fire Acquires American Firewear II-25
• Berendsen Safety AB is Now Bjornklader AB II-25
• DBI-SALA & PROTECTA Purchases Unique Concepts II-25
• E. I. DuPont Acquires Kappler II-25
• MSA Signs Supply Contract with the U.S. Air Force II-25
• Odyssey Acquires Norcross II-26
• Capital Safety Acquires SINCO II-26
• Alexandra Acquires de Baer II-26
• Norcross Acquires Fibre-Metal II-26
• Avon Acquires International Safety Instruments, Inc. II-26
• Defense Industries Acquires Chemoplast Industries II-26
• Alexandra Takes Over Prima II-27
• Lakeland Industries Acquires Mifflin II-27
• Ansell Inks Supply Contracts with CHCA and Yankee Alliance II-27
• Eduard Kaufmann GmbH is Now Skylotec II-27
• Bacou-Dalloz Starts New Production and Distribution Center II-27
• Bacou-Dalloz Enters into a Licensing Agreement with Timberland II-27
• egger Otoplastik Ties up with Electro NICS to Enter Indian PPE Market II-28
• Ocenco Partners with Interspiro II-28
• 3M Acquires Hornell International II-28
• Essex Extends Contract with Bristol Uniforms II-28
• MSA Acquires Sorden AB II-28
• Bacou-Dalloz Divests Abrium II-28
• Bacou-Dalloz Starts New Distribution Center II-29
• Body Glove International and Chase Ergonomics Sign a Licensing Pact II-29
• Vostok Receives Approval for Production and Sale of Workwear, Footwear and PPE for the Energy Industry II-29
• Bacou-Dalloz Acquires Securitex II-29
• Aearo Acquires VH Industries II-29
• Sonomax Hearing Enters into a Collaborative Agreement with National Campaign for Hearing Health II-29
• Rockwell Scientific Company Bags Laser Eye Protection Contract from the US Air Force II-30
• North Safety Acquires Arbin II-30
• Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services Declares Grants for Protection of Workers II-30
• Bacou-Dalloz Signs Agreement with Viva International II-31
• NPPTL Assists in Introducing Space-Age Know-How into Worker Safety II-31
• Bacou USA Merges with Dalloz Safety II-31
• Ansell Healthcare Signs Agreement with Ford Motor, Co. II-31
• Health Conservation Distributes SONOMAX SOLUTION™ II-31
• Ansell Healthcare Undertakes Restructuring Exercise II-32
• EU and Canada Launch a Portal II-32
• ISEA Launches New National Awareness Campaign II-32
• VerticalNet Acquires Safety Online II-32
• Vallen Safety Supply, USA Joins B2B Marketplace II-32
• Scott Health and Safety Acquires Several PPE Companies II-33
• Helix Hearing Care Purchases HEAR USA II-33
• Helix Hearing Care of America Acquires Companies in Grand Rapids Michigan, St. Louis and Missouri II-33
• Bacou USA Acquires Platinum Protective Products of Wilkesboro II-33
• CVC Capital Partners Acquires The Almar Group II-34
• Kimberly-Clark Group Renamed as Kimberly-Clark Safety Division II-34

8. Product Introductions/ Innovations II-35

• Scott Health & Safety Debuts Facepieces II-35
• New AV-3000 Shroud from Scott Health & Safety II-35
• OPTREL Launches Optoelectronic Welding Helmets II-35
• MSA Introduces ACH Ballistic Helmet II-35
• Magid Glove Rolls Out Protective Vests II-35
• Magid Glove Unwraps Safety Glasses II-36
• Uvex Debuts Uvex Protege™ Eyewear II-36
• New Uvex Polarized Safety Eyewear from Uvex® II-36
• Milwaukee Electric Develops Heavy Duty Safety Equipment II-36
• 3M' s New Welding Shield Hits the Aisle II-36
• Gateway Safety' s StarLite SQUARED™ Forays into the Market II-36
• New Scuba Diving Equipment from Interspiro II-37
• Koken Develops Safety Mask II-37
• New Safety Mask from AOSafety II-37
• MSA Launches Full Body Harness II-37
• North Designers Extends Protective Eyewear Suite II-37
• AOSafety Launches "GLAREX," a New Protective Eyewear II-37
• JSP Unleashes VI/VII Mark Safety Helmet II-38
• MSA Launches New Ultra Elite Gas Mask II-38
• AOSafety Unveils a New EX Protective Eyewear II-38
• JSP Unveils UV400 Shaded Safety Spectacles II-38
• Bacou-Dalloz Launches Full Face Mask II-39
• Bacou-Dalloz Launches All-steel Gloves II-39
• American Allsafe, Co. Releases American Eagle II-39
• American Allsafe, Co. Introduces Seneca Spectacle II-39
• E-A-R. Launches New Classic Soft Earplugs II-39
• AOSafety Unveils a New Protective Eyewear, "FLYWEAR" II-39
• MSA Unveils V-Gard® II-40
• American Allsafe, Co. Rolls Out HardHats II-40
• Wells Lamont Introduces New Gloves II-40
• UVEX Unveils New Eyewear II-40
• Bacou-Dalloz Launches NBC Hood II-40

9. Focus on Select Players II-41

• 3M Company (US) II-41
• Aearo Company (US) II-41
• E-A-R (An Aearo Division) II-41
• Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (US) II-41
• Ansell Healthcare Europe (Belgium) II-42
• Ansell Healthcare Products LLC (US) II-42
• Bacou-Dalloz Group (France) II-42
• Survivair (US) II-43
• BartelsRieger Atemschutztechnik GmbH & Co (Germany) II-43
• Bekina (Belgium) II-43
• Capital Safety Group, Ltd. (UK) II-43
• Defense Industries International, Inc. (Israel) II-44
• Draegerwerk AG (Germany) II-44
• Drager Safety AG & Co. KgaA (Germany) II-44
• E.D. Bullard Company (US) II-44
• Eurodress GmbH (Germany) II-44
• Gateway Safety, Inc. (US) II-45
• International Safety Instruments, Inc. (US) II-45
• Interspiro (Sweden) II-45
• Jackson Products, Inc. (US) II-45
• Jallatte Group (France) II-46
• Johnstone Safety Products, Ltd. (UK) II-46
• Latchways, plc (UK) II-46
• Louis M. Gerson (US) II-46
• MAPA Spontex, Inc. (France) II-46
• MCR Safety (US) II-47
• Mine Safety Appliances, Co. (US) II-47
• Moldex-Metric, Inc. (US) II-47
• Norcross Safety Products LLC (US) II-47
• North Safety Products II-48
• WH Salisbury II-48
• Total Fire Group II-48
• NSP Consumer Products II-48
• Oy Silenta, Ltd. (Finland) II-48
• Pacific Helmets (NZ), Ltd. (New Zealand) II-48
• Pammenter & Petrie (P&P), Ltd. (UK) II-49
• Pro-Guard Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd (Malaysia) II-49
• Respire, Ltd. (UK) II-49
• Safety Equipment America (US) II-49
• Saf-T-Gard International (US) II-50
• Schuberth Helme GmbH (Germany) II-50
• Scott Health & Safety (US) II-50
• Skylotec (Formerly Eduard Kaufmann GmbH) (Germany) II-50
• SpanSet (UK), Ltd. (UK) II-50
• The heightec Group, Ltd. (UK) II-50
• Tractel Group (Germany) II-51
• Uvex Winter Holding (Germany) II-51
• Uvex Arbeitsschutz GmbH II-51
• Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG II-51
• Alpina International Sport & Optik Vertr. Ges.m.b.H. II-51
• Vandeputte (The Netherlands) II-51
• Wells Lamont Industry Group (US) II-51
• Wenaas (Norway) II-52

10. Global Market Perspective II-53

• Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53
• Table 9: World Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54
• Table 10: World 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54
• Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Traditional Workwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55
• Table 12: World Historic Market Review for Traditional Workwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56
• Table 13: World 17-Year Perspective for Traditional Workwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56
• Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Protective Clothing by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57
• Table 15: World Historic Market Review for Protective Clothing by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58
• Table 16: World 17-Year Perspective for Protective Clothing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58
• Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Respiratory Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59
• Table 18: World Historic Market Review for Respiratory Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60
• Table 19: World 17-Year Perspective for Respiratory Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60
• Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Eye & Face Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61
• Table 21: World Historic Market Review for Eye & Face Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62
• Table 22: World 17-Year Perspective for Eye & Face Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62
• Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Hearing Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
• Table 24: World Historic Market Review for Hearing Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
• Table 25: World 17-Year Perspective for Hearing Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
• Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Head Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65
• Table 27: World Historic Market Review for Head Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66
• Table 28: World 17-Year Perspective for Head Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66
• Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Fall Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67
• Table 30: World Historic Market Review for Fall Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-68
• Table 31: World 17-Year Perspective for Fall Protection Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-68
• Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves & Footwear) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-69
• Table 33: World Historic Market Review for Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves & Footwear) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-70
• Table 34: World 17-Year Perspective for Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves & Footwear) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-70

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1

• A. Market Analysis III-1
• Overview III-1
• Factors Influencing Growth III-1
• Current and Future Analysis III-1
• Table 35: US Market for Personal Protective Equipment: Product Segments (Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear)) Ranked by Compounded Annual Growth Rate over the Period 2001-2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
• Market Trends III-3
• Personal Protective Equipment Industry: On a Consolidation Drive III-3
• Fall Protection Equipment Market: Attracting New Players III-3
• Protective Footwear Market: Turning Towards Value Quotient III-3
• Protective Eyewear Market: Presents Huge Growth Opportunities III-3
• Factors Influencing Demand for Protective Eyewear: III-4
• Hearing Protection Market: Highly Competitive III-4
• Protective Clothing Market: Growth Aided by Government Regulations and Funding III-4
• Outlook III-5
• Heavy Construction Industry: Personal Protective Equipment Usage on the Upswing III-5
• Respiratory Protective Equipment - Opportunities Galore... III-6
• New Challenges and Growth Opportunities III-6
• Threat from Asian Imports III-6
• Enterprising Manufacturers Set to Reap the Benefits III-7
• Competitive Scenario III-7
• Regional Market Leaders by Product Category III-8
• Respiratory Protection Equipment III-8
• Table 36: Leading Players in the US Industrial Air Purifying Respirators Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - 3M, North Safety, Mine Safety Appliances (MSA), Bacou-Dalloz/ Survivair, Scott Health & Safety, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8
• Table 37: Leading Players in the US Industrial Powered Air Purifying Respirators Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - 3M, Mine Safety Appliances (MSA), Scott Health & Safety, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9
• Table 38: Leading Players in the US Industrial Dust Mask Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - 3M, Moldex-Metric, Louis.M.Gerson, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9
• Table 39: Leading Players in the US Industrial Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Mine Safety Appliances (MSA), Scott Health & Safety, Survivair (Bacou-Dalloz), Draeger Safety, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
• Table 40: Leading Players in the US Industrial Airline Respirator Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - 3M, Mine Safety Appliances (MSA), Scott Health & Safety, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
• Hearing Protection Equipment III-11
• Table 41: Leading Players in the US Industrial Hearing Protection Products Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Aearo Co., Bacou-Dalloz, Moldex-Metric, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11
• Table 42: Leading Players in the US Industrial Ear Plug Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Aearo Co., Bacou-Dalloz, Moldex-Metric, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11
• Table 43: Leading Players in the US Industrial Ear Muff Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Aearo Co., Bacou-Dalloz, Moldex-Metric, Jackson Products, Inc., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12
• Eye Protection Equipment III-12
• Table 44: Leading Players in the US Industrial Eye Protection Equipment Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Bacou-Dalloz, Aearo Safety, MCR Safety, Jackson Products Inc., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12
• Review of Key Players III-13
• 3M Company III-13
• Aearo Company III-13
• E-A-R (An Aearo Division) III-13
• Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. III-13
• Ansell Healthcare Products LLC III-14
• Argus Corporation III-14
• David Clark Company, Inc. III-14
• E. D. Bullard Company III-14
• Elvex Corporation III-14
• Gateway Safety, Inc. III-15
• International Safety Instruments, Inc. III-15
• Jackson Products, Inc. III-15
• Louis M. Gerson III-15
• MCR Safety III-16
• Mine Safety Appliances, Co. III-16
• Moldex-Metric, Inc. III-16
• NCT Group, Inc. III-16
• Norcross Safety Products LLC III-17
• North Safety Products III-17
• WH Salisbury III-17
• Total Fire Group III-17
• NSP Consumer Products III-18
• Pyramex Safety III-18
• Radians, Inc. III-18
• Safety Equipment America III-18
• Saf-T-Gard International III-18
• Scott Health & Safety III-19
• Sellstrom Manufacturing Company III-19
• Survivair III-19
• Tasco Corporation III-19
• Wells Lamont Industry Group III-20
• Historic Review III-20
• Product Introductions/Innovations III-20
• Recent Industry Activity III-25
• B. Market Analytics III-28
• Table 45: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28
• Table 46: US Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29
• Table 47: US 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

2. Canada III-31

• A. Market Analysis III-31
• Current and Future Analysis III-31
• Historic Review III-31
• OnGuard Safety - A Major Player III-31
• Recent Industry Activity III-31
• B. Market Analytics III-32
• Table 48: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32
• Table 49: Canadian Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, & Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33
• Table 50: Canadian 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

3. Japan III-35

• A. Market Analysis III-35
• Current and Future Analysis III-35
• Koken, Ltd. - A Leading Player III-35
• Product Introduction III-35
• Historic Review III-35
• B. Market Analytics III-36
• Table 51: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
• Table 52: Japanese Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37
• Table 53: Japanese 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

4. Europe III-39

• A. Market Analysis III-39
• Overview III-39
• Key Market for PPE Manufacturers III-39
• EU Leans on Developing Nations for Supplies III-39
• Current and Future Analysis III-40
• Analysis by Geographic Region III-40
• Table 54: European Market for Personal Protective Equipment: Geographic Regions (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe) Ranked by Compounded Annual Growth Rate Over the Period 2001-2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40
• Analysis by Product Segment III-40
• Table 55: European Market for Personal Protective Equipment: Product Segments (Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear)) Ranked by Compounded Annual Growth Rate over the Period 2001-2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41
• Demand Drivers III-41
• Market Trends III-42
• Acceptance of Personal Protective Equipment Across the Board III-42
• Disparity within EU Member States III-42
• Callousness in Implementation of Directives III-42
• Noise Pollution: Major Hazard in Workplace III-42
• Other Prominent Market Trends III-43
• End Use Segment Analysis III-43
• Agriculture Sector: Workwear in Demand III-43
• Building and Construction Sector: Higher Demand for PPE III-43
• Manufacturing Sector: Workwear Set to Lose Prominence III-43
• HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant and Catering) Sector: Emphasizing on Hygiene III-44
• Transport and Communication Sector: Dominated by Uniforms III-44
• Public Services: Major End User of Workwear III-44
• Financial Services: More Room for Corporate Wear III-44
• Competitive Scenario III-45
• Regional Market Leaders by Product Category III-45
• Respiratory Protective Equipment III-45
• Table 56: Leading Players in the Disposable Masks (PPE) Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - 3M, Moldex-Metric AG & Co. KG, Bacou-Dalloz, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45
• Table 57: Leading Players in the Re-usable Half Masks (PPE) Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - 3M, Bacou-Dalloz, Draeger Safety, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46
• Table 58: Leading Players in the Re-usable Full-face Masks (PPE) Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Draeger Safety, Mine Safety Appliances (MSA), Bacou-Dalloz, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46
• Table 59: Leading Players in the Powered Air-purifying Respirator Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - 3M, Scott Health & Safety, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47
• Table 60: Leading Players in the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Draeger Safety, Mine Safety Appliances (MSA), Bacou-Dalloz, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47
• Table 61: Leading Players in the Airline Respirator Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - 3M, Scott Health & Safety, Bacou-Dalloz, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48
• Head Protection Equipment III-48
• Table 62: Leading Players in the Industrial Helmets Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - JSP Ltd., Centurion Safety Products Ltd., Protector Technologies (Scott Health & Safety), and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49
• Table 63: Leading Players in the Fire Safety Helmets Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - MSA Gallet, Schuberth Helme GmbH, Pacific Helmets, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49
• Eye Protection Equipment III-50
• Table 64: Leading Players in the Safety Spectacles Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Uvex, Bacou-Dalloz, Bolle Safety, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50
• Table 65: Leading Players in the Safety Goggles Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Uvex, Bacou-Dalloz, Bolle Safety, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50
• Ear Protection Equipment III-51
• Table 66: Leading Players in the Ear Plugs Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - E.A.R (Aearo Company), Bacou-Dalloz, Moldex-Metric AG & Co. KG, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51
• Table 67: Leading Players in the Passive Ear Muffs Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Peltor, Bacou-Dalloz, Mine Safety Appliances (MSA), and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51
• Table 68: Leading Players in the Electronic Ear Muffs Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Peltor, Mine Safety Appliances (MSA), Bacou-Dalloz, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52
• Fall Protection Equipment III-52
• Table 69: Leading Players in the Fall Arrest Device Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Bacou-Dalloz, Capital Safety, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52
• Table 70: Leading Players in the Anchors and Connectors (Fall Protection Equipment) Market in Western Europe (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Bacou-Dalloz, Capital Safety, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53
• Production and Consumption Scenario III-53
• Self-Sufficient in Production III-53
• Structure of Production: Decentralized III-53
• Sub-Contracting III-53
• Foreign Production III-54
• Sourcing III-54
• OPT (Outward Processing Trade) III-54
• Safety Footwear: Stable Production all through the Year III-54
• Full Body Harness III-54
• Coveralls (Overalls/Boiler Suits/ Work Suits) III-54
• Delocalization of Workwear Production III-54
• Protective Clothing Market: An Overview III-54
• Prices and Margins III-55
• Distribution Dynamics III-56
• Distribution Trends in EU Personal Protective Equipment Market III-56
• Wholesaler/Importers Increase their Stake in Distribution Channel III-56
• Historic Review III-56
• Recent Industry Activity / Product Introductions III-56
• B. Market Analytics III-59
• Table 71: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59
• Table 72: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60
• Table 73: European Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60
• Table 74: European Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61
• Table 75: European 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of European Markets for Years 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61
• Table 76: European 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

4a. France III-63

• A. Market Analysis III-63
• Overview III-63
• Current and Future Analysis III-63
• Review on Select Players III-63
• Bacou-Dalloz Group III-63
• Bolle Safety III-64
• Delta Plus Group III-64
• Jallatte Group III-64
• MAPA Spontex, Inc. III-64
• Historic Review III-65
• B. Market Analytics III-65
• Table 77: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65
• Table 78: French Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66
• Table 79: French 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

4b. Germany III-68

• A. Market Analysis III-68
• Overview III-68
• Highly Competitive and Demanding Market III-68
• Occupational Safety Culture in Germany III-68
• Impact of EU PPE Directives III-68
• Demand Drivers III-69
• Current and Future Analysis III-69
• Review of Select Players III-69
• BartelsRieger Atemschutztechnik GmbH & Co. III-69
• Draegerwerk AG III-69
• Draeger Safety AG & Co. KgaA III-69
• Eurodress GmbH III-70
• Kachele Cama Latex III-70
• Schuberth Helme GmbH III-70
• Skylotec III-70
• Uvex Winter Holding III-70
• Uvex Arbeitsschutz GmbH III-70
• Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG III-70
• Alpina International Sport & Optik Vertr. Ges.m.b.H. III-71
• Historic Review III-71
• B. Market Analytics III-71
• Table 80: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71
• Table 81: German Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72
• Table 82: German 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73

4c. Italy III-74

• A. Market Analysis III-74
• Overview III-74
• Factors Aiding Growth III-74
• Current and Future Analysis III-74
• BLS s.r.l. - A Leading Player III-74
• Historic Review III-75
• B. Market Analytics III-75
• Table 83: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75
• Table 84: Italian Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-76
• Table 85: Italian 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-77

4d. United Kingdom III-78

• A. Market Analysis III-78
• Current and Future Analysis III-78
• Key Factors Influencing the Market III-78
• Market Trends III-78
• Demands of UK' s Protective Clothing Industry III-78
• Organizations supporting Personal Protective Clothing Industry III-79
• Review of Select Players III-79
• Alexandra, plc. III-79
• Capital Safety Group, Ltd. III-79
• Centurion Safety Products, Ltd. III-79
• Johnstone Safety Products, Ltd. (JSP) III-79
• Latchways, plc. III-80
• Pammenter & Petrie (P&P), Ltd. III-80
• Respire, Ltd. III-80
• SpanSet (UK), Ltd. III-80
• The heightec Group, Ltd. III-80
• Historic Review III-80
• B. Market Analytics III-81
• Table 86: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81
• Table 87: UK Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82
• Table 88: UK 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83

4e. Spain III-84

• A. Market Analysis III-84
• Current and Future Analysis III-84
• Historic Review III-84
• B. Market Analytics III-85
• Table 89: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85
• Table 90: Spanish Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86
• Table 91: Spanish 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-87

4f. Rest of Europe III-88

• A. Market Analysis III-88
• Current and Future Analysis III-88
• Russian Market - An Overview III-88
• Vostok-Service - A Key Player III-88
• Review of Select Players III-88
• Ansell Healthcare Europe (Belgium) III-88
• Bata Industrials Europe (The Netherlands) III-89
• Bekina (Belgium) III-89
• Bjornklader AB (Sweden) III-89
• Interspiro (Sweden) III-89
• Korel San. ve Tic., Ltd. Pti (Turkey) III-89
• Kwintet A/S Group (Norway) III-90
• Wenaas III-90
• Oy Silenta, Ltd. (Finland) III-90
• Sioen Industries NV (Belgium) III-90
• Sundstrom Safety AB (Sweden) III-91
• Tractel Group (Luxembourg) III-91
• Van Puijenbroeck (The Netherlands) III-91
• Vandeputte (The Netherlands) III-91
• Historic Review III-91
• B. Market Analytics III-92
• Table 92: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-92
• Table 93: Rest of Europe Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-93
• Table 94: Rest of Europe 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-94

5. Asia-Pacific III-95

• A. Market Analysis III-95
• Current and Future Analysis III-95
• Review of Key Markets III-95
• China III-95
• Key Statistics III-95
• Booming Construction and Manufacturing Sectors Spur PPE Demand III-95
• Impact of China' s Entry into the WTO III-95
• Government' s Role in Encouraging the Use of PPE III-96
• Application of New Standards III-96
• India III-96
• South Korea III-96
• Australia III-96
• The Growing Relevance of Personal Protective Equipment III-96
• Historic Review III-97
• Recent Industry Activity III-97
• Review of Select Players III-97
• Mallcom (India), Ltd. (India) III-97
• Pacific Helmets (NZ), Ltd. (New Zealand) III-98
• Pro-Guard Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd (Malaysia) III-98
• Unicare Emergency Equipment, Pvt. Ltd. (India) III-98
• B. Market Analytics III-99
• Table 95: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-99
• Table 96: Asia-Pacific Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-100
• Table 97: Asia-Pacific 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-101

6. The Middle East III-102

• A. Market Analysis III-102
• Current and Future Analysis III-102
• Historic Review III-102
• Recent Industry Activity III-102
• B. Market Analytics III-103
• Table 98: Middle Eastern Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-103
• Table 99: Middle Eastern Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, & Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-104
• Table 100: Middle Eastern 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-105

7. Latin America III-106

• A. Market Analysis III-106
• Current and Future Analysis III-106
• Historic Review III-106
• B. Market Analytics III-107
• Table 101: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-107
• Table 102: Latin American Historic Market Review for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, & Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-108
• Table 103: Latin American 17-Year Perspective for Personal Protective Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Other Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves and Footwear) Segments for 1994, 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-109

IV. COMPETITION

• 1. 3M Company (USA) IV-1
• Table 104: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-5
• Table 105: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-5
• Table 106: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-5
• Table 107: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-6
• Table 108: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-6
• Table 109: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-6
• Table 110: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-6
• 3M Canada (Canada) IV-16
• 2. Acrotechnologie Sprl (Belgium) IV-19
• 3. Action Gloves (Greece) IV-19
• 4. Adco Industrial Wear Ltd. (UK) IV-20
• 5. Advanced Clothing Co., Ltd. (UK) IV-20
• 6. Aearo Corporation (USA) IV-21
• Table 111: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million) IV-24
• Aearo Ltd. (UK) IV-25
• AOsafety (USA) IV-26
• Peltor AB (Sweden) IV-29
• 7. Ago Industries, Inc. (Canada) IV-31
• 8. Agsa Gomma Srl (Italy) IV-32
• 9. Airowear Limited (UK) IV-32
• 10. Air Water Safety Service, Inc. (Japan) IV-33
• 11. AKU Denmark (Denmark) IV-34
• 12. Albarima (Lithuania) IV-34
• 13. Albert Haywood And Sons Limited (UK) IV-35
• 14. Alex & Me Company (USA) IV-36
• 15. Alexandra PLC (UK) IV-38
• Table 112: Annual Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In £ million) IV-38
• Table 113: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In £ million) IV-38
• 16. Allegro Industries (USA) IV-40
• 17. Allied Glove & Safety Products Corporation (USA) IV-41
• 18. Allsafe Services & Materials Company (USA) IV-42
• 19. Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. (Canada) IV-43
• Table 114: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-44
• Table 115: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-44
• Table 116: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-44
• Table 117: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-44
• Table 118: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-45
• 20. Alpine Nederland B.V. (The Netherlands) IV-46
• 21. Amdrecor, Inc. (USA) IV-47
• 22. Ansell Limited (Australia) IV-48
• Ansell Healthcare (USA) IV-51
• Ansell Healthcare Products LLC (USA) IV-53
• Ansell Healthcare Europe NV (Belgium) IV-55
• Ansell Ltd. (UK) IV-55
• 23. Anti-Noise Ltd. (UK) IV-56
• 24. Approved Gas Masks (USA) IV-57
• 25. Arbill Glove & Safety Products (USA) IV-58
• 26. Argus Corporation (USA) IV-60
• 27. Ariete Group SpA (Italy) IV-60
• 28. Armawear Industrial Clothing Ltd. (UK) IV-61
• 29. Artilux Swiss Safety AG (Switzerland) IV-62
• 30. Australian Defence Apparel Pty. Limited (Australia) IV-64
• 31. Avon Rubber PLC (UK) IV-65
• Table 119: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In £ million) IV-66
• Table 120: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In £ million) IV-66
• Table 121: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In £ million) IV-66
• International Safety Instruments (USA) IV-68
• 32. B.B.G. Antinfortunistica Srl (Italy) IV-69
• 33. Bacou-Dalloz (France) IV-70
• Bacou-Dalloz Group (USA) IV-70
• Survivair, Inc. (USA) IV-71
• Bacou Italia Srl (Italy) IV-72
• Bacou SA (Spain) IV-73
• Bacou-Dalloz Australia Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-73
• Bacou-Dalloz (Belgium) IV-75
• Bacou-Dalloz AB (Sweden) IV-75
• Bacou-Dalloz Ltd. (UK) IV-76
• Howard Leight Industries (USA) IV-76
• Uvex Group (Germany) IV-77
• Uvex Safety, Inc. (USA) IV-79
• 34. Bargains Avenue (USA) IV-80
• 35. Barrier Wear, Inc. (USA) IV-82
• 36. Bartelsrieger Atems