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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Highlights II-1

• Factors Driving the Market II-1
• Air Pollution Investment-Biggest in History of World II-2
• US Leads in Purchase of Air Filters II-3
• China-A Burgeoning Market II-3
• Table 1: Air Filters Market in China: Market Estimates and Projections from 2000 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-4
• Cabin Air Filters - A Promising Market II-4
• Table 2: Cabin Air Filters-Annual Sales Estimates & Projections for 2001 to 2010(P) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-4
• Europe: A Major Market for CAF II-5
• Outlook for CAF Market II-5
• Residential Sector - A Niche Market for Air Filters II-5

2. Air Filtration - An overview II-6

• For Varied Purposes II-6
• Disposal of Air Filters II-7

3. Product Overview II-8

• Types of Air Filters based on Filtration Capacity II-8
• Primary Filters II-8
• Secondary Stage Filters II-8
• Ultrafine Filters II-9
• HEPA Filters II-9
• Particle Removing Mechanisms II-9
• Types of Filters Based on Filter Media II-9
• Fibrous Filters II-10
• Porous Filters II-10
• Capillary Porous Membrane Filters II-10
• Fabric Filters II-10
• Available Types of Air Filters II-10
• Panel Filters II-10
• Viscous Panel Filters II-10
• Rotating Viscous Panel Filters II-10
• Roll Filters II-10
• Pad Filters II-10
• Bag Pocket Filters II-10
• Particulate Air Filters II-10
• Disposable Filters II-10
• Pleated Filters II-11
• Grease Filters II-11
• Foam Filters II-11
• Humidifier Air Filters II-11
• Anti-Microbial Air Filters II-11
• Carbon Filters II-11
• High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters II-11
• Efficiency Rating of Air Filters II-11
• End-Use Sectors for Air Filters II-11
• Automotive Industry II-12
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Market II-12
• Semiconductor Industry II-12
• Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industries II-12
• Power Generation Industry (Nuclear) II-12
• Commercial and Residential Sector II-12
• Market Segmentation II-12
• Automotive Air Filters II-12
• Filtration Media Used II-13
• End-Use Sector/Applications II-13
• Cartridge Air Filters II-13
• Filtration Capacity II-13
• Filtration Media Used II-13
• End-Use Sector/Applications II-14
• Electrostatic Air Filters II-14
• Filtration Capacity II-14
• Filtration Media Used II-14
• End-Use Sector/Applications II-14
• Fabric Air Pollution Filters II-14
• Filtration Capacity II-15
• Filtration Media Used II-15
• End-Use Sector/Applications II-15
• HVAC Air Filters II-15
• Filtration Capacity II-15
• End-Use Sector/Applications II-16
• Other Air Purification Filters II-16
• Foam Air Filters II-16
• Activated Charcoal Air Filters II-16
• Polyester Disposable Air Filters II-16
• Technicalities in Air Filters: Characteristics, Rating & Determinants Of Efficiency II-17
• Operating Characteristics of a Filter II-17
• Resistance II-17
• Efficiency II-17
• Arrestance II-17
• Dust Holding Capacity II-17
• Life of the Filter II-17
• Procedure for Installation of Filters II-17
• Rating of Filters II-18
• Beta Rating II-18
• ISO 4406 II-18
• Absolute Rating II-18
• Nominal Rating II-18
• Determinants Ensuring High-Efficiency Filtration II-18
• Factors Influencing the Selection of Optimum Filter for Specific Applications II-19
• Nature of Fluid II-19
• Process Conditions II-19
• Kind of Solid Contaminants II-19
• Cost Associated with Filtration System II-19
• Air Filters II-19
• Filter Collection Systems: Forerunners in Separation of Particulate Dust from Gas II-19
• Gas Phase Filtration: Quality Protection II-20
• Filter Dust Collectors - Removes Particles from Gas Streams II-20
• Compressed Air Filtration II-20

4. A Regional Perspective II-21

• The United States II-21
• Europe II-21
• Japan II-22
• Asia-Pacific II-22
• China II-22
• Other Markets II-22

5. Factors Influencing The Sector II-23

• Positive Triggers II-23
• Negative Triggers II-23

6. Environmental Analysis II-24

• Regulations & Laws II-24
• North American Air Pollution Control Legislation II-24
• Pollution Control Legislation in Europe II-24
• Indoor Air Quality II-24
• Patents II-24
• Entry Barriers II-25
• Requirement of Huge Investments in R&D II-25
• Product Obsolescence due to Rapid Technological Developments II-25
• Competing With Established Brands II-25
• Ability to Compete on Diverse Competitive Factors II-25

7. Competitive Analysis II-26

• Major Players in the Market II-26
• Principal Competitive Factors II-26
• Product Performance II-27
• Price II-27
• Product Knowledge II-27
• Branding II-27
• Customized Design II-27
• Timely Delivery II-27
• Geographical Coverage II-27
• Product Maintenance II-27
• Pricing II-28
• Marketing II-28
• CD-ROM Catalog II-28
• Internet as a Marketing Medium for Air Filters II-28
• Trademarks & Brands II-28
• Technology Dynamics II-28
• Improvements in Technology & Design Leading to Efficient Filter Systems II-28
• Donaldson's EON Fine Fiber Technology II-29
• Farr's "Two-Step" Technology II-29
• New Method Unveiled to Trap Gases II-29
• Pulse Jet Fabric Filters for High-Temperature Applications II-29
• Los Alamos National Lab Develops Membrane Filter for Hydrogen II-29
• Filtration of Indoor Air Pollution Through Hot-Water Extraction II-29
• Filtration of Hot Fluegases Through Hot-Gas Cleaning Products II-29
• New System for Treatment of Pollutants II-30
• Membrane Filtration System: Used in Purification & Separation II-30
• Biofiltration: Advanced Technology Used in Air Filtering II-30
• Innovative Air Filters Emerging in the Market II-30
• Alternatives II-30
• Distribution Dynamics II-30
• Distribution as a Competitive Advantage II-32

8. End-Use Sectors - An Overview II-33

• Industrial Applications of Air Filters II-33
• Role of Air Filtration in Cleanroom Technology II-33
• Industries Requiring Cleanroom Filters II-33
• Efficient Dust Collection System: A Prerequisite for a Manufacturing Unit II-33
• Ceramic Foam and Metallic Cartridge Filters used in Aluminum Production II-34
• Some of the New Air Filters Introduced for Various Manufacturing Plants II-34
• BASF's Basofil Filter Media II-34
• In Commercial/Residential Replacement Markets II-34
• In Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry II-35
• Upgrading of Filters II-35
• Biotechnology: An Emerging Field II-35
• In Semiconductor/Microelectronics Industry II-35
• In Food & Beverage Industry II-35
• In Nuclear Power Industry II-36
• In Automobile Industry II-36
• Advancement in Car Filtration II-36
• Air Cabin Filters Reduce Odor, Pollen and Dust II-36
• Cabin Filtration System from 3M II-37
• Freudenberg's MicronAir Cabin Filter II-37
• Key Determinants Affecting Performance of Engine Air Filters II-38
• Use of Air Filters in Engines Prevents Air and Noise Pollution II-38
• Pollution Control Methods II-38
• Prevention at Engine Air Intake II-38
• Prevention of Pollution at Engine Exhaust System II-38
• In Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems II-38
• Air Filtration Influences Fungal Contamination in Air Conditioners II-39
• Fungal colonization of Air Filters from Hospitals II-39
• Other Applications of Air Filters II-40
• Handling & Maintenance of Filters II-40
• Product Development in Air Filters for Different II-40

9. Product Launches/Developments II-42

• Universal Air Filters Introduces New Air Filters II-42
• Freudenberg Unveils New micronAir II-42
• Universal Air Filter Unleashes Mobile Air Filters II-42
• Universal Launches Dual EMI/RFI Medical Air Filters II-42
• Amsoil Unveils AMSOIL Ea Filters II-42
• Fleetguard Unveils Two New Air Filtration Systems II-43
• Donaldson Launches PowerCore Air Filtration Systems II-43
• Filtration Group Introduces HEPA Filters II-43
• NAPA Launches Power Solution II-43
• UAF Unveils Plenum Combos II-43
• Stens to Launch Replacement Air Filters II-44
• WIX Launches Radial Lip Seal Air Filters II-44
• International Diversified Introduces New Air Diffuser II-44
• AMSOIL Launches New Lube and Air Filters II-44
• Universal Introduces Air Filters for Medical Electronics II-44
• Domnick Hunter Launches Compressed Air Filters II-44
• Universal Launches New Air Filters II-45
• Parket Hannifin Introduces Breathing Air Filters II-45
• StrionAir Launches New Air Filtration System II-45
• Trion Launches Air Boss II-45
• WIX Expands Product Line II-45
• US Global Aerospace Launches Nanofilters for Aircraft II-45
• Donaldson Company Gains FAA-PMA Approval for HEPA Air Filters II-46
• AAF International Rolls out New Line of HVAC Filters II-46
• New Air Filter Paper for Air Conditioning Systems II-46

10. Recent Industry Activity II-47

• Kaydon Acquires Purafil II-47
• Pall Signs Contract with Hamilton II-47
• Mahle Group Sets up Mahle Componente de Motor SRL II-47
• Mahle Group Acquires Stake in Anand Automotive Systems II-47
• Baker Tank Takes Over Cameron Environmental II-47
• Svitap Starts New Production Facility II-47
• SPX Acquires McLeod Russel Holdings II-47
• Freudenberg in a Joint Venture with Japan Vilene Company II-48
• Carlyle Group Acquires Champion Laboratories II-48

11. Focus on Select Players II-49

• Aerospace America Inc. (USA) II-49
• Air Filter Service Company (USA) II-49
• Air Filtration System Corp. II-49
• Airtech Japan Ltd (Japan) II-49
• American Air Filter (AAF) International (USA) II-49
• BBA Filtration (USA) II-50
• Bruce Air Filter Company (USA) II-50
• Camfil Farr (USA) II-50
• Champion Laboratories Inc (USA) II-51
• Clarcor, Inc. (USA) II-51
• Purolator Products Air Filtration II-51
• Cummins, Inc. (USA) II-51
• Donaldson Co., Inc. (USA) II-52
• Dust Free, Inc. (USA) II-52
• Filtration Systems Products Inc (USA) II-52
• Filtration Group (USA) II-53
• Filter Equipment Company, Inc. (USA) II-53
• Filtrauto S.A. (France) II-53
• Flanders Corp. (USA) II-53
• Precisionaire Inc II-54
• Fleetguard Inc (USA) II-55
• Freudenberg Group (Germany) II-55
• Locker Air-Maze (UK) II-55
• Lydall, Inc. (USA) II-55
• Mann Hummel (Germany) II-55
• Nordic Air Filtration A/S (Denmark) II-56
• Pall Corporation (USA) II-56
• Purafil Inc (USA) II-56
• SPX Corporation (USA) II-56
• Trion Inc (USA) II-57
• Waltz-Holst Blow Pipe Co (USA) II-57

12. Global Market Perspective II-58

• Table 3:World Recent Past,Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58
• Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58
• Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59
• Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59
• Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cartridge Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60
• Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Cartridge Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60
• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrostatic Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61
• Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Electrostatic Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61
• Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fabric Air Pollution Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62
• Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Fabric Air Pollution Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62
• Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for HVAC Air Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
• Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for HVAC Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
• Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Air Purification Filters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
• Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Air Purification Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64

III-A. MARKET

1. The United States III-1

• A. Market Analysis III-1
• Table 17: US Market for Air Pollution Control Equipment by Segment: 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-1
• Outlook III-1
• Market & its Components III-2
• Cabin Air Filters: Increasing Popularity III-2
• HEPA Filters Market: Changing Trends III-2
• Product Launches III-2
• Strategic Developments III-6
• Key US Players III-7
• B. Market Analytics III-14
• Table 18: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
• 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14
• Table 19: US 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

2. Canada III-15

• Market Analysis III-15
• Table 20: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15
• Table 21: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16

3. Japan III-17

• A. Market Analysis III-17
• Product Launches III-17
• Key Japanese Players III-17
• Airtech Japan Ltd. III-17
• B. Market Analytics III-18
• Table 22: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
• 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18
• Table 23: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

4. Europe III-19

• A. Market Analysis III-19
• Low Prices III-19
• Germany Tops the European APC Equipment Market III-19
• Demand Dependent On III-19
• Technological Strides in Industrial Air Filters III-20
• Activated Carbon Filters Rule European Air Filtration Market III-20
• B. Market Analytics III-20
• Table 24: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20
• Table 25: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21
• Table 26: European 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21
• Table 27: European 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

4a. France III-23

• A. Market Analysis III-23
• Key Player III-23
• Filtrauto S.A. (France) III-23
• B. Market Analytics III-24
• Table 28: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24
• Table 29: French 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

4b. Germany III-25

• A. Market Analysis III-25
• Key Player. III-25
• Freudenberg Group III-25
• Mann Hummel III-25
• B. Market Analytics III-26
• Table 30: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26
• Table 31: German 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

4c. Italy III-27

• Market Analysis III-27
• Table 32: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27
• Table 33: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

4d. The United Kingdom III-29

• A. Market Analysis III-29
• Key Players III-29
• BBA Filtration III-29
• Kleenair III-29
• Locker Air-Maze III-30
• B. Market Analytics III-30
• Table 34: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Product Segment - Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30
• Table 35: UK 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

4e. Rest of Europe III-32

• A. Market Analysis III-32
• Belgium III-32
• Belgium: Industrial Filters Industry Scenario III-32
• Strategic Development III-33
• Key Players III-33
• Nordic Air Filtration A/S (Denmark) III-33
• B. Market Analytics III-33
• Table 36: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters - by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33
• Table 37: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

5. Asia-Pacific III-35

• A. Market Analysis III-35
• China III-35
• Australia III-35
• Korea III-35
• Taiwan III-36
• Singapore III-37
• India III-37
• Strategic Developments III-37
• B. Market Analytics III-38
• Table 38: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38
• Table 39: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters - by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39
• Table 40: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 III-39
• Table 41: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

6. Latin America III-41

• Market Analysis III-41
• Table 42: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters -by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41
• Table 43: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

7. Rest of World III-43

• Market Analysis III-43
• Table 44: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Filters - by Product Segment for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43
• Table 45: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Air Filters by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive Air Filters, Cartridge Air Filters, Electrostatic Air Filters, Fabric Air Pollution Filters, HVAC Air Filters, and Other Air Purification Filters Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

III-B. END-USE MARKET ANALYSIS

1. Automotive Industry III-45

• Introduction III-45
• Role of Filters in Automotive Sector III-45
• Cabin Air Filters Reduce Odor, Pollen and Dust III-45
• Factors Affecting Performance of Engine Air Filters III-46
• Use of Air Filters in Engines Prevents Air and Noise Pollution III-46
• Pollution Control Methods III-46
• Prevention at Engine Air Intake III-46
• Prevention of Pollution at Engine Exhaust System: III-46
• Factors Influencing Vehicle Filter Purchase Decision III-46

2. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Industry III-47

• Role of Filters in HVAC Systems III-47
• Air Filtering Influences Fungal Contamination in Air Conditioners III-47

3. Aircraft¥Defense Industry III-47

• Filters in Aircraft¥Defense Industry III-47

4. Microelectronics/Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry III-48

• Filters in Clean Room Technology III-48
• Air Filtration in Semiconductor Production III-48

5. Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry III-49

6. Manufacturing Industry III-50

7. Welding, Metal Fabrication & Foundry III-51

8. Food Processing & Related Industries III-51

• Role of Filters in Food Processing III-51

9. Construction/Mining Industry III-51

10. Laboratory Applications III-52

• Wide Applications III-52
• In Research Laboratories III-52

11. Residential/Commercial Sector III-53

12. Others III-53

IV. COMPETITION

• 1. 3M Company (USA) IV-1
• Table 46: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1)(In US$ billion) IV-5
• Table 47: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (H1)(In US$ billion) IV-5
• Table 48: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-5
• Table 49: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2003-2004(In US$ billion) IV-5
• Table 50: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-6
• Table 51: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-6
• 3M Deutschland GmbH (Germany) IV-19
• 3M Filtration Products (USA) IV-19
• 2. AAF-McQuay, Inc. (USA) IV-21
• American Air Filter (AAF) International (USA) IV-22
• AAF Asia Pte., Ltd. (Singapore) IV-25
• AAF-International BV (The Netherlands) IV-27
• AAF-Ltd. (UK) IV-28
• AAF Luftreinigungssysteme Gesmbh (Austria) IV-29
• AAF Lufttechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-30
• AAF SA (Spain) IV-31
• Aagaard - Finnrose A/S (Denmark) IV-33
• 3. AB Dust Control Ltd. (UK) IV-34
• 4. ABB-Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (Switzerland) IV-36
• Table 52: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ million) IV-38
• Table 53: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ million) IV-39
• Table 54: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-39
• Table 55: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-39
• Table 56: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-39
• ABB Building Systems (France) IV-48
• 5. ABC Ventilationsprodukter AB (Sweden) IV-49
• 6. Absolair Filtration Ltd. (USA) IV-50
• 7. Absolent AB (Sweden) IV-52
• 8. ACL Engineering Ltd. (USA) IV-54
• 9. ACS Filtertechniek B.V (The Netherlands). IV-55
• 10. Activ-Air Automation (England) IV-56
• 11. Apator Metrix SA (Poland) IV-57
• 12. Aerob Entstaubungsanlagen GmbH (Germany) IV-58
• 13. Aerofrigo SA (Spain) IV-58
• 14. Aerospace America, Inc. (USA) IV-59
• 15. Aertecno SRL (Italy) IV-60
• 16. Aerzen Polska SA (Poland) IV-60
• 17. AF Technology Ltd. (Korea) IV-61
• 18. Ahlstrom Corporation (Finland) IV-62
• Table 57: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In € million) IV-63
• Table 58: Annual Sales Analysis By Segment: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-64
• Table 59: Annual Sales Analysis By Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-64
• 19. Air Care Technology Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-69
• 20. Air Cleaners, Inc. (USA) IV-70
• 21. Air Eco Concept (France) IV-72
• 22. Air Filter Industries Pvt., Ltd. (India) IV-73
• 23. Air Filter Service Company, Inc. (USA) IV-74
• 24. Air Filtration Systems Corporation (USA) IV-76
• 25. Air Power Corporation Ltd. (Thailand) IV-77
• 26. Air Systems Engineering Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-78
• 27. Aircond Alex (Egypt) IV-79
• 28. Airfil Oy (Finland) IV-79
• Airfil AG (Switzerland) IV-80
• 29. Airfilt Technologies Pvt., Ltd. (India) IV-81
• 30. Airflow Engineering Limited (New Zealand) IV-81
• 31. Airflux BPL (France) IV-81
• 32. Airsec SA (Spain) IV-82
• 33. Airtech Japan Ltd . (Japan) IV-84
• 34. Allaway Oy (Finland) IV-85
• 35. Allied Filter Products Ltd (England). IV-85
• 36. Almansa Maquinaria S. La. (Spain) IV-86
• 37. Altair Filter Technology Ltd. (UK) IV-88
• 38. Altair SRL (Italy) IV-92
• 39. Amblank AG (Switzerland) IV-93
• 40. Amotec NV (Belgium) IV-94
• 41. Amsoil, Inc. (USA) IV-95
• 42. Andreae Team SA (Switzerland) IV-96
• 43. Anivi Ingenieria, S.A (Spain) IV-96
• 44. Anselm GmbH & Co. Kg (Germany). IV-97
• 45. Applications Du Filtre (A.D.F.) (France) IV-98
• 46. Aria S.R.L (Italy). IV-98
• 47. Ariafil SNC (Italy) IV-99
• 48. Armatec Environmental Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-99
• 49. Armstrong Engineering (PTE)., Ltd (Singapore). IV-99
• 50. Aspirtecnica Genovese Srl (Italy) IV-100
• 51. Atec Srl (Italy) IV-101
• 52. Atrix International, Inc. (USA) IV-102
• 53. Auto Spark (India) IV-105
• 54. A-vent A/S (Denmark) IV-105
• 55. Averon Equipment Co., Ltd. (Thailand) IV-106
• 56. Aves Electrical & Machinery Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-108
• 57. Azarin Alborz (Iran) IV-109
• 58. B. Ringler Apparatebau GmbH (Germany) IV-110
• 59. Balti-Filtrid (Estonia) IV-112
• 60. Bauer Compresseurs (France) IV-113
• 61. BBA Group PLC (UK) IV-114
• BBA Filtration (USA) IV-117
• 62. Beijing Peony Electronics Group Co. (China) IV-118
• 63. Benvitec Group NV (Belgium) IV-119
• 64. Berkmann Anlagenbau GesmbH (Austria) IV-120
• 65. BerlinerLuft (Germany) IV-121
• 66. Bohncke GmbH (Germany) IV-122
• 67. Borgers France (France) IV-123
• 68. Bruce Air Filter Company (USA) IV-124
• 69. Bry-Kol (Developments) Ltd. (UK) IV-125
• 70. Buisine (France) IV-126
• L.G. Lyon SA (France) IV-128
• 71. Camfil AB (Sweden) IV-129
• Table 60: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In SEK million) IV-129
• Table 61: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In SEK million) IV-129
• Table 62: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In SEK million) IV-130
• Camfil AB (Sweden) IV-132
• Camfil AG (Switzerland) IV-132
• Camfil Farr (USA) IV-133
• Camfil Farr Ltd. (UK) IV-133
• Camfil Oy (Finland) IV-133
• 72. Catimex (France) IV-134
• 73. Cation System SL (Spain) IV-135
• 74. Cefab Filterservice AB (Sweden) IV-137
• 75. Central Maintenance (France) IV-138
• 76. Cermap Sarl (France) IV-139
• 77. Champion Laboratories, Inc. (USA) IV-140
• 78. Chaumeca Gohin (France) IV-141
• 79. China National Environmental Protection Corp. (China) IV-141
• 80. C-Klima Sro (Czech Republic) IV-142
• 81. Clarcor, Inc. (USA) IV-143
• Table 63: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, August) (In US$ million) IV-146
• Table 64: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, August) (In US$ million) IV-146
• Table 65: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-147
• Table 66: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-147
• Table 67: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-147
• Airguard Filters Ltd. (UK) IV-149
• Baldwin Filters Ltd. (UK) IV-149
• Facet Iberica SA (Spain) IV-150
• Purolator Air Filtration (USA) IV-150
• Total Filtration Ltd. (UK) IV-152
• 82. Clean Air (UK) IV-153
• 83. Climetic Oy (Finland) IV-153
• 84. Colt International GmbH (Germany) IV-154
• 85. Compagnie Des Equipements Frigorifiques Du Nord (C.E.F. Nord) (France) IV-155
• 86. Compresseurs Worthington-Creyssensac (France) IV-156
• 87. Consorzio Agrario Di Padova SCRL (Italy) IV-156
• 88. Conwed Plastics NV-SA (Belgium) IV-157
• 89. Coral GmbH (Germany) IV-158
• 90. Coral Ingnierie SA (France) IV-159
• 91. Crimex Compressoren BV (The Netherlands) IV-159
• 92. Crosland Filters Co., Ltd (Thailand). IV-160
• 93. Cummins, Inc. (USA) IV-161
• Table 68: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-163
• Table 69: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-163
• Fleetguard Australia (Australia) IV-166
• Fleetguard, Inc. (USA) IV-167
• Fleetguard NV (Belgium) IV-169
• Fleetguard SARL (France) IV-170
• 94. Cuno Europe SA (France) IV-171
• 95. D.T. Filtres (France) IV-182
• 96. Dana Corporation (USA) IV-183
• Table 70: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1)(In US$ million) IV-184
• Table 71: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Business Unit: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-185
• Table 72: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-185
• Table 73: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-185
• Table 74: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Unit: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-185
• Table 75: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-186
• Wix Filtration Products (USA) IV-198
• Wix Filtration Products Europe (USA) IV-199
• Dap - Liberec AS (Czech Republic) IV-199
• 97. Davis Industrial (Filters) Ltd. (UK) IV-200
• 98. De Haas Diesel Motoren BV (The Netherlands) IV-201
• 99. Deichmann Umwelttechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-202
• 100. Delbag (France) IV-203
• 101. Delta Airconditioning Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-203
• 102. Delta Neu (France) IV-204
• 103. Denso Automotive Deutschland GmbH (Germany) IV-206
• 104. Depureco UK Ltd. (UK) IV-207
• 105. Descamps SA (France) IV-208
• 106. Devauze Venclim (AFEI) (France) IV-209
• 107. Disab-Tella AB (Sweden) IV-210
• 108. Domnick Hunter Group PLC (UK) IV-211
• Table 76: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1)(In Ј million) IV-212
• Table 77: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In Ј million) IV-212
• Domnick Hunter France SAS (France) IV-214
• 109. Donaldson Co., Inc. (USA) IV-215
• Table 78: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million) IV-217
• Table 79: Annual Sales Analysis by Product Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-218
• Table 80: Annual Sales Analysis by Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-218
• Table 81: Annual Sales Analysis by Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-218
• Donaldson Europe BVBA (Belgium) IV-222
• Donaldson France (France) IV-222
• 110. Dongguan Wowide Filter Co., Ltd. (China) IV-223
• 111. Dot Engineering Aps (Denmark) IV-224
• 112. Drache Umwelttechnik GmbH & Co., KG. (Germany) IV-225
• 113. Dresdner KЃElanlagenbau GmbH (Germany) IV-227
• 114. Dust Free, Inc. (USA) IV-228
• 115. Dustcheck Limited (UK) IV-229
• 116. Dustraction Limited (UK) IV-230
• 117. Eagle Filters Oy (Finland) IV-232
• 118. Eastfield Engineering Ltd. (UK) IV-233
• 119. Eaton-Williams Group Limited (UK) IV-235
• 120. Ecotip Doo (Slovenia) IV-237
• 121. Efficience (France) IV-238
• 122. Eisenhut+ Co., E. (Switzerland) IV-239
• 123. Elbaron SA (Switzerland) IV-240
• 124. Emcel Filters Ltd. (UK) IV-241
• 125. EMW-Betriebe Emmerling & Weyl GmbH & Co. Schaumstoff KG (Germany) IV-244
• 126. Entstaubungstechnik Schwarzenberg GmbH (Germany) IV-245
• 127. Ets Antoine Mortelecque (France) IV-246
• 128. Ets Gantois (France) IV-247
• 129. Ets Nord (Estonia) IV-247
• 130. Eurofilter (Air Filters) Ltd. (UK) IV-248
• 131. Euromate BV (The Netherlands) IV-250
• 132. Europair Africa (Pty) Ltd. (South Africa) IV-252
• 133. European Filter Corporation NV (Belgium) IV-253
• 134. Eurotig AB (Sweden) IV-254
• 135. Exhausto A/S (Denmark) IV-255
• 136. Fabresse Ventilateurs (France) IV-256
• 137. Felcon Ltd. (UK) IV-257
• 138. Feng Guh Enterprise Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-259
• 139. Fenoyl Filtration (France) IV-260
• 140. Feront SA (France) IV-261
• 141. Ferreo A/S (Denmark) IV-261
• 142. Fibatron Filter Co., (Pty) Ltd. (South Africa) IV-262
• 143. Figal AB (Sweden) IV-264
• 144. Filtair Ltd. (UK) IV-265
• 145. Filter Equipment Company, Inc. (USA) IV-266
• 146. Filtercorp International Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-268
• 147. Filtermation Products Ltd. (UK) IV-269
• 148. Filterwell Ltd. (UK) IV-269
• 149. Filtrair BV (The Netherlands) IV-270
• 150. Filtration Group (USA) IV-271
• 151. Filtration Systems Products, Inc. (USA) IV-278
• 152. Filtres Intensiv Sarl (France) IV-279
• 153. Filtros Ltd. (USA) IV-280
• 154. Fine Mesh Metals (UK) IV-282
• 155. Fivemasa (Spain) IV-283
• 156. Flakt Woods Ireland Ltd. (Ireland) IV-284
• 157. Flanders Corporation (USA) IV-285
• Precisionaire, Inc. (USA) IV-291
• 158. Flexit AS (Norway) IV-292
• 159. Flodins Filter AB (Sweden) IV-293
• 160. Freudenberg AB (Sweden) IV-293
• 161. Frigoclim-Nord (France) IV-294
• 162. F-Suotimet Oy (Finland) IV-294
• 163. Fugafil-Saran GmbH (Germany) IV-295
• 164. Gae-Gamma Aeraulic Equipment Srl (Italy) IV-296
• 165. Gamut Srl (Italy) IV-296
• 166. Gardner Denver, Inc. (USA) IV-297
• 167. Ge Water Technologies (USA) IV-300
• 168. Gea Delbag-Lufttechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-303
• 169. GebrЃEer Trox GmbH (Germany) IV-304
• Trox (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-305
• Trox Espanola SA (Spain) IV-305
• Trox France (France) IV-308
• 170. Genevet (France) IV-310
• 171. Genitex GmbH (Germany) IV-310
• 172. Gertsch Filter Ag (Switzerland) IV-311
• 173. Gervois SA (France) IV-311
• 174. Geweha (The Netherlands) IV-312
• 175. Ginfax Development Ltd. (Hong Kong) IV-313
• 176. Glantschnig-Exomat Absauganlagen GESmbH & Co., KG. (Austria) IV-314
• 177. Glasfloss Industries, Inc. (USA) IV-315
• 178. Glynwed AG (Switzerland) IV-316
• 179. Good Vision Co., Ltd. (Thailand) IV-317
• 180. Graver Technologies, Inc. (USA) IV-319
• Graver Espaсola SA (Spain) IV-319
• 181. GSF Europe BV (The Netherlands) IV-321
• 182. H. Putsch GmbH & Comp (Germany) IV-322
• 183. H. Schirp Gmbh & Co., KG. (Germany) IV-322
• 184. Haldex Europe SA (France) IV-323
• 185. Han Yang Engineering Corporation (Korea) IV-324
• 186. Handte AG (Switzerland) IV-327
• 187. Hanshin Machinery Co., Ltd. (Korea) IV-328
• 188. Heath Filtration Ltd. (UK) IV-329
• 189. Heinz Fischer KG (Germany) IV-329
• 190. Herding Ag Filtertechnik (Switzerland) IV-330
• 191. Herding France SA (France) IV-330
• 192. Hmi Industries, Inc. (USA) IV-331
• 193. Hoerbiger-Origa GmbH (Germany) IV-333
• 194. Hoffmann Maschinen- Und Apparatebau GmbH (Germany) IV-336
• 195. Holgers AS (Norway) IV-336
• 196. Hollingsworth & Vose GmbH & Co., KG. (Germany) IV-337
• 197. Hs-Luftfilterbau Vertriebs GmbH (Germany) IV-337
• 198. Hvds Air Filters (UK) IV-338
• 199. Hydac A/S (Denmark) IV-338
• 200. Hydrofer SA (Spain) IV-339
• 201. Icm Group (France) IV-341
• 202. Ict Filtracion SL (Spain) IV-342
• 203. If Luftfilter AB (Sweden) IV-343
• 204. Illbruck Bau AG (Switzerland) IV-345
• 205. Iltek Oy (Finland) IV-345
• 206. Imi Norgren Limited (UK) IV-346
• IMI Norgren Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-350
• IMI Norgren SAS (Norgren Hrion) IV-351
• 207. Induction Technology Group Ltd. (UK) IV-353
• 208. Induscon NV (Belgium) IV-355
• 209. Industrial Air Control Ltd. (UK) IV-356
• 210. Industrias Fapp SA (Spain) IV-357
• 211. Indutec Industrietechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-358
• 212. Infastaub GmbH & Co., KG. (Germany) IV-359
• 213. Ingenair (France) IV-361
• 214. Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited (USA) IV-362
• Table 82: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 In US$ million) IV-363
• Table 83: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-363
• Table 84: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-363
• Table 85: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-364
• Ingersoll-Rand-Air Solutions Group (USA) IV-371
• Ingersoll Rand Co. SA (Pty) Ltd. (South Africa) IV-376
• Ingersoll-Rand European Sales Ltd. (UK) IV-377
• Ingersoll-Rand Iberica (Spain) IV-378
• 215. Instal Warszawa SA (Poland) IV-380
• 216. Instalair Pty., Ltd (Australia). IV-381
• 217. International Air Filtration Corporation (USA) IV-382
• 218. International Diversified Marketing, Inc. (USA) IV-384
• 219. Iran Air Filter P.J.S (Iran) IV-384
• 220. Isando Pneumatics Pty., Ltd. (South Africa) IV-385
• 221. J Elliot & Co. (UK) IV-385
• 222. Jiangsu Shihua Electric Appliance Group Corp. (China) IV-386
• 223. Jongerius Van Vloten BV (The Netherlands) IV-387
• 224. Jorgen Hansen Maskinfabrik A/S (Denmark) IV-389
• 225. Josef Schimmel GmbH & Co. (Germany) IV-390
• 226. Josta Vsetin S.R.O (Czech Republic) IV-391
• 227. K&N Filters (Europe) Ltd. (UK) IV-392
• 228. K. & H. Eppensteiner GmbH & Co., Kg (Germany) IV-394
• 229. Kaeser Compresseurs (France) IV-396
• 230. Kaj Filters Mfg., Ltd. (Iran) IV-400
• 231. Kalt AG, E. (Switzerland) IV-400
• 232. KAPPA Arbeitsschutz & Umwelttechnik GmbH (Austria) IV-401
• 233. Karlsen & Sшnn A/S (Norway) IV-403
• 234. Kaso Filter Int'l Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-403
• 235. Kaukama OY (Finland) IV-404
• 236. Kaysafe Engineering Ltd. (UK) IV-404
• 237. Kemex, SA (Spain) IV-405
• 238. KHG Lufttechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-406
• 239. Kijthaworn Industry Co., Ltd. (Thailand) IV-407
• 240. Kimberly-Clark Filtration Products (USA) IV-408
• 241. King Air Corporation (Taiwan) IV-410
• 242. King Engineering Corporation (USA) IV-411
• 243. King, A United Dominion Company (USA) IV-413
• 244. Kleenair Group (UK) IV-413
• 245. Klima Becker Alfred Becker GmbH (Germany) IV-414
• 246. Klima-A.S. S.C. (Poland) IV-415
• 247. Klimafil S.r.o (Czech Republic) IV-416
• 248. Kluge Luftfilter GmbH (Germany) IV-418
• 249. KnitMesh Limited (UK) IV-420
• 250. Knitwire Products (UK) IV-425
• 251. Kojair (UK) Ltd . (UK) IV-426
• 252. Konus Konex Ltd. (Slovenia) IV-428
• 253. Koselj Duplje Doo (Slovenia) IV-429
• 254. Krantz Systems (UK) IV-430
• 255. Kreisel GmbH & Co., KG (Germany) IV-431
• 256. Kro Produksjon AS (Norway) IV-432
• 257. Kuthe SA (France) IV-432
• 258. KV Pneumatics BV (The Netherlands) IV-433
• 259. Kvinge A.S (Norway) IV-438
• 260. Labit A.S (Czech Republic). IV-439
• 261. Lautrette Industries SA (France) IV-441
• 262. Ledard S.A (France.). IV-441
• 263. Lesni A/S (Denmark) IV-442
• 264. Let GmbH Luftfilter- Und Entstaubungs-Technik GmbH (Germany) IV-444
• 265. Liaoyang Aijia Instrument Co., Ltd. (China) IV-445
• 266. Liuzhou Fuda Machinery Co., Ltd. (China) IV-446
• 267. Locker Air-Maze Ltd (UK). IV-448
• 268. Logicair SA (Switzerland) IV-449
• 269. Lokab System AB (Sweden) IV-451
• 270. Longar Industries Ltd (UK). IV-452
• 271. Ludscheidt GmbH (Germany) IV-454
• 272. Lufttechnik Bayreuth GmbH & Co. Kg (Germany) IV-457
• 273. Luscher Filterbau AG, E (Switzerland) IV-458
• 274. Lydall, Inc. (USA) IV-459
• Table 86: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1 (In US$ million) IV-460
• Table 87: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-461
• Table 88: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-461
• Table 89: Quarterly Sales Comparison: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-461
• Table 90: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-461
• Table 91: Annual Sales Analysis by Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-462
• 275. M I F Filter Systems Ltd. (UK) IV-463
• 276. M+W Zander (Thai) Ltd. (Thailand) IV-464
• 277. Mackinnon & Bailey (UK) IV-465
• 278. Mahle GmbH (Germany) IV-467
• Mahle Filtersysteme (France) IV-473
• Mahle Sistemas De Filtraciуn, S.L. (Spain) IV-473
• 279. Mann+Hummel GmbH (Germany) IV-476
• Mann+Hummel USA, Inc. (USA ) IV-484
• Mann+Hummel UK, Ltd. (UK) IV-486
• 280. Mann+Hummel Iberica SA (Spain) IV-487
• 281. Mark Eire BV (Ireland) IV-488
• 282. Martin Engineering GmbH (Germany) IV-489
• 283. Mcluckie Engineering Ltd. (UK) IV-489
• 284. Meissner Filtration Products, Inc. (USA) IV-490
• 285. Mercury Dos S L (Spain) IV-497
• 286. Merkalde S.L. (Spain) IV-499
• 287. Metallschornsteinbau GesmbH & Co., KG (Austria) IV-499
• 288. Meyer-Technologie GmbH & Co., KG (Germany) IV-500
• 289. M-Filter Oy AB (Finland) IV-501
• 290. Microlite Dittrich Produktions-Und Vertriebs GmbH U., Co. Kg ( Germany) IV-501
• 291. Micro-Mesh Engineering Ltd (UK) IV-502
• 292. Micron Proces S.L (Spain). IV-504
• 293. Microniser SA (Belgium) IV-504
• 294. Midland Filtration (UK) IV-505
• 295. Mikropul Ltd. (UK) IV-506
• 296. Millipore Corporation (USA) IV-507
• 297. Minguella & Cia. Divent, S.L. (Spain) IV-508
• 298. Mini Pleat Filter SL (Spain0 IV-508
• 299. Miracl Co., Ltd. (Korea) IV-509
• 300. Mirch Mirex Ltd. (India) IV-509
• 301. Molvisa SA L (Spain). IV-510
• 302. Mondial Filter AB (Sweden) IV-511
• 303. Montair Andersen BV (The Netherlands) IV-512
• 304. Montes Impianti, Srl (Italy) IV-513
• 305. Mortelecque Benelux NV (Belgium) IV-514
• 306. Nagy AG (Switzerland) IV-514
• 307. Nationwide Filter Company Ltd. (UK) IV-515
• 308. Nederman Group (Sweden) IV-518
• Nederman Ibrica, SA (Spain) IV-519
• 309. Neotec (Spain) IV-520
• 310. Neue Turmuhren-und Maschinenfabrick Friedrich E. Korfhage GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) IV-520
• 311. Niederhausen GmbH (Germany) IV-521
• 312. Niels Kalhave A/S (Denmark) IV-522
• 313. Nilfisk-Advance SA (France) IV-523
• 314. Norclean Nederland B.V . (The Netherlands) IV-524
• 315. Nordenskov Industrimontage Aps (Denmark) IV-527
• 316. Nordic Air Filtration A/S (Denmark) IV-528
• 317. Noske-Kaeser GmbH (Germany) IV-530
• 318. Novair SA (Spain) IV-532
• 319. Novintec (France) IV-533
• 320. Nu-Air BV (The Netherlands) IV-534
• 321. O.S. Panto S.R.L (Poland) IV-534
• 322. Oberlin Filter Ltd. (UK) IV-535
• 323. Omega Air d.o.o (Slovenia) IV-536
• 324. Onderneming Tuerlings NV (Belgium) IV-539
• 325. Orion Al-Ko AG (Switzerland) IV-540
• 326. Pall Corporation (USA) IV-541
• Table 92: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million) IV-541
• Table 93: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-542
• Table 94: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-542
• Pall Aeropower Corporation (USA) IV-546
• Pall Austria Filter Gesmbh (Austria) IV-547
• Pall Filtration (France) IV-547
• Pall Norge AS (Norway) IV-548
• 327. Pangborn Europe, SpA (Italy) IV-549
• 328. Parker Hannifin Corporation (USA) IV-550
• Parker Hannifin Espana SA (Spain) IV-554
• Parker Hannifin UK Ltd (UK) IV-554
• 329. Parsons Tabo (Australia) IV-555
• 330. Patent Filtration Ltd . (UK) IV-555
• 331. Pennant Engineering Pvt. Ltd (India) IV-556
• 332. Pergande Gesellschaft Fur Industrielle Entstaubungstechnik MbH (Germany) IV-556
• 333. Pidra Environments Ltd . (UK) IV-557
• 334. Plastok Associates Ltd. (UK) IV-558
• 335. Plato AS (Norway) IV-559
• 336. Plymovent S.A (France) IV-560
• 337. P-Max Filters (Australia) IV-561
• 338. Pneumatic Products (UK) IV-562
• 339. Porvair PLC (UK) IV-565
• 340. Profil BVBA (Belgium) IV-566
• 341. Profiltre (France) IV-566
• 342. Progres - Engineering Ostrava, SPOL. S R.O (Czech Republic). IV-567
• 343. Promindus (France) IV-568
• 344. Purafil, Inc (USA). IV-569
• 345. Puromatic Filters Pvt., Ltd. (India) IV-572
• 346. R+ B Filter GmbH (Germany) IV-573
• 347. Recticel France Sas (France) IV-573
• 348. Reinders Luchttechniek BV (The Netherlands) IV-574
• 349. Rhodius GmbH (Germany) IV-575
• 350. Rippert GmbH & Co. Kg (Germany) IV-576
• 351. Rodabil, SA (Spain) IV-577
• 352. SA Chimbault - Peyridieux (France) IV-578
• 353. Sacatec Equipement (France) IV-578
• 354. SAF Filter Pvt., Ltd. (India) IV-579
• 355. Safilca S.L. (Spain) IV-579
• 356. Safurnco CC (South Africa) IV-580
• 357. Sagola, SA (Spain) IV-582
• 358. Sairvice SA (France) IV-582
• 359. Salivent SL (Spain) IV-583
• 360. Scandfilter AB (Sweden) IV-584
• 361. Schako Ferdinand Schad KG (Germany) IV-586
• 362. Scheuch GmbH (Austria) IV-587
• 363. Schleiffer Produktion AG, Louis (Switzerland) IV-590
• 364. Schuh Anlagentechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-590
• 365. Sefar Fyltis (France) IV-591
• 366. Seka Schutzbeluftung GmbH (Germany) IV-591
• 367. Sentec E&E Co Ltd (Taiwan) IV-592
• 368. Seongshin Filter Co., Ltd. (Korea) IV-592
• 369. SES ASA Protection, SpA (Italy) IV-592
• 370. Siegle + Epple GmbH & Co. Kg (Germany) IV-593
• 371. Sikutec Sieb- Und Kunststofftechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-593
• 372. Simpson Thomson Filtration (UK) IV-594
• 373. Sl-Technik GmbH (Austria) IV-594
• 374. SMC Corporation (Japan) IV-595
• SMC Corporation of America (USA) IV-596
• SMC Espana SA (Spain) IV-603
• SMC Pneumatics (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-603
• 375. SMI Industrial (South Africa) IV-604
• 376. SN Electronics (Finland) IV-604
• 377. Sogefi SpA (Italy) IV-605
• Filtrauto SA (France) IV-606
• Filtrauto Iberica, SA (Spain) IV-608
• Filtrauto Italia, Srl (Italy) IV-609
• Sogefi Filtration BV (Netherlands) IV-609
• 378. Sogit (France) IV-610
• 379. Solis AG (Switzerland) IV-610
• 380. Sop Ikon Doo (Slovenia) IV-610
• 381. Speedy Brush Co. (UK) IV-611
• 382. SPX Corporation (USA) IV-612
• Table 95: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-615
• Table 96: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-615
• Table 97: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-615
• Table 98: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-616
• Atex-Filter GmbH and Co, Ohg (Germany). IV-618
• McLeod Russel (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-618
• 383. Staal Gorkum BV (The Netherlands) IV-619
• 384. Stabar Sp. zoo (Poland) IV-619
• 385. Stalkon Sp. zoo (Poland) IV-620
• 386. Steitz Maschinenbau GmbH (Germany) IV-620
• 387. Sterling Environmental Engineering Ltd. (UK) IV-621
• 388. Stork Bronswerk BV. (The Netherlands) IV-622
• 389. Sttop Filters Ltd. (UK) IV-623
• 390. Sudd. Etna-Werk GmbH (Germany) IV-624
• 391. SULT Staub- und Lufttechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-625
• 392. Sulzer Infra Deutschland GmbH (Germany) IV-626
• 393. Suministres Tecnics Carpi (Spain) IV-626
• 394. Sumitomo France SA (France) IV-627
• 395. Suzhou Sujing Group Corp. (China) IV-628
• 396. Swegon AB (Sweden) IV-629
• Swegon Ltd. (UK) IV-632
• Swegon GmbH (Germany) IV-633
• 397. T Luukkala Ky (Finland) IV-634
• 398. Tabula Kereskedelmi BT (Hungary) IV-634
• 399. Taikisha Ltd. (Singapore) IV-635
• 400. Taiwan Glass Industrial Corporation (Taiwan) IV-637
• 401. Talleres Rufra S.L. (Spain) IV-639
• 402. Tapcon Inc. (USA) IV-639
• 403. Taylors Manufacturing Limited. (New Zealand) IV-640
• 404. Tebaaf Co., Ltd. (Thailand) IV-641
• 405. Techmex Sp. z o. o (Poland) IV-641
• 406. Technical Filtration Systems Ltd. (UK) IV-642
• 407. Tecnivel, SA (Spain) IV-643
• 408. Tecnivent Aspiraciуn Y Filtraciуn, S.L. (Spain) IV-643
• 409. Tecno Filtri, SRL (Italy) IV-643
• 410. Tecnofilter SA (Chile) IV-644
• 411. Teichmann Pressluft Zentrale (Germany) IV-645
• 412. Teknek Electronics Ltd. (UK) IV-646
• 413. Tela, Srl (Italy) IV-647
• 414. The Filter Co., Ltd. (UK) IV-647
• 415. Thermax, Ltd. (International Division) (India) IV-648
• 416. Ti Automotive Cisliano, SRL (Italy) IV-650
• 417. Tianjin Wix Filter Corp (China). IV-650
• 418. Tout SA (Switzerland) IV-650
• 419. Trion, Inc. (USA) IV-651
• Trion Deutschland Gmbh (Germany) IV-652
• Trion Ltd . (UK) IV-652
• 420. Trislot NV (Belgium) IV-653
• 421. Turksa Group (Turkey) IV-655
• 422. Tycor Group (Ireland) IV-657
• 423. UK Extraction (UK) IV-658
• 424. Ultrafilter (India) Pvt Ltd (India) IV-659
• 425. Ultrafilter, SA (Spain) IV-659
• 426. Unelvent SA (France) IV-660
• 427. Unitech GmbH (Germany) IV-661
• 428. Universal Air Filters Co. (USA) IV-662
• 429. Universal Air Products Limited (UK) IV-663
• 430. Va Tech Wabag GmbH (Austria) IV-665
• 431. Vaihtoilma OY (Finland) IV-666
• 432. Valeo Materiales De Friccion SA (Spain) IV-666
• 433. Vanlaer Filtration Industrielle (V.F.I.) (France) IV-667
• 434. Ventherm A/S (Denmark) IV-668
• 435. Ventilatorverken AB (Sweden) IV-669
• 436. Vermeul BV (The Netherlands) IV-670
• 437. Victoria Heating & Ventilating Co Ltd., (UK) IV-670
• 438. Virgis Filter, SNC (Italy) IV-671
• 439. Voigt Gmbh, Filz- Und Filtertechnik (Germany) IV-672
• 440. Wabco France (France) IV-674
• 441. Walker Filtration Ltd (UK) IV-675
• 442. Walter GmbH (Germany) IV-678
• 443. Waltz-Holst Blow Pipe Co mpany (USA) IV-679
• 444. Waltz-Holst Blow Pipe Co (USA). IV-680
• 445. WAM, SpA (Italy) IV-681
• 446. Wangemann & Co. GmbH Entstaubungsanlagenbau (Germany) IV-685
• 447. Waterco NV (Belgium) IV-686
• 448. Waterloo Air Products plc (UK) IV-687
• 449. Weiss Klimatechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-690
• 450. Weppler Filter GmbH (Germany) IV-691
• 451. Wesper S.A. (France) IV-692
• 452. Westbury Filters Limited. (UK) IV-693
• 453. Wetter Heizung Luftung AG (Switzerland) IV-694
• 454. Wipos Luft -Und Filtertechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-694
• 455. Woodside Pneumatics Ltd. (UK) IV-695
• 456. Zellweger Luwa AG (Switzerland) IV-696