Tuesday, 7 April 2015

Global Medical Device Coatings Market is Expected to Reach US$ 10.93 Bn in 2020: Transparency Market Research


Transparency Market Research has published a new report titled “Medical Device Coatings (Anti-microbial Coatings, Hydrophilic Coatings, Drug-eluting Coatings and Other Coatings) Market for General Surgery, Cardiovascular, Neurology, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Dentistry and Others End-users – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 – 2020.” According to the report, the global market for medical device coatings was valued at US$ 6.63 Bn in 2013 and is projected to reach US$ 10.93 Bn in 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 7.4% between 2014 and 2020.

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Demand for medical device coatings was the largest in North America. The region held over 45% share of the global medical device coatings market in 2013. The market for medical device coatings is mature in the region; however, strategic collaborations with developing countries such as Brazil, India and China are anticipated to boost the overall growth of the market in the next few years. Europe was the second-largest market for medical device coatings in 2013. Growth of medical device coatings in the region is likely to decline by 2020, owing to stringent governmental regulations imposed on the coatings industry by the European Union. Asia Pacific is estimated to be the most lucrative market for medical device coatings during the forecast period. Significant foreign investment coupled with lenient governmental regulations is expected to drive market growth. Furthermore, penetration of new medical device manufacturing firms has resulted in the expansion of the medical device industry in China.

Demand for better medical facilities is expected to increase in the next few years due to increasing healthcare awareness and rising disposable income in emerging economies. Demand for medical device coatings is anticipated to rise during the forecast period, led by growth of the medical devices manufacturing industry in countries such as India, China, and South Korea. Medical device coatings are applied on various devices, including surgical instruments, in vitro diagnostic devices, artificial implants, electro-medical equipment and dental handling and ophthalmic instruments. The market for medical device coatings is projected to expand in Asia Pacific due to growing awareness about hygiene in the region. 

Factors such as volatility in prices of raw materials and stringent environmental regulations have been hampering the market growth of medical device coatings in Europe over the past few years. Countries such as Germany, the U.K., France and Italy have been the major consumers of medical device coatings in the recent past. This trend is estimated to continue during the forecast period. In Rest of the World, South America accounts for the majority of demand for medical device coatings, owing to growing healthcare facilities and healthcare awareness among consumers. Demand for medical device coatings has increased in the region due to rising disposable income and positive approach of governments in countries such as Argentina and Brazil. Demand for medical device coatings is likely to rise in near future due to rise in epidemic and chronic diseases in Africa.


Medical Device Coatings Market – Product Segment Analysis

  • Anti-microbial coatings
  • Hydrophilic coatings
  • Drug-eluting coatings
  • Others (Including anti-thrombogenic coatings)

Medical Device Coatings Market – End-user Analysis

  • General surgery
  •  Cardiovascular
  • Neurology
  • Gynecology
  • Orthopedics
  • Dentistry
  • Others (Including ophthalmology)

Medical Device Coatings Market - Regional Analysis

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Rest of the World (Including Latin America, the Middle East and Africa)
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Cellular Operators Association of India Counters Allegations by MLA About Mobile Towers Causing Cancer

Leading telecom operators in India claimed that they were in strict compliance with safety norms pertaining to mobile emissions. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said that radiation from cellular towers isn’t a cause for concern. They defined their key infrastructure as “harmless”, according to a report carried by Indian news agency, IANS.

The Association put out a statement to this effect in response to concerns voiced recently by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s MLA, Ram Lal Sharma, in the state of Rajasthan. The association also added in its statement that unfounded concerns relating to the side effects of cellular towers may likely prove detrimental to the ambitious Digital India program.

In a written response to the MLA, director generation of the Association, Rajan S. Mathews said that fears relating to electro-magnetic fields being emitted from mobile phone towers were groundless. The Association said that it was committed to allaying these fears collectively.

Recently, in a letter that Sharma wrote to the government, he claimed that in his assembly segment of Chomu—which is located about 40 kilometers from Jaipur—had people suffering from cancer ostensibly because they were living within 100 meters of cellular towers.

Matthews refuted this charge, and said that such unwarranted concerns would dent the Digital India dream that is on course to being implemented in the country. Broadband is a pivotal part of the Digital India dream, and Matthews said that this initiative can only be made possible by mobile technology, which would in turn call for the installation of mobile towers. 

Backing its claims of safety, the Association cited research and medical evidence from leading bodies, including the World Health Organization, all of which state that mobile towers do not necessarily impact health.

Monday, 6 April 2015

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Market Expected to Reach USD 5.19 Billion Globally in 2020: Transparency Market Research


According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Market (Prostacyclin and Prostacyclin Analogs, ERAs, PDE-5 Inhibitors, sGC Stimulators and Selexipag) – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 – 2020,” the global PAH market was valued at USD 4.04 billion in 2013 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.3% from 2014 to 2020, to reach an estimated value of USD 5.19 billion in 2020.

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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a type of pulmonary hypertension that gets severe over time. PAH is characterized by high blood pressure in pulmonary arteries, however, it is different from having regular high blood pressure. It occurs when pulmonary arteries become narrow in diameter or get blocked. The available medications to treat PAH can only reduce symptoms, improve the quality of life, and slow down disease progression so that a patient with PAH can better with the disease. Prostacyclin and prostacyclin analogs, endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs), and phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors are some major drug classes that are prescribed to patients suffering from PAH.

North America represented the largest regional market for PAH in 2013, with a revenue share of 44.6%. The U.S. and Canada are the two major markets of this region. During the forecast period between 2014 and 2020, the North American market for PAH therapeutics is expected to be driven by factors such as the introduction of newly-approved drugs and increasing market penetration by big pharmaceutical companies. In 2013, three drugs indicated for the treatment of PAH were approved by the U.S. FDA. These drugs are Opsumit (macitentan), Orenitram (treprostinil extended release), and Adempas (riociguat). The North American market witnessed the entry of a multibillion dollar company, Bayer HealthCare with its proprietary PAH drug Adempas. Various sources including WHO and CDC indicate that PAH affects nearly 30,000 people in the U.S. It is likely that a number of cases go undiagnosed due to non-specific symptoms of PAH such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and syncope.

In December 2013, the European Commission granted marketing authorization to Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. for the use of Opsumit (macitentan) in the treatment of PAH. Opsumit can be administered as monotherapy or in combination with other drugs indicated for PAH treatment. In March 2014, the European Commission approved the use of Adempas in the treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and PAH. These two new drugs are expected to generate significant revenue during the forecast period between 2014 and 2020, thereby driving market growth. The European PAH market would be further driven by the anticipated launch of Uptravi (selexipag) in 2016.


Asia-Pacific held the third-largest share (13.0%) in the global PAH market in 2013, after North America and Europe. Though this region has a relatively large population of patients with PAH; hospitals, diagnostic centers, and physicians have limited experience with PAH diagnosis and treatment. Over the forecast period between 2014 and 2020, growing awareness regarding PAH diagnosis and treatment is likely to play a key role in the growth of the PAH market in the region.Rest of the World (ROW) includes Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Latin America includes the Central and South American countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, and Chile. Some of the major factors that are expected to drive market growth include rising health care expenditure, constantly improving health care infrastructure, and rising awareness regarding PAH. On the other hand, the high cost associated with PAH treatment compels physicians to prescribe support therapy to patients rather than PAH-specific therapy. It is primarily because majority of the patients in this region are unable to afford the treatment due to low disposable incomes.

Some major players operating in the PAH market include Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., Bayer HealthCare, Gilead Sciences, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline plc, Novartis International AG, Pfizer, Inc. and United Therapeutics Corporation.
 
The global PAH market is segmented as follows:

Global Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Market, by Drug Class
  • Prostacyclin and Prostacyclin Analogs
  • Endothelin Receptor Antagonists (ERAs)
  • Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) Inhibitors
  • Soluble Guanylate Cyclase (sGC) Stimulators
Pipeline Analysis: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Market

  • Early-stage Drug Candidates (Phase I & Phase II)
  • Late-stage Drug Candidates (Phase III & Registration Phase)

Global Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Market, by Geography

  • North America 
  • Europe 
  • Asia-Pacific 
  • Rest of the World (RoW)
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Friday, 3 April 2015

Global Oil Spill Management Market is Estimated to Reach USD 114,441.1 Million by 2020: Transparency Market Research


Transparency Market Research has released a new market research report titled Oil Spill Management Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2014 – 2020. According to the report, the global oil spill management market revenue stood at USD 94,218.1 million in 2013 and is projected to reach USD 114,441.1 million by 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 2.8% between 2014 and 2020.

The report also provides an estimated cost incurred in managing the oil spills that occurred between 2000 and 2013. According to the study, the total cumulative expenditure on post-oil spill management services from 2000 to 2013 stood at USD 12,886.5 million.

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Asia Pacific is the leading segment in the global oil spill management market. The high market share can be attributed to the strong presence of the shipbuilding industry in the region. Asia Pacific consists some of the largest shipbuilding companies located in South Korea, Japan and China. Major shipbuilding companies headquartered in Asia Pacific include Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hyundai Heavy Industries, STX Group and Samsung Heavy Industries. 

Growth of the shipbuilding industry in Asia Pacific can be attributed to the easy availability of steel and strong focus by the governments to build the heavy industrial sector of the region. For example, in South Korea, industrial conglomerates such as Hyundai Heavy Industries and Samsung Heavy Industries receive strong support from Export Credit Agencies and development banks such as the Export Import Bank of Korea and Korea Trade Insurance Corporation. Moreover, increase in deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling activities has also positively affected the demand for newly-built double-hulled tanker vessels. Majority of these new build double-hulled tankers are supplied by shipyards located in Asia Pacific.


Rest of the World (RoW) segment held the largest market share in terms of BOP installations globally in 2013. The presence of some of the largest oil and gas producing countries in both the Middle East and Africa has played an important role in driving the demand for BOPs. 

North America has emerged as the largest segment in terms of cumulative expenditure on post oil spill management from 2000 to 2013. Since the last decade, the region has witnessed some of the largest oil spills that have forced the governments and responsible companies to spend millions on oil spill management. 

Key participants in the global oil spill management market include Cameron International Corporation, National Oilwell Varco, Control Flow Inc., Fender & Spill Response Services L.L.C., Northern Tanker Company Oy, SkimOil, Inc, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd, GE Oil & Gas, COSCO Shipyard Group Co., Ltd, Ecolab Inc. and CURA Emergency Services. The company profiles include major market players in BOP manufacturing, shipbuilding and oil spill management services. This report provides an overview of these companies, followed by their financial revenues (on availability), business strategies, and recent developments.

The research study analyzes and estimates the market size in terms of market revenue (USD million). The report covers technology and type segments and provides region-wise data in terms of revenue. The report also provides historical data, detailed analysis, and statistically refined forecast (2014 – 2020) for the product and geographical segments. The research covers a comprehensive analysis of key players operating in the oil spill management market. The oil spill management market has been segmented as follows:

Global Oil Spill Management Market: Technology Analysis
o   Pre-Oil Spill
o  Blowout preventers
o  Double hulling
o  Pipeline leak detection
o   Post-Oil Spill
o  Mechanical methods
o  Chemical and biological
o  Physical
Global Oil Spill Management Market: Type Analysis
o   Onshore
o   Offshore

Global Oil Spill Management Market: Regional Analysis
o   North America
o   Europe
o   Asia Pacific
o   Rest of the World (RoW)


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Thursday, 2 April 2015

Turbines Market is Expected to Reach USD 191.87 Billion by 2020 in terms of Revenue: Transparency Market Research

Transparency Market Research has released a new market report titled “Turbines Market - Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020.” According to the report, global turbines market revenue was valued at USD 135.68 Billion in 2013 and is expected to reach USD 191.87 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.89% from 2013 through 2020.

Generating power is the prime reason behind an increased demand for turbines. A turbine is a piece of equipment designed and built for efficient power generation using a viable source, such as coal and natural gas in fossil sources, and wind and water in renewable ones. The source feed is ignited and the resulting pressure is directed through nozzles to drive the turbine blades, in case of impulse turbines. For reaction turbines, the feed material e.g. air in case of wind turbines and rivers or dams in case of hydropower ones, goes ‘through’ the blades to drive the turbine.

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Currently, governments of nations facing persistent power shortages are taking measures to constantly upgrade their power generation capacity in order to meet the demand from industries and households. Many new power plants that are primarily powered by steam and gas turbines are under the process of being commissioned, while construction of few is currently ongoing. There is also the renewable energy sector, which has gained rapid momentum over the last few years. The world has expressed significant interest in diversifying its energy portfolio and adopting renewable energy technologies in the near future. Presently, the market for turbines includes reputed companies such as Alstom S.A., General Electric Energy, Siemens Energy, Ballard Power Systems Inc., Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc., Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Sinovel Wind Group Co., Ltd., Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd., and Kirloskar Brothers Limited. Most of these players operate through dealers and distributors (many of which are exclusive to a single company). Product range generally comprises steam, gas, hydro or wind turbines.

For a considerable duration of time, steam turbines were the major source of power generation. Over the years as government bodies and the consumers discovered the imperative effects of carbon emissions and global warming, efforts were made to reduce current levels as well as monitor future emission intensity. This led to a global shift in the power generation industry. Power producers alternated coal for natural gas or renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind or hydropower. Even though coal constitutes a major part of the emerging economies’ energy mix, it is expected that coal will slowly fade out over the years.

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Growing population base across the globe is augmenting the demand for power and heat. Further, regions located close to the Arctic belt have been experiencing harsh winter temperatures due to the significant change in average earth temperature since 1980s. Such cities have increased seasonal power demand. In order to cope with the additional seasonal demands, power producers generally buy power from other sources, which could cost much more than the average market price as it is being bought under distress. Thus, power producers decided to shift from coal to natural gas or renewables as a source for power generation. This trend is likely to continue for the next few decades.

This research study is designed to estimate, analyze, and forecast the global turbines market. The overall market has been estimated on the basis of installed volume and revenue. The research provides in-depth analysis of manufacturers and suppliers in the turbines industry, which are involved in the business at various levels of the value chain. The research includes detailed analysis, historical data, and statistically refined forecast for the segments covered. On the other hand, end-user industries that use turbines as a long-term backup source generally prefer to purchase new ones. As a result, market size for turbines varies depending on need and preference of end-user industries.

The product type analysis for turbines was estimated, keeping in mind the major construction and expansion projects planned by the governments and corporations across the globe. It was estimated that during harsh winter weather, project developers generally prefer renting turbines. However, post construction, operators prefer buying new units. While conducting the study, we took into consideration the key construction projects planned till 2020 such as power plants, hydropower storage projects, marine installations, and aircraft jet installations. We have considered 2013 as the base year for this study, while all forecasts have been done for 2014 to 2020. Qualitative analyses such as major planned projects and investment by power plant operators were considered while computing the volume and revenue market size for turbines.

This research analyzes and estimates the performance and market of turbine systems in the global scenario, providing detailed trend analysis of the market by geography and comprehensive analysis of companies that are dealing in turbine systems. The report presents a thorough assessment of the strategies followed by different stakeholders by segmenting the turbines systems market as below:

Global Turbines Market: Product Type Analysis
  • Hydropower
  • Steam
  • Gas-based
  • Wind
  • Nuclear
Global Turbines Market: End User Industry Analysis
  • Power Generation
  • Power Storage
  • Marine
  • Aeronautics
Global Turbines Market: Regional Analysis
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Rest of the World (RoW)

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Global Docking Station Market Expected to Reach US$ 6.02 Billion by 2020: Transparency Market Research


According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Docking Station Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020”, the global docking station market was worth US$ 4.20 Bn in 2013 and is expected to reach US$  6.02 Bn by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2014 to 2020. North America was the largest market for docking station in 2013 which accounted for around 45% of the global market revenue. Growth in this region is expected to be driven by wide adoption of docking stations in enterprise environment.

The docking station market is driven by various factors including proliferation of handheld devices along with the rising trend of BYOD and CYOD policies and high advantages of docking stations for mobile device users. Bring your own device (BYOD) is the concept of allowing the employees to use their own personal devices for office-related work. This may include laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Choose your own device (CYOD) is another rising trend in workplaces, in which the organization allows its employees to select a device from a specified range of devices. This enables the organization to establish more control over the devices selected by employees to handle company information. Most devices selected in the BYOD and CYOD policies are tablets and personal laptops. However, these devices offer limited connectivity to external peripherals compared to desktop computers. Docking stations enable users to connect their portable devices with simple connection to numerous external devices such as keyboards, mouse, printers, and with other network devices. This is the most significant factor boosting the growth of docking station market in organizations. However, availability of cheaper alternatives to docking stations and lack of standardization in the docking stations are some of the factors restraining the market growth.

Among different product types, laptop docking station segment was the largest and accounted for around 55% of the market share in 2013. However, mobile device docking station segment is expected to witness strong growth during the forecast period. The docking station market is segmented on the basis of technology into wired and wireless docking stations. At present, wired docking stations account for the largest share in terms of revenue in the global docking station market. Wired docking stations include traditional docks with proprietary snap-in connectors and single cable docks. Single cable docks consist of Thunderbolt docks and USB Type-C docks that deliver power as well as data transmission. Wireless docks include docks based on WiGig and Wi-Fi. WiGig docks provide wireless transmission of data. Some WiGig-based wireless docks provide wireless charging while others require a separate power cable for charging.

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In terms of application segments, commercial segment held the largest market share in 2013 accounting for around 88% share of the global market. This is due to the wide adoption of docking stations in small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. Due to the advanced features of docking stations such as wireless charging, a greater number of USB 3.0 ports, and increasing trend toward BYOD and CYOD, the market for docking stations is witnessing increased adoption in commercial applications.

Geographically, North America was the largest market for docking stations in 2013 that accounted for around 45% share of the global docking station market owing to the increase in adoption of docks in enterprise environment. Moreover, universal docking stations offer greater flexibility to consumers and commercial users and provide a low-cost alternative to port replicator and OEM docking stations.

The global docking station market, in current situation shows the dominance of few players including Dell Inc., Toshiba Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM Corporation, Lenovo Group Ltd., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., Belkin International, Inc., Targus Corporation, and StarTech.com.

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The global docking station market is segmented as follows:

Docking Station Market Analysis, by Type
  • Laptop Docks
  • Hard Drive Docks
  • Mobile Device Docks
Docking Station Market Analysis, by Technology
  • Wired Docks
  • Wireless Docks
Docking Station Market Analysis, by Application
  • Commercial
  • Residential
In addition, the report provides cross sectional analysis of the docking station market with respect to the following geographical segments:
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Latin America

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Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Dow Chemical Company to Divest Chemical Operations to Olin Corp in US$ 5 billion Deal


The Dow Chemical Company has announced a US$ 5 billion deal with Olin Corp. As part of the new business agreement, the former will split its chlorine businesses and combine these with Olin Corp., which is based in Missouri. The terms of this agreement, which recently received the go-ahead from the boards of both companies, entail the merger of Dow’s entities—Global Chlorinated Organics, U.S. Gulf Coast Chlor-Alkali and Vinyl, as well as Global Epoxy—with Olin. 

The deal will see Olin shell out cash to the tune of US$ 2 billion and up to US$ 2.2 billion in stock. The company will also assume other liabilities such as pension to the tune of U$ 800 million.

The two companies said in a statement recently that the new transaction will not only double the current scale of Olin’s operations, but will also lead to the creation of a new “industry leader” that will boast revenues approximating US$ 7 billion. In the meanwhile, Dow said that it will also profit from its new business deal with Olin in its plastics and other ancillary chemical operations.

Commenting on the merger, Joseph Rupp, CEO of Olin said that the two companies are looking to capitalize the many opportunities that are exist within the transaction.

In a separate deal, the two companies also said that they will be signing a separate deal as part of which Dow will be an ethylene supplier to Olin. Dow, which is headquartered in Michigan, had hinted way back in 2013 that it had plans of divesting its chlorine businesses. In lieu of the spinoff, the company would look at acquiring other assets in keeping with its future growth strategy.

Closure of this deal is expected by the end of 2015, provided Olin shareholders approve it.