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Temperature Monitoring Devices - An International Business Analysis

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Thermometers for clinical application have come a long way since their introduction. Concerns regarding the use of mercury in thermometers, and the subsequent phase out of mercury thermometers in several developed markets led to the advent of a completely new set of innovative thermometers. The development of newer varieties including digital, electronic, and infrared thermometers are taking the market to new heights.

Thermometers are usually rated based on features such as automatic memory, accuracy, and ease of use. Several alternatives have emerged for clinical and mercury thermometers. In addition to electronic and electrical thermometers, new glass thermometers are available that contain gallium/indium/tin alloy. Digital thermometers are currently preferred over mercury-in-glass thermometers as they are faster, economical, and record temperature with greater precision.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Temperature Monitoring Devices: An International Business Analysis" by BizAcumen LLC. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses

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CONTENTS

1. METHODOLOGY 1

Study Reliability And Reporting Limitations 1

Disclaimers 2

Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 4

Market Trends 4

Digital Thermometers Continue Steady Growth 4

Manufacturers Develop New Thermometry Technologies for Niche-

Markets 4

Innovation Changes the Face of Thermometers 5

Single-Use Chemical Dot Thermometers 5

Thermometers in Various Hues Attract Customers' Attention 5

New Alternatives for Mercury Thermometers 5

Issues 6

Concerns Over Mercury at its Peak 6

Mercury in Clinical Thermometers - At a Glance 7

EU Ban on Mercury-Based Thermometers 7

Fever Phobia Creates Artificial Demand 8

Mercury Handling & Disposal 8

Measures for Prevention, Safe Handling, and Disposal of-

Mercury Products 9

Recycling Products - Ideal Method for Minimizing- Mercury

Contamination 9

Rectal Thermometers and Related Issues 10

3. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS 10

4. PRODUCT FACTS 11

Digital Thermometers 11

Infrared Thermometers 11

Infrared Ear Thermometers 11

IR Temporal Artery Thermometer 11

Glass (Mercury) Thermometers 11

Electronic Temperature Monitors 12

Temperature Strips 12

5. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 12

Exergen Signs Distribution Deal with GE 12

Land Instruments Unveils Cyclops Portable Infrared Thermometers 13

6. MAJOR PLAYERS 13

A&D Medical / LifeSource (USA) 13

American Diagnostic Corporation (USA) 13

Becton, Dickinson and Company (USA) 14

Cardinal Health (USA) 14

Covidien (US) 14

Kaz, Incorporated (USA) 14

Microlife Corporation (Taiwan) 15

Omron Healthcare, Inc. (Japan) 15

Terumo Corporation (Japan) 15

7. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS 16

8. THE UNITED STATES 22

Market Scenario 22

Consumers Prefer Sophisticated Thermometers 22

Thermometers: Opportunities Drive Competition 22

Market Trends & Issues 22

Digital and Electronic Thermometers Replace Mercury Thermometers 22

Increasing Demand for Infant Healthcare Products 23

Home Health Care - Primary Revenue Generating Market 23

Digital Thermometers - Driving Home Consumer Market 24

Infrared Thermometers - Intense Competition in the Home-

Consumer Segment 24

Aging Baby Boomer Push Growth 25

Low-Cost Digital Thermometers Ensure Revenues through Higher

Unit- Sales 25

Professional Temperature-Measurement Devices Market 26

Professional Markets Prefer Infrared Thermometers 27

Distribution Trends 27

Major Thermometer Brands in the US: An Analysis 28

Competition 29

Competitive Trends in the US Market 29

New/Breakthrough Technologies 29

9. CANADA 31

10. JAPAN 32

11. EUROPE 33

a. France 37

b. Germany 39

c. Italy 40

d. The United Kingdom 41

e. Rest of Europe 42

12. ASIA-PACIFIC 43

Growing Health Conscious Consumers Boost Demand for Thermometers 43

Major Markets 43

China 43

A Major Manufacturer & Consumer of Mercury Thermometers 43

India 44

Yet to Wake Up to Risk from Mercury Thermometers 44

Cost - A Key Factor Sustaining Demand for Mercury- Thermometers 44

A Principal Importer of Mercury Thermometers 45

Taiwan 45

Domestic Manufacturers Face Onslaught of Chinese Suppliers 45

Thermometer Prices 46

13. LATIN AMERICA 47

14. REST OF WORLD 48

EXHIBITS

Table 1: Global Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by

Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 2: Percentage Breakdown of Global Temperature

Monitoring Devices Market by Region for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 3: Global Digital Thermometers Market by Region for the

Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of Global Digital Thermometers

Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 5: Global Infrared Thermometers Market by Region for the

Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 6: Percentage Breakdown of Global Infrared Thermometers

Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 7: Global Glass (Mercury) Thermometers Market by Region

for the Period 2007-2010 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of Global Glass (Mercury)

Thermometers Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2010

Table 9: Global Electronic Temperature Monitors Market by

Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 10: Percentage Breakdown of Global Electronic

Temperature Monitors Market by Region for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 11: Global Temperature Strips Market by Region for the

Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 12: Percentage Breakdown of Global Temperature Strips

Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 13: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US

Digital Thermometers (Home Consumer) Market - 2006

Table 14: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US

Infrared Thermometers (Home Consumer) Market - 2006

Table 15: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US

Digital Thermometers Professional Market - 2006

Table 16: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US

Electronic Predictive Temperature Monitors Market - 2006

Table 17: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US

Infrared Thermometers Professional Market - 2006

Table 18: Percentage Breakdown of Personal Thermometers Market

in the US - 2005

Table 19: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Brands in the US

Personal Thermometers Market - 2006

Table 20: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Brands in the US

Personal Thermometers Market - 2006

Table 21: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Product

Segment in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 22: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Product Segment in the US for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 23: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Product

Segment in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 24: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Product Segment in Canada for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 25: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Product

Segment in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 26: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Product Segment in Japan for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 27: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Region in

Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 28: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Region in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 29: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Product

Segment in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 30: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Product Segment in Europe for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 31: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Product

Segment in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 32: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Product Segment in France for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 33: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Product

Segment in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 34: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Product Segment in Germany for the Years

2008 & 2012

Table 35: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Product

Segment in Italy: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 36: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Product Segment in Italy for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 37: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Product

Segment in the UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 38: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Product Segment in the UK for the Years 2008 &

2012

Table 39: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Product

Segment in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 40: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Product Segment in Rest of Europe for the

Years 2008 & 2012

Table 41: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Product

Segment in Asia-Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 42: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Product Segment in Asia-Pacific for the

Years 2008 & 2012

Table 43: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Product

Segment in Latin America: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 44: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Product Segment in Latin America for the

Years 2008 & 2012

Table 45: Temperature Monitoring Devices Market by Product

Segment in Rest of World: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 46: Percentage Breakdown of Temperature Monitoring

Devices Market by Product Segment in Rest of World for the

Years 2008 & 2012

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