Global Lightning Protection Technologies (LPT) Industry

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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Lightning Protection Technologies (LPT) in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 73 companies including many key and niche players such as Alltec Corporation, ANWallis & Co Ltd., AXIS Electrical Components (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd., ERICO International Corporation, Fatech Electronic (China) Ltd., KML Technology Co., Ltd., Lightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc., Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd., Littelfuse, Inc., MTL Instruments Group, NexTek, Inc., PT. Zeus Prima Garda, and Shenzhen Techwin Lightning Technologies Co., Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1

Disclaimers I-2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3

Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

Lightning - A Manageable Natural Phenomenon II-1

Global Lightning Protection Technologies - Growth Drivers and

Challenges II-1

Lightning Strikes - A Potent, Yet Undervalued Threat in Under

Developed Countries II-2

Selecting Appropriate Surge Protective Components for Best

Protection II-2

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Amends Lightning

Protection Standards (2011) II-3

Lightning Protection Statistics Primarily Based on Empirical,

Rather Than Scientific Data II-4

Installation and Working of Lightning Protection Systems -

Core Areas of Consideration II-4

Recent Advancements in the Lightning Protection Systems Market II-4

Current and Future Analysis II-5

Analysis of Select End-Markets for Lightning Protection Systems II-5

Commercial Building II-5

Airport Buildings II-5

Telecommunications II-5

Housing and Small Commercial Premises II-6

2. KEY MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES II-7

Mounting Pressure for Installing Lightning Protection Systems II-7

Lack of Harmonization in LPT Standards Leads to Obscurity and

Uncertainty II-7

Comprehensive Solution and Improved End-User Experience to

Drive Market II-7

Insurance Companies in the US Witnessing Rise in Claims for

Lightning Damages II-8

Copper Industry to benefit from Rising Demand for LPS II-8

3. LIGHTNING PROTECTION STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES II-9

Global Lightning Protection Codes and Standards II-9

Standards for Design, Installation and Maintenance of

Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) in Select Countries

Worldwide II-9

A Regional Overview II-10

Global II-10

IEC 62305 Standards II-10

The United States (USA NFPA 780) II-10

Europe II-10

BS EN 62305:2006 II-10

BS EN 50164 II-11

Japan (JIS A4201) II-11

Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZ 1768:200X) II-11

Certification Process II-12

LPI Certified Designers & Installers II-12

International Lightning Protection Association (ILPA) II-12

4. LIGHTNING PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES: AN OVERVIEW II-13

Introduction II-13

Lightning Protection System II-13

Components of Standard Lightning Protection System II-13

Franklin Rod II-13

Down Conductor and Earth Terminal II-14

Air Terminals II-14

Surge Protectors II-14

Types of Lightning Protection Systems II-14

Lightning Attracting Systems II-14

Radioactive Air Terminals II-15

Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Air Terminals II-15

Cage Method II-16

Single Rods versus Mesh Cage Method II-16

Lightning Elimination System II-16

Dissipative Array System (DAS) II-17

Semiconductor Lightning Eliminator (SLE) II-17

Other Methods II-17

Charge Transfer Systems II-17

The Lightning Mechanism II-17

Lightning Impact II-18

Thermoelectric Effects II-18

Electromagnetic Effects II-18

Conduction or Pace Voltage II-18

Vulnerability of Electronic Equipment to Lightning II-18

Reasons for Installing Lightning Protection System II-18

Protection strategy II-19

Lightning Protection Measures for Individuals II-19

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS II-21

L-com Rolls Out HGLN-D2T, a Telephone Lightning Protector II-21

ATNIG Introduces Dat controler Plus, a New Early Streamer

Emission Air Terminal II-21

Raycap Introduces Lightning Protection Devices for Radio Head

Systems II-21

Littelfuse Rolls Out SP03A Series TVS Diode Arrays for

Lightning Surge Protection II-22

Microsemi Introduces Lightning-Protected Power over Ethernet

Midspan Power Injector PowerDsine® 9001G- 40/SP II-22

Allied Power Solutions to Introduce Ground Resistance

Improvement Powder II-23

Gastite Products Launches FlashShield II-23

Littelfuse Unveils SPLV2.8 and SPLV2.8-4 Series II-23

ERICO International Unveils LEC-IVR Lightning Event Counter II-23

ERICO International Introduces Positive Train Control

Grounding Kit II-24

L-Com Global Connectivity Announces Addition to AL-CAT5HPW

High-Power CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector Line II-24

Megger Introduces Testing Leads II-24

Alltec Launches TerraStat® Charge Dissipation Terminals II-25

Syfer Technology Rolls out New Range of MOV Planar Arrays II-25

Littelfuse Introduces PLED5 Circuit Protection Device II-25

Alltec Launches Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Mast System II-26

Syfer Technology Introduces Range of Metal Oxide Varistor

Planar Arrays II-26

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-27

Hitachi Plant Technologies Acquires Lightning Eliminators &

Consultants (Asia) II-27

National Technical Systems Acquires Lightning Technologies II-27

Toshiba Acquires Stake in Ansaldo Trasmissione & Distribuzione II-27

Hitachi Plant Technologies Enters into Stick- Purchasing

Agreement with Lightning Eliminators & Consultants II-28

Toshiba to Establish Toshiba Infrastructure Systems South America II-28

Lightning Protection Institute Enters into Partnership with

National Fire Protection Association II-29

B&W Instrument and Electrical Acquires Pontins II-29

Repower Acquires Stake in Elcomex II-29

Control & Application Emirates Enters into JV Agreement with

Abantia II-30

LDC Divests Omega Red to South Staffordshire II-30

Alset Collaborates with Stutler Technologies II-30

NHP Electrical Engineering Products Signs Distribution

Agreement with Cirprotec II-31

The Protection Technology Group Acquires Shenzhen DOWIN

Lightning Technologies II-31

Vestas Wind Systems Enters into Agreement with Weather

Decision Technologies II-31

Toshiba Transmission and Distribution Company of Japan and

National Power Transmission Ink Research Cooperation

Agreement II-32

NHP and Schaffner Enter into Distribution Agreement II-32

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-33

Alltec Corporation (US) II-33

ANWallis & Co Ltd. (UK) II-33

AXIS Electrical Components (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd (India) II-34

ERICO International Corporation (US) II-34

Fatech Electronic (China) Ltd. (China) II-35

KML Technology Co., Ltd. (Thailand) II-35

Lightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc. (US) II-35

Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd. (Australia) II-36

Littelfuse, Inc. (US) II-36

MTL Instruments Group (UK) II-37

NexTek, Inc. (US) II-37

PT. Zeus Prima Garda (Indonesia) II-38

Shenzhen Techwin Lightning Technologies Co., Ltd. (China) II-38

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-39

Table 1: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for

Lightning Protection Technologies by Geographic Region/Country -

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-39

Table 2: World Historic Review for Lightning Protection

Technologies by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-40

Table 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Lightning Protection

Technologies by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage

Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America

Markets for Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-41

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1

A.Market Analysis III-1

Current and Future Analysis III-1

Overview of Lightning Strikes Insurance Claims Market III-1

Unpredictable Weather Conditions Force Insurers to Minimize

Coverage III-1

Table 4: Damage Assessment Due to Natural Disasters in the

US (2010) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-1

US Insurance Payouts Against Lightning Claims III-2

Table 5: US Insurance Payouts by Number of Claims and

Insured Losses (2006-2010) (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-2

Assessment of Life and Property Damage By Lightning Fires in

the US III-2

Table 6: US Lightning Strikes Fatalities By State (2011) III-3

Table 7: US Non-Residential Property Damage By Lightning

Fires (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Property Type

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3

US Lightning Protection Standard III-4

USA NFPA 780 III-4

Product Launches III-4

Strategic Corporate Developments III-8

Focus on Select Regional Players III-9

B.Market Analytics III-12

Table 8: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for

Lightning Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed

with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 9: US Historic Review for Lightning Protection

Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in

US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

2. CANADA III-14

A.Market Analysis III-14

Current and Future Analysis III-14

B.Market Analytics III-14

Table 10: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Lightning Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed

with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 11: Canadian Historic Review for Lightning Protection

Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in

US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

3. JAPAN III-16

A.Market Analysis III-16

Current and Future Analysis III-16

Lightning Protection Standard in Japan (JIS A4201) III-16

Strategic Corporate Developments III-16

B.Market Analytics III-17

Table 12: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Lightning Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed

with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 13: Japanese Historic Review for Lightning Protection

Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in

US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

4. EUROPE III-19

A.Market Analysis III-19

Current and Future Analysis III-19

European Lightning Protection Standards III-19

BS EN 62305:2006 III-19

BS EN 50164 III-19

Standards for Design, Installation and Maintenance of

Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) in Select European

Countries III-20

B.Market Analytics III-21

Table 14: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Lightning Protection Technologies by Region/Country -

France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$

Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 15: European Historic Review for Lightning Protection

Technologies by Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK,

Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2004

through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 16: European 15-Year Perspective for Lightning

Protection Technologies by Region/Country - Percentage

Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK,

Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2004,

2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

4a. FRANCE III-24

A.Market Analysis III-24

Current and Future Analysis III-24

B.Market Analytics III-24

Table 17: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Lightning Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed

with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 18: French Historic Review for Lightning Protection

Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in

US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

4b. GERMANY III-26

A.Market Analysis III-26

Current and Future Analysis III-26

B.Market Analytics III-26

Table 19: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Lightning Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed

with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 20: German Historic Review for Lightning Protection

Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in

US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

4c. ITALY III-28

A.Market Analysis III-28

Current and Future Analysis III-28

Strategic Corporate Development III-28

B.Market Analytics III-29

Table 21: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Lightning Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed

with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 22: Italian Historic Review for Lightning Protection

Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in

US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM III-31

A.Market Analysis III-31

Current and Future Analysis III-31

Product Launches III-31

Strategic Corporate Developments III-32

Focus on Select Regional Players III-32

B.Market Analytics III-34

Table 23: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for

Lightning Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed

with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

Table 24: UK Historic Review for Lightning Protection

Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in

US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

4e. SPAIN III-36

A.Market Analysis III-36

Current and Future Analysis III-36

Strategic Corporate Developments III-36

B.Market Analytics III-37

Table 25: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Lightning Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed

with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 26: Spanish Historic Review for Lightning Protection

Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in

US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

4f. RUSSIA III-39

A.Market Analysis III-39

Current and Future Analysis III-39

B.Market Analytics III-39

Table 27: Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Lightning Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed

with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 28: Russian Historic Review for Lightning Protection

Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in

US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

4g. REST OF EUROPE III-41

A.Market Analysis III-41

Current and Future Analysis III-41

Product Launch III-41

Strategic Corporate Developments III-41

B.Market Analytics III-43

Table 29: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future

Analysis for Lightning Protection Technologies Independently

Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010

through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 30: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Lightning

Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual

Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

5. ASIA-PACIFIC III-45

A.Market Analysis III-45

Current and Future Analysis III-45

Overview of Lightning Incidences and Economic Damages in China III-45

Asia-Pacific Lightning Protection Standards and Codes III-45

Standards for Design, Installation and Maintenance of

Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) in Select Asian

Countries III-45

Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZ 1768:200X) III-46

Product Launch III-46

Strategic Corporate Developments III-46

Focus on Select Regional Players III-48

B.Market Analytics III-50

Table 31: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future

Analysis for Lightning Protection Technologies Independently

Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010

through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 32: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Lightning

Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual

Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

6. MIDDLE EAST III-52

A.Market Analysis III-52

Current and Future Analysis III-52

B.Market Analytics III-52

Table 33: Middle East Recent Past, Current and Future

Analysis for Lightning Protection Technologies Independently

Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010

through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 34: Middle East Historic Review for Lightning

Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual

Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

7. LATIN AMERICA III-54

A.Market Analysis III-54

Current and Future Analysis III-54

Strategic Corporate Development III-54

B.Market Analytics III-55

Table 35: Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future

Analysis for Lightning Protection Technologies Independently

Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010

through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 36: Latin American Historic Review for Lightning

Protection Technologies Independently Analyzed with Annual

Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 73 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 77)

The United States (31)

Canada (1)

Japan (3)

Europe (16)

- France (1)

- Germany (3)

- The United Kingdom (5)

- Spain (2)

- Rest of Europe (5)

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (21)

Africa (4)

Middle-East (1)

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