Global Lightning Protection Technologies (LPT) Industry

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May 12, 2016, 06:49 ET

LONDON, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Lightning Protection Technologies (LPT) in US$ Thousand. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 121 companies including many key and niche players such as -

Alltec Corporation
A. N. Wallis & Co Ltd.
AXIS Electrical Components (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Fatech Electronic Co., Ltd.
K.M.L. Technology Co., Ltd.

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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 Spectacular yet Destructive Natural Phenomenon II-1 Key Lightning Facts.............. II-2 Global Lightning Protection Technologies - Growth Drivers and Challenges.............. II-3 Market Drivers.............. II-3 Market Driven by Increased Demand for LPT Installation in Commercial Facilities..............II-3 Comprehensive Solution and Improved End-User Experience to Drive Market.............. II-3 Demand on Rise for SPDs against Lightning-Induced Voltage Surges II-4 Surge Protection Vital for Home Offices II-4 Market Challenges.............. II-5 Ignorance of Lightning Protection: Major Restraint in Developing and Under Developed Countries II-5 Installation and Functionality of LPT - Core Areas of Consideration.............. II-5 Sluggish Technological Advancements Restraining LPT Market II-6 Lack of Harmonization in LPT Standards Leads to Obscurity and Uncertainty.............. II-6 LPT Efficacy Data Empirical Rather Than Scientific II-6 Current and Future Analysis..............II-7 Significance of Lightning Mapping II-7 Major End-Markets for Lightning Protection Systems II-8 Commercial Buildings..............II-8 Airport Buildings..............II-8 Telecommunications.............. II-8 Housing and Small Commercial Premises II-8 Trade Statistics.............. II-9 Table 1: Global Imports of Lightning Arresters, Voltage Limiters, and Surge Suppressors (for Voltage > 1000V) by Country (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports of Leading Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9

Table 2: Global Exports of Lightning Arresters, Voltage Limiters, and Surge Suppressors (for Voltage > 1000V) by Country (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports of Leading Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9

2. KEY MARKET TRENDS.............. II-10 Growth in Smart Home Numbers Drive the need for Lighting Protection Solutions..............II-10 Table 3: World Home Automation Products Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2014, 2016, 2018 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-11 Next-Generation Lightning Protection with Lasers II-11 Carbon Composites in Aircraft Materials Drive Demand for Efficient LPTs.............. II-12 Increasing Adoption of Photovoltaics Ups the Demand for Lightning Protection Technologies II-13 Innovative LPT Crucial to Combat Petrochemical Tank Fires II-14 Table 4: Global Petrochemical Tank Fires by Cause (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Static Electricity, Lightning, Human Activity, Other Natural calamities, and Unknown Causes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-14 Wireless Antenna Industry Drives Demand for LPT II-15 LPT Providers Benefit from Rising Demand for Wind Energy II-15 Table 5: Leading Countries in Wind Power Electricity Production Worldwide (2012): Breakdown of Electricity Production in TWh (Terawatt-hours) for Top Ten Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-16 Lightning Protection Standards and Guidelines II-16 Global Lightning Protection Codes and Standards II-17 IEC 62305 Standards..............II-17 A Regional Overview..............II-17 The United States.............. II-17 Europe.............. II-17 BS EN 62305.............. II-17 BS EN 50164.............. II-18 Japan (JIS A4201).............. II-18 Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZ 1768:2007) II-18 Standards for Design, Installation and Maintenance of Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) in Select Countries Worldwide.............. II-19 Certification Process..............II-19 LPI Certified Designers & Installers II-20 International Lightning Protection Association (ILPA) II-20 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Amends Lightning Protection Standards (2011)..............II-20

3. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW..............II-21 Introduction.............. II-21 Lightning Protection System..............II-21 Components of Standard Lightning Protection System II-21 Franklin Rod.............. II-21 Down Conductor and Earth Terminal II-22 Air Terminals.............. II-22 Surge Protectors.............. II-22 Selecting Appropriate Surge Protective Components for Best Protection.............. II-22 Types of Lightning Protection Systems II-23 Lightning Attracting Systems..............II-23 Radioactive Air Terminals..............II-24 Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Air Terminals II-24 Cage Method.............. II-25 Single Rods versus Mesh Cage Method II-25 Lightning Elimination System..............II-25 Dissipative Array System (DAS) II-26 Semiconductor Lightning Eliminator (SLE) II-26 Other Methods.............. II-26 Charge Transfer Systems..............II-26 The Lightning Mechanism..............II-26 Lightning Impact.............. II-27 Vulnerability of Electronic Equipment to Lightning II-27 Reasons for Installing Lightning Protection System II-27 Protection Strategy..............II-28 Lightning Protection Measures for Individuals II-28

4. PRODUCT LAUNCHES.............. II-30 LBA Technology Introduces PLP-CAT Catenary LPS II-30 Fatech Launches Smaller FLRC-S/II II-30 Littelfuse Launches SP4044 and SP4045 Series TVS Diode Arrays II-30 Fatech Electronic Launches RS485 Communication Lightning Counter II-30 Lightning Eliminators & Consultants Launches RGA® 750 II-30 ALLTEC Introduces LSC-7D Lightning Counter Device II-30 Fatech Introduces FS-RJ45D/POE-1000SV Surge Arrester II-30 Microsemi Corporation Launches PD-OUT/SP11 Outdoor LPD II-31 ALLTEC Develops Telecommunication Application Map II-31 LBA Technology Launches Portable Lightning Mast Kit II-31 Raycap Introduces Strikesorb-35 Surge Protective Device II-31 ALLTEC Launches ATFMOV Surge Suppression Components II-31 LECO Projects Introduces New Series of Surge Protectors II-31 Littelfuse Launches Compact High Surge Withstand Fuses II-31 Littelfuse Introduces SRDA3.3 Series TVS Diode Arrays II-31 ALLTEC Launches New Surge Protective Devices and Modules for "AD" Product Range.............. II-32 Asia Powercom Launches SPD with Dual USB Charging II-32 ABB Launches OVR PV UL 1449 Pluggable SPD II-32

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY..............II-33 Alltec Enters Into Regional Distribution Agreement with Aero Sales.............. II-33 Premier Technical Services Group Acquires JW Gray II-33 Pentair plc Acquires ERICO Global II-33 HEICO Corporation Acquires Astroseal Products II-33 Global Lightning Protection Services Acquires Jydsk Lynafleder II-33 LPI and LSA Sponsor Lightning Protection Campaign II-33 Alokin Industries to Market Lightning Shield™ II-34 Albatha Engineering Acquires Major Stake in A. N. Wallis II-34

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS..............II-35 Alltec Corporation (US)..............II-35 A. N. Wallis & Co Ltd. (UK)..............II-35 AXIS Electrical Components (India) Pvt. Ltd. II-36 Fatech Electronic Co., Ltd. (China) II-36 K.M.L. Technology Co., Ltd. (Thailand) II-36 Lightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc. (US) II-37 Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd. (Australia) II-37 Littelfuse, Inc. (US)..............II-38 MTL Instruments Group (UK)..............II-38 NexTek, Inc. (US).............. II-39 Pentair plc (UK).............. II-39 PT. Zeus Prima Garda (Indonesia) II-40 Shenzhen Techwin Lightning Technologies Co., Ltd. (China) II-40

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE..............II-41 Table 6: 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 & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-41

Table 7: World Historic Review for Lightning Protection Technologies by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-42

Table 8: World 14-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 & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-43

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES.............. III-1 A.Market Analysis.............. III-1 Current and Future Analysis..............III-1 Lightning Insurance Claims Decrease, Reimbursement Increases III-1 Table 9: US Insurance Payouts by Number of Claims and Insured Losses: 2010-2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-1 Assessment of Life and Property Damage by Lightning Fires in the US.............. III-2 Table 10: US State Ranking for Lightning Deaths & Number of Deaths: 1959-2014..............III-2 Urbanization Brings Down Lightning Fatalities III-3 Lightning Death Statistics in the US III-3 Table 11: Lightning Fatalities in the US by Type of Leisure Activity (2006-2013): Percentage Breakdown of Lightning Deaths for At-Home, Camping, Riding, Sports, Walking, Water-Related, Gathering, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-3

Table 12: Lightning Fatalities in the US by Type of Sport (2006-2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Lightning Deaths for Baseball, Football, Golf, Running, and Soccer (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-4

Table 13: Lightning Fatalities in the US by Type of Outdoor Work (2006-2013): Percentage Breakdown of Lightning Deaths for Construction, Farming, Lawn Mowing, Military, Roofing, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 14: US Lightning Fatalities during Work and Daily Routine by Gender (2006-2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Lightning Deaths for Females and Males (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-4 Domestic Surge Protection Market Affected by Volatility in Construction Sector..............III-5 US Lightning Protection Standard III-5 USA NFPA 780.............. III-5 Trade Statistics..............III-6 Table 15: US Total Exports of Lightning Arresters, Voltage Limiters, and Surge Suppressors (for Voltage > 1000 V) by Destination Country (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports of Leading Destination Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-6

Table 16: US Imports of Lightning Arresters, Voltage Limiters, and Surge Suppressors by Country of Origin (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports of Leading Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6 Product Launches..............III-7 Strategic Corporate Developments III-8 Focus on Select Regional Players III-9 B.Market Analytics..............III-11 Table 17: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 18: US Historic Review for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-12

2. CANADA.............. III-13 A.Market Analysis.............. III-13 Current and Future Analysis..............III-13 Trade Statistics..............III-13 Table 19: Canadian Total Exports of Lightning Arresters, Voltage Limiters, and Surge Suppressors by Destination Country (2014 & 2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports of Leading Destination Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-13

Table 20: Canadian Imports of Lightning Arresters, Voltage Limiters, and Surge Suppressors by Country of Origin (2014 & 2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports of Leading Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14 B.Market Analytics..............III-15 Table 21: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 22: Canadian Historic Review for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-16

3. JAPAN.............. III-17 A.Market Analysis.............. III-17 Current and Future Analysis..............III-17 Lightning Protection Standard in Japan (JIS A4201) III-17 B.Market Analytics..............III-17 Table 23: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 24: Japanese Historic Review for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (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.............. III-19 BS EN 50164.............. III-19 Standards for Design, Installation and Maintenance of Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) in Select European Countries.............. III-20 Surge Protection Market Overview III-20 Product Launch.............. III-20 Strategic Corporate Developments III-21 Focus on Select Regional Players III-21 B.Market Analytics..............III-23 Table 25: 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$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-23

Table 26: 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$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 27: European 14-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 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

5. ASIA-PACIFIC.............. III-26 A.Market Analysis.............. III-26 Current and Future Analysis..............III-26 Asia-Pacific Lightning Protection Standards and Codes III-26 Standards for Design, Installation and Maintenance of Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) in Select Asian Countries.............. III-26 Asia-Pacific Region to Power Growth of Global Surge Protective Devices Market..............III-26 B.Market Analytics..............III-27 Table 28: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Lightning Protection Technologies by Region/Country - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-27

Table 29: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Lightning Protection Technologies by Region/Country - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 30: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Lightning Protection Technologies by Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-29

5a. CHINA.............. III-30 A.Market Analysis.............. III-30 Overview of Lightning Incidences and Economic Damages in China III-30 Local and Foreign Manufacturers to Face Off in Chinese Surge Protector Market.............. III-30 Product Launches..............III-31 Key Players.............. III-31 B.Market Analytics..............III-32 Table 31: Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 32: Chinese Historic Review for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-33

5b. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC..............III-34 A.Market Analysis.............. III-34 Urban Constructions Drive Demand for Lightning Protection Systems.............. III-34 Table 33: Deaths in India by Type of Natural Calamity (2010-2013): No. of Deaths Caused Due to Cyclones, Earthquakes, Floods, Heatstroke, and Lightning (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-35 Product Launch.............. III-35 Select Regional Players..............III-35 B.Market Analytics..............III-38 Table 34: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 35: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-39

6. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA.............. III-40 A.Market Analysis.............. III-40 Current and Future Analysis..............III-40 South Africa: More Lightning Deaths than Elsewhere in the World III-40 Tall Building Structures Drive Demand for Lightning Protection in Middle East..............III-40 Strategic Corporate Development III-41 B.Market Analytics..............III-41 Table 36: Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 37: Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-42

7. LATIN AMERICA.............. III-43 Market Analysis.............. III-43 Table 38: Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 39: Latin American Historic Review for Lightning Protection Technologies Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-44

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 121 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 140)

The United States (51) Canada (3) Japan (4) Europe (46) - France (8) - Germany (11) - The United Kingdom (9) - Spain (4) - Rest of Europe (14) Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (27) Africa (8) Middle East (1)
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