MELTBLOWN/MICROFIBER
ELECTROSTATICALLY CHARGED NONWOVENS &
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Copyright © 2003 FILTER MEDIA CONSULTING, INC. |
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SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS |
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GENERAL COMMENTS |
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ESTIMATED CAPACITY/PRODUCTION OF MELTBLOWN |
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GENERAL COMMENTS |
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NORTH AMERICA |
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SOUTH AMERICA / MIDDLE EAST |
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EUROPE |
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JAPAN |
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ASIA/PACIFIC - CHINA |
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TAIWAN, KOREA & OTHERS |
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SUMMARY CAPACITY/PRODUCTION |
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SCOPE |
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MELTBLOWN/MICROFIBER TECHNOLOGY |
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ELECTROSTATICALLY CHARGED NONWOVENS |
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ELECTROSTATIC SPINNING |
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ELECTROSTATICALLY CHARGED
SPLIT FILM/FIBER |
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NANOFIBER TECHNOLOGIES |
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GENERAL COMMENTS |
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NANOFIBER FILTER MEDIA, NANOFIBER PROCESSES |
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CAPACITIES/PRODUCTION WORLDWIDE |
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GENERAL COMMENTS |
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MELTBLOWN/MICROFIBER MANUFACTURERS |
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PRODUCTION/CAPACITY WORLDWIDE |
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COMPANY PROFILES (BRIEF) |
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GENERAL COMMENTS |
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NORTH AMERICA |
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EUROPE |
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JAPAN, ASIA & ROW (Rest of the World) |
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LIST
1012 - MELTBLOWN/MICROFIBER & ELECTRET |
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APPLICATIONS/MARKETS - DRY/AIR |
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GENERAL COMMENTS |
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HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) |
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Residential Market |
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Market Assessment |
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Industrial/Commercial Market |
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Typical Filter Configurations |
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Filter Media |
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Markets - Synthetic Meltblown/Microfiber/Electrets |
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HEPA/ULPA Filtration |
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Patents and Latest Developments |
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List 0109 - Fabricators of HEPA Filters |
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Markets |
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FACE MASKS/RESPIRATOR PROTECTION |
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Industrial/Disposable Face Masks |
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Surgical/Medical Masks |
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Canister Type |
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Markets 76 |
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VACUUM CLEANER |
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General Comments |
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Filter Media Aspects in Europe |
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Post FILTER MEDIA CONSULTING, INC. |
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Market Situation in North America |
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List 1023 |
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Filter Media Market - Asia/Pacific |
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Market Summary |
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AIR PURIFIERS/AIR CONDITIONER |
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List 0109 |
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Markets |
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Market Statistics |
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AUTOMOTIVE FILTRATION |
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General Comments |
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Cabin Air 95 |
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2002/2003 Estimated Cabin Air Filter Units Worldwide |
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Estimated Media Roll Goods Worldwide |
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Diesel Fuel Filters |
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COMPUTER DISK DRIVE FILTERS |
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Filter Media |
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Markets |
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MEDICAL DEVICES BREATHING FILTERS, |
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Filter Media 1 |
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OEM 1 |
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2002/2003 Nonwoven Meltblown Composite |
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OFFICE EQUIPMENT, KAREOKE MUSIC BOX, ETC… |
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Markets |
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CIGARETTE FILTERS |
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2002/2003 TOTAL MARKET SUMMARY - |
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APPLICATIONS - LIQUID FILTRATION |
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Pleated Disposable Liquid Cartridges |
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Filter Media |
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Applications |
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Market of Meltblown/Microfiber Filter Media for |
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Meltblown/Spray-Spun Cartridges |
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Markets |
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µM Rated Vessel Bags |
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Markets |
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Coolant Filtration |
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Blood Filtration |
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2002/2003 Blood Filtration Media Worldwide |
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Market Summary - Liquid Filtration |
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FORECAST |
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DISCLAIMER |
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SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTS The total capacity/production of meltblown microfiber worldwide, according to this report, amounts to approximately 345 MM lbs. - 157,000 tons. Filtration represents worldwide approximately 34% - 115 MM lbs. - 53,000 tons. The estimate of meltblown materials is difficult because of the discrepancies between capacity and production and the great difference of yield in the meltblown process. |
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With regard to raw materials, we believe that polypropylene polymer still represents at least 85% - 90%. The remaining but growing portion is represented by PET, PE, PBT, PA, ECTFE (HALAR®), PAL and others. |
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In calculating meltblown products, notably SMS and SMMS materials, we decided previously that the meltblown portion represents about 10% - 15% of the total product by weight with the balance being mostly spunbonded nonwovens. |
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The total number of companies producing meltblown microfiber and nanofiber nonwovens has increased during the last few years to approximately 115 - 120. In the year 2000, we were able to identify 108 companies with address and additional details, not counting 30-40 smaller manufacturers in China. |
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Our market estimates by companies are based on approximately $2.80 - $3.50/lb. of meltblown material for filtration, although certain products are being sold at significantly higher prices, notably pleated micro filtration cartridge media or media for blood filtration. |
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In the year 2000, the market for meltblown microfiber electret nonwovens grew to approximately $300 million in sales. Air/dry filtration represented 60% and $180 million and 40% in liquid filtration amounted to approximately $120 million. |
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In the year 2003 we expect that Meltblown/Microfiber/Electret nowoven roll goods will grow to $ 518.00 MM in sales. AIR/DRY Filtration $340.00 MM -65%, in liquid filtration $ 178.00 MM - 35% -. Our "courages" forecast for 2010 calls for $ 785.00 MM. |
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Bio-terrorism has changed the way people look at filtration. The changes are significant and reflected in HVAC filtration for buildings - new systems for instance for the postal service letter distribution systems - and other applications. |
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Of all nonwoven applications " BLOOD FILTRATION MEDIA will see the most dramatic growth, since we expect by 2006 that all blood donated will be filtered prior to be administered to patients. |
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We used exchange rates as of mid/late June 2003: |
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