LONDON, April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Increased activity
in end-user industries such as manufacturing and oil and gas is
expected to boost the adoption of above-the-neck personal
protective equipment (PPE) across Western
Europe. Opportunities abound, particularly in the
manufacturing sector, where new jobs are being created due to
in-shoring. Market participants will be looking to exploit these
trends by rolling out customised, adaptable PPE that are
fashionable and high on quality.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Strategic Analysis of
the Western European Above-the-neck PPE Market, finds that the
market earned revenues of €506.2 million in 2013 and estimates this
to reach €565.6 million in 2018. The study covers head, eye, face,
and hearing PPE. The eye PPE segment is expected to register the
fastest growth over the next few years.
"The impending update to the PPE directive 89/686/EEC in 2016
will tighten the regulatory environment for occupational safety and
health across industries in Western
Europe," said Frost & Sullivan Chemicals, Materials
& Food Research Analyst Shray
Sharma. "This, alongside increasing awareness amongst
employees regarding the importance of better quality PPE, is
lending momentum to the market."
However, the downturn-impelled low employment numbers in
southern European countries such as Italy, Spain
and Portugal have pegged the
market back to some extent. Market participants are hopeful that
this may soon be a challenge of the past as economies across
Europe are recovering –
Italy showed signs of stability in
2013, and the Iberian region is expected to witness positive growth
by 2015.
Revenue growth has also taken a hit from the influx of low-cost
private label products and cheap imports from Asia, especially in the head PPE segment.
"To combat the threat of cheap imports, manufacturers need to
make end users aware of the long-term cost and health benefits of
using robust PPE," stated Sharma. "They should also build strong
relationships with distributors and engage in mergers and
acquisitions to strengthen product offerings and expand their
regional customer base."
In addition, manufacturers must offer innovative products,
reliable customer service, and on-site training programs that
educate employees on the proper usage, maintenance and replacement
of PPE to taste success in the Western European market.
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Strategic Analysis of the Western European Above-the-neck PPE
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program. Frost & Sullivan's related studies include: North
American Above-the-neck Personal Protective Equipment Market,
Western European Protective Footwear Market, and Americas Oil and
Gas Personal Protective Equipment Market. All studies included in
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trends evaluated following extensive interviews with market
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