This report analyzes the US market for Anti-microbial Coatings in US$ Million by the following End-Use Segments: Indoor Air Quality, and Medical Devices. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for this market. The report profiles 61 companies including many key and niche players such as AcryMed, Inc., AEGIS Environments, AgION Technologies Inc., AK Coatings, Inc., Alistagen Corporation, BBJ Environmental Technologies, Inc., Cupron, Inc., EnviroCare Corporation, Fosters Products Corporation, Fiberlock Technologies, Inc., HaloSource Inc., Microban International, Ltd., Semprus Biosciences Corporation, Specialty Coatings Company, Inc., SportsCoatings, and Sureshield Coatings Company. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ANTI-MICROBIAL COATINGS 							MCP-1732
A US MARKET REPORT


                                            CONTENTS



  1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS                       1
      Study Reliability And Reporting Limitations                          1
      Disclaimers                                                          2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                                2
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                                 3
      Product Definitions And Scope Of Study                               3
       1. Indoor Air Quality                                               3
       2. Medical Devices                                                  4

  2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW                                                     5
      Outlook                                                              5
      Number Speak: A Peek Into What’s In-store for the Future             5
      Microbial Growth & Contamination: A Clear & Present Danger           6
       The Battle Against Microbes Continues                               6
       The Environmentally Aware Consumer Base                             7
      Indoor Air Quality: A Prime Issue                                    7
       Indoor Air Pollution: Moves Up the Anxiety Chart                    7
        A Peek Into the Gravity of the Problem                             8
       Role of Anti-Microbial Coatings in Elevating Sick Building
        Syndrome                                                           8
       Plagued by Microbes: Put On the Coat                                9
       Silver to the Rescue                                                9
       Mold Remediation Offers a Banquet of Opportunities for Anti-
        Microbial Coatings                                                 10
       Anti-Microbial Coatings in Air Handling Systems: Scoring in
        Style                                                              10
       Ductworks: A Common Target for Microbes                             11
       The New Era of Bioremedial Construction                             11
       Tightening of Regulatory Handcuffs: A Mixed Bag of
        Opportunity & Challenges                                           12
        An Insight into the Standards Set up by ASHRAE for IAQ
         Producers                                                         12
      Dire Need to Curb Hospital Acquired Infections Gets the
       Adrenalin Flowing                                                   12
       Wound Care Market Illuminated by the Creative Incandescence
        of AMC                                                             13
      A Case Study On the Efficiency of Anti-Microbial Coatings            13
       Proliferation of Microbes Studied Under the Experiment              14
        Table 1: Findings On the Counts of E. Coli Present on the
        Samples During Inoculation & After 24 Hours (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         14

        Table 2: Findings On the Counts of Listeria Present on the
        Samples During Inoculation & After 24 Hours (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         14

        Table 3: Findings On the Counts of Pseudomonas Present on
        the Samples During Inoculation & At Various Time Intervals
        After Inoculation - 3, 6, 24 & 48 Hours (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         15

        Table 4: Percentage of E. Coli Remaining on Untreated and
        Anti-microbial Treated Stainless Steel Surfaces At Various
        Time Intervals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                15

  3. MARKET DYNAMICS                                                       16
      Opportunities Galore in the HVAC Equipment Market                    16
       Coil Coating Process - A Better Way of Applying Antimicrobial
        Coatings                                                           16
       Contributing Factors to Faster Uptake of AMC based HVAC
        Equipments                                                         17
        Housing Starts & Remodeling: Two Key Demand Generating
         Opportunities                                                     17
         Table 5: The US Real Estate Market: Number of Housing
         Starts (In Thousand Units) by Region for the Years 2000
         through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                 17

         Table 6: US Residential Housing Statistics: Number of
         Single-Family, Multifamily Homes, and New Single-Family
         Home Sales, and Existing Home Sales for Years 2003 through
         2007 (In Thousand Units) (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      18

         Table 7: US Home Remodeling Market: Annual Spends for Years
         2001 & 2003 (In US$ Billion)                                      18
      The Battle Against Mold Provides a Platform for Demand Takeoff       18
      Manufacturers Innovate to Stay Ahead of Competition                  19
       Nanotechnology Fortifies the Intrinsic Strength of AMC              19
       Anti-Microbial Coatings Go Water-Based                              20
       n-halamine siloxane: A New Anti-Microbial Coating Ingredient        20
       Next Generation Anti-Microbial Film Substrate Hits the Market       20
      Anti-Microbial Coatings Spiral in Popularity in the Medical
       Devices Industry                                                    21
       Rise in Joint Replacement Surgeries                                 21
       Rise in HAIs                                                        21
      The Segment of Medical Devices Ensures Growth for the Market         22
      Demand for Silver-based Antimicrobial Medical Devices Surges
       During Recession                                                    22
      Antimicrobial Plastics for Medical Devices - Need of the Hour        23
       Few Innovative Polymers                                             23
        DSM’s Polyurethane Polymer                                         23
        Ticona’s Anti-Crobe Antimicrobial POM Polymers                     24
       Contamination of Intravenous Equipment: A Weighty Issue             24
      Increased Usage of Silver-ion Based Antimicrobial Coated CVCs        25
      Antimicrobial Catheter Market - An Overview                          25
       Coated Urological Catheters                                         26
       Coated Dialysis Catheters                                           26
       Coated Cardiovascular Catheters                                     26
       Coated Oxymetry and Thermodilution Catheters                        27
      Key Statistics                                                       27
       Table 8: Global Market for Antimicrobial Coated Catheters
       (2007-2009): Breakdown of Value Sales by Catheter Type -
       Urological Catheter, Cardiovascular Catheter, Peripherally
       Inserted Central Catheter, Oxymetry Catheter, Thermodilution
       Catheter and Wound Drainage Catheter (In US$ Million)
       (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                27

       Table 9: Global Market for Antimicrobial Coated Catheters
       (2007-2009): Breakdown of Volume Sales by Catheter Type -
       Urological Catheters, Oxymetry Catheters and Wound Drainage
       Catheters (In Thousand Units) (includes corresponding
       Graph/Chart)                                                        28

       Table 10: Global Market for Antimicrobial Catheters
       (2007-2009): Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region -
       US, Europe, Asia, Rest of World (In US$ Million) (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          28
      Advanced QA for Antimicrobial Devices - Need of the Hour             29
      Anti-microbial Coatings: Effective Substitutes for Antibiotics       29
      Faster Healing Times Promote Higher Growth in Wound Care Market      30
      Plastic Packaging for Food Products - A Potential End-use Segment    30
      Hurdles to Overcome                                                  31
       Slower Technological Adoption Hampers Growth                        31
       Incidences of Product Failures & Lack of Standards: An
        Expensive Price to Pay                                             31
       Pricing Pressures Close In On the Market                            32
       High Entry Barriers                                                 32
       Reduced Bargaining Power to Settle Terms of Trade                   32
        What Are GPOs?                                                     33
      Cost Cuttings & Awareness Programs Extend the Market A Thumbs Up     33
      Demand for High-Quality HVAC Systems Brings AMC into the
       Spotlight                                                           33
      Nanotechnology Holds Promise                                         34
      Newer Markets for Nanoscale Antimicrobial Coatings                   34
      Competitive Forces Rise Over the Horizon                             34
       The Big Boys Pose a Major Threat to Smaller Players                 34
       Who Led the Pack? A Historic Perspective                            35
        Table 11: Anti-microbial Coatings Market in the United
        States (2005): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading
        Players in the Indoor Air Quality End-Use Market (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         35
       Threat of Substitute Products Hangs Like the Sword of Damocles      35
       Disinfectants Spiral in Popularity On Par With Anti-Microbials      36
        Table 12: US Disinfectants & Anti-microbial Market (2008):
        Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Retail Sales by Category
        - Paints & Coatings, Plastics, Consumer Care Products, Food
        & Beverage Processing, Medical & Health Care, Restaurants &
        Lodging and Others (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                       36
      Clinical Trials on to Determine Antimicrobial Effectiveness of
       Copper, Brass and Bronze                                            36

  4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW                                                      37
      What Are Anti-Microbial Coatings?                                    37
      Use of Anti-Microbial Coatings                                       37
      How Is It Formulated?                                                38
       Anti-Microbial Powder Coatings                                      38
       Silver: An Invaluable Ingredient                                    38
        How Does It Work?                                                  38
        Role of Silver in the Wound Care Market                            39
      Surface Modifications & Coatings: A Key Bacteria- Inhibitory
       Technique                                                           39
      Types of Bacteria                                                    40
      The Plague of Microbes Spans Far & Wide                              40
       Medical Equipments                                                  40
        Causative Factors for Biofilm Formation                            41
       Food Industry                                                       41
        Anti-microbial Coating: Invaluable in Food Packaging               42
       Construction Industry                                               42
      Brand Talk Who’s Offering What!                                      42
       AgION™ Enters the Hall of Fame                                      43
       Microban: Next in Line                                              43
       AcryMed’s SilvaSorb Gel                                             43
       McGill AirFlow’s SilverGuard™                                       44
       Foster® Brand of Anti-Microbial Coatings                            44
       Other Noteworthy Brands                                             44

  5. ENDUSE APPLICATIONS                                                   45
      A Primer                                                             45
       A Sneak Peek into Applications of Anti-microbial Coatings in
        Varied Industries                                                  45
      Industrial Market                                                    45
       Indoor Air Quality                                                  45
        Microbial Contamination in HVAC Equipment                          46
        IAQ Remediation Methods                                            47
        Strategies to Offer Enhanced IAQ: A Tabular Representation         47
       Mold Remediation                                                    47
        Formation of Mold Spores in Structures of Buildings                47
        Controlling the Formation of Mold                                  48
      Medical/Healthcare Market                                            48
       Medical Devices                                                     49
        The Correlation between HAI & Increased Use of AMC                 49
        Anti-Microbial Coated Catheters                                    50
        CVC & PICCs: Popular Substrates for Anti-Microbial Coatings        50
        Urinary (Bladder) Catheters                                        51
        The Criticality of the Choice of Anti-Microbial Ingredients        51
        Consumer Ignorance Acts as an Impasse for Faster Uptake            52
       Wound Care Market                                                   52
      Antimicrobial Textiles Market                                        52
       Bright Potential for Fast-Track Growth                              53
       Textiles Market Abuzz with Innovative Anti-microbial Fibers         53
        Manufacturers of Synthetic Polymers with Anti- microbial
         Properties and Related Brand Names                                54
       Techniques Used in Anti-microbial Finish                            54
       X-Static, the Unique Antimicrobial Fiber                            54
      Other Application Areas of Anti-Microbial Coatings                   55

  6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS                                     56
      Agion and Victor together Introduce Eco Intellignet® Fabric
       with Anti-microbial Protection                                      56
      Crown Trade Introduces SteriTouch's Steracryl Antibacterial
       Paints Range                                                        56
      North Carolina State University Unveils Techniques for
       Incorporating Antimicrobials in Microneedles                        57
      Ansell Introduces GAMMEX® Powder-Free Glove with Antimicrobial
       Technology                                                          57
      Agion Launches MedMAP Service for Speedy Regulatory Clearance
       of Antimicrobial Products                                           58
      Kinetic Technologies Unveils EquiShieldTM, Antimicrobial
       Infused Watering Bucket for Horses                                  58
      Bayer MaterialScience Introduces Makrofol® Polycarbonate Film
       with Antimicrobial Coating                                          58
      Besam Entrance Solutions Unveils MicroShield™, an
       Antimicrobial Coating for Doors and Latches in Hospitals            59
      ISP Performance Chemicals Introduces Nuosept Range of Greener
       Biocides                                                            59
      Union Spring Unveils ViralClyns Disposable Respirators that
       fight Airborne Pathogens                                            60
      Masley Enterprises Introduces CWF Gloves with SmartSilver
       Antimicrobial Protection                                            60
      Jamestown Coating Launches SurfaGuard™ Paints with
       SmartSilver™ Antimicrobial Additives                                60
      Jotun Introduces Jotafloor Rapid Dry WB, the first Nano
       Technology-based Floor Coating                                      61
      Agion Technologies Obtains Patent for Color Stable
       Antimicrobial Coating System                                        61
      Air Techniques Introduces AM Coating for its AirStar® Dental
       Compressor                                                          62
      Flint Group to Introduce New Antimicrobial Coating that
       Employs Biomaster Technology                                        62
      Teleflex Secures US FDA 510(k) Clearance for ArrowEvolution
       Catheter with Antimicrobial Coating                                 62
      Biosafe Develops Alternative to Silver-based Additives for
       Application in Plastic Packaging                                    63
      Agion and Genstar to Introduce Flowmeter and Section Regulator
       with In-built AM Safeguard                                          63
      Microbeguard Introduces FoodTouch® Paper Liners with Agion® AM
       Technology                                                          64
      NUCRYST and Smith Nephew Introduce New AMC Based Flex7 Dressings     64
      EcoActive Surfaces Launches OxiTitan VLR Broad Spectrum
       Antimicrobial Coating                                               64
      DSM Expands ComfortCoat™ Technology Framework by Incorporating
       Antimicrobial Coatings                                              65
      Agion® Develops Agion Firefly, an Antimicrobial Verification
       System                                                              65
      Agion® and Scotsman® Introduce Antimicrobial Protected Ice
       Making Machines                                                     66
      Abcor Industries Introduces ResiliColor, Powder Coating for
       Interior Doors                                                      66
      DORMA Introduces a Range of Antimicrobial Treated Exit Devices       67
      BioGate Introduces New Biocompatible Antimicrobial Coating
       Technology                                                          67
      DSM Biomedical Rolls Out VitroStealthTM NBF Coating Technology       68
      Bio Shield Technologies Introduces Anasphere, an Advanced
       Antimicrobial Technology                                            68
      Bretford Launches Microbe Barrier TechnologiesTM, a Multi-
       surface Antimicrobial Protection                                    68
      HaloSource Together with Clorox Launches AM-based Clorox
       FreshCare™ Towels                                                   69
      Ingersoll Rand Security Introduces AM Technology Infused Door
       Hardware                                                            69
      DuPont Europe Develops Alesta® Powder Coatings by Integrating
       Agion’s Antimicrobial Technology                                    69
      Sheffield Insulations Introduces Inducoat® B2 Antibacterial Paint    70
      Microban and Absolute Coatings Unveil Last-n-Last Floor
       Coatings with AM Protection                                         70
      Agion Technologies and Walter Partner to Launch Antimicrobial
       Treated Kitchen Knives                                              70
      Suspended Ceiling Introduces AM Based Line of Wall Coatings          71
      Nano Hygiene Coatings Develops 4MED, an Easy-to-Clean
       Antimicrobial Coating                                               71
      EquiFit SpaCare and Agion Technologies Introduce AM based
       AgSilver Clean Mat                                                  71
      Kenmore Elite Unveils Microban Antimicrobial Technology for
       Refrigerators                                                       71
      Troy Introduces Troysan® 1050, Dry Film Bacterial Protection
       for Interior Paints                                                 72

  7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                              73
      Lyfetec Inc. to Buy a Patented Anti-bacterial Coating Formula        73
      North Dakota State University Inks a Research Partnership Pact
       with Triton Systems                                                 73
      Sherwin-Williams Partners With Microban International                74
      Microban International Enters into Partnership with Hussmann
       Corporation                                                         74
      DuPont and Ecolab Ink Marketing Agreement for Commercializing
       AMC Technologies                                                    75
      Arch Chemicals Obtains EPA Registration for VanquishTM and
       DensilTM Antimicrobials                                             75
      FDA Approves Commercialization of Rymed’s Needleless IV
       Connector with Bacterins AM Technology                              75
      Selenium Obtains Grant for Carrying out Research to Develop
       Antimicrobial Dental Devices                                        76
      American Mold Guard to Acquire IP Rights of Certain Mold and
       Bacteria Decontamination Technology                                 76
      MAST BioSurgery and Ceragenix Collaborate to Co-develop AMT
       Featuring Surgical Products                                         76
      Agion and Biocoat Collaborate over Development of AM Coatings
       for Medical Devices                                                 77
      Microban Unveils New Range 3G Silver Antimicrobial Technologies      77
      REHAU’s New Heat Exchange System to Feature Agion’s AM Technology    77
      Medegen’s MaxGuardTM Needleless Connector to Feature Agion®’s
       AM Technology                                                       78
      Rhys to Distribute Microbial Control Products of Byotrol             78
      CSG Receives EPA Approval for SportsClean® Disinfectant              79
      CSG SportsAide® 1000 Basic Kit Chosen by US Military                 80
      A Unique Technique Developed by Researchers in Auburn
       University to Produce Antimicrobial Coatings                        80
      I-Flow Acquires AcryMed Incorporated                                 81
      DSM Biomedical Acquires The Polymer Technology Group                 81
      Phylogica to Acquire Outstanding Stake in Dynamic Microbials         81
      CSG Opens Six New Offices Across US as a Part of Expansion           82
      MEDport’s Microbe Free Hydrator Cup to be Incorporated with
       Agion’s AM Technology                                               82
      Agion’s AM Solutions for Vollrath’s Serving Utensils                 82
      Sports Antimicrobial System for Lakeshore High School’s
       Athletic Facilities                                                 83
      Magic American to Incorporate Microban® AM Technology in its
       Products                                                            83
      Nano Horizons’ AM Technology to Feature in Hill-Rom’s Patient
       Support Surfaces                                                    84
      Covalon’s AM Coating to be Applied on Percutaneous Urinary
       Catheters                                                           84
      Agion Extends Partnership with Samsill Corp                          85
      Agion and Aquatronics Ink Partnership Deal for the Former’s AM
       Technology                                                          85
      Agion Partners with BASF for Development of Styrene Copolymers       85
      HeiQ and Radici Collaborate to Develop AM Based Nanofeel
       Fibers of the Latter                                                85
      Baxter Secures FDA Approval for AM based Needleless IV Connector     86
      LaamScience Applies for FDA Approval for N95, AM-coated
       Respiratory Mask                                                    86

  8. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST- A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER              87
      Suspended Ceiling Restoration Co. Partners with BioCote              87
      MacDermid Introduces New Epi-Care Epilepsy Alarm Featuring
       Antimicrobial Protection                                            87
      PPG and Agion Enter into a Partnership to Market Anti-
       Microbial PPG Coatings                                              87
      Agion Enters into a Partnership with Omnipure for
       Antimicrobial Water Filters                                         88
      Quickie Partners with Microban                                       88
      Resilite™ Mats Integrates Microban® Antimicrobial Protection         88
      Agion Extends Partnership with Personal Grooming Solutions
       Provider Remington                                                  89
      Petmate Renews Deal with Microban International, Ltd                 89
      Oakley’s Outdoor Sandals to Feature Microban® Antimicrobial
       Protection                                                          90
      Cirrus to infuse Microban® AM protection into BioEars™ and
       EarPlanes® Product Lines                                            90
      Pioneer Athletics Enters into Partnership with SportCoatings         91
      Bio Shield to Offer Agion’s SilverClene24™ in the Emergency
       Response Market                                                     91
      Agion Partners with AgPOLYMER to Manufacture AM Based Cheese
       Coating Polymers                                                    91
      Califone Collaborates with to Manufacture AM Technology based
       Headphones                                                          91
      Bostik’s Extends Line of Agion’s AM Technology Based Floor
       Coatings                                                            92

  9. FOCUS ON SELECT US PLAYERS                                            93
      AcryMed, Inc.                                                        93
      AEGIS Environments                                                   93
      AgION Technologies Inc.                                              93
      AK Coatings, Inc.                                                    93
      Alistagen Corporation                                                94
      BBJ Environmental Technologies, Inc.                                 94
      Cupron, Inc.                                                         94
      EnviroCare Corporation                                               94
      Fosters Products Corporation                                         95
      Fiberlock Technologies, Inc.                                         95
      HaloSource Inc.                                                      95
      Microban International, Ltd.                                         95
      Semprus Biosciences Corporation                                      96
      Specialty Coatings Company, Inc.                                     96
      SportsCoatings                                                       97
      Sureshield Coatings Company                                          97

  10. MARKET ANALYTICS                                                     98
      Table 13: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Anti-microbial Coatings by End-Use Application - Indoor Air
      Quality and Medical Device Markets Independently Analyzed with
      Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2007 through
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            98

      Table 14: US Historic Review for Anti-Microbial Coatings by
      End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      Indoor Air Quality and Medical Devices for Years 2000 through
      2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            99

      Table 15: US 11-Year Perspective for Anti-microbial Coatings
      by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales
      for Indoor Air Quality and Medical Device for Years 2005,
      2010, and 2015                                                       99


 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 61 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 66)

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     Region/Country                     Players
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     The United States                    53
     Canada                                1
     Japan                                 2
     Europe                                7
      France                               1
      Germany                              2
      The United Kingdom                   4
     Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)        3
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