Membrane Separation Technologies Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Membrane Separation Technologies in US$ Thousands by the following Product Segments: Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration, Reverse Osmosis, Nanofiltration, and Other Technologies. The report also analyzes the following End-Use Applications: Pharmaceuticals, Water Treatment, Chemical, Food & Beverage, and Others. 

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 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 104 companies including many key and niche players such as: 

– 3M Purification Inc. 
– Applied Membranes, Inc. 
– Celgard LLC 
– Culligan International Company 
– Degremont SA 

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Commodification of water is a key trend driving growth in the membrane separation technologies market. With water achieving the status of a tradable commodity, water desalination and purification are growing in prominence thus benefiting growth in the market. In several parts of the world, usable water needs are no longer met by natural sources such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and underground wells. Receding water tables, and groundwater pollution are forcing authorities to treat brackish water, wastewater, seawater, and municipal waste water to meet growing water needs. The scenario is helping benefit demand for water treatment equipment, including membrane separation technology. 

Membrane separation technology has long been in use across several industries for applications requiring separation of components from a liquid medium. Adoption of membranes separation technology has increased significantly over the recent years supported by stringent waste water disposal regulations. Growing water scarcity and shortage and the ensuing need for water re-use is currently driving demand in the market, since membranes flaunt the ability to recover of a wide variety of pollutants from water. Expanding applications in medical and pharmaceutical sectors, and upgrade and expansion of water treatment networks including membrane-based desalination systems are offering opportunities for growth. Technological advancements and the subsequent reduction in costs are further expected to drive growth in the market. Improved performance, cost and energy efficiency benefits are expected to spur adoption of membrane wastewater treatment systems in a range of municipal and industrial applications. 

Reverse osmosis membranes, which find applications in desalination, pharmaceutical water and power plant boiler feed water, represents the largest product market. Technologies such as microfiltration and ultrafiltration, which enable the elimination of macromolecules, colloids and other contaminant particles dissolved in potable water, are also expected to witness growth. Significant growth is also expected to come from nanofiltration membranes, a technology well suited for softening water through elimination of low dissolved solids and for disinfecting feed water. 

As stated by the new market research report on Membrane Separation Technologies, the United States represents the largest market worldwide, led by environmental regulations and rising importance of water recycling. Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of 10.4% over the analysis period, ranks as the fastest growing region supported by demand from sectors such as mining, desalination, food and beverage, and semiconductors, among others, 

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Title Index: 

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 
Disclaimers 
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 
Microfiltration 
Ultrafiltration 
Reverse Osmosis 
Nanofiltration 
Other Technologies 

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

1. OUTLOOK 
Membrane Separation Technologies 
A Prelude 
Select Key Market Drivers 
Developed Regions Lead the Way 
Developing Markets to Drive Growth 
Reverse Osmosis Spearheads Growth 
End-Use Market Perspective 

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 
Challenging Business Environment Dents Growth 
Biopharma Industry 
A Major Growth Contributor 
Competitive Analysis 
Leading Players in the Global Membranes Market by Product Segment 
RO Membrane, RO Systems, Ultrafiltration Membranes, Ultrafiltration Systems and Microfiltration Systems 
RO Marketplace 
Competitive Technologies 
Key Statistics 

3. MARKET TRENDS 
Increased Need for UltraPure Water Boosts Market Growth 
Point-of-use Filtering Solutions Driving the Market Ahead 
Technological Advancements Fuelling the Market 
Hybrid Desalination Plants Spell Opportunities 
Trend towards Larger Modules 
Cross-Flow Membranes to Exhibit Growth 
Pervaporation Technologies to Register Growth 
Unconventional Fuels Gain Momentum 
Polymerics Continue to Lead Membranes Market 
Expansion and New Equipment Drive Demand for Membranes in Industry 
Microfiltration Market 
Matured, Still Growing 
Rise of Nanofiltration 
Nanostructured Membranes to Supply Affordable Clean Water 
Nanofiltration: Demand Driven by Environmental Concerns 
Immersed Membrane Bioreactors Gain Hold 
Reverse Osmosis Gains Momentum 
Desalination Dominates RO Market 
Membrane Separation Technologies Gain Traction in Medical Applications 
Microfiltration Drives Overall Filtration Growth in Pharma Industry 
Biorefineries Deploy Membrane Separation Technologies 
Growing Prominence of Membrane-based Air Filtration Media 
Key Macro Level Growth Drivers 
Economic Development Drives the Need for Safe Water 
Expanding Population Fuels Demand 
Membrane Fouling 
A Major Concern 

4. MEMBRANE SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES AN INSIGHT 
A Peep into the History 
Milestones in Membrane Science 
Classification by Function: 
Microfiltration 
Ultrafiltration 
Reverse Osmosis 
Nanofiltration 
Pressure-Oriented Membrane Separation Technologies, Respective Characteristics and Applications 
Gas Separation 
Pervaporation 
Electrodialysis 
Other Emerging Membrane Technologies 
Membrane Bioreactors 
An Overview 
Membrane Modules 
An Overview 
Membranes 
Classification of Membranes: 
By Material type: 
Polymeric Membranes: 
Non-polymeric Membranes: 
By Structure: 
Microporous Membranes 
Homogenous Membranes 
Asymmetric Membranes 
Electrically Charged Membranes 
Liquid Membranes 
A Peek into Application Markets 
Application of Membrane Processes by Select End-user Segments 
Water & Wastewater Treatment Market: 
Municipal Water Treatment 
Industrial Wastewater Treatment 
Desalination and Membrane Separation Technologies 
Biopharmaceutical Industry 
Medical & Pharmaceuticals Industry: 
Chemical Industry: 
Industrial Gas Market: 
Food and Beverages Market: 
Key Statistics 
Industrial and Commercial Sectors 
Industrial Wastewater Treatment 
Commercial 
Residential Sector 
Point-of-Use (POU) System 

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION/LAUNCHES 
Lanxess Unveils RO Membranes for Seawater Treatment 
ULTURA Launches FZ-PES-400 High Performance Membranes 
PWN Technologies Unveils Compact CeraMac Membrane Series 
Domestic Marine Introduces Sea Xchange RO System 
QUA Introduces EnviQ Submerged UF Membranes 
Dow Water & Process Solutions Launches FILMTECT SEAMAXXT RO Elements 
Siemens Water Technologies Launches Range of Vantage® Water Treatment Systems 
QUA Group Unveils CeraQT Membrane Modules 
GE Unit Introduces ZeeWeed Series of Hollow Fiber UF Membranes 
Koch Membrane Systems Introduces MegaPureT Hollow UF Membrane 
Siemens Water Technologies Launches MEMCOR® Membrane Systems 
Natrix Separations to Introduce NatriFlo HD-Q Membrane Products 
H2O Innovation Unveils FiberFlexT Membrane BioReactor 
Pall Corporation Launches Range of Filtration and Purification Products 
Dow Water & Process Solutions Introduces IntegraFloT Ultrafiltration Modules 
Dow Water & Process Solutions Launches FILMTEC ECO Elements 
Lanxess Launches Low Energy RO Products in China 
GE Power & Water Launches AG LF Series Membrane 
Pall Corporation Unveils 13 mm Acrodisc MS Syringe Filter 
Sofi Filtration Develops New Cross Flow Membrane Sofi Filter 
Honeywell’s UOP Unveils SeparexT Select Member Element 
Lanxess Sybron Chemicals Launches Lewabrane Membrane Separation Elements 
Dow Water & Process Solutions Rolls Out Dow FilmTec RO Water Filtration Membranes 
Envirogen Water Technologies Unveils Patented Cartridge Series 
Sartorius Expands arium® Lab Water Systems Portfolio 
Dow Water & Process Solutions Launches DOW IntegraPacT Ultrafiltration Skid Range 
Veolia Introduces AQUAMOVET MOFI-UF-65C Ultrafiltration Mobile Unit 
PRAB to Unveil New Equipment 
Genesis Water Technologies Rolls Out GWT Series Light Commercial Ultrafiltration System 
QUA® Unveils Q-SEP® Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Module 
Culligan® Launches Culligan® High Efficiency Softener Series 
Koch Membrane Systems Unveils SRT3D Nanofiltration Element 
Sartorius Rolls Out Sartoguard NF Prefilter Range 
Sartorius Launches Vivaspin Turbo 15 Ultrafiltration Device 
Sartorius Stedim Biotech Rolls Out Sartopore® Platinum Filters 
EasyWater Unveils EasyWater RevitaLife Drinking Water System 

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 
AEA Takes Over Siemens Water Technologies; Forms Evoqua Water Technologies 
Arkema and Polymem Collaborate to Develop UF Membrane Technology 
Degrémont Receives Contract for Desalination Plant in Abu Dhabi 
Degrémont and BASF Subsidiary Enter into Partnership Agreement Over Ultrafiltration Solutions 
Hyflux Inks JV Agreement with Tolaram Corporation for Membrane Water Treatment in Nigeria 
BASF’s inge and Aquasource Sign Long Term Agreement Over Membrane Separation Technologies 
KMS Outsources its PURON® MBR Technology to Russia 
KMS Outsources its PURON® MBR Technology to China 
United Utilities Deploys Evoqua’s MEMCOR® Membrane Systems 
Uniqflux Establishes Thin Film Composite RO Membrane Manufacturing Plant in Pune 
Dow Enters into Agreement with Haier Group Over FILMTECT RO Components 
Pentair’s X-Flow UF Membranes Chosen for Pretreatment of Kraken Oil Field 
FUJIFILM Sets Up Membrane Production Facility in Tilburg 
Veolia Water Technologies and Pentair Sign Supply Agreement 
Pervatech Takes Over Cobra Technologies 
NanoH2O to Establish RO Production Unit in China 
Dow Water & Process Solutions Enters into License Agreement with Ecosoft 
Degrémont Bags Contract to Develop SmartRackT Membrane Filtration System 
Lanxess Commences Production of Lewabrane RO Membrane 
Pall Corporation Establishes New Office in Middle East 
Hyflux and Grundfos Enter into Collaboration to Develop Standardized UF Membrane Subsystem 
LiqTech International Obtains Approval for Ultra- filtration SiC Membrane for Liquid Sterilization 
Quench Takes Over Advanced H2O Solutions 
The Freudenberg Group Takes Over Aquabio 
Hyflux Membrane Manufacturing Enters into Partnership with Grundfos Holding 
GE Deploys Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technology 
Sartorius Sets Up New Facility for Producing Membranes 
Sartorius Establishes New Single-Bag and Filter Manufacturing Facility 
AXEON Water Technologies Acquires Intellectual Property Rights and Assets of Pure-O-Tech 
Ahlstrom Takes Over Munktell Filter 
Freudenberg Filtration Technologies to Acquire Pyramid Filters 
Petrobras Selects Separex Technology of UOP 
Hydration Technology Innovations Inks Agreement with Errol McClelland’s New Venture 
Renaissance Energy, Sumitomo and Sumitomo Chemical to Form Joint Venture 
Fiberight Secures Rights from KmX Membrane Technologies 
Shanghai Denovo Environment Protection Inks Agreement with LiqTech International 
Grundfos Holding Takes Over Enaqua 
Pentair Filtration Solutions Takes Over Carl Prandtl 
MAHLE Industry Takes Over InnoWa Membrane 
Dow Chemical to Invest in Water Technology Manufacturing in China 
Nephros Inks Agreement with Medica for Ultrafiltration Products 

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 
3M Purification Inc. (US) 
Applied Membranes, Inc. (US) 
Celgard LLC (US) 
Culligan International Company (US) 
Degremont SA (France) 
Dow Chemical Company (US) 
Dow Water & Process Solutions (US) 
E.I. DuPont De Nemours and Co. (US) 
EMD Millipore (US) 
Evoqua Water Technologies (US) 
GEA Filtration (US) 
GE Water & Process Technologies (US) 
Hainan Litree Purifying Technology Co., Ltd. (China) 
Hyflux Ltd. (Singapore) 
Imtex Membranes Corp. (Canada) 
Koch Membrane Systems, Inc. (US) 
Kubota Corp. (Japan) 
Membrana GmbH (Germany) 
Nitto Denko Corporation (Japan) 
Pall Corporation (US) 
Pentair Ltd. (Switzerland) 
Pervatech Sales (Netherlands) 
Pure Aqua, Inc. (US) 
Sartorius AG (Germany) 
Sulzer Ltd. (Switzerland) 
Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan) 
Toyobo Co., Ltd. (Japan) 
Veolia Environnement SA (France) 
Xylem, Inc. (US) 

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 

III. MARKET 

1. THE UNITED STATES 
2. CANADA 
3. JAPAN 
4. EUROPE 
4a. FRANCE 
4b. GERMANY 
4c. ITALY 
4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM 
4e. SPAIN 
4f. RUSSIA 
4g. REST OF EUROPE 
5. ASIA-PACIFIC 
5a. CHINA 
5b. INDIA 
5c. SOUTH KOREA 
5d. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC 
6. THE MIDDLE EAST 
7. REST OF WORLD 

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 

Total Companies Profiled: 104 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 118) 
The United States (46) 
Canada (5) 
Japan (18) 
Europe (34) 
France (8) 
Germany (8) 
The United Kingdom (2) 
Italy (1) 
Spain (2) 
Rest of Europe (13) 
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (11) 
Africa (1) 
Middle East (3) 

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