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SUMMARY
Overcoming Skepticism about MBR Key to Increase Deployment Membrane bioreactors (MBR) became commercially available over ten years ago,but in the last couple of years, the market has really begun to show somesignificant growth. Initially, prospective customers were put off by high costsand the perception that the technology had a complexity that needed excellentoperating skills, unfamiliar maintenance, and high levels of labor requisites.However, in recent years, the technology has been redesigned and greatly refinedby several manufacturers including Zenon Environmental, Kubota (through itslicensees), Ionics/Mitsubishi Rayon, U.S. Filter, Aqua-Aerobics/PallCorporation, and Norit X-flow. Therefore, it now has several advantages overmore conventional technologies, including a smaller footprint, better solidsremoval, and lower sludge retention time. The biggest challenge forparticipating companies is to convince decision makers in wastewater facilitiesabout the efficiency of MBRs and the benefits they offer. This Frost & Sullivan research service presents an overall view of theMBR market structure in the United States and Canada and the way it is expectedto develop toward the end of 2010. It also analyzes the market by technology andend-user sectors and calculates market shares to enable strategic modeling anddecision-making. Growing Population Demands Expansion of Treatment Facilities The United States has an estimated population of 269 million, of which 77percent lives in areas serviced by wastewater treatment facilities. According tothe most recent EPA Needs Survey, these plants, totaling about 16,500, areexpected to grow to 17,022 by 2007 to accommodate the needs of a growingpopulation. "Though new treatment plants are being built, another optionbeing considered is that of pumping waste from smaller communities to largermunicipalities when it proves cost-efficient," says the analyst. This moveis likely to expand larger facilities and boost demand for wastewater treatmentequipment. The modular nature and ease-of-use of MBRs are perfect for meetingtheir needs. Besides this major driver, the current water shortage is making water reuseand recycling critical in certain regions, positively influencing the watertreatment market. Enforcement of stricter regulations regarding water use andconservation is compelling industries, communities, and agricultural end usersto reappraise issues relating to effluent discharge and sewage treatment.Moreover, as the public becomes increasingly aware of the potential negativeeffects of treating water with chemicals, municipal and industrial sectors areturning their attention to membrane-based technologies. The market is also beingdriven by the need for small scale, on-site plants for use by communities andindustries. Growth Opportunities in MBR Markets Likely to Attract Entrants Higher acceptance of MBRs as well as greater scope for replacement andretrofitting of older wastewater plants are expanding the customer base. Withthe increasing use of MBRs, leading participants are entering into partnershipsthat are bound to prove exceedingly fruitful. For example, the collaborationsbetween Pall & Aqua Aerobics and Ionics & Mitsubishi Rayon should provebeneficial in future, with all companies being strong players in the overallwater and wastewater treatment industry in North America. As MBRs become amainstream technology, the market – currently in the development stage– is likely to attract numerous entrants. "As industrial waste discharge becomes more regulated, the additionaltreatment can make it easier for companies to reuse their treated water insteadof discharging it," says the analyst. Though there are some restraints dueto excessive costs of membrane bioreactors and high maintenance requirements,technology improvements and eventual price reduction can help participants tideover this challenge. TABLE OF CONTENTS
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Introduction
- Introduction
- Research Content
- Summary of Key Findings
- Critical Market Challenges
- Key Market Drivers & Restraints
- Key Market Trends
- Conclusions
- MARKET CHALLENGES
- Challenges Facing the Membrane Bioreactor Market
- Top 10 Industry Challenges
- Analysis & Impact of Challenges
- MARKET DRIVERS & RESTRAINTS
- Forcefield Analysis
- Factors Driving and Restraining the Membrane Bioreactor Market
- MARKET STRUCTURE & REVENUES FORECAST
- Overview & Definitions
- The Membrane Bioreactor Market
- Introduction to the Wastewater Market
- Key Technologies
- Market Revenues Forecast
- Total Market Revenues Forecast
- Regional Market Revenues Forecast
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Geographical Analysis
- COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
- Competitive Structure
- Introduction
- Competitive Positioning
- Competitive Forces Analysis
- Perceived Value and Strength of Promoted Product Attributes
- Market Share Analysis
- FROST & SULLIVAN AWARDS
- Frost & Sullivan Awards
- Frost & Sullivan Awards
- Market Leadership Award
- Product Differentiation Innovation
- DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Water Management Services
- Expenditure for Water and Wastewater Management
- Percentage of Population with Access to Wastewater Treatment Plants
- Percentage of Total Population with Access to Sanitation
- Percentage of Urban Population with Access to Sanitation
- Per Capita Water Consumption
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