北美業務用冷卻機器市場

Abstract

Market Participants Must Tackle Manpower-related Concerns to Sustain Consistent Efficiency Rates

The shortage of qualified technicians at both installation and manufacturing stages could adversely affect the mature refrigeration chillers markets in North America. Tackling this situation is crucial for efficiency of innovation and service-related activities of these systems, and accordingly manufacturers should hire younger technicians who would be associated with the field for a longer duration. While there is a high requirement for technically qualified employees (around 32,000 vacancies in the market), companies should avoid hiring personnel with insufficient experience that could be damaging in the long run.

This Frost & Sullivan research service provides an overview of and an outlook for the North American refrigeration chiller markets, detailing revenue forecasts by region and segments as well as providing market share analyses. It segments these chillers into air-cooled and water-cooled ones, simultaneously focusing on their usage (industrial and commercial purposes). This information is valuable for both large and small market participants seeking to position themselves for maximum return on investment.

Replacement Opportunities Drive the Refrigeration Chillers Markets

"The Montreal Protocol necessitated the phasing out of chillers using chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydro chlorofluorocarbon," points out the analyst of this research service. "Further, in 1996 the U.S. Government has banned manufacturing of the CFC components, creating a need for retrofitting or replacing around 80000 non-residential CFC chillers." The heavy rate of replacements has brought the number down to 34000 by 2004. As it would take almost 10 years to completely substitute the CFC chillers in the markets, the replacement requirements are likely to drive the demand for refrigeration chillers during this period.

Demand for Environmental-friendly Refrigeration Equipment to Spur Market Growth

The North American refrigeration chiller markets are undergoing a noticeable tilt toward air-cooled chillers from the water-cooled ones. "Simultaneously, end users are also becoming increasingly aware of the environmental hazards involved in the refrigeration processes and are insisting on products that are eco-friendly," says the analyst. "Along with meeting this requirement, market participants are also focusing on making technological advances -- with particular focus on compressor design and circulation controls -- to improve the overall process efficiencies."

Overall, the lack of proper investments in both the commercial and the industrial sectors during the economically unstable period of 2001 and 2002 forced clients to delay their purchases. With the resultant rise in aging equipment, the markets experienced a growth in the opportunities for replacements and conversions, while the superior efficiency and energy saving solutions offered by the latest systems provided the additional impetus. Meeting the demand from the building construction segments would be crucial for the steady growth of the highly competitive and mature refrigeration chiller markets.

Table of Contents

• 1. Executive Summary
  • 1. Market Overview and Definitions
    • 1. Market Overview
    • 2. Definitions
  • 2. Summary of Major Findings
    • 1. Market Forecast and Opportunities
    • 2. Analysis by Product Segments
    • 3. Competitive Analysis
    • 4. Conclusions
• 2. Total Commercial and Industrial Chillers Market
  • 1. Overview
    • 1. Market Overview
    • 2. Product Definitions
    • 3. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 2. Market Dynamics
    • 1. Industry Challenges
    • 2. Market Drivers
      • a. CFC Retrofit Market Driving Chiller Sales
      • b. Market Trend Shifting from Water Cooled to Air Cooled Chillers has Triggered Sales
      • c. Economic Recovery has Triggered the Demand for New Chiller Systems
      • d. New Chiller Systems Provide Energy Saving Potential, Resulting in Increased Sales
      • e. Increase in Commercial and Industrial Activity has Increased the Sale of Chillers
      • f. Legislations Spurring the Replacement of Chillers
    • 3. Market Restraints
      • a. Increasing Price Competition Reducing Market Potential
      • b. High Capital Cost Restraining the Sale of Chiller Systems
      • c. Raw Material Prices Escalating the Price of Chiller Systems and Restricting Sales
      • d. Equipment Longevity Restricting Sales of New Chiller Systems
  • 3. Market Forecasts
    • 1. Revenue Forecasts
    • 2. Unit Shipment Trends
    • 3. End-user Trends
    • 4. Pricing Trends
    • 5. Geographic Trends
    • 6. Technology Trends
  • 4. Competitive Analysis
    • 1. Competitive Structure
  • 5. Frost & Sullivan Awards
    • 1. Market Penetration Leadership Award
    • 2. Competitive Strategy Leadership Award
    • 3. Growth Strategy Leadership Award
• 3. Water Cooled Chillers Market
  • 1. Market Overview and Definitions
    • 1. Market Overview
    • 2. Product Definition
    • 3. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 2. Market Forecasts
    • 1. Revenue Forecasts
    • 2. Unit Shipment Trends
    • 3. Pricing Trends
    • 4. Demand Analysis
    • 5. Market Share Analysis
• 4. Air Cooled Chillers Market
  • 1. Market Overview and Definitions
    • 1. Market Overview
    • 2. Product Definition
    • 3. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 2. Market Forecasts
    • 1. Revenue Forecasts
    • 2. Unit Shipment Trends
    • 3. Pricing Trends
    • 4. Demand Analysis
    • 5. Market Share Analysis
• 5. Econometrics
  • 1. Decision Support Database Tables
    • 1. Average Consumer Spending (United States) 2000-2006
    • 2. Annual Average Aluminum Price (United States and Canada) 2000-2004
    • 3. Annual Average Steel Price Price (United States) 2000-2004
    • 4. Commercial Office Space (United States) 2003
    • 5. Number of Manufacturing Establishments (North America) 1999-2009
    • 6. Number of Restaurants (North America) 1999-2009
    • 7. Number of Retail Stores (North America) 2000-2004
    • 8. New Non-residential Buildings Construction - Floor Area (United States) 2001-2004

List Of Figures

Chapter 1

• Total Refrigeration Chillers Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2011
• Total Refrigeration Chillers Market: Revenue Forecasts by End User (North America), 2001-2011
• Total Refrigeration Chillers Market: Percent of Revenues by End User (North America), 2001-2011
• Total Refrigeration Chillers Market: Revenue Forecasts by Product Type (North America), 2001-2011
• Total Refrigeration Chillers Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (North America), 2001-2011

Chapter 2

• Total Commercial and Industrial Chillers Market: Market Challenges Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2005-2011
• Total Commercial and Industrial Chillers Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2005-2011
• Total Commercial and Industrial Chillers Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2005-2011
• Total Commercial and Industrial Chillers Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2011
• Total Commercial and Industrial Chillers Market: Revenue Forecasts by Product Type (North America), 2001-2011
• Total Commercial and Industrial Chillers Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (North America), 2001-2011
• Total Commercial and Industrial Chillers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (North America), 2001-2011
• Total Commercial and Industrial Chillers Market: Revenue Forecasts by End User (North America), 2001-2011
• Total Commercial and Industrial Chillers Market: Percent of Revenues by End User (North America), 2001-2011
• Total Commercial and Industrial Chillers Market: Average Unit Price Forecasts (North America), 2001-2011
• Total Commercial and Industrial Chillers Market: Competitive Structure (North America), 2004

Chapter 3

• Water Cooled Chillers Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2011
• Water Cooled Chillers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (North America), 2001-2011
• Water Cooled Chillers Market: Average Unit Price Forecasts (North America), 2001-2011
• Water Cooled Chillers Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (North America), 2004

Chapter 4

• Air Cooled Chillers Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2011
• Air Cooled Chillers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (North America), 2001-2011
• Air Cooled Chillers Market: Average Unit Price Forecasts (North America), 2001-2011
• Air Cooled Chillers Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (North America), 2004