Freeze Drying Equipment: Market Research Report

October 2010 | 179 pages | ID: FC769D988D3EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Freeze Drying Equipment in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Laboratory Freeze Drying Equipment, and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015.

Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 31 companies including many key and niche players such as Biopharma Process Systems Ltd., Cuddon Ltd., Freezedry Specialties, Inc., GEA Niro, IMA Edwards Pharmaceutical Systems, Labconco Corporation, Serail Freeze-Drying Systems, SP Industries, Inc., Telstar Life Science Solutions, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., and USIFROID SA.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Contents

1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Laboratory Freeze Drying Equipment
Pilot and Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment

2.INTRODUCTION TO FREEZE-DRYING

Market Outlook
A Natural Means of Food Preservation
Evolution of Freeze-Drying Technology
Biotechnology Drives Lyophilization Growth
Steady Growth for Lyophilization Market
Science of Freeze-Drying
Stages in Freeze-Drying
Freezing
Primary Drying
Secondary Drying
Functions of a Freeze-Dryer

3.PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION

Laboratory Freeze-Drying Equipment
Benchtop Freeze-Dryers
Mobile Freeze-Dryers
Pilot and Industrial Freeze-drying Equipment
General Purpose Freeze-Dryers

4.KEY FACTORS INFLUENCING FREEZE- DRYING PROCESS

Instrument Factors
Vacuum
Solute Concentration
Condenser Temperature
Surface Area of the Product
Product Thickness
Product Characteristics
Removal of Water
Retention of Product Characteristics
Chemical Afflictions
Physical Afflictions
Mechanical Afflictions
Decontamination of Condenser
Characteristics of Freeze-Dried Products
Advantages of Freeze-Drying
Disadvantages of Freeze-Drying

5.COMPONENTS OF FREEZE-DRYING EQUIPMENT

Drying Chamber
Condenser
Vacuum System
Process Control Instrumentation
Role of Product Temperature in Freeze-Drying Process
Importance of Product Temperature Monitoring
During Freezing
During Primary Drying Process
During Secondary Drying Process
Product Handling Devices
Remanufacturing of Freeze-Dryers

6.OVERVIEW OF MAJOR END-USE MARKETS

Wide Range of Applications

A. FOOD PROCESSING

Largest End-Use Market
Superior to Other Technologies
But Expensive Technology
Freeze-Drying Process in Food Products
Instant Coffee
Meat Products
Processed Foods
Readymade Meals
Vegetables
Key Issues in Freeze-Drying of Food Products
Applications of Freeze-Drying in the Food Industry
Freeze-Dried Soups from Japanese Companies
Freeze-Drying of Concentrated Yeast
Dessert Mix Using a Continuous Vacuum Freeze-Drying Process
Freeze-Drying Technology for Producing Dry Sauté Vegetables
Preservation of Brevibacterium Linens in Cheese
Development of Amorphous Sugars and Saccharide-Salts
Alternate Technologies in Food Preservation
Canning
Dehydration
Cryogenic Freezing
Benefits of Cryogenics
Advantages of Freeze-Dried Food

B. PHARMACEUTICALS

Freeze-Drying Increases Lifespan
Freeze-Drying Process in Pharmaceuticals
Capital Intensive Commercial Plants
Application in Research and Product Development

C. BIOTECHNOLOGY

Human Blood Preservation
Alternate Technologies Used in Biotechnology
D. Surgical Procedures
Application in Skin Grafting and Gum Restoration
Preservation of Human Tendon Allografts
In Preparation of Valves for Cardiac Implant

E. RECOVERY OF DAMAGED BOOKS AND RECORDS

F. WASTE MINIMIZATION

G. LEATHER CONSERVATION

H. FLOWER PRESERVATION

Freeze-Dried Flowers: A Growing Market
Application of Freeze-Drying in Preservation of Flowers

7.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

Millrock Technology Launches Small Scale Freeze Drying Services
Millrock Technology Unveils Resistivity Monitoring System
Thermo Fisher Launches HERAfreeze Freezer Range
SP Industries to Launch Lyostar – A Pilot Plant Freeze Dryer
Telstar Group Launches Integrated Automatic Freeze Drying Equipment
GEA Niro Develops RAYCONTM - A Fully Automatic Freeze Drying Plant
SP Industries to Launch Lyostar3 - A Pilot Plant Freeze Dryer
Biopharma Technology Introduces Lyostat2 Freeze- Drying Microscope
Biopharma Process Launches Homogenizers of BEE International
Genevac Introduces VirTis Ultra Freeze Dryer Series
SP Introduces Virtis Wizard 2.0 controller
Genevac Launches Benchtop K Freezer Dryer Series
John Morris Launches Martin Christ Epsilon Series of Pilot-Scale Freeze Dryers

8.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS IN THE RECENT PAST A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER

Biopharma Unveils VirTis AdVantage Plus
SP Industries Introduces Next Version of SMART Freeze-Dryer Technology
Progen Launches New Model Freeze Dryers

9.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Telstar Group Acquires USIFROID SA
Danisco Doubles Capacity of Freeze Dried Cultures
Lallemand Expands Operations into Manufacturing Services
SP Scientific Expands Distribution Network in Germany
GEA Refrigeration Acquires Intec USA
Ace Technologies Signs Agreement to Supply GEA Freeze Dryers
GEA Bags Contract from Zheiiang Hisun for Supply of Freeze-drying System
IMA Pockets Freeze-Drying Machinery Business of BOC Edwards
Niro A/S Undergoes Name Change – is now GEA Niro
Pharmadule Bags Contract from AstraZeneca for Supplying Modular Units

10.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Biopharma Process Systems Ltd. (UK)
Cuddon Ltd (New Zealand)
Freezedry Specialties, Inc. (USA)
GEA Niro (Denmark)
IMA Life S.r.l. (Italy)
Labconco Corporation (USA)
Serail Freeze-Drying Systems (USA)
SP Industries, Inc. (USA)
Telstar Life Science Solutions (Spain)
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (USA)
USIFROID SA (France)

11.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 1. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. World Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. World 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),Latin America and Middle East Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laboratory Freeze Drying Equipment by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. World Historic Review for Laboratory Freeze Drying Equipment by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World 11-Year Perspective for Laboratory Freeze Drying Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. World Historic Review for Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. World 11-Year Perspective for Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

12.THE UNITED STATES

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Key Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 10. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. US Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. US 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

13.CANADA

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 13. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. Canadian Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

14.JAPAN

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 16. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. Japanese Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

15.EUROPE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 19. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. European Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze- Drying Equipment Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. European Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. European 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. European 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

15A.FRANCE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Key Player

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 25. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. French Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. French 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

15B.GERMANY

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 28. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. German Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. German 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

15C.ITALY

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 31. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze- Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. Italian Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. Italian 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

15D.THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Key Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 34. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze- Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. UK Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. UK 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

15E.SPAIN

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 37. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze- Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. Spanish Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. Spanish 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

15F.RUSSIA

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 40. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. Russian Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. Russian 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

15G.REST OF EUROPE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Key Player

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 43. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

16.ASIA-PACIFIC

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Indian Freeze Dryer Market
Key Player

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 46. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

17.LATIN AMERICA

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 49. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze- Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. Latin American Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. Latin American 11-Year Perspective for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

18.THE MIDDLE EAST

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 52. Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53. Middle East Historic Review for Freeze Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. Middle East 11-Year Perspective for Freeze- Drying Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Laboratory and Pilot & Industrial Freeze Drying Equipment Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

Total Companies Profiled: 31 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 37)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States17
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)