Oxygen Concentrator Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2012 to 2018

$3700 - Single Copy or $7400 - Web Posting | Report # SH24942312 | 524 Pages | 191 Tables and Figures | 2012

Oxygen Concentrator: Aging of the Population, Baby Boomers Reach Age 65, More Demand for Improved Lifestyle

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Oxygen Concentrator Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2012 to 2018

WinterGreen Research announces that it has a new study on Oxygen Concentrator Market Shares and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2012-2018. The 2012 study has 524 pages, 191 tables and figures.

Reimbursement drives oxygen concentrator markets. People pay for medical insurance and medical insurance pays for oxygen concentrators. The Oxygen Concentrator market is moving inexorably toward portable devices that are more supportive of a lifestyle than the stationary devices.

The TCO is considerably lower with the portable Oxygen Concentrators because the need for deliveries of bottle oxygen is eliminated. The portable devices seem much preferable to the stationary devices that support refilling of oxygen containers. The refilling process is onerous.

There has been a quantum improvement in the oxygen concentrator technology. The huge jump in technology started with the introduction of AirSep's LifeStyle, which was the first less-than-10-pound battery-operated concentrator that could be worn. AirSep has re-engineered the unit down to a 2 pound device.

This portable oxygen concentrator technology has been instantiated many times over, but in a most compelling manner by Inogen as the Inogen oxygen concentrator which represents a technological breakthrough. The Inogen One is a complete departure from current mainstream technologies. It represents a shift away from standard large, bulky, stationary concentrator systems and inefficient and impractical portable devices.

As the old style distribution network disappears, with expensive truck rolls, it is being replaced with a homecare services model for making oxygen concentrators available. Inogen in the US, and Teijin In Japan illustrate vendors positioning to leverage this new sales model.

Homecare services address a situation where market transformation presents a new opportunity for vendors of PSA oxygen equipment. Economies of scale and a new distribution modality leveraging homecare services are set to change the medical oxygen industry.

Innovative products drive a significant homecare service business. Inogen is a manufacturer and Accredited Homecare Provider dedicated to oxygen therapy. Inogen products tailored to oxygen therapy users provide the base for a services business catering to users in their homes.

Inogen is a technology leader in the oxygen concentrator business. It combines the offering of a portable oxygen concentrator in demand by patients with a home care services organization. It has contracts with veterans all over the US. Inogen has expanded its home oxygen therapy service area to include the state of Florida.

Inogen is an innovator in oxygen therapy products and services. Inogen has restored freedom and independence to thousands of oxygen therapy users throughout the US. It is able to offer access to the residents of Florida. The State of Florida has the largest percentage of senior citizens of any U.S. state as retirees are drawn to the pleasant climate that allows them to remain active. To complement their active lifestyle, oxygen therapy users need an oxygen solution that works.

In Japan the Teijin Group is a leader in the field of oxygen concentrators for home oxygen therapy (HOT). Home oxygen therapy is used by patients with chronic respiratory distress such as pulmonary emphysema. A team of various specialist staff provides a 24-hour, 365-day nationwide patient support network with over 90 bases throughout the country, enabling patients to stay in the comfort of their own homes without concern.

The Teijin Group provides unique and revolutionary solutions. These are in the fields of pharmaceuticals and home health care. With a focus on three key therapeutic areas: a bone and joint, respiratory, and cardiovascular and metabolic disease, Teijin is an example of a well-positioned company.

The government provides people over age 65 with medical insurance in the US. New initiatives provide for universal healthcare coverage. In many parts of the developed world, there is complete medical coverage provided by the government, though working people tend to supplement government coverage with medical insurance.

As the population ages, people are more frail and need assistance for supplemental oxygen if they have respiratory disease, COPD or emphysema. Technology is evolving to give people with disabilities more mobility as batteries weigh less and devices are smaller. Mobility depends on an oxygen concentrator that is fit to purpose.

Markets are poised to create the ability for people to get more exercise and impact the healthcare delivery industry by encouraging mobility of people who were previously bed ridden. Oxygen concentrators impact care delivery, permitting the patient to control mobility for the rehabilitation efforts.

Invacare is an industry leader in the market for oxygen concentrators and home medical products. It is a quality company. Its leadership position is bolstered by the ability to offer quality products and an enviable distribution network. Invacare is very happy to take care of its distribution network, not competing with it by selling directly. Invacare is very good about supporting the dealers in every way, including helping with financing.

Oxygen concentrator markets at $521 million in 2011 are expected to reach $3.2 billion by 2018. Growth is expected to be worldwide and a result of vendor achievement of marked improvements in the technology that provide patients with better oxygen delivery, permitting patients to live longer.

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Companies Profiled

Market Leaders
Invacare Drive Medical Chart Industries / SeQual Drive Medical Longfian Scitech Co.,Ltd. Nidek Philips / Respironics	Sunrise Medical Graham Field / John Bunn AirSep Inogen DeVilbiss Healthcare Oxus Teijin

Market Participants
Chart / CAIRE / Sequal Drive / CHAD Therapeutics Gardner Denver / Thomas Graham Field GeckoSystems International	IDEX / Gast Longfian Scitech Co.,Ltd. Medline Merits Oxygen Concentrator Depot	Oxygen Concentrator Inc. Terumo UltraNebs Vitality Medical Weinmann

Report Methodology

This is the 494th report in a series of market research reports that provide forecasts in communications, telecommunications, the internet, computer, software, and telephone equipment. The project leaders take direct responsibility for writing and preparing each report. They have significant experience preparing industry studies. Forecasts are based on primary research and proprietary data bases. Forecasts reflect analysis of the market trends in the segment and related segments. Unit and dollar shipments are analyzed through consideration of dollar volume of each market participation in the segment. Market share analysis includes conversations with key customers of products, industry segment leaders, marketing directors, distributors, leading market participants, and companies seeking to develop measurable market share. Over 200 in-depth interviews are conducted for each report with a broad range of key participants and opinion leaders in the market segment.

About the Company

WinterGreen Research, founded in 1985, provides strategic market assessments in telecommunications, communications equipment, health care, and advanced computer technology. Industry reports focus on opportunities that will expand existing markets or develop major new markets. The reports assess new product and service positioning strategies, new and evolving technologies, and technological impact on products, services, and markets. Market shares are provided. Leading market participants are profiled, and their marketing strategies, acquisitions, and strategic alliances are discussed. The principals of WinterGreen Research have been involved in analysis and forecasting of international business opportunities in telecommunications and advanced computer technology markets for over 30 years.

About the Principal Authors

Ellen T. Curtiss, Technical Director, co-founder of WinterGreen Research, conducts strategic and market assessments in technology-based industries. Previously she was a member of the staff of Arthur D. Little, Inc., for 23 years, most recently as Vice President of Arthur D. Little Decision Resources, specializing in strategic planning and market development services. She is a graduate of Boston University and the Program for Management Development at Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. She is the author of recent studies on worldwide telecommunications markets and the Top Ten Telecommunications market analysis and forecasts.

Susan Eustis, President, co-founder of WinterGreen Research, has done research in communications and computer markets and applications. She holds several patents in microcomputing and parallel processing. She is the author of recent studies of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) marketing strategies, Internet software, a study of Push to Talk Equipment, Worldwide Telecommunications Equipment, Top Ten Telecommunications, Digital Loop Carrier, Web Hosting, Business Process Management, Servers, Blades, the Mainframe as a Green Machine, and Application Server markets. Ms. Eustis is a graduate of Barnard College.