The respiratory protective equipment market for the U.S. construction industry is anticipated to experience moderate gains through 2024, according to recent Global Markets Insights study—primarily attributed to the stringent laws and regulations imposed by regional regulatory bodies such as OSHA and the World Health Organization. These laws significantly influence the demand for respiratory protective equipment across the U.S. construction industry, where PPE is widely applicable to protect workers from inhaling hazardous substances in the air.
Major industry players in the U.S. respiratory protective equipment market are 3M, Alpha Pro Tech, MSA Safety Appliances, Honeywell International Inc., RPB Safety LLC, Bullard, The Gerson Company, ILC Dover, Kimberley Clark Corporation and Moldex-Metric Inc. Most of these companies are engaged in forming strategic alliances to strengthen their position in the market. For instance, Minnesota-based 3M acquired Scott Safety from Johnson Controls for $2 billion in March 2017. The move was intended to complement 3M’s personal safety portfolio, with Scott Safety’s expertise in self-contained breathing apparatus systems, gas and flame detection instruments, and other safety devices.
According to the study, rising construction spending in the United States is another major factor that is likely to influence growth in the respiratory protective equipment market for the next six years.
