Subject: Air Filtration Market News For Nov. 07
Here are excerpts for the month of November 07 to the Air Filtration and Purification Markets Updates. These updates reflect only some of the new additions. The analysis and revenues are constantly revised.
Two new sections have been added to the Air Filtration and Purification Market Report:
Many projects, mergers and acquisitions are detailed in monthly updates in the Market Reports Chapters under Industry Analysis Aerospace; Food ..
CONSTRUCTION
Housing Economists Expect Market Turnaround to Begin in 2008
Economists participating in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Fall Construction Forecast Conference on Oct. 24 said they expect the industry to bottom out and to start turning around in 2008
U.S. Housing Starts up Three Percent in October
Builders broke ground on 1.229 million homes at an annual rate last month, up three percent from September, the U.S. Commerce Department said. Permits, a gauge of future construction, fell 6.6 percent to a 1.178 million pace, the lowest since 1993 .
Canada Housing Starts Fall in October
Canadian housing starts fell 22 percent to 219,500 units on an annual basis, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said. Economists said the drop is misleading because starts fell from the record 281,300 units reached in September ..
Japan Housing Starts Tumble 44 percent in Sept, Biggest Fall on Record
Japan's housing starts plunged 44.0 percent in September, the sharpest fall on record, to 63,018 units as confusion and procedural delays over stiffer building regulations weighed on the housing market, the government said recently .
French Housing Starts up 13 percent in Q3
French housing starts rose 13 percent (about 14,000 units) year-on-year in the third quarter of 2007, reaching a total of almost 120,000 units. In August, housing starts were up 13.6 percent
FINANCIALS
Ahlstrom reports net sales of 444.9 million in the third quarter (Q3/2006: 385.9 million). Operating profit amounted to 16.1 million (25.3 million), representing a 3.6 percent margin (6.5 percent) .
IAQ
Consumer Reports Finds Filter-Based Air Purifiers are Better Choice for Consumers
In its latest tests of air purifiers, Consumer Reports' experts concluded that products that draw air through fabric filters are among the most effective at removing dust and smoke. And, unlike some other kinds of purifiers, they do not produce any irritating ozone
INDUSTRY NEWS
China Produces 70 percent of Air-Conditioners Worldwide
China has produced approximately 63 million air-conditioners in 2007 Refrigeration Year (Aug 1, 2006-July 31, 2007), accounting for 70 percent of the worlds total air-conditioner production, according to a report from China Commodity Marketplace .
New York AHR Expo May Be Biggest
The AHR Expo, in its 60th showing, will return to New York City for the first time in 17 years. The worlds largest exclusively HVAC&R event will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Jan. 22Jan. 24, 2008 .
COMPANY NEWS
H&V Commissioning First Production Machine in China
H&V has completed construction of its newest mill in Suzhou, China and has begun the start-up and qualification phase of commercialization. Initial products for this production line will include engine filter media and industrial products including waistband and embroidery backing. The China mill expands H&V's presence in the region
Hollingsworth & Vose Announce Management Appointments
Hollingsworth & Vose Co. has announced the appointment of two senior executives to general management positions.
Robert J. Schiller was appointed vice president and general manager, High Efficiency and Specialty Filtration (HESF) Business Unit
Jochem Hofstetter was named vice president and general manager, Europe, Middle East, Africa Region and will be responsible for the sales and marketing .
NEW PRODUCTS
K&N Replacement Air Filter Released for Many 2005-2008 Renault Clio III Models
K&N Engineering has designed a replacement air filter for the Renault Clio III, a popular car in Europe. Unlike disposable filters, K&N Air Filters use a unique pleated design with oiled cotton fabric layers sandwiched between two layers of epoxy-coated aluminum wire screens
SafeHome Filters Introduces Gas Phase Filter for Residential Use
SafeHome Filters has introduced a new type of air filter that the company says is easy to use, affordable and highly effective against gases and allergens. The companys patent-pending design blends activated carbon and FormaldaSorb to trap a broad spectrum of common, hazardous gases
DuPont Nonwovens Added a MERV 16-rated Filter to its V Bank Line of HVAC Filters
DuPont Nonwovens has added a MERV 16-rated filter to its V Bank line of HVAC filters that feature the company's Hybrid Membrane Technology nanofiber filtration media for commercial and industrial applications
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Bob McIlvaine
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