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North American consumers increased spending on processed foods, which led to growth in the food and beverage sector, and boosted the need for sanitary pumps in the industry, according to the Frost & Sullivan report, North American Pump Market for Sanitary Applications. Advances in technology, such as the development of single-use pump systems, have sustained the use of pumps in the pharmaceutical segment as well. The large-scale production of low-cost, generic medicines to meet escalating healthcare demands will offer added opportunities for pump manufacturers.
“Benefits such as the minimisation of leaks, product damage, and product loss, in addition to improved quality, popularised pump systems in sanitary applications," said Frost & Sullivan Industrial Automation and Process Control Research analyst Sakthi Sobana Pandian. “The large replacement market in North America will continue to aid market growth.”
Peristaltic pumps are gaining acceptance, especially in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, as the use of low pressure ensures shear sensitive products remain undamaged. The tubing in these pumps is replaceable after use to maintain a sterile process and decrease the downtime associated with cleaning and sterilisation of a multi-use system.
Intelligent pumps that can provide real-time feedback on system performance guide operators to the location of a system glitch, and thus minimise chances of a plant breakdown or downturn, will further expand market scope. However, the installation rate of pumps slowed down as several end-user plants shifted to emerging countries to curb costs. Economic uncertainties limit investments in sanitary pump R&D, hampering the growth of niche segments.
“Pump manufacturers must evolve constantly to meet market requirements and develop end-to-end solutions for sanitary processes,” Mr Pandian. “Focusing on niche applications, energy efficiency and product optimisation is crucial to widen the North American customer base.”