Manufacturing boom offers potential for machine safety market

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With the introduction of stringent safety requirements in developed countries, demand for machine safety solutions is expected to rise significantly. Manufacturers worldwide recognise that machine safety can give them a competitive advantage and a good public image, and therefore, opt for machine safety systems despite the economic downturn. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Strategic Analysis of Global Machine Safety Market, finds that the market earned revenues of over US$1.27 billion in 2011 and estimates this to reach US$1.75 billion in 2016.

“Safety systems monitor health of plant equipment to reduce its exposure to damage and lengthen its life-cycle,” said Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Anna Mazurek. “In addition, they decrease the probability of work-related injuries, allowing machine operators to work more efficiently. This drives end users to employ machine safety solutions.”

Moreover, regulations require employers to create a safe working environment for employees. Manufacturers, especially in developed countries where law enforcement is high, are aware that it is more cost-efficient to use machine safety devices than bear the penalty for non-compliance. Improvements in safety solutions also offer business opportunities for machine safety vendors among conservative end users.