The increased incidence of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HIA) as well as the occurrence of pathogens, bacterial, fungal, and viral illnesses globally are factors contributing to the growth of the Autoclave Market.One of the factors limiting market expansion is the high cost of autoclaves.One of the primary reasons driving market expansion in this area is the increase in the number of patients suffering from Hospital Acquired Infection (HIA). Furthermore, the implementation of the state strategy for managing and preventing incidences of health acquired infection, is another aspect driving market expansion. To achieve a competitive advantage in the autoclave market, the leading companies employed a product development approach.
Prominent Players in the Autoclave Industry:
1. MELAG Medizintechnik oHG
MELAG is the world’s leading manufacturer of instrument decontamination, hygiene & infection control offers autoclaves, careclave, etc. founded in 1951, headquartered in Berlin.
2. Tuttnauer
Tuttnauer is a manufacturer of autoclave sterilizers and plasma sterilizers, and a provider of washer disinfectors and other infection control products in the Healthcare and Life Science industries. Founded in 1925, headquartered in The Netherlands.
3. Getinge AB
Getinge AB (publ) provides products and solutions for operating rooms, intensive-care units, and sterilization departments. The company operates through Acute Care Therapies, Life Science, and Surgical Workflows segments. Getinge AB (publ) was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.
4. Belimed
The company is Supplier of innovative cleaning, disinfection and sterilization equipment for the medical and life science industries. The company distributes washer-disinfectors, cart washer, processing sinks, drying cabinets, racks, laboratory sterilizers, sinks and packing workstations and other related products for minimally invasive instruments, waste decontamination, sealing materials and decontamination application. Founded in 1968, headquartered in Switzerland.
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5. Shinva Medical Instrument Co., LTD.
Shinva Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. provides medical instruments and equipment in the People's Republic of China. Shinva Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Zibo, the People's Republic of China.
6. Astell Scientific
Astell Scientific manufactures a wide range of medical and laboratory equipment like autoclaves, sterilizers, steam generators & incubators. Founded in 1884, headquartered in Kent, U.K.
7. STERIS plc
STERIS plc provides infection prevention and other procedural products and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies, Life Sciences, and Dental. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
8. BMM Weston Ltd.
BMM Weston Group manufactures and designs medical and healthcare products and products for commercial laundry and foundries. Founded in 1902, headquartered in Kent, U.K.
9. LTE Scientific Ltd
LTE is specialising in the manufacture, supply and service/testing of medical and laboratory equipment, including laboratory and porous load autoclaves, endoscope decontamination and drying/storage solutions plus a wide range of laboratory thermal equipment which includes ovens, incubators and environmental chambers/rooms for stability studies, shelf life testing, BOD and large-scale incubation. Founded in 1947, headquartered in Preston. In Jul 29, 2022 SDI Group acquired LTE Scientific
*Definition- An autoclave is a device that is primarily used in the disinfection and sterilisation processes. The physical approach used by autoclaves to maintain temperature and pressure conditions for sterilisation procedures in less time. In healthcare, autoclaves are used for sterilisation and pre-disposal of medical equipment and supplies.
