As part of the initial research process, stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to get both qualitative and quantitative information. CEOs, VPs of Engineering, heads of R&D, product line managers, and regional sales directors from companies that make filtration equipment, filter media, and system installers were some of the supply-side sources. Demand-side sources included plant managers, procurement directors, maintenance heads, environmental health and safety (EHS) officers, and process engineers from industries like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing, oil and gas refining, metal and mining, and pulp and paper mills. Primary research confirmed market segmentation across filter types (tower presses, vacuum belt filters, drum filters, and centrifuges). It also confirmed when new technologies would be adopted and gathered information on how often filters need to be replaced, how much they cost to own, and how aftermarket service works.
Primary Respondent Breakdown:
• By Designation: C-level Primaries (26%), Director Level (39%), Others (35%)
• By Region: North America (31%), Europe (29%), Asia-Pacific (26%), Rest of World (14%)