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Industrial head protection involves equipment designed to safeguard workers' heads in industrial settings from injuries caused by impacts, falling objects, or other hazards. Essential in fields such as construction, mining, and manufacturing, these protective devices are intended to absorb impact, resist penetration, and sometimes provide insulation against electrical shocks.
The primary products in the industrial head protection market include safety helmets, hard hats, and bump caps. Safety helmets and hard hats are designed to protect against head injuries resulting from falling objects, impacts, debris, and electrical hazards. The raw materials used in these products include acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polycarbonate, fiberglass-reinforced plastics (FRP), polystyrene, and polypropylene. They are applied across various industries, including construction, oil and gas, mining, food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and transportation.
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The industrial head protection market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.20 billion in 2023 to $3.37 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increased awareness of workplace safety, a rise in industrialization and construction activities, stricter safety regulations, a higher incidence of workplace injuries, and growing government initiatives to promote safety.
The industrial head protection market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.19 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rising demand for industrial head protection, increased partnerships and collaborations, the impact of global events on safety, ongoing industrial growth, and shifting consumer preferences. Key trends include technological advancements, the adoption of sustainable materials, customization and personalization of protective gear, innovations in materials, and the integration of communication technologies.
The increasing frequency of workplace injuries is projected to drive the growth of the industrial head protection market. Workplace injuries, which encompass physical harm or damage sustained by employees due to their job responsibilities or work environment, can arise from a variety of causes such as accidents, exposure to hazardous materials, repetitive stress, or poor ergonomics. Factors contributing to the rise in workplace injuries include higher workloads and stress, insufficient training on safety procedures, and poorly designed or unsafe workspaces. Industrial head protection plays a crucial role in enhancing workplace safety by protecting workers from head injuries caused by falling objects, impacts, and electrical hazards, thereby reducing the risk of severe accidents and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in December 2023 that there were 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022, a 7.5% increase from the previous year. This rise in workplace injuries is expected to drive demand for industrial head protection solutions.
Leading companies in the industrial head protection market are focusing on innovations such as multi-directional impact protection system (MIPS) technology to improve worker safety and comfort. The MIPS system includes a low-friction layer inside the helmet that mimics the brain's natural protection by allowing slight movement, which helps redirect rotational forces away from the brain. For example, in July 2024, MSA Safety, a U.S.-based public safety company, introduced the V-Gard H2 safety helmet featuring MIPS technology. This helmet is designed to reduce the risk of brain injuries by redirecting rotational forces during angled impacts, which is crucial for preventing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) resulting from slips, trips, and falls.
In June 2022, Protective Industrial Products Inc. (PIP), a U.S.-based industrial equipment supplier, acquired Industrial Starter (S.p.A) for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen PIP's presence in southern and eastern Europe by leveraging Industrial Starter's reputation for high-quality personal protective equipment (PPE), workwear, footwear, and fall protection, primarily under the ISSALINE and Akrobat brands. Industrial Starter (S.p.A) is an Italy-based company specializing in a variety of safety products, including head protection, fall protection, footwear, and workwear.
Major companies operating in the industrial head protection market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Honeywell International Inc. , 3M Company , MSA Safety Incorporated, Portwest UC, Radians Inc. , KARAM Safety Pvt. Ltd., Protective Industrial Products Inc., Uvex Group, Arco Limited, Delta Plus Group , SureWerx, Lakeland Industries Inc. , E D Bullard Co, Pyramex Safety Products LLC , JSP Limited, Cigweld Pty Ltd, Wenaas Workwear AS, Schuberth GmbH, Centurion Safety Products Ltd. , Gateway Safety Inc., ERB Industries Inc. , Detex Corporation, Texas American Safety Company (TASCO), Usha Armour Pvt
North America was the largest region in the industrial head protection market in 2023. The regions covered in the industrial head protection market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the industrial head protection market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The industrial head protection market consists of sales of helmets, chin straps, sweatbands, face shields, and visors. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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