Increasing need to effectively comply with hygiene and sanitation norms and increased investment in autonomous airport cleaning machine are the major factors driving the growth of the airport cleaning machine market. Airport cleaning machines are majorly used for surface cleaning and marking removal. Countries in various regions, such as Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Middle East & Africa, and South America, are significantly investing in procuring the most advance and highly capable airport cleaning machine. The airport cleaning machine market is segmented into type, application, and geography. Based on type, the airport cleaning machine market is sub-segmented into truck mounted and walk behind machine. Based on application, the airport cleaning machine market is categorized into surface cleaning, rubber removal, paint removal, and others. Based on geography, the airport cleaning machine market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.
Nilfisk Group, Kärcher, Blastrac, Avidbots Corp., and Bucher Municipal AG – Prominent Market Participants in Airport Cleaning Machine Market
Avidbots Corporation; Blastrac; Borum A/S, EHR Fahrzeugtechnik; Multihog Limited; Nilfisk Group; and Roehsler are among the well-known players operating in the global airport cleaning machine market and are focused on product development and innovations. For instance, Avidbots Corporation, one of the prominent market players, follows the strategy of continuous investment in research and development (R&D) to manufacture best in class products. Moreover, the company has been focusing on partnering with distributors across the world to strengthen and expand its business. For instance, in December 2020, the company partnered with SUNGJU ComTech as a distributor of its floor scrubbing robot Neo in South Korea. Similar strategy is followed by other key players in the market that has helped them to remain in the top position in the global market.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the global airport cleaning machine market in the year 2020. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, all manufacturing processes across the world have been temporarily closed to combat the spread of COVID-19 and comply with the social distancing norms laid down by local and federal government bodies. Therefore, the closure of manufacturing units is resulting into logistic issues. However, as the manufacturing processes resumed from the 3rd quarter of 2020, and the demand for airport cleaning machine started to recover, manufacturers were able to stabilize the overall revenue and cashflow.
The top five companies in the market Nilfisk Group, Kärcher, Blastrac, Avidbots Corp., and Bucher Municipal AG. The above listing of key players is derived by considering multiple factors such as overall revenue, current airport cleaning machine portfolio, new product launches, market initiatives, investment in technology up-gradation, mergers & acquisitions, and other joint activities. A few of the important market initiatives and product developments from the industry are mentioned below:
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2021 |
Nilfisk has introduced a new range to the UK market – the Nilfisk Core Pressure Washers. Recognized for its simple, clean and Scandinavian design combined with a black frame and blue body. |
Europe |
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2020 |
A leading global company in surface preparation, Blastrac is a significant merger opportunity to add to Husqvarna Construction’s surface preparation technology and product offerings. Husqvarna are buying Blastrac for its products, technology, customer relationships, manufacturing capability and employee base. |
North America |
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2020 |
The Borum Master 5500 is a high capacity line marking machine designed for large scale jobs such as marking highways, motorways or airport runways. The possibility of large material capacity means fewer stops during the day for refilling. |
Europe |
