The medical beds industry remains diverse and highly competitive. The growing demand for highly functional and less expensive products is paramount in the market. This Kalorama Information report, The World Market for Medical Beds provides those watching the medical device markets with an overview of the medical beds industry and the trends driving growth.
Medical beds include all hospital types of beds including mattresses and overlays. Included in the report are statistics influencing the industry, incidence of diseases worldwide, demographics; life expectancy, and company strategies. Information is presented as a global. market, with an emphasis on the United States market.

A market summary includes a total market analysis segmented as follows:

Types of Beds, Including:
Regular
Birthing
Pediatric
Bariatric
Other
Power Type: Electric vs. Hydraulic
Venue of Bed Use Including:
Acute
Long Term
Home Care
Regional Medical Bed Markets:
US
Europe
Asia
Rest of World
There are several primary issues and trends affecting the medical beds market. Demographics, disease prevalence, and increasing life expectancy will continue to fuel growth in the future. New developments will also positively influence growth. Some of these issues are discussed in this study. Issues and trends explored in this study include:

World Demographics, Age of Population and Life Expectancy and Effects on Bed Purchases
Increasing Incidence of Disease
Results of Recent Acquisitions
Healthcare Reform
Bed Safety and Safety Rail Issues
Insurance and Reimbursement
The Impact of the Competitive Bidding Program
The report includes a complete market share and competitive analysis. Several leading market participants are discussed in this report including:
ArjoHuntleigh
BaKare/Volker
Gaymar Industries
Graham-Field Health Products
Hard Manufacturing Company
Hebei Baiyang Bed Industry Manufactory
Hill-Rom
Invacare
Joerns Healthcare
Kinetic Concepts
Linet
MC Healthcare
Medline
NOA Medical Industries
Paramount Bed Co
Savion
Stryker
Sunrise Medical
TemPur Pedic

The information for this report was gathered using both primary and secondary research including comprehensive research of secondary sources such as company literature, databases, investment reports, and medical and business journals. Telephone interviews and email correspondence were the primary method of gathering information. For the purpose of this study, Kalorama Information conducted interviews with more than 10 key industry officials, consultants, health care providers, and government personnel. These sources were the primary basis in gathering information specifically relating to revenue and market share data presented in this report. Additional interviews were completed with relevant company representatives including marketing directors, division managers, and product representatives.

All market data pertains to the world market at the manufacturers' level. Revenues represent both sales of medical beds and mattresses and overlays and rentals of medical beds, mattresses and overlays. The base year for data was 2011. Historical data was provided for the years 2009 and 2010, with forecast data provided for 2011 through 2016. Compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) are provided for the 2009-2011 and 2011-2016 periods for each region and/or segment covered. Competitive analysis is provided for the year 2011. The forecasted market analysis for 2011-2016 was largely based on demographic trends, new developments, company performance trends, merger and acquisitions, and national expansion.

CHAPTER ONE: Executive Summary
Industry at a Glance
Scope and Methodology
Size and Growth of the Market
Key Issues and Trends Affecting the Market
Leading Market Participants
CHAPTER TWO:Industry Overview
Introduction
Medical Beds
Regular Beds
ICU Beds
Pediatric Beds
Bariatric Beds
Respiratory Beds
Birthing Beds
Home Care Beds
Mattress Replacements and Overlays
Medical Chairs
Examination and Treatment Chairs
Rehabilitation Chairs
Wheelchairs
Demographics
Population Over Age 65
Life Expectancy
Hospitalization
Bed Safety and Safety Rail Issues
Insurance and Reimbursement Issues
International Trends
CHAPTER THREE: LEADING MARKET PARTICIPANTS
Summary
ArjoHuntleigh
Company Overview
Performance Review
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
BaKare /Volker
Company Overview
Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
Columbia Medical
Company Overview
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
Gaymar Industries, Inc
Company Overview
Key Acquisitions, Alliances and Partnerships
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
Graham Field Health Products, Inc.
Company Overview
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
Hard Manufacturing Co
Company Overview
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
Hill-rom
Company Overview
Performance Review
Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
Invacare Corporation
Company Overview
Performance Review
Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
Joerns Healthcare
Company Overview
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
Kinetic Concepts Inc (Therapeutic Support Systems)
Company Overview
Performance Review
Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
MC Healthcare Products, Inc
Company Overview
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Medline Industries, Inc.
Company Overview
Performance Review
Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships
Products and Service
Growth Strategy
Locations
NOA Medical Industries
Company Overview
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
Savion Advanced Patient Care
Company Overview
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
Stryker Medical
Company Overview
Performance Review
Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships
Products and Service
Growth Strategy
Locations
Sunrise Medical
Company Overview
Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
Tempur Pedic International, Inc
Company Overview
Performance Review
Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships
Products and Services
Growth Strategy
Locations
CHAPTER FOUR: Market Trends and Summary
Market Overview
Market Revenues by Product Type
Competitive Analysis
CHAPTER FIVE: New Developments and Technologies
Overview
Therapeutic Systems
Smart Systems
Ergonomic Systems
Bariatric Systems
List of Companies
LIST OF EXHIBITS
CHAPTER ONE: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Table 1-1: U.S. Medical Beds and Medical Chairs Market Analysis, 2005-2007

Table 1-2: Forecasted U.S. Medical Beds and Medical Chairs Market Analysis: 2008-2012

Figure 1-1: U.S. Medical Beds and Medical Chairs Market Analysis: 2005-2012

CHAPTER TWO: INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Table 2-1: Types of Mattresses - Advantages and Disadvantages

Table 2-2: The U.S. Population, 1980-2020

Figure 2-1: The US Population, 1980-2020

Table 2-3: Percent U.S. Population Over Age 65 by Year

Figure 2-2: Estimated Population by Age Group, 2000 and 2050

Table 2-4: Average U.S. Life Expectancy in Years 1980, 2004 and 2006

Figure 2-3: Average U.S. Life Expectancy in Years 1980, 2004 and 2006

Table 2-5: Number and Average Length of Stay for Discharges from Short-Stay Hospitals, by Age, Region, and Sex: United States, 2006

Table 2-6: United States Hospital Statistics, 2007

Table 2-7: Health Insurance Trends in the United States, Estimated 2007

CHAPTER THREE: LEADING MARKET PARTICIPANTS
Table 3-1: Corporate Details of ArjoHuntleigh

Figure 3-1: ArjoHuntleigh Revenues 2005-2007 ($millions)

Table 3-2: Corporate Details of BaKare/Volker

Table 3-3: Corporate Details of Columbia Medical

Table 3-4: Corporate Details of Gaymar Industries

Table 3-5: Corporate Details of Graham-Field Health Products, Inc.

Table 3-6: Corporate Details of Hard Manufacturing Co

Table 3-7: Corporate Details of Hill-Rom

Figure 3-2: Hill-Rom Revenues 2005-2007 ($millions)

Table 3-8: Corporate Details of Invacare Corporation

Figure 3-3: Invacare Revenues 2005-2007 ($millions)

Table 3-8: Corporate Details of Joerns Healthcare

Table 3-9: Corporate Details of Kinetic Concepts

Figure 3-4: Kinetic Concepts Revenues 2005-2007 ($millions)

Table 3-10: Corporate Details of MC Healthcare Products

Table 3-11: Corporate Details of Medline Industries

Figure 3-5: Medline Industries Revenues, 2005-2007 ($millions)

Table 3-12: Corporate Details of NOA Medical Industries

Table 3-13: Corporate Details of Savion Advanced Patient Care

Table 3-14: Corporate Details of Stryker Medical

Figure 3-6: Stryker Medical Revenues, 2005-2007

Table 3-15: Corporate Details of Sunrise Medical

Table 3-16:Corporate Details of Tempur Pedic International, Inc.

Figure 3-7: Tempur Pedic Revenues, 2005-2007 ($millions)

CHAPTER FOUR: MARKET TRENDS AND SUMMARY
Table 4-1: U.S. Medical Beds and Medical Chairs Market Analysis, 2005-2007

Table 4-2: Forecasted U.S. Medical Beds and Medical Chairs Market Analysis: 2008-2012

Figure 4-1: U.S. Medical Beds and Medical Chairs Market Analysis: 2005-2012

Table 4-3: U.S. Medical Beds and Medical Chairs Market Size, 2005-2007

Table 4-4: Forecasted U.S. Medical Beds and Medical Chair Market Forecast 2008-2012

Figure 4-2: U.S. Medical Beds Market Analysis by Type (Electric, Manual/Hydraulic) 2008

Table 4-5: Estimated US Medical Beds and Medical Chairs Revenues and Market Share 2007

Figure 4-3: Estimated US Medical Beds and Medical Chairs Revenues and Market Share by Supplier

Figure 4-4: Figure 4-4: U.S. Medical Beds by Use, (Acute, Long Term Care, Home Care) 2008