The United States represents almost half (45.4%) of the world demand for this sort of hospital equipment, followed by the United Kingdom with 18.6%, Germany with 11.3% and France with 6.2%. Companies in the business of producing this equipment, among their offerings, include Arjo/Huntleigh, Joerns, Invacare, Stryker, and HRC.

Geographic reference: World
Year: 2009
Market size: $490 million
Source: Gregory N. Miller, “Jeffries 3rd Annual Healthcare Conference,” June 17, 2009
Original source: Hill-Rom Services Inc.