1. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. U.S. Temperature Monitoring Equipment Markets New Products such as the Patch Type and Pacifier Thermometers have Revenue Potential in Niche Markets Medical Monitoring Group “With hospitals demanding faster, better, more reliable technologies, manufacturers need to step up to the challenge. If they can tap into the growing need for improved productivity and cost efficiencies in hospitals, they will be the ultimate winners in a large and very integral industry.”

2. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends The number of hospitals in the U.S. is reducing. However, patient populations, especially those aged 60 and above, is increasing and so is their acuity. This has placed new pressures on technology, nursing resources, and hospital/patient monitoring systems. There is a growing trend toward retail consolidations. As retailers get bigger, their bargaining strength improves. Apart from seeking more favorable trade terms, the market has become rational with the SKUs. There are also conscious efforts to reduce trade inventory levels. New entrants in the healthcare arena continue to use temperature monitoring as a launching pad for higher growth markets. The increasing market saturation coupled with low product differentiation is accelerating price erosion and promoting growth of private label business.

3. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Frost & Sullivan Provides: Industry trends analysis and in-depth discussion of business strategies Market revenues and forecasts from 1999 to 2009 by: - Digital temperature monitors market - Infrared temperature monitors market - Electronic temperature monitors market - Mercury temperature monitors market Unit shipment and forecasts from 1999 to 2009 by market segment

4. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features (Cont’d) Pricing analysis by market segment Market shares of the leading manufacturers Market drivers and restraints for each market segment Industry challenges and strategies

5. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What We Offer Coverage: The United States Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research Focused information and strategies that cover business and technology issues Credible data and analysis highlighting industry dynamics Winning growth strategies to help readers create a competitive edge

6. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit? Current Market Participants Find out how you compare to the competition Assess current and future drivers and restraints Determine and exploit market share opportunities Technology Providers Understand new technology innovations within the key market segments Position yourself to capitalize on the market’s unmet needs Investment Community Determine which participants will outperform the competition Assess attractiveness of investing in the temperature monitoring equipment market

7. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What’s Included Revenue streams by market segment Forecasts by segment Market share and product profiles of market leaders Pricing analysis and weighted average unit price Market and technology trends

8. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Market Participants 3M A&D Medical Alaris Medical Systems American Diagnostic Corp. Becton-Dickinson & Co. Braun Exergen Corp. Faichney Medical Kaz & Vicks Products Lumiscope Co. Mabis Healthcare, Inc. MA Network Mark of Fitness, Inc. Medport, Inc. Medwave, Inc. Microlife, Inc. Omron Corp. Physitemp Instruments Samsung Healthcare Trimline Medical Products Corp. Tyco Healthcare Welch-Allyn Zewa Medical Technology

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