Total value of shipments for this industry increased steadily during the late 1990s and early 2000s, rising from $2.33 billion in 1998 to $2.78 billion in 2001.
In the United States, an estimated 369 establishments, employing roughly 20,000 workers, provided laboratory furniture and apparatus manufacturing services in 2001.
The market for laboratory apparatus and furniture manufacturing industry is expected to grow steadily due to the increasing demand from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare sectors. Technological advancements and the focus on research and development activities are driving market growth. However, competition among industry players and regulatory challenges may impact market dynamics.
339111
SIC 3821
The main products of this industry include baths and melting point apparatus, laboratory furniture such as furnaces and ovens, component parts and accessories for instruments, and centrifuges.
Sartorius North America Inc. was the industry leader in 2001. The Brentwood, New York-based company had sales of $757 million and 3,600 employees.
Yes, Consolidated Furniture Industries in Lenoir, NC, was part of the Broyhill organization. Broyhill, known for its furniture manufacturing, acquired Consolidated Furniture Industries, which allowed it to expand its product offerings and market reach. This acquisition helped strengthen Broyhill's presence in the furniture industry.
Ashley Furniture Industries is a privately-owned company, and its exact employee count or population is not publicly disclosed. However, it is known to be one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the United States with multiple manufacturing facilities and retail locations worldwide.
Ashley Furniture Industries was created in 1945.
Manmade amber is created by heating and compressing natural resins. It is used in various industries such as jewelry making, furniture manufacturing, and in the production of perfumes and cosmetics.
NAICS 337127 applies to Institutional Furniture Manufacturing.
Increased research on new pharmaceuticals and an expanding health care industry worldwide was fueling much of the product development research in the 2000s.