Global Hearing Protection Devices Market 2017-2021

Overview of the global hearing protection devices market

The army, air force, and navy are exposed to impulse noises such as firing and blast noise and other noises from aircraft engines. This can cause a physical and mechanical damage to the structure of the ear and bring about cellular changes and hearing loss. Consequently, the need for specialized hearing protection devices such as noise reduction ear muffs, electronic ear plugs, molded ear plugs, foam ear plugs, shooting ear muffs, and musicians earplugs is increasing. Research analysis on the global hearing protection devices market identifies that the rising demand for hearing protection devices from the defense industry will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of the market. QUIETPRO is a hearing protection device offered by Honeywell. This device offers hearing protection, situational awareness, and increased on field realization. Since a combat environment requires hearing protection devices that are compatible with head protection products and helmets, it encourages manufacturers to come up with devices that are designed to maximize compatibility with other personal protective equipment. Technavio's market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 9% by 2021.

The Americas is characterized the presence of key vendors such as 3M and Honeywell. This makes the US an innovation hub for hearing protection products. The adoption of hearing protection products by manufacturers and organizations in the region will continue to increase during the forecasted period due to the stringent worker safety regulations and high worker compensation. Employers are also hiring safety managers to select custom contoured hearing protection earplugs and ear defenders.

Competitive landscape and key vendors