Security Watch: U.S. Security Equipment Market to Reach Nearly $2B in 2016

While the sluggish economy may have put a damper on the demand for many goods and services over the last four years, a reinvigorated construction industry and an increase in capital investments are expected to push demand for security products in the U.S. to nearly $20 billion in 2016, according to new report from The Freedonia Group.

Among some of the growth drivers cited by the study include a perceived high risk of crime, as well as technological improvements enhancing the speed of operation and ease of use of security systems.

Products closely tied with construction trends are expected to see the most robust sales growth, specifically electronic access control systems and locks which are projected to post the fastest gains of any security product through 2016.  

"Advances for electronic access control systems will be driven by technological innovations that allow these systems to employ an increasingly sophisticated array of clearance options that are both more difficult to forge and easier to operate," the research firm wrote in a statement.  "Additionally, falling prices for many types of access controls are making these products more accessible to building owners looking to upgrade from conventional mechanical locks."

While most markets for security products are expected to see sold gains through 2016, the research firm predicts that the fastest gains will be seen in the office and lodging markets, driven by this anticipated growth in construction activity.  The consumer and industrial markets are also forecast to experience above average gains.

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