Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Service (Repair & Inspection Services, Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services, Industrial Automation & Control System Services, Ceramic Media Services, Others), By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services (Thermal Oxidizer Services, Catalytic Oxidizer Services, Scrubber Services, Equipment Programming, Others), By Industrial Automation & Control System Services (Electrical Design, Control Panel Fabrication, Telemetry Package Services, Others), By Repair & Inspection Services (Thermal Imaging Evaluations, Safety Compliance Inspections, Others), By Application (Chemicals, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Mining & Metallurgy, Automotive, Others), By Region 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 93.05 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	5.25%
Fastest Growing Segment	Chemicals
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 126.49 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market will grow from USD 93.05 Billion in 2025 to USD 126.49 Billion by 2031 at a 5.25% CAGR. The Global Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market encompasses the specialized maintenance, calibration, and repair of emission abatement systems, such as scrubbers and electrostatic precipitators, to ensure adherence to air quality standards. The primary drivers supporting this sector include the rigorous enforcement of international environmental regulations and the continuous expansion of heavy industry, both of which mandate the regular optimization of installed machinery to maintain operational licenses. According to the International Energy Agency, in 2024, global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions increased by 0.8 percent to a record 37.8 gigatonnes, a statistic that underscores the critical and growing necessity for reliable pollution control infrastructure and associated compliance services.

A significant challenge impeding market expansion is the high operational expenditure required for the professional servicing of complex modern filtration units. Many facility operators defer scheduled maintenance to minimize immediate costs, which inevitably leads to equipment efficiency degradation and potential regulatory penalties. This financial hesitation is frequently exacerbated by a global shortage of skilled technicians capable of diagnosing and repairing advanced electronic monitoring systems, effectively limiting the adoption of comprehensive service contracts in cost-conscious industrial regions.

Key Market Drivers

Stringent global emission regulations and compliance enforcement constitute the primary force compelling industrial operators to prioritize equipment maintenance. Regulatory bodies are increasingly levying substantial penalties for non-compliance, forcing companies to execute comprehensive retrofitting and service strategies to adhere to tighter air quality standards. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, July 2024, in the 'Marathon Oil Clean Air Act Settlement', the corporation committed to investing an estimated $177 million in compliance measures, including extensive equipment upgrades and monitoring systems, to resolve alleged emission violations. This punitive pressure is complemented by significant government investment in the underlying infrastructure, creating a robust financial ecosystem for the service market. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, in 2024, the administration allocated more than $518 million to support the development and validation of commercial large-scale carbon storage and industrial emission reduction infrastructure.

The integration of IoT and predictive maintenance solutions is simultaneously transforming the service landscape by shifting strategies from reactive repairs to condition-based monitoring. Modern pollution control units are now frequently embedded with sensors that track critical performance metrics, such as particulate load and differential pressure, enabling service providers to anticipate failures and optimize asset lifecycles. This digital evolution is driven by the broader manufacturing sector's aggressive adoption of smart technologies to enhance operational resilience. According to Rockwell Automation, March 2024, in the '9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report', 95 percent of manufacturers are currently using or evaluating smart manufacturing technologies, a significant increase that underscores the growing necessity for digitally capable service partners who can manage these complex, connected abatement systems.

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Key Market Challenges

The challenging factor hindering the "Global Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market" is the substantial operational expenditure required for the professional maintenance of complex emission abatement systems, which is further aggravated by a critical shortage of skilled technicians. Industrial facility operators, facing intense pressure to minimize overheads, frequently defer necessary servicing on intricate filtration units to reduce immediate financial outlays. This pattern of neglected maintenance inevitably leads to equipment efficiency degradation and heightens the risk of non-compliance with environmental standards, yet the high cost of specialized labor and parts discourages the adoption of comprehensive preventative care contracts.

This financial hesitation is deepened by a scarcity of qualified technical personnel capable of servicing advanced monitoring machinery, which drives up labor rates and service pricing. The lack of available expertise creates a supply-demand imbalance that makes professional support prohibitively expensive for many cost-conscious sectors. According to the European Chemical Industry Council, in 2025, the production cost for key industrial outputs in Europe was more than three times higher than in the United States, a disparity that underscores the severe strain on operational budgets which forces companies to cut costs in areas such as equipment maintenance. This intense budgetary pressure, compounded by the premium costs of skilled labor, directly limits market expansion.

Key Market Trends

Industrial facility operators are increasingly mitigating the risks associated with technical skill shortages by outsourcing the entire management of pollution control systems to original equipment manufacturers. This trend represents a structural shift toward performance-based partnerships where service providers assume full responsibility for asset reliability and regulatory adherence, effectively transforming maintenance from a transactional expense into a strategic operational guarantee. This reliance on external expertise is rapidly expanding the revenue share of service-focused divisions within major technology groups. According to Andritz Group, March 2025, in the 'Annual Report 2024', service revenue increased to 41 percent of the company's total revenue, a growth trajectory driven by the robust demand for comprehensive lifecycle support across its environmental and energy business areas.

Simultaneously, the market is witnessing a distinct pivot toward service interventions specifically designed to reduce the energy intensity and carbon footprint of emission abatement infrastructure. As industrial corporations strive to meet net-zero targets, they are prioritizing retrofits and optimizations that lower the substantial electricity and water consumption required by scrubbers and electrostatic precipitators. This evolution has compelled technology providers to realign their innovation pipelines, focusing heavily on upgrades that deliver operational efficiency alongside compliance. According to Alfa Laval, April 2025, in the 'Annual and Sustainability Report 2024', the Marine Division, which specializes in exhaust gas cleaning systems, recorded a 24 percent increase in order intake, a surge the company attributed directly to the rising demand for sustainability-related solutions and energy efficiency technologies.

Segmental Insights

The Chemicals segment is recognized as the fastest-growing category in the Global Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market. This accelerated growth is primarily driven by stringent environmental regulations targeting Volatile Organic Compounds and Hazardous Air Pollutants emitted during chemical manufacturing. Institutions such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rigorously enforce compliance standards, compelling facilities to minimize toxic exhaust. Consequently, chemical producers must prioritize the frequent maintenance, monitoring, and retrofitting of essential control systems, such as thermal oxidizers and scrubbers, to ensure continuous regulatory adherence and operational safety.

Regional Insights

North America dominates the Global Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market primarily due to stringent environmental mandates enforced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Clean Air Act establishes rigorous emission standards that compel industries to consistently maintain and upgrade their pollution control infrastructure to ensure continuous compliance. Furthermore, the region features a mature industrial sector, including power generation and manufacturing, which necessitates frequent servicing of complex filtration and emission systems. This robust regulatory framework, combined with the widespread adoption of advanced abatement technologies, drives the sustained demand for professional maintenance and support services across the continent.

Recent Developments

• In February 2025, Camfil launched the Opakfil ES+, an advanced compact V-Bank air filter developed to improve energy efficiency and sustainability in air handling units. This new product was engineered to deliver high-performance filtration while significantly extending service life and lowering maintenance requirements for operators. The company highlighted that the innovation addressed the growing market need for solutions that reduce energy consumption without compromising on air quality. By optimizing the design for lower pressure drop, the filter assisted facilities in meeting their environmental targets and reducing their carbon footprint in commercial and industrial applications.
• In December 2024, Donaldson Company, Inc. introduced the Downflo® Pre-assembled Large series of dust collectors, a solution designed specifically for the metal fabrication industry. The system featured horizontally mounted fine fiber cartridge filters that utilized natural downward airflow to effectively capture sub-micron contaminants during continuous manufacturing operations. A product manager at the company explained that the series was engineered to provide an easy-to-install option with a compact footprint, simplifying the ducting process for facilities. This launch expanded the company's portfolio of smart collectors, offering fabricators a robust tool to maintain clean air and regulatory compliance.
• In August 2024, Nederman acquired Duroair Technologies Inc., a Canadian company specialized in designing and manufacturing climate-controlled air filtration solutions. This strategic acquisition was intended to strengthen the company's Extraction & Filtration Technology division, particularly within the North American market. The transaction, which implied an enterprise value of approximately CAD 11 million, enabled the organization to broaden its product offerings for capturing fumes, dust, and gases in sectors like defense and aerospace. The CEO of Nederman Group noted that integrating these unique enclosure and filtration systems would further their capability to protect industrial production environments.
• In June 2024, Babcock & Wilcox announced that its Environmental business segment had been awarded contracts valued at more than $18 million to design and supply rebuilds for electrostatic precipitators. These projects, located in the United States and Europe, focused on upgrading wet and dry emissions control systems to reduce particulate output in utility and industrial plants. The Chief Operating Officer stated that the contracts underscored the importance of their technologies in assisting clients to comply with strict air quality regulations. The projects involved engineering and supplying components to restore performance and extend the operational life of existing pollution control assets.

Key Market Players

• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• GE Vernova Inc.
• GEA Group
• Daikin Industries, Ltd.
• Donaldson Company, Inc.
• Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
• Thermax Limited
• Fujian Longking Co., Ltd.
• Ducon Technologies Inc.
• CECO Environmental Corp.

By Service	By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services	By Industrial Automation & Control System Services	By Repair & Inspection Services	By Application	By Region
Repair & Inspection Services Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services Industrial Automation & Control System Services Ceramic Media Services Others	Thermal Oxidizer Services Catalytic Oxidizer Services Scrubber Services Equipment Programming Others	Electrical Design Control Panel Fabrication Telemetry Package Services Others	Thermal Imaging Evaluations Safety Compliance Inspections Others	Chemicals Pharmaceutical Power Generation Mining & Metallurgy Automotive Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market, By Service:

• Repair & Inspection Services
• Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
• Industrial Automation & Control System Services
• Ceramic Media Services
• Others

• Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market, By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services:

• Thermal Oxidizer Services
• Catalytic Oxidizer Services
• Scrubber Services
• Equipment Programming
• Others

• Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market, By Industrial Automation & Control System Services:

• Electrical Design
• Control Panel Fabrication
• Telemetry Package Services
• Others

• Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market, By Repair & Inspection Services:

• Thermal Imaging Evaluations
• Safety Compliance Inspections
• Others

• Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market, By Application:

• Chemicals
• Pharmaceutical
• Power Generation
• Mining & Metallurgy
• Automotive
• Others

• Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE