A Quick Summary of the Varied Applications of Light Towers and its Market Scenario

Light towers are mobile towers used for illuminations purposes; these structures generally consist of a high-rise mast with metal halide bulbs or LED lights. Since illumination towers are mobile, they need a moving power source which, many-a-times, is a diesel engine generator. The LED or metal halide lamps emit high intensity light as compared to normal bulbs and hence are mostly used for outdoor applications.

Popular applications of light towers

Light towers have been extensively used in a variety of applications over a wide range of sectors. First and foremost, light towers are used in the construction sector. Construction projects, wherein work goes on round the clock, generally employ light towers at night for better visibility. Not just construction of residential or commercial spaces, illumination towers are also employed in construction of railway lines, tunnels, road constructions, ports and airports construction, etc. One of the most unique applications of light towers is its military use; illumination towers are extremely essential in forward operating bases to foil any infiltration bids or attacks.

Light towers form an essential component of any sports complex infrastructure; they are vital for conducting day-night sports matches smoothly, without any interruption. In fact, illumination towers are employed for almost all outdoor events like weddings, parties, receptions, etc. They are also employed in agriculture while performing various activities like ploughing, digging, etc. Many-a-times, light towers are also used to keep the fields illuminated and keep predators away.

Crucial factors influencing the market

The  primary growth driver of the light tower market is the increasing pace and urbanization across the world, especially in the developed and developing countries. The rapid pace of urbanization has led to huge growth in the number of construction activities and infrastructure development projects which has surged the demand for temporary light solutions. This is anticipated to help the market grow in the next few years.

Moreover, the crucial role played by light towers during rescue operations, disaster recovery efforts, and emergency response situations has further multiplied its demand. Government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private disaster response organizations have seen an increased demand for illumination towers to keep themselves ready in case of natural disaster or anthropogenic mishaps like railway accidents and power outages.

Competitive scenario in light tower market

The massive surge in demand for illumination towers has led to many new companies entering the market to make full use of the opportunities presented by the market’s growth. At the same time, established companies of the industry are also formulating strategies to maintain their dominance in the market. As a result, numerous strategic alliances in the form of partnerships and mergers are taking place among different companies of the industry. For instance, Speedy, a construction equipment provider, announced that it was partnering with Generac, a power generator products manufacturer. As per the company’s statement, this partnership with Generac is aimed at developing eco lighting solutions which will run on solar energy and hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel.

Thus, the light tower market, it can be said, has witnessed growth and is predicted to continue on this growth trajectory owing to various factors such as increased pace of urbanization, wide range of applicability, and strategic alliances among major companies of the industry.

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