Luxury e-tailing market is to grow at a CAGR of 8.44% between 2022 and 2027, Rise in online spending and smartphone penetration is to be a major trend – Technavio

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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The global luxury e-tailing market size is estimated to grow by USD 27,533.22 million from 2022 to 2027 at a CAGR of 8.44% according to Technavio.In 2017, the luxury e-tailing market was valued at USD 43,915.80 million. From a regional perspective, APAC held the largest market share, valued at USD 17,842.99 million. For more insights on the historic market data from 2017 to 2021 – request a sample report

Luxury e-tailing market insights –

  • Vendors: 15+, Including ASOS Plc, Authentic Brands Group LLC, Bed Bath and Beyond Inc., Burberry Group Plc, Charms and Chains, Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA, Crate and Barrel, Harrods Ltd., Hennes and Mauritz AB, Hermes International SA, Hudsons Bay Co., Inter IKEA Systems B.V., Kering SA, Luxuryperfume.com Inc, Moda Operandi Inc., Nordstrom Inc., Ralph Lauren Corp., SDI (Brands 2) Ltd., CHANEL Ltd., LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, among others
  • Coverage: Parent market analysis; key drivers, major trends, and challenges; customer and vendor landscape; vendor product insights and recent developments; key vendors; and market positioning of vendors
  • Segments: Product (Personal luxury, Food and wine, and Home accessories) and Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America) , For insights on global, regional, and country-level parameters with growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027 – download a sample!

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Luxury e-tailing market – Vendor Insights

The growing competition in the market is compelling vendors to adopt various growth strategies such as promotional activities and spending on advertisements to improve the visibility of their services. Technavio report analyzes the market’s competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors including –

  • ASOS Plc: The company offers luxury E-tailing of men’s and women’s clothing. 
  • Authentic Brands Group LLC: The company offers luxury E-tailing through its brands Ted baker and Van Heusen
  • Bed Bath and Beyond Inc.: The company offers luxury E-tailing of Household items. 
  • Burberry Group Plc: The company offers luxury E-tailing of clothing and accessories. 

Luxury e-tailing marketMarket Dynamics

Major Drivers – 

  • Rise in online spending and smartphone penetration
  • Social media and celebrity endorsement
  • Premiumization through product design and innovation

KEY Challenges – 

  • Strict competition from offline channels
  • Lack of touch-and-feel element
  • Availability of counterfeit products

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What are the key data covered in this luxury e-tailing market report?

  • CAGR of the market during the forecast period
  • Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth of the luxury e-tailing market between 2023 and 2027
  • Precise estimation of the luxury e-tailing market size and its contribution to the market in focus on the parent market
  • Accurate predictions about upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
  • Growth of the luxury e-tailing market across APAC, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America
  • A thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about vendors
  • Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of luxury e-tailing market vendors

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Luxury E-tailing Market Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Page number

162

Base year

2022

Historic period

2017-2021

Forecast period

2023-2027

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 8.44%

Market growth 2023-2027

USD 27,533.22 million

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

7.76

Regional analysis

APAC, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America

Performing market contribution

APAC at 49%

Key countries

US, China, Japan, Italy, and France

Competitive landscape

Leading Vendors, Market Positioning of Vendors, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks

Key companies profiled

ASOS Plc, Authentic Brands Group LLC, Bed Bath and Beyond Inc., Burberry Group Plc, Charms and Chains, Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA, Crate and Barrel, Harrods Ltd., Hennes and Mauritz AB, Hermes International SA, Hudsons Bay Co., Inter IKEA Systems B.V., Kering SA, Luxuryperfume.com Inc, Moda Operandi Inc., Nordstrom Inc., Ralph Lauren Corp., SDI (Brands 2) Ltd., CHANEL Ltd., and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

Market dynamics

Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period.

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Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary

  • 1.1 Market overview
    • Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
    • Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
    • Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Global Market Characteristics
    • Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
    • Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
    • Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Channel
    • Exhibit 07: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
    • Exhibit 08: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
    • Exhibit 09: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

2 Market Landscape

  • 2.1 Market ecosystem
    • Exhibit 10: Parent market
    • Exhibit 11: Market Characteristics

3 Market Sizing

  • 3.1 Market definition
    • Exhibit 12: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
  • 3.2 Market segment analysis 
    • Exhibit 13: Market segments
  • 3.3 Market size 2022
  • 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 14: Chart on Global – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 15: Data Table on Global – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 16: Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 17: Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

4 Historic Market Size

  • 4.1 Global luxury E-tailing market 2017 – 2021 
    • Exhibit 18: Historic Market Size – Data Table on Global luxury E-tailing market 2017 – 2021 ($ million)
  • 4.2 Product Segment Analysis 2017 – 2021 
    • Exhibit 19: Historic Market Size – Product Segment 2017 – 2021 ($ million)
  • 4.3 Distribution channel Segment Analysis 2017 – 2021 
    • Exhibit 20: Historic Market Size – Distribution channel Segment 2017 – 2021 ($ million)
  • 4.4 Geography Segment Analysis 2017 – 2021 
    • Exhibit 21: Historic Market Size – Geography Segment 2017 – 2021 ($ million)
  • 4.5 Country Segment Analysis 2017 – 2021 
    • Exhibit 22: Historic Market Size – Country Segment 2017 – 2021 ($ million)

5 Five Forces Analysis

  • 5.1 Five forces summary
    • Exhibit 23: Five forces analysis – Comparison between 2022 and 2027
  • 5.2 Bargaining power of buyers 
    • Exhibit 24: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2022 and 2027
  • 5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers 
    • Exhibit 25: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
  • 5.4 Threat of new entrants 
    • Exhibit 26: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
  • 5.5 Threat of substitutes 
    • Exhibit 27: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
  • 5.6 Threat of rivalry
    • Exhibit 28: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
  • 5.7 Market condition
    • Exhibit 29: Chart on Market condition – Five forces 2022 and 2027

6 Market Segmentation by Product

  • 6.1 Market segments
    • Exhibit 30: Chart on Product – Market share 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 31: Data Table on Product – Market share 2022-2027 (%)
  • 6.2 Comparison by Product 
    • Exhibit 32: Chart on Comparison by Product
    • Exhibit 33: Data Table on Comparison by Product
  • 6.3 Personal luxury – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 34: Chart on Personal luxury – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 35: Data Table on Personal luxury – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 36: Chart on Personal luxury – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 37: Data Table on Personal luxury – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 6.4 Food and wine – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 38: Chart on Food and wine – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 39: Data Table on Food and wine – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 40: Chart on Food and wine – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 41: Data Table on Food and wine – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 6.5 Home accessories – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 42: Chart on Home accessories – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 43: Data Table on Home accessories – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 44: Chart on Home accessories – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 45: Data Table on Home accessories – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 6.6 Market opportunity by Product 
    • Exhibit 46: Market opportunity by Product ($ million)

7 Market Segmentation by Channel

  • 7.1 Market segments
    • Exhibit 47: Chart on Channel – Market share 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 48: Data Table on Channel – Market share 2022-2027 (%)
  • 7.2 Comparison by Channel 
    • Exhibit 49: Chart on Comparison by Channel
    • Exhibit 50: Data Table on Comparison by Channel
  • 7.3 Multibrand – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 51: Chart on Multibrand – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 52: Data Table on Multibrand – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 53: Chart on Multibrand – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 54: Data Table on Multibrand – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 7.4 Monobrand – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 55: Chart on Monobrand – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 56: Data Table on Monobrand – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 57: Chart on Monobrand – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 58: Data Table on Monobrand – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 7.5 Market opportunity by Channel 
    • Exhibit 59: Market opportunity by Channel ($ million)

8 Customer Landscape

  • 8.1 Customer landscape overview 
    • Exhibit 60: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria

9 Geographic Landscape

  • 9.1 Geographic segmentation 
    • Exhibit 61: Chart on Market share by geography 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 62: Data Table on Market share by geography 2022-2027 (%)
  • 9.2 Geographic comparison 
    • Exhibit 63: Chart on Geographic comparison
    • Exhibit 64: Data Table on Geographic comparison
  • 9.3 APAC – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 65: Chart on APAC – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 66: Data Table on APAC – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 67: Chart on APAC – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 68: Data Table on APAC – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 9.4 North America – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 69: Chart on North America – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 70: Data Table on North America – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 71: Chart on North America – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 72: Data Table on North America – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 9.5 Europe – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 73: Chart on Europe – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 74: Data Table on Europe – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 75: Chart on Europe – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 76: Data Table on Europe – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 9.6 Middle East and Africa – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 77: Chart on Middle East and Africa – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 78: Data Table on Middle East and Africa – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 79: Chart on Middle East and Africa – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 80: Data Table on Middle East and Africa – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 9.7 South America – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 81: Chart on South America – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 82: Data Table on South America – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 83: Chart on South America – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 84: Data Table on South America – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 9.8 China – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 85: Chart on China – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 86: Data Table on China – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 87: Chart on China – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 88: Data Table on China – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 9.9 US – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 89: Chart on US – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 90: Data Table on US – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 91: Chart on US – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 92: Data Table on US – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 9.10 Japan – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 93: Chart on Japan – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 94: Data Table on Japan – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 95: Chart on Japan – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 96: Data Table on Japan – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 9.11 Italy – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 97: Chart on Italy – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 98: Data Table on Italy – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 99: Chart on Italy – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 100: Data Table on Italy – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 9.12 France – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
    • Exhibit 101: Chart on France – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 102: Data Table on France – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 103: Chart on France – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Exhibit 104: Data Table on France – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • 9.13 Market opportunity by geography 
    • Exhibit 105: Market opportunity by geography ($ million)

10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

  • 10.1 Market drivers
  • 10.2 Market challenges
  • 10.3 Impact of drivers and challenges 
    • Exhibit 106: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2022 and 2027
  • 10.4 Market trends

11 Vendor Landscape

  • 11.1 Overview
  • 11.2 Vendor landscape
    • Exhibit 107: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
  • 11.3 Landscape disruption
    • Exhibit 108: Overview on factors of disruption
  • 11.4 Industry risks
    • Exhibit 109: Impact of key risks on business

12 Vendor Analysis

  • 12.1 Vendors covered
    • Exhibit 110: Vendors covered
  • 12.2 Market positioning of vendors 
    • Exhibit 111: Matrix on vendor position and classification
  • 12.3 ASOS Plc
    • Exhibit 112: ASOS Plc – Overview
    • Exhibit 113: ASOS Plc – Business segments
    • Exhibit 114: ASOS Plc – Key news
    • Exhibit 115: ASOS Plc – Key offerings
    • Exhibit 116: ASOS Plc – Segment focus
  • 12.4 Authentic Brands Group LLC 
    • Exhibit 117: Authentic Brands Group LLC – Overview
    • Exhibit 118: Authentic Brands Group LLC – Product / Service
    • Exhibit 119: Authentic Brands Group LLC – Key offerings
  • 12.5 Bed Bath and Beyond Inc. 
    • Exhibit 120: Bed Bath and Beyond Inc. – Overview
    • Exhibit 121: Bed Bath and Beyond Inc. – Product / Service
    • Exhibit 122: Bed Bath and Beyond Inc. – Key news
    • Exhibit 123: Bed Bath and Beyond Inc. – Key offerings
  • 12.6 Burberry Group Plc
    • Exhibit 124: Burberry Group Plc – Overview
    • Exhibit 125: Burberry Group Plc – Business segments
    • Exhibit 126: Burberry Group Plc – Key offerings
    • Exhibit 127: Burberry Group Plc – Segment focus
  • 12.7 CHANEL Ltd.
    • Exhibit 128: CHANEL Ltd. – Overview
    • Exhibit 129: CHANEL Ltd. – Business segments
    • Exhibit 130: CHANEL Ltd. – Key offerings
    • Exhibit 131: CHANEL Ltd. – Segment focus
  • 12.8 Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA 
    • Exhibit 132: Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA – Overview
    • Exhibit 133: Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA – Business segments
    • Exhibit 134: Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA – Key offerings
    • Exhibit 135: Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA – Segment focus
  • 12.9 Crate and Barrel
    • Exhibit 136: Crate and Barrel – Overview
    • Exhibit 137: Crate and Barrel – Product / Service
    • Exhibit 138: Crate and Barrel – Key offerings
  • 12.10 Harrods Ltd.
    • Exhibit 139: Harrods Ltd. – Overview
    • Exhibit 140: Harrods Ltd. – Product / Service
    • Exhibit 141: Harrods Ltd. – Key offerings
  • 12.11 Hennes and Mauritz AB 
    • Exhibit 142: Hennes and Mauritz AB – Overview
    • Exhibit 143: Hennes and Mauritz AB – Product / Service
    • Exhibit 144: Hennes and Mauritz AB – Key offerings
  • 12.12 Hermes International SA 
    • Exhibit 145: Hermes International SA – Overview
    • Exhibit 146: Hermes International SA – Business segments
    • Exhibit 147: Hermes International SA – Key offerings
    • Exhibit 148: Hermes International SA – Segment focus
  • 12.13 Hudsons Bay Co.
    • Exhibit 149: Hudsons Bay Co. – Overview
    • Exhibit 150: Hudsons Bay Co. – Product / Service
    • Exhibit 151: Hudsons Bay Co. – Key offerings
  • 12.14 Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 
    • Exhibit 152: Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – Overview
    • Exhibit 153: Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – Product / Service
    • Exhibit 154: Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – Key offerings
  • 12.15 Luxuryperfume.com Inc 
    • Exhibit 155: Luxuryperfume.com Inc – Overview
    • Exhibit 156: Luxuryperfume.com Inc – Product / Service
    • Exhibit 157: Luxuryperfume.com Inc – Key offerings
  • 12.16 Moda Operandi Inc.
    • Exhibit 158: Moda Operandi Inc. – Overview
    • Exhibit 159: Moda Operandi Inc. – Product / Service
    • Exhibit 160: Moda Operandi Inc. – Key offerings
  • 12.17 SDI (Brands 2) Ltd.
    • Exhibit 161: SDI (Brands 2) Ltd. – Overview
    • Exhibit 162: SDI (Brands 2) Ltd. – Product / Service
    • Exhibit 163: SDI (Brands 2) Ltd. – Key offerings

13 Appendix

  • 13.1 Scope of the report
  • 13.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist 
    • Exhibit 164: Inclusions checklist
    • Exhibit 165: Exclusions checklist
  • 13.3 Currency conversion rates for US$ 
    • Exhibit 166: Currency conversion rates for US$
  • 13.4 Research methodology
    • Exhibit 167: Research methodology
    • Exhibit 168: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
    • Exhibit 169: Information sources
  • 13.5 List of abbreviations 
    • Exhibit 170: List of abbreviations

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New Study Shows Copper-Silver Ionization is Effective for Legionella Control

Legionnaires' disease cases have increased nearly tenfold in recent decades, leading to thousands of hospitalizations and deaths. Outbreaks are linked to Legionella, a bacteria found in potable water systems in large facilities like hospitals, multi-family buildings, resorts, and office buildings. A recently published study shows that copper-silver ionization effectively controls Legionella in building water systems to prevent Legionnaires' disease.

New Study Shows Copper-Silver Ionization is Effective for Legionella Control
Copper-Silver Ionization System

A copper-silver ionization system installed in a building to prevent Legionella in the potable water supply.

A new study published in the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Science journal shows that copper-silver ionization effectively controls Legionella in building water systems. The study, conducted by Dr. Mark LeChevallier with technical and financial support from LiquiTech, examines more than 80 sources of research studies and related literature to analyze the efficacy of copper-silver ionization as a water treatment solution. Dr. LeChevallier concludes "that use of copper-silver ionization to control Legionella and other opportunistic pathogens is highly effective when the units are properly designed, maintained, and operated."

Legionnaires' disease cases have increased nearly tenfold in recent decades, leading to thousands of hospitalizations. Those who catch Legionnaires' disease experience a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella, a bacteria found in poorly maintained water systems.

Studies show that Legionella is responsible for about two-thirds of all disease outbreaks from drinking water and the cause of all documented deaths attributed to drinking water-associated infections.

Historically, outbreaks were linked to cooling tower systems. As our understanding of Legionella has advanced over recent decades, most outbreaks are now connected to potable water systems in large facilities, such as hospitals, long-term healthcare facilities, resorts, and office buildings. It's estimated that 54% of all potable building water systems have some level of Legionella present.

Plumbing codes and regulations have been developed to standardize the design, structure, and management of building water systems to prevent waterborne diseases. However, based on the studies cited in this article and elsewhere, there is a need for supplemental treatment of building water systems.

One such supplemental treatment is copper-silver ionization, a chemical-free disinfection solution for potable water systems. It releases copper and silver ions into the building's water system to destroy waterborne pathogens like Legionella

Copper-silver ionization is not a new water treatment option. Silver ionization was used in the 1960s by NASA for the sanitation of water on spacecraft. In the 1980s, copper-silver ionization was used in swimming pools as an alternative to chlorine.

Later, in 1994, copper-silver ionization was the first reported effective treatment for controlling Legionella in a hospital. Today, copper-silver ionization is used to prevent waterborne pathogens in a variety of buildings with complex water systems.

Although copper-silver ionization is a low-cost and chemical-free option for water disinfection, the system must be designed properly and used in the appropriate applications to achieve optimal results. Crucial to its effectiveness is identifying and responding to abnormalities in water usage patterns and chemistry. 

Dr. LeChevallier, a drinking water research scientist with a Ph.D. in Microbiology, examined literature and studies related to copper-silver ionization system design, maintenance, and operations, and the impact water chemistry has on its performance. In addition to authoring more than 300 research papers, Dr. LeChevallier is a member of the Drinking Water Subcommittee of the Science Advisory Board of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), a past member of the Water Science Technology Board of the National Academies of Science, and the past Chair of the AWWA Water Science & Research Division.

In his recently published study, Dr. LeChevallier explained, "These water quality and operational characteristics must be properly addressed to assure that the highest disinfection efficacy is obtained through copper-silver ionization."

He reviewed research and related literature to investigate the mechanisms of copper and silver disinfection. Copper-silver ionization works by treating water through electrolysis. An electric current is applied to a copper and silver bar to produce and release positively charged ions. These copper and silver ions then find microorganisms in the water with a negative charge, like Legionella. The copper ions bond to the negative walls of the microorganisms, disrupting cell wall permeability and the absorption of life-sustaining nutrients. This disruption to the cell wall allows the silver ions to enter and destroy the core of the bacteria, thus making it impossible to survive. 

Dr. LeChevallier cited studies showing that copper and silver can work as biocides independently or together. One study emphasized that combined treatment with copper and silver was associated with decreased incidence of Legionella and a faster reduction of bacteria than copper or silver alone.  

In addition to copper-silver ionization being considered an effective supplemental method for water treatment by researchers, the US EPA has recognized both copper and silver as metallic antimicrobial agents. Studies show that copper-silver ionization is effective against many waterborne pathogens, including Legionella, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium, Pseudomonas, Stenotrophomonas, Acinetobacter, and fungi.

While the issue of copper-silver resistance was discussed in portions of the literature that Dr. LeChevallier reviewed, it's important to note that there was no evidence of it occurring with Legionella. Copper-silver resistance, where pathogens can continue to grow and thrive even in the presence of copper and silver, was only observed with E. coli and Salmonella.

During his investigation, Dr. LeChevallier found that the design, operation, and maintenance of copper-silver ionization systems are critical to their effective functionality. In his published paper, he explained that copper-silver ionization will act as a water disinfectant; however, the proper engineering and operation of the system are integral to its success.

Essential components of the copper-silver ionization system include the electrodes, flow cells, power supply, control panel, flow meter, and web interface. Each component must be operated and maintained for copper-silver ionization to be most effective. 

"Buyers of [copper-silver ionization] systems should pay attention to the design and configuration of the electrodes - particularly as they wear. The construction of the flow cell and the adequacy of the power supply are important to deliver the necessary amperage to achieve the target copper and silver concentrations. Copper and silver doses should be flow paced and can be remotely monitored with a web-based interface," said Dr. LeChevallier.

Additionally, Dr. LeChevallier cautioned that water quality can impact copper-silver ionization as a water treatment. He explained that water chemistry, physiochemical, and environmental factors can influence the efficacy of copper-silver ionization if not considered and managed correctly. 

Specific factors to consider include temperature, oxygen levels in the water, flow, pH levels, and levels of biofilm, sediment, and other chemicals that can impact the performance of copper-silver ionization. He stressed that these factors must be considered during planning, commissioning, and system operations for copper-silver ionization to be successful. 

Dr. LeChevallier cited several case studies where copper-silver ionization was implemented in a building water system with positive outcomes. He explained that University of Pittsburgh researchers Dr. Stout and Dr. Yu found that copper-silver ionization is a viable proactive strategy for long-term Legionella control, specifically for healthcare facilities. 

The studies collected data from 16 hospitals with copper-silver ionization systems over the course of five to 11 years. These studies found that 50% of the hospitals had not reported any indications of Legionella, and 43% had no indications for another five years.

In addition to the promising implementation of copper-silver ionization at hospitals, other case studies found benefits in multi-family buildings, hotels, and other specialized hospitals, including children's and veterans' hospitals.

Summarizing his findings, Dr. LeChevallier concluded, "This study has shown that [copper-silver ionization] can be effectively used for management of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens through the installation of a properly designed and maintained [copper-silver ionization] system and the details of the engineering and operation of the system are important to ensure the consistent delivery of copper and silver ions at their target levels."

About LiquiTech

For more than 30 years, LiquiTech has partnered with businesses worldwide to provide chemical-free, sustainable water treatment solutions. Their highly engineered approach brings together the right combination of products, services, and expertise to solve the most challenging water quality issues and help businesses get the most out of their water-bearing equipment. With more than 3,000 installations, LiquiTech is the worldwide leader in smart, clean solutions for water treatment. Learn more at liquitech.com.

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Kelsey Raftery
Director of Marketing
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847.738.0933


Original Source: New Study Shows Copper-Silver Ionization is Effective for Legionella Control

Let’s Talk Interactive, Inc. Ranks 50th in Financial Times’ The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies in 2023

An innovator in virtual care, LTI is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas with a 1,256 percent growth rate between 2018 and 2021.

Let's Talk Interactive, Inc. (LTI), a leader in customizable virtual care solutions, is ranked number 50 in the Financial Times' fourth edition of The Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies, a ranking and special report on high-growth businesses in North, Central, and South America, based on companies with the strongest revenue growth between 2018 and 2021.

"It's an honor for Let's Talk Interactive, Inc. to be named among the Financial Times' fastest-growing companies," CEO and Founder Art Cooksey said. "This comes on the heels of being recognized by Inc magazine as well, reinforcing our standing as a company that has a high growth potential."

For this special report, the Financial Times examined over 7,000 public companies across 20 countries. The data was collected via desk research in official sources like publicly available earning presentations, investor relations, websites, and annual reports.

"We continue to innovate in the virtual care sector, one that has experienced challenges and consolidation recently," Cooksey said. LTI offers healthcare providers a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform and medical device integrations that increase patient access to quality healthcare.

LTI's new enterprise telehealth platform, TrustVideo, is customizable with any workflow, can integrate with any EMR/EHR, and serves any medical use case. LTI's Medcart software pairs with medical hardware such as telemedicine carts, soft packs, and peripherals, which are all part of LTI's overall custom digital healthcare solutions that enable providers to evaluate patients remotely.

"We are continuing global growth with our partners, AWS, Ingram Micro, Liberty Wesco, and continue to focus on our mission to expand access to healthcare," Cooksey said. "We are experiencing tremendous growth and look forward to continuing to provide excellent telemedicine solutions to our customers."

As a leader in creating innovative digital healthcare solutions, the company's award-winning HIPAA-compliant software is enhanced with custom web and software development as well as provider network solutions that improve access to care at any time, from anywhere in the world.

About Let's Talk Interactive, Inc.

Let's Talk Interactive, Inc. is an innovator in telehealth that has developed the most complete and configurable HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform in the world. Through proprietary telehealth software, medical hardware, and provider network solutions, LTI gives those in need instant access to care. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, the company ranked No. 496 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 annual list of fastest-growing companies. LTI is committed to providing innovative solutions for patients and healthcare providers in the post-COVID-19 era. For more information about Let's Talk Interactive, visit www.letstalkinteractive.com.

Contact Information:
Caitlin Wolf
PR and Communications Executive, LTI
[email protected]
980-220-3777


Original Source: Let's Talk Interactive, Inc. Ranks 50th in Financial Times' The Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies in 2023