Underground Service Locator Market

Global Underground Service Locator Market: Introduction

The underground service locator is also known as underground utility locating equipment. The underground service locator is GPS enabled to help trace lines on a digital map, the device can export reading to a separate device such as smartphone, computer, or tablet. Moreover, the underground service locator also provides a feature of audible alert to indicate underground utility, and automated on-off features which preserve battery without affecting system operation.

The Underground Service Locator market is expected to be focused on rental and used equipment for Underground Service Locator instead of purchasing new equipment, given the high cost of equipment. Moreover, the high replacement rate of this underground equipment is expected to create demand for underground service locator in the global market.

Global Underground Service Locator Market: Dynamics

The market is mainly driven by the increasing concern for the safety and protection of underground utilities, and development of advanced Underground Service Locator technologies. High maintenance costs and possession limits the growth of the underground service locator market.

However, strict regulations and standards imposed by governments for using suitable detecting device for the various companies is expected to contribute to the growth of the underground service locator market.

Some of the standards defined for underground service locator helping the manufacturer to provide better service. The underground service locator standards such as ASCE 38-02, BS PAS 128, and CSA S250, provides guidelines for detecting and depicting subsurface utilities, mapping underground utilities, and provides specification for detecting, locating, and verifying underground utilities.

Global Underground Service Locator Market: Regional Outlook

North America is expected to dominate the global underground service locator market as the region has more focus on public safety and security, also the government of the region is increasing their efforts to reduce damage to pipelines and other underground utilities during the implementation of remodelling activities.

Hence, infrastructure development initiatives facilitate the implementation of Underground Service Locator equipment. Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at high CAGR and witness high adoption of Underground Service Locator in the forecast period owing to the increasing construction activities and rapid infrastructural development.

Europe is expected to be followed by Asia Pacific region, accounting for a sizeable share in the underground service locator market. Whereas, Latin America and Middle East & Africa region account for comparatively lower share in the global underground service locator market.

Global Underground Service Locator Market: Market Participants

The prominent manufacturers of underground service locator market are focusing on acquiring the distributor companies. Moreover, innovating more efficient underground service locator product lines such as smartphone or tablet based underground service locator.

For instance, on 28th May 2019, Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. announced distribution partnership with the Blinken Tools AB. This alliance focuses on expanding Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. presence in the Scandinavia region.

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Some of the key players involved in the Underground Service Locator market include

• General Pipe Cleaners 
• Inspector Tools 
• ComSonics Inc. 
• Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. 
• PipeHawk Plc 
• Tinsley Precision Instruments 
• Contretron Inc.
• Norscan Instruments Ltd. 
• Hexagon Geosystems AG
• Maverick Inspection 
• Ridge Tool Company 
• The Charles Machine Works 
• C&S Solutions Inc.
• 3M Vivax-Metrotech Corporation 
• Guideline Geo Company 
• Sensors & Software Inc. 
• Leica Geosystem 
• Radiodetection Company

The research report presents a comprehensive assessment of the Underground Service Locator market and contains thoughtful insights, facts, historical data, and statistically supported and industry-validated market data. It also contains projections using a suitable set of assumptions and methodologies.

The research report provides analysis and information according to Underground Service Locator market segments such as location type, service type, technique, and end use.

The report covers exhaustive analysis on

• Underground Service Locator Market Segments
• Underground Service Locator Market Dynamics
• Underground Service Locator Market Size
• Underground Service Locator Volume Sales
• Underground Service Locator Adoption Rate
• Underground Service Locator Current Trends/Issues/Challenges
• Underground Service Locator Competition & Companies involved
• Underground Service Locator Value Chain

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Regional analysis includes

• North America (U.S., Canada)
• Latin America (Mexico, Brazil)
• Europe (Germany, Italy, France, U.K, Spain, Russia)
• South Asia (India, ASEAN)
• East Asia (China, Japan, South Korea)
• Oceania (Australia & New Zealand)
• Middle East and Africa (GCC Countries, S. Africa, Northern Africa)

The Underground Service Locator market report is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain.

The Underground Service Locator report provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macro-economic indicators and governing factors along with market attractiveness as per segments. The report also maps the qualitative impact of various factors on Underground Service Locator market segments and geographies.

Underground Service Locator Market Segmentation

Globally, the Underground Service Locator market can be segmented on the basis of location type, service type, technique, and end use

Location Type

• Active Location
• Passive Location

Service Type

• Pipe Locator
• Cables Locator
• Septic Tanks Locator
• Blockages Locator
• Others

Technique

• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
• Electronic Market Systems (EMSs)
• RF Transmitter or Electromagnetic Field
• Sound Detector
• Magnetic Locators

End Use

• Oil & Gas Industry
• Power Generation Industry
• Cable and Telephone Companies
• Water and Wastewater
• Mass Transit and Rail Companies