The European fire suppression systems market took a major hammering in 2009 as the recession and collapse of construction markets kicked in. The next few years will remain tough as construction remains depressed, although the underlying market drivers of fire and safety solutions remain strong and a return to growth is expected by 2012. This study provides a full analysis, as well as forecasts by suppression technology and country, and company market shares, drivers, restraints and challenges to the market.