Report: UK Electronic Access Control Systems Market Report 2003

INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW

AMA Research have published the FIRST EDITION of the 'UK Electronic Access Control Systems Market Report 2003'. This report contains original input and a detailed assessment of the market and represents excellent value for money to companies in the industry or considering entry.

This market has experienced good growth in recent years with a value of over £250 million in 2002, influenced in particular by an increasing level of public concern for protection of people and assets, in addition to the falling cost of technology.

The report includes a detailed review of recent trends and developments in addition to the future prospects of the market. The report answers the need for both a comprehensive review of quantitative market developments combined with analysis of the qualitative background reasons and influences affecting the UK electronic access control market.

Key areas covered include:-

Overall electronic access control market size and key trends in recent years.
Key product trends and end-use application.
Main suppliers to the market and key distribution channels.
Key market influences and future prospects for the access control industry.

Key issues of particular interest: -

Rapid market growth is easing reflecting increasing competition and falling costs of technology.
Technological developments fuelling the trend towards integrated systems.
Greater emphasis on reliability and ease of use fuelling the growth of some systems in recent years.
Growth of replacement products in key end-use sectors.
Longer-term emphasis on servicing and maintenance contracts to secure revenue.

The report content includes:-

THE MARKET

Overview of the overall security industry, underlying trends and key influences on each of the main sectors of the security market including intruder alarms, CCTV and access control.
Historical background of electronic access control systems - development of the market, influencing factors, economic influences etc.
Market size by value - development from 1995-2002, with long term market prospects and factors influencing future growth potential with forecasts up to 2006.
Key influences and trends on the development of the market. The impact of technological developments, price competition and trends within the manufacturing sector and construction.

PRODUCT MIX

Mix of audio/video, proximity, magnetic stripe and keypad, biometric and smart card systems share by value, background and current trends in addition to the future trends within the various sectors.
Product features and trends, advantages and disadvantages offered by the various types of technology and key application areas.

APPLICATION AREAS

Principal end use sectors - share taken by key sectors including commercial, industrial, public sector, health and education.
Trends within the key end-use sectors and related products, e.g emphasis on additional services including after-sales support.
Review of specification and installation issues and an overview of the major installers involved in the electronic access control market.

SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES

Main channels of distribution including direct supply, specialist distributors, electrical wholesalers etc.
Review of the major channels and trends.
Key suppliers, by market share for leading companies.
Review of key companies - company information, turnover, key characteristics.

FUTURE PROSPECTS/KEY INFLUENCES

Key influences on the electronic access control market including macro and micro economic issues.
Future developments in terms of the overall market - product trends, end use sectors and economic influences, in addition to other influences such as technology, price competition and changes in the supply structure.

The Report contains 81 pages and 19 tables and charts of ORIGINAL research on the UK Electronic Access Control Market and provides incisive and thought provoking views on its future development.