Report: Commercial Washrooms Market

Abstract

INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW

AMA Research have published the second edition of the report "Commercial Washrooms Market - UK 2009-2013". The report reviews in detail the main product sectors of the commercial washrooms market and provides market sizes and product trends, in addition to a review of the key non-domestic end-users of washroom products.

The commercial washrooms market, including panel systems was estimated to be worth £346 million at manufacturers' prices in 2008. The market has shown excellent levels of growth over the last five years, supported by the buoyancy of the non-domestic construction market. The outlook for this market continues to remain positive despite the current UK economic downturn, with opportunities for growth particularly evident in the education, entertainment/leisure and health sectors.

The report covers the following product sectors in detail:

BATHS - Steel enamelled, cast iron, acrylic/plastic/composite.
SANITARYWARE - Basins, WCs and urinals.
BRASSWARE - Pillar taps; mixer taps and bath/shower mixers.
SHOWERS - Single point shower controls, e.g. dual control mixing valves; single-outlet thermostatic mixing valves; multi-outlet mixing valves;
timed flow controls; fittings;enclosures; panels; screens and trays.
SPECIAL CARE EQUIPMEMT - Doc M packs; showering equipment, such as level access step in showers; sanitaryware such as wall-hung WC pans and basins; brassware/shower controls that can be controlled automatically or lever operated; larger, wheelchair accessible WC cubicles; accessories such as handrails and shower seats.
PANEL SYSTEMS - WC and changing cubicles, Integrated Plumbing Systems (IPS)/pre-plumbed systems, wall and duct panelling, and complementary products (vanity units, decorative panelling, lockers).

Areas of particular interest

Market sizes and trends of the major product sectors. The growth of the overall market has been supported by the performance of the shower, brassware and panel sectors in particular in recent years.
Competitor analysis. Profiles of the major suppliers and their respective market shares in each product sector.
Construction forecasts in the key end-use sectors of washroom products. The education sector has benefited from steady growth, supported by BSF. Entertainment/leisure has also shown good growth supported by the Olympics construction programme. The health sector has been boosted by some large hospital projects and a number of new local facilities for GP' s and clinics.

Companies included:

A&J Gummers, Abacus Healthcare, ABP/TBS, Acorn Powell Ltd, Advanced Showers International Ltd, AKW Medi-Care Limited, AL Challis Ltd, Amwell Systems, Applied Energy Products, Aqata, Aqualisa Products Ltd, Aqualux, Arjo Ltd Armitage Shanks, Armitage Venesta, Astor-Bannerman, Atlas Washroom Systems, Autumn UK Ltd, Barrhead Sanitaryware, Bette GmbH & Co, Bristan, Bushboard Washroom Systems Ltd, C.P. Hart Group Ltd, Carron Bathrooms, CCK Stainless Products Ltd, Chiltern Invadex Ltd, Clayton Group, Contour Showers Ltd, Coram Showers, Cubicle Centre Ltd, Dahll, Decra Ltd, Deva Tap Company, Douglas Delabie, Douglas James Ltd, Duravit, Eurocare Showers Ltd, Franke Sissons Ltd, Geberit UK GEC Anderson Ltd, Gentworks, Gordon Ellis, Grant Westfield Limited, Grohe Ltd, Hansgrohe Ltd, Heritage Bathrooms, Honeywell Control Systems, Horne Engineering Limited, Huppe, Ideal Standard, Imperial Bathroom Company, Impulse Bathroom Products Ltd, Inscape Cubicles and Washrooms, Intatec, Jacuzzi, Just Trays, Kaldewei UK Ltd, Kermi (UK) Ltd, Kingcraft, Kohler Mira Limited, Laufen, Lecico, Manhattan Showers Ltd, Masco, Matki Plc, MX Group, Novellini, NT Stainless, Panel Systems Limited, Pegler Ltd, Phlexicare, Pland Stainless Limited, Porcelanosa, Premdor Crosby Limited, Premier Bathrooms Ltd, Pressalit Care, Prospec, Qualceram Shires, R S Building Products, Ravak (UK), Reginox UK, Relcross Ltd, Reliance Water Controls Ltd, Reva Industries, Roca, Roman Ltd, Sanitec, Sanlamere (UK) Ltd Saville Stainless, Selecta Shower Products, Showerlux UK Ltd, Simpsons, Sovereign Showers, Stainless Design Services Limited, Sunrise Medical, Syspal Limited Taplanes Ltd, TC Bathrooms, Tenon Washrooms, Thomas Dudley Ltd, Thrislington Cubicles Ltd, Topravit, Triflow Concepts Ltd, Triton, Trojan Plastics, Twyford Bathrooms, Vado Ltd, Villeroy & Boch, VitrA, W.H.Foster & Sons, Watts Industries UK Ltd

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

KEY MARKET INFLUENCES

Overall construction market - Non-domestic construction output with forecasts to 2013, split by type of work.
End-use sectors - Construction output in the key non-domestic end-use sectors, including education, health, MOD, hotels and commercial offices.

KEY PRODUCT SECTORS

Baths and Sanitaryware

Market size by value, rates of change, trends and forecasts.
Product trends including mix by material, e.g. ceramic, stainless steel and other materials such as glass and composite/solid surface. In addition to styles and designs for basins, WCs and urinals.
Market shares, key company profiles, brands, applications and market positions.

Brassware and Showers

Market size by value, for both brassware and showers, rates of change, trends and forecasts.
Product trends by type of brassware, e.g. mixer brassware, pillar taps, and function, e.g. hands free/infra red and thermostatic brassware, in addition to key end-use applications.
Product mix and product trends by type of shower product including single point shower controls, single-outlet thermostatic mixing valves, multi-outlet valves, fittings, as well as enclosures, pods, screens and trays.Market shares, key company profiles, brands, applications and market positions.

Special Care Equipment

Market size by value and overall market trends.
Market shares, key company profiles, brands, applications and market positions.

Panel Systems

Market size by value, rates of change, trends and forecasts.
Product trends by type and material including the mix of standard and pre-plumbed panel systems by value.
Market shares, key company profiles, brands, applications and market positions.

KEY SUPPLIER AND DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS

Company profiles, turnovers, key brands and application areas of the major suppliers by product sector.
Key distribution channel shares and trends, in addition to a brief overview of the main merchants/distributors.