Electrical Wholesale Market UK 2006

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SUMMARY

3. ECONOMIC BACKGROUND

• 3.1 GDP
• 3.2 INFLATION & INTEREST RATES
• 3.3 UNEMPLOYMENT
• 3.4 HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION
• 3.5 MANUFACTURING OUTPUT
• 3.6 STERLING
• 3.7 CONCLUSIONS

4. THE MARKET

• 4.1 MARKET DEFINITION
• 4.2 MARKET STRUCTURE
• 4.3 MARKET SIZE
• 4.4 THE EUROPEAN ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE MARKET
• 4.5 KEY MARKET INFLUENCES
  • 4.5.1 New Construction & Housebuilding
  • 4.5.2 RMI
  • 4.5.3 Performance of Other Key End Use Markets
  • 4.5.4 Overall Trends in the Usage of Electricity
  • 4.5.5 Growth in Demand for Electrical/Electronic Appliances
  • 4.5.6 Growth in Imports and Price Erosion
  • 4.5.7 Added Value
  • 4.5.8 Legislation and Standards
  • 4.5.9 Raw Material/Energy Price Increases

5. THE ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS

• 5.1 CHARACTERISTICS & TRENDS
  • 5.1.1 Mix of Nationals and Regionals
  • 5.1.2 Own Label Products
  • 5.1.3 E-Commerce
• 5.2 MARKET SHARES
• 5.3 ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE COMPANIES
• 5.4 STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
  • 5.4.1 Customer Base
  • 5.4.2 Product Range
  • 5.4.3 Pricing/Promotions
  • 5.4.4 Profitability
  • 5.4.5 Service/Support
  • 5.4.6 Stockholding/Supplier Links
  • 5.4.7 Accessibility/Availability
  • 5.4.8 Flexibility
• 5.5 INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT
  • 5.5.1 Buying Groups
  • 5.5.2 Super Distributors and Pre Packers
  • 5.5.3 Competitive Threats

6. PRODUCTS

• 6.1 DEFINITION
• 6.2 PRODUCT MIX
• 6.3 PRODUCT SECTOR SUMMARIES
  • 6.3.1 Cables, Trunking and Accessories
  • 6.3.2 Wiring Accessories
  • 6.3.3 LV Circuit Protection and Switchgear
  • 6.3.4 Lighting
  • 6.3.5 Electric Space Heating
  • 6.3.6 Security Systems and Fire Alarm Systems
  • 6.3.7 Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • 6.3.8 Electric Water Heating
  • 6.3.9 Test Equipment
  • 6.3.10 Other Products
• 6.4 PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES/ GROWTH SECTORS

7. ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS CUSTOMERS

• 7.1 OVERVIEW
• 7.2 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
• 7.3 LARGE END-USER SECTORS
  • 7.3.1 Electricity Companies
  • 7.3.2 Water And Sewage
  • 7.3.3 Oil, Gas and Marine
  • 7.3.4 Transport
• 7.4 PANEL BUILDERS/OEMS
• 7.5 IN-HOUSE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
• 7.6 OTHER SECTORS

8. FUTURE PROSPECTS