Non-Domestic Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Market - UK 2007

Abstract

AMA Research will publish the eighth edition of the “Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Non-Domestic Heating Market - UK 2007-2010” report. Incorporating original input and primary research, the report represents an informed and up-to-date and detailed review of the market and offers excellent value for money. These markets are substantial, with a total value in excess of £1.35bn (including accessories) at manufacturers prices, and the sector has benefited from sector based construction growth, legislation, the drive to sustainability and climate trends.

Key issues covered include:-

Ventilation - Axial, Centrifugal, Bifurcated, Domestic, De-Stratification, other, etc. Air Conditioning - Packaged (Splits, Portables, Close Control): Central (AHUs, Chillers, Condensers, Terminal Units). Commercial Heating - Direct Heaters (Warm Air and Radiant), Indirect Heating (Commercial Boilers, Radiators, Other Heat Emitters. Accessories - Controls, Flues and Chimneys, Ducting, Filters, Natural Ventilation, Dampers, etc.

The report reviews developments within the industry, with emphasis on both QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE market assessment - both essential requirements to good marketing planning. Recent trends, key influencing factors and forecasts of future developments are assessed.

Of particular interest:-

• Market influences impacting on air conditioning chillers and cooling methods - e.g. legionella bacterium, energy efficiency, natural cooling, etc. (Analysis of market influences).
• Analysis of key product segments in terms of market size, key suppliers, etc.
• Niche applications - e.g. tunnel ventilation,, distribution hubs, portable buildings, computer centres etc.
• Growing trend to off-site manufactured boiler installations and engineered systems.
• Assessment of future prospects for each sector.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

VENTILATION PRODUCTS

• Market size & trends for ventilation products. Key influences: effect of building regs and higher levels of insulation, health issues, energy efficiency, growth in added-value products.
• Market size and structure by major product group - axial, centrifugal, domestic extractors, tangential, roof extract, desk and ceiling sweep.
• Analysis by product group - axial (plate mounted/bifurcated/mixed), centrifugal, domestic (axial & centrifugal/condensation control etc.), tangential (inc. cooker hoods), roof extract, desk, ceiling sweep, high volume low speed destratification fans etc. Applications, suppliers within each sector.
• Major suppliers and shares. Key companies in the axial, centrifugal and domestic extractor markets. Turnover, products, etc.
• Distribution and applications for ventilation products e.g. tunnels, portable buildings, logistics warehouses, commercial kitchens, casinos, hotels, etc.

AIR CONDITIONING

• Total market size, trends, significant growth in packaged systems. Key driving factors. Future prospects.
• Market size and structure by product group - Packaged and Central Station Systems.
• Packaged Air Conditioning.
  • Market size and trends, past, present & future.
  • Mix of small versus large PAC systems.
  • Mix of split/close control/portables/etc.
  • Application areas, key suppliers, shares, etc.
• Central Station Air Conditioning Systems
  • Market size and major trends, past, present & future.
  • Mix of Sales - air handling units (comfort, complete, industrial), chillers, condensers, terminal units, (V A V, fan coil etc). Trends by product area.
  • Key suppliers, turnovers etc.
  • Changing nature of product sectors, growth of chatted ceilings, etc
• Distribution and specification of air conditioning systems.

NON-DOMESTIC HEATING

• Non-domestic heating market size, factors influencing growth, history and future prospects.
• Commercial Boilers - the market size, trends including condensing boilers, boiler hire, off-site manufactured boiler systems, process heat recovery, key suppliers, turnovers, strengths, etc.
• Indirect Heaters - market size and trends, suppliers, future prospects etc, for commercial radiators, other heat emitters mix by product - fan convector, unit, air curtain etc. Impact of chilled beams, chilled ceilings, underfloor heating, etc.
• Direct Heaters - market size and trends, suppliers, future prospects etc, for warm air (portable, cabinet, suspended, system) and radiant (tube, plaque and electric).
• Channels of distribution for boilers, indirect and direct heating products. Development of specialist partnership in the NHS sector.

ACCESSORIES

• Heating Accessories - Controls, thermostats & programmers.
• Market sizes, key trends, application areas, including the development of higher levels of control.
• Major suppliers, turnover levels, distribution characteristics.
• Ventilation and air conditioning accessories - ducting, grilles/diffusers/registers, dampers, flues and chimneys variable speed drives, and natural ventilation (including smoke control, louvred ventilators, trickle ventilators). Growing impact of legislation, and trends to combination dampers.
• Market size and trends per product area.
• Major suppliers, products, etc.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

• Future prospects - Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Non-Domestic Heating and Accessories.
• Key influences on these markets - Commercial, Industrial and Public New Build and RMI, Consumer Expenditure Trends.