Educational Furniture and Furnishings Market - UK 2007

Abstract

AMA Research has published the fourth edition of “Educational Furniture & Furnishings Market - UK 2007” report. The report incorporates original research and provides a comprehensive review of the demand for a range of furniture and furnishing products in the education sector. Containing over 100 pages with over 25 tables and charts, this report represents excellent value for money.

Product areas covered in the report include: -

• FURNITURE - Classroom tables and chairs, storage and shelving, science and technology furniture, computer workstations and trolleys, upholstered chairs, etc.
• FLOORCOVERINGS - Carpets, vinyl, wood, linoleum, ceramic tiles, etc.
• WINDOW COVERINGS - Blinds, curtains.

The educational furniture and furnishings market is estimated to be worth around £400 million at manufacturers' prices. The market has experienced a good level of growth over the last 10 years, driven by increased public and private funding in the education sector.

Areas of Particular Interest:

• The impact of the various capital programmes in the education sector on the growth of the educational furniture and furnishings market. The Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme in particular aims to rebuild or refurbish a high number of primary and secondary schools in the UK and is likely to support growth in the longer term.
• The value growth of the overall market has also been influenced by significant product improvements and developments. In the furniture sector, there has been an emphasis on aesthetics, adjustability and durability, whilst in the furnishings sector, lifecycle costing and ease of maintenance have remained key requirements. In both sectors, there is a focus on products that are fit-for-purpose/good value for money.
• The development of teaching facilities in the higher education sector following the government target of 50% of young people to experience higher education by 2010.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:

EDUCATION SECTOR

• Overview of establishments and pupil/student numbers, key sectors (nurseries, primary, secondary, further/higher), number of establishments etc.
• Funding of education - structure and responsibilities, expenditure levels, main capital programmes.
• Public and private new work output and the level of RMI activity in the education sector.

EDUCATIONAL FURNITURE

• Overall market size (2000-2007), current trends influencing the market and key factors impacting on the value growth.
• Future prospects for the overall education furniture market and market size forecasts up to 2010.
• Product mix in the educational furniture market, with market size by product sector and key trends.
• Key trends within each product sector, including classroom tables and chairs, storage and shelving, science and technology furniture, computer workstations and trolleys, upholstered chairs and administration/office furniture.

EDUCATIONAL FURNISHINGS

• Overall review of market size 2000-2007, share between floorcoverings and window coverings, key factors influencing overall demand for furnishings in the education sector including government schemes.
• Future prospects for the overall educational furnishings market and market size forecasts up to 2010.
• Window coverings - Mix between curtains and blinds, with key factors influencing the market mix, market size by product sector, current trends and future prospects for each product sector.
• Floor coverings - Mix between carpets, vinyl, wood, linoleum and ceramic tiles, with key factors influencing the market mix, market size by product sector, current trends and future prospects for each product sector.

SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION

• Review of supply structures within furniture and furnishings sector - market shares, leading suppliers, supply structures, specialists/non-specialists etc. Commentary on recent market activity including mergers, acquisitions and closures.
• Distribution structures, key areas of difference, shares by channel for furniture and furnishings.
• Review of key channels - Local Authority Supplies, Purchasing Organisations/Consortia, Catalogues, Direct Supply, Contractors.