Abstract
AMA Research has recently published a brand new report - the ‘Pipes and
Fittings Market - UK 2007’. Incorporating original input and primary
research, it represents an up-to-date and informed review of this market,
giving excellent value for money. The report is available to pre-order now
for delivery in September, offering substantial discounts off the list price
and additional benefits.
The Report Covers the Following Areas in Detail-
- PLUMBING AND HEATING products - domestic and light commercial applications.
- RAINWATER GOODS - including plastic, cast iron and aluminium gutters.
- SOIL AND WASTE PRODUCTS - including pipe and fittings.
The report covers the domestic and light commercial applications for the above
products, excluding water utility applications, land drainage and other gas or
telecommunications applications and is written by marketing professionals with
experience of the building products industry, enabling us to provide a
comprehensive and detailed coverage of these changing markets. The report
contains a detailed assessment of the markets with interpretation of major
developments and future trends including information that is specific and
relevant to the market - not just a broad collection of Government statistics.
Recent Trends Include:-
- The shifting emphasis of domestic new build towards flats and apartments.
- Shift to pressurised water systems in domestic applications.
- Greater usage of flexible plumbing systems and pipes, and interaction
between copper and plastic pipes and fittings.
- The impacts of Government expenditure and legislation affecting RMI,
building and construction. Greater levels of commercial building, particularly
the public sector.
- Growth in the underfloor heating sector.
- Greater focus on sustainability throughout the production and distribution
chain.
- Descriptions of the major suppliers, merchants and distributors.
Key areas of coverage in the report include:-
MARKET SIZE AND TRENDS
- Market size by value, rates of change, trends and forecasts.
- Key influences in the market and future prospects.
- Development of the central heating and potable water sectors.
- Development of the underfloor heating market and influence on the pipes
and fittings industry.
- Key building and construction trends and influences on the pipes and
fittings market including housebuilding levels and future prospects, domestic
refurbishment levels and future prospects, the changing patterns of DIY, the
influence of the changing conservatory market, the commercial building and
construction market and the influence of increasing government spending in
that sector.
- The changing impact of new building methods, off-site construction etc.
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS, TYPES, MIX AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plumbing Pipes and Fittings
- Hot and cold pressurised applications for heating and for hot and cold
potable water, and underfloor heating.
- Mix of pipes and fittings.
- Material mix for pipes and fittings in this sector. The differences in
material used between water and heating applications.
- The use of copper pipe and fittings in plumbing applications, scale of the
market, influence of recent raw material price changes, advantages and
disadvantages of copper.
- Use of plastic in plumbing applications, key suppliers, key types of
suppliers, influence of barrier pipe, growth of push-fit fittings, etc.
- Outlook for plumbing pipes and fittings.
Rainwater Pipes and Fittings
- Mix of rainwater and soil & waste products.
- Material mix for pipe and fittings in this sector.
- Use of different materials in the different end use sectors.
- Outlook for plumbing pipes and fittings.
Overall Materials Mix
- Mix of pipes and fittings by application type and by material type.
Suppliers
- Main suppliers overall, including market positions, key characteristics
and strengths.
- Market shares for plumbing pipe and fittings.
- Market shares for rainwater and soil & waste pipe and fittings.
- Market shares for plastic pipe and fittings.
- Market shares for metal pipe and fittings.
- Comment on other suppliers and importers.
Distribution
- Main distribution channels. Key companies in each of the major channels.
- Channel shares across the pipe and fittings industry.
- Changing nature of distribution in terms of greater activity through the
Internet and other e-commerce solutions.
- Technical standards and approvals, listing of relevant trade and other
organizations.
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