TOOL HIRE SPECIALIST Market UK 2008 - 2012

Abstract

AMA Research have published the 7th Edition of their review of the tool hire sector - the "Tool Hire Specialist Market - UK 2008 - 2012" report. This publication represents a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the structure of the tool hire industry with particular emphasis on the following topics:-

• TOOL HIRE MARKET - Size, Structure, Trends, Forecasts.
• HIRE COMPANIES - National, Regional, Local, Specialists, Builders Merchants.
• ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT GROUP
  • Access Equipment, Drilling & Breaking,
  • Concreting & Compacting, Cutting & Grinding
  • Heating, Cooling & Drying Gardening & Landscaping
  • Plumbing & Pumping, Cleaning & Floor Preparation
  • Lighting, Welding & Power, Carpentry & Woodworking
  • Miscellaneous Product Groupings - including handling, compact equipment etc.

The Tool Hire market continues to evolve reflecting a combination of market growth and rationalisation of ownership. This unique report reviews developments within the industry, with emphasis on both Quantitative and Qualitative assessment of the market and has been compiled by marketing professionals with a background in building products.

Issues of Specific Interest:-

• Sustained market growth, primarily driven by a strong RMI sector.
• Sustained market expansion, driven by construction growth, health and safety and Energy Efficiency Legislation, climatic factors, etc.
• Increasing concentration in the tool hire industry.
• Review of performance of key tool hire product sectors.
• Market shares of tool hire companies including builders merchants.
• Prospects for Tool Hire Market in 2008 and up to 2012, reviewing key influencing factors.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

HIRE MARKET

• Market definition in terms of type of outlets and range of products.
• Market size in value terms, 2004 - 2007 and forecasts up to 2012.
• Market trends 2004-2007: Factors influencing market development (Construction and industrial activity, new specialist products, DIY market, privatisation, infrastructure investment, legislation).
• Future prospects for hire market - impact of construction activity, growth of Facilities Management, impact of PPP/PFI, new product ranges, product development targeted at hire market, etc.

TOOL HIRE COMPANIES

• Total volume of outlets - Multiple branch companies, Builders Merchants, Small Hire Companies. Changes in recent years and future prospects.
• Share of Hire Market by Value - Multiple Branch Companies, Builders Merchants, Small Hire Companies. Comparison of shares in 1995 and 2007.
• Market shares of major hire companies - growing rationalisation of industry, increasing shares through acquisitions and organic growth, growth of the builders merchants sector.
• Review of major national hire companies and larger regional operators - turnover, branches, company profiles, etc.
• Competitive structure - major hire companies, Builders Merchants.
• Review of major customers - builders, plumbers, local authorities, utilities, maintenance operations, DIY consumers, facilities management contractors.

PRODUCTS/SUPPLIERS

• Market size by major product group in 2007 .
• Product mix within major product groups - major sectors.
• Product trends by product group - growth sectors, areas of specialisation, relative importance of hire market.
• Buying and Specification Process - decision-making process for purchasing equipment, key influences, health and safety issues, pricing, replacement cycles, specialist services.
• Major suppliers by product group.
• Impact of acquisitions on equipment replacement/updates.
• Shares of tool hire companies, plant hire companies and specialists in core product sectors.

FUTURE PROSPECTS/HOUSING/CONSTRUCTION

• New build, renovation, RMI, housing trends, building and construction output and orders.
• Prefabricated buildings, self-build, industrial, woodworking and floor coverings.
• Future developments, implication for suppliers.
• Economic influences, future growth prospects for the tool hire market etc.