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AMA Research
have published the fourth edition of
the ‘UK Abrasives Market – UK 2005’.
Incorporating original input and primary research, the report
represents an up-to-date and informed review of the market and is
excellent value for money.
Key issues covered in the report are:-
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REVIEW OF UK MARKET SIZE AND TRENDS -
Current situation, future prospects and key influencing factors,
imports and exports, UK abrasives market at constant prices, forecasts
to 2008.
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ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT GROUP - Coated (including non-wovens),
Bonded, Superabrasives - including sub-sectors.
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ANALYSIS OF SUPPLY STRUCTURE -
Key Suppliers, in total and by Product Sector, Market Shares,
Distribution Channels, Industrial Distributors - Engineers Merchants,
Specialist Abrasive Stockists, Automotive, Tool Hire, Plant Hire, DIY
Multiples, Builders Merchants, etc.
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REVIEW OF END-USE SECTORS -
Automotive, Aerospace, Railway, Power Generation, Engineering,
Woodworking (including wooden flooring), Construction, Building, DIY
etc.
.The Abrasives
market is complex and fragmented in terms of end-use applications and
distribution channels. Trends in the market are influenced by many issues
ranging from engineering production, automotive re-finishing and
aero-engine manufacturing, to DIY, woodworking, woodflooring and general
construction.
The 80+ page
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:-
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Opportunities
and threats for the development of the UK Abrasive Market.
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Niche
sector growth opportunities for abrasives – aerospace
industry, infrastructure activity, steel frame building assembly,
floor preparation and conditioning, wood conversion, etc.
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Key
industrial distributors market shares of the distribution
of abrasive products in 2004.
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Mix
of distribution channels for abrasive
products.
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Key
suppliers – market shares by value in 2004.
Key areas of coverage in the report include:-
THE
MARKET
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Overall market size by value for abrasives,
1998-2008.
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Market trends from
1998-2008. Future prospects, major factors
influencing market development, etc. Opportunities and threats for the
abrasives market
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Assessment of key factors influencing end-use demand - engineering,
automotive, aerospace, power generation, construction, DIY,
woodworking and woodflooring.
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Review of import/export levels - trends, key sources of imports,
impact on UK market.
PRODUCTS
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Analysis of market by principal product sector - Coated, Bonded,
Superabrasives - Product mix by value, recent trends & future
prospects.
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Coated - Market size, mix by product type (flexible sheets,
non-woven web products, 'shaped' products), trends within sector (e.g.
market size and growth of portable sanders), growth of non-wovens.
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Bonded - Market size, key areas of application and trends, product
mix by value of portable power tools in the cutting and grinding
sector (grinders, disc cutters etc.). Crankshaft grinding - engines
for power generation, etc.
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Superabrasives - Market size, mix by product type (grinding wheels,
saw blades, drills/lathe tools/dressers etc.). Growth market sectors,
key application areas and trends within product sectors.
SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
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Supply Structure - major abrasives suppliers and market shares. Key
suppliers within product sectors. Changing supply structure - growing
concentration through acquisition. Review of major suppliers.
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Key distribution channels -
Industrial Distributors, specialist abrasive stockists, Engineers
Merchants, DIY Multiples, Builders Merchants, Tool and Plant Hire,
Factory Supplies Stockists etc. Review of major companies within
channel. Trends and end-use sectors supplied. Key products within
channel.
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Builders Merchants/DIY Multiples/Tool and Plant Hire - market
shares, outlets, market sizes.
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Impact of new
distribution channels or methods e.g. Internet.
FUTURE PROSPECTS/GENERAL
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Continuing
trends to higher value abrasives and to 'harder' materials and the
implications for abrasives.
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Review
of market influences - construction and manufacturing
activity, production of cars and commercial vehicles, the UK
Woodworking market, etc.
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Analysis
of future prospects - forecast of market size up to 2008.
Key factors influencing forecasts within products and end-use markets.
The Report contains
80+ pages and 30+ tables and charts of ORIGINAL
research on the UK Abrasives Market and provides incisive and thought
provoking views on its future development. |
