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The report, which is available for purchase at £625 from
www.amaresearch.co.uk, provides a comprehensive analysis of the
overall commercial washrooms market and a detailed assessment of
each key application area and product sector.The report reviews the
performance of a wide range of products from baths, sanitaryware,
brassware and showers to special needs equipment and panel systems.
The report indicates the commercial washrooms
market has grown significantly over the last five years, supported
by the buoyancy of the non-domestic construction market. The
education sector has experienced a good level of growth since 2003,
supported by major capital programmes such as Building Schools for
the Future (BSF). Entertainment and leisure has been supported to
some degree by the 2012 Olympic Games construction programme,
combined with major hotel upgrade programmes, particularly in
London. Health construction output has shown good growth, boosted
by some large hospital projects and a number of new local
facilities for GP’s and clinics.
The product sectors within the commercial
washrooms market have experienced mixed levels of growth over the
last five years. The baths sector for instance has been fairly
static; while shower and mixer products have experienced relatively
good growth. The best performing sector has been washroom panel
systems. The sanitaryware and brassware sectors have also benefited
from good levels of average annual growth of around 5-6% per annum.
As in the domestic market, product developments
and improvements have focused on quality and design. Durability
also remains a key factor across a number of sectors. Certain
commercial end-users continue to focus on aesthetics, including
offices, hotels and bars. However, there has been a shift away from
the traditional “institutionalised” appearance in some public
sectors towards less formal environments.
AMA’s report also provides an insight into the
future prospects for the commercial washrooms market. Over the next
four years, the market for washroom products in non-domestic
applications is expected to experience good growth. Key application
areas for commercial washrooms such as health and education are
likely to continue to benefit from continued public sector
investment into the medium term. Demand in the entertainment and
leisure sector should be supported in the short term by the
completion of the 2012 Olympics construction programme.
Washroom panel systems present the best growth
potential, with sanitaryware and brassware also benefiting from
investment in education and hotels. Overall, the focus on
aesthetics, durability, hygiene and environmental issues are also
likely to support continuous product improvement and development in
the market. |
