INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW

AMA Research have published the 8th Edition of the report “Door & Window Fittings Market – UK 2009-2013”. This unique report incorporates original research and represents a comprehensive and up-to-date review of this fragmented market, which has been under pressure in recent years primarily as a result of saturation in the replacement door and window market and an increase in low cost imports.    Product areas covered are: LOCKS - Rim, Mortice, Espagnolettes, Multi-Point, Shoot Bolts, Window Locks, Latches. HANDLES - Windows, Doors. HINGES - Butt, Friction Stays, Casement Stays. GENERAL - Door Closers, Ventilators, Tilt ‘n’ Turn/ Patio Gearing, Sliding Gear, Balances, Exit Hardware, Signs, Letterplates etc.

In addition to the major product sectors, the report also includes a review of developments in the window and door market including:

• Domestic, Commercial and Public Sectors.

• New Housing and Replacement Markets.

• Windows, Hinged Doors, Patio Doors.

• PVC-U, Timber, Composites, Aluminium.

The above factors have a major influence of the fittings market with trends in each sector affecting the choice of locks, handles and hinges, as well as influencing the source of supply and channels of distribution. The report is written by professionals with direct experience of the window industry and analyses the major developments in the market with comment on future developments, particularly in 2009-2010.

Companies  included:

ASSA Abloy, Avocet Hardware, Balance UK, Basta Parsons, Besam Ltd, Carl F Petersen, Chubb Locks Custodial Services, Cotswold Architectural Products, DGS (Double Glazing Supplies) Group, Dorma UK, ERA Products Ltd, Geze UK, Gretsch-Unitas Ltd, Groupco, Häfele, Heywood Williams, Hoppe (UK) Ltd, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, Kaba Door Systems, Lowe & Fletcher, LSH (UK) Ltd, LSSD Security Systems, MACO UK, Mul-T-Lock, Paddock Fabrications, Roto Frank, Schlegel Building Products, Securistyle, Titon Hardware Ltd, UNION Architectural Hardware, VBH (GB) Ltd Winkhaus, Yale UK  

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

WINDOW AND DOOR MARKET

• Window market - volumes, recent trends, split between new housing/ home improvement/ non-housing, frame materials and window styles. Key influencing factors, future prospects. 

• Hinged Doors - Market size and recent trends - New Housing/Home Improvement mix, Public/private sector mix.  Frame materials - growth of composites. Future Prospects.

• Patio Doors – Market volumes. New Housing/Home Improvement mix.  Frame materials mix, trends in new build and home improvement sector, future prospects.

• Total market size 2003-2013, key trends, market conditions in 2008-09 with forecasts through to 2013, sales mix of major product groups and future prospects.

• Key Influencing factors- review of housing and construction market including trend towards apartment building, legislation & standards, imports and raw material prices.

• Analysis of supply and distribution structure for fittings – influence of leading groups, industry rationalization, acquisition activity, strength/weaknesses of major distribution channels, recent developments, future trends.Major suppliers in the market - market shares in 2008, areas of strength and company details.

• Review of major distribution channels –Merchant/DIY/Independents/Architectural Ironmongers/Door & Window Fabricators, Systems, Distributors/Locksmiths – shares and major players within each.

LOCKS

• Market size by value 2003-2013, trends, reasons for growth, effects of current climate.

• Product mix - rim, mortice, espagnolette, multi-point etc – door locks, window locks, product developments and trends, growth in electronic security systems.

• Suppliers - Major suppliers by sector - retail, commercial, direct sell replacement market. Role of distributors/ suppliers, supply structure and market shares.

• Distribution - Channel mix, strengths and weaknesses, trends and changes in distribution.

HANDLES

• Market Size 2003-2013 - domestic and non-domestic sectors, door/window mix, new build & replacement market, recent trends and future prospects.

• Key influences, frame materials, window designs, review of new build/replacement markets, purchasing criteria, legislation & standards, product development etc.

• Suppliers – key suppliers by sector, supply and distribution structure, trends, own brand growth.

• Distribution – Channel mix, recent trends, range of suppliers/distributors, growth in imports.

HINGES / STAYS

• Market Size 2003-2013 – product mix; butt hinges, friction hinges, etc. Changing market trends, future prospects.

• Reviews of friction hinge and butt hinges markets, usage by frame material, new build/replacement markets.

• Suppliers - leading suppliers, different supply structure/customer base, growth of imports, friction hinge market shares.

• Distribution – channel mix, review of key channels, role of distributors, future trends.

"OTHER" FITTINGS

• Market Size by value 2008 - door closers, ventilators, window locks, tilt ‘n’ turn/patio gearing, emergency exit hardware, balances, signs/number plates, letterplates, bolts/padlocks/chains etc.

• Market trends - areas of growth/decline, changes in building regulations, future prospects.

• Each sector reviewed separately, importance of domestic/commercial applications, product trends, key influences, major suppliers and distribution channels for each sector. Future prospects.