INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW 

AMA Research have published the Sixth Edition of the "UK Door & Window Fittings Market Report 2004". This unique report incorporates original research and is a comprehensive and up-to-date review of this fragmented market. 

• LOCKS - Rim, Mortice, Espagnolette, 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, Replacement Markets.

• Windows, Hinged Doors, Sliding Doors.

• PVC-U, Timber, Composites, Aluminium.

The above factors have a major influence of the fittings market with changes in use of alternative frame materials 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. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT - both essential requirements to good marketing planning. 

• Window market - volume (units) 1988-2006, recent trends, split between new housing, home improvement and non-housing; Factors influencing each sector and future prospects. Frame materials - growth of PVC-U as dominant material, shares within sector. Window styles - casement, tilt ‘n’ turn, reversibles.

• Hinged Doors - External/Internal market sizes - New Housing/Home Improvement mix - areas of growth/decline. Public/private sector mix. Frame materials - growth of PVC-U and composites, dominance of timber, hardware purchasing procedures, implications for choice of fittings.

• Sliding Doors - New Housing/Home Improvement mix. Frame materials – Aluminium / PVC-U/Timber mix, trends in new build and home improvement sector, future prospects.

• Fittings market - Total market size 1990-2006, trends, reasons for growth in key sectors (rising crime, higher specification products etc), sales mix of major product groups.

• Market size 1988-2006, values, trends, reasons for growth, effects of current climate.

• Product segmentation - rim, mortice, espagnolette, multi-point etc - market shares, changing trends to high security locking, growth of shoot-bolts in window market, influence of frame materials on volume of espagnolette/multi-point locks by products - future product developments.

• Suppliers - Major suppliers by sector - retail, commercial, direct sell replacement market. Different market structures, influences and suppliers. Role of distributors.

• Distribution - Major channels - Merchant/DIY/Independents/Architectural Ironmongers/Door & Window Systems and Fabricators/Locksmiths - trends, reasons for change, strengths and weaknesses.

• Market Size 1988-2006 - domestic and non-domestic sectors, door/window mix, new build & replacement market, recent trends and future prospects.

• Door and Window Handle Markets - influences of frame materials (rapid growth of PVC-U in new build), window designs (casement, tilt ‘n’ turn). Direct Sell market review.

• New Build and Replacement Markets - different purchasing criteria, product standards etc.

• Channels of Distribution - wide diversity, recent changes, growth of Direct Sell and DIY Multiples, range of suppliers, influence of frame materials on suppliers and distribution methods, own brand/branded in different sectors. Product strengths by channel.

• Market Size 1988-2006 - Value and Volumes - butt hinges, friction & casement stays, changing market trends, growth of friction stays, future prospects.

• Friction Hinges - usage by frame material, dominance of PVC-U, new build/replacement markets.

• Channels of Distribution, market shares, influence of Systems Companies/Fabricators, role of distributors, future trends.

• Suppliers - leading suppliers, butt hinges, friction stays - different supply structure/customer base, influence of imports. Purchasing responsibility - difference between frame materials.

• Market Size by value 2003 - door closers, ventilators, window locks, tilt ‘n’ turn/patio gearing, emergency exit hardware, balances, signs/number plates, letterplates, bolts/padlocks/chains.

• Recent Product & Market Trends - areas of growth/decline, influence of changes in building regulations, future prospects.

• Major Distribution Channels - influence of domestic/commercial applications, distribution trends.

• Suppliers within product group.

• Overall review of distribution structure for fittings - areas of strength/weaknesses of major distribution channels, recent developments, future trends.

• Major suppliers in market - influence of leading groups.

• Housing & Construction Review - Volumes, trends. Incomes, age distribution and influences on longer term prospects for the fittings industry.

• Future prospects - key trends, influencing factors, imports, product standards etc.

The Report contains 119 pages and 47 tables and charts of ORIGINAL research on the UK Door and Window Fittings Market and provides incisive and thought provoking views on its future development.