INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW 

AMA Research has published the Seventh Edition of the “Door & Window Fittings Market – UK 2007”report.  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:-

• 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

Of Particular Interest:-

• Window market - volume 1988-2008, recent trends, split 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.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

WINDOW AND DOOR MARKET

• Overview of UK wood panels market – market size, forecasts of market performance to 2010, key product sectors, key factors influencing trends, etc.

• Product Mix – plywood, particleboard, fibreboard, OSB and decorative wood panels.

• Role of International Trade – UK as a net importer of wood panels, international trade by value since 2000, key import source countries for wood panels.

• Future Prospects – forecasts of market performance to 2010, key factors influencing future market growth.

DOOR AND WINDOW FITTINGS MARKET

• Total market size 2001-2010, key trends, reasons for growth in key sectors, 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, import and export data and raw material prices.

• Analysis of supply and distribution structure for fittings – influence of leading groups, acquisition activity, strength/weaknesses of major distribution channels, recent developments, future trends.

• Review of major suppliers in the market, market shares, areas of strength and company details.

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

LOCKS

• Market size by value 2001-2010, 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 2001-2010 - 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 2001-2010 – product mix; butt hinges, friction hinges, casement stays, other. Changing market trends, future prospects.

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

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

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

OTHER FITTINGS

• Market Size by value 2006 - 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 ech sector. Future prospects.