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Key issues of particular interest:
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Estimated performance for 2010 and forecast for 2011 to
2014,
what is the expected impact of the current downturn and
when will the market pick up?
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Impact of recent energy efficiency legislation
on overall market growth and product developments.
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How the changing profile of the UK population will
also impact on developments.
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The growing consumer
influence on the specification process; the
greater use of the Internet
and e-commerce solutions.
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The increasing number of own label products,
offered by distributors and e-tailers.
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The growth of more powerful, higher
specification showers and larger walk-in shower
enclosures versus the shift to improved environmental
credentials.
Some of the companies featured include:
A&J Gummers, Adamsez, Advanced Showers International,
Applied Energy Products (AEP), Aqata, Aqualisa Group, Aqualona Products
Ltd, Aqualux Products, Armitage Shanks, B & Q, Bathstore, Bristan Group,
Broughton Crangrove Galley Matrix (BCG), Classic Showers, Cooper Callas,
Coram, Creda, Croydex Group plc, CRS Wholesale Ltd, Deva Tap Company,
Douglas James, F&P Wholesale, Flair International, Focus, Galaxy
Showers, Grafton Group, Graham, Grohe, Heatrae Sadia, Home of Ultra,
Homebase, Hudson Reed, Hüppe, Ideal Bathrooms, Ideal Standard, Jacuzzi,
Jewson, John Sydney, Just Trays, Kaldewei, Kermi UK, Kohler Mira,
Koralle, Kudos, Lakes Bathrooms, Manhattan Showers, Marflow Engineering,
Matki, Merlyn Industries, MX Group, Norcros Group Holdings, Novellini,
Pegler Yorkshire, Plumbworld, Porcelanosa UK, Redring, Reliance Water
Controls, Roca UK, Roman, Samuel Heath, Showerlux, Sovereign Showers,
Swadling Brassware, TAB, Teuco UK, The BSS Group, The PJH Group, The
Wolseley Group, Travis Perkins, Triflow Concepts, Triton Showers, Ultra
Finishing Limited, Victoria Plumb, Villeroy & Boch, Wickes.
Key areas covered in the report include:
SHOWER CONTROLS
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Market size, key trends, estimates of market
size 2010,
forecasts through to 2014.
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Key trends in the market place and factors of
influence;
energy efficiency legislation, changes in UK
population profile and household size, lifestyle trends,
influence of the Internet, media etc.
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Assessment by sector;
electric, mixer, digital, power, bath/shower; product mix;
characteristics; new product developments; trends etc.
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Analysis of the digital controls sector;
pumped and non-pumped; growth areas; key new
products.
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Household penetration levels;
growing influence of replacement sector; mix
of new build, new penetration, replacement and additional
showers; key trends; impact of the recession on new build
and RMI sectors.
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Major suppliers;
market shares by total market and by product group, key
characteristics, strengths, new products, turnover etc.
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Distribution channels;
merchants, DIY multiples, bathroom
specialists, other retail; market shares, characteristics
and key trends; future prospects plus impact of the Internet
and e-Retail channel.
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Installation & specification;
growing influence of the consumer in the
specification process; DIY vs professional installation;
trends and influences.
ENCLOSURES SCREENS AND TRAYS
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Market size, key trends, estimates of
market size 2010,
forecasts through to 2014.
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Key trends in the market place, factors of
influence;
are the trends and factors of influence set
to continue, or will there be changes?
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Analysis by sector;
developments in enclosures, screens & trays; product mix;
sales trends; growth sectors.
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Market penetration levels;
current and future levels, main bathroom/en-suite
facilities.
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Analysis of product and material
developments
- glass and acrylics, glass designs, standards, frame
colour options, size options, aesthetic trend influences,
product features, growth factors.
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Channels of distribution;
market shares by channel; characteristics
and key trends; impact of emerging e-Retail channel; role
of distributors
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Competitive structures;
market shares of major suppliers; key characteristics,
strengths, new products, turnover etc.
SHOWER ACCESSORIES
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Market size, key trends, estimates of market
size 2010,
forecasts through to 2014.
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Key trends in the market place, factors of
influence;
are the trends set to continue, or will there
be changes?
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Review of major product groups
and their future trends; product mix;
characteristics.
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Competitors’ shares;
market shares; characteristics; turnover etc.
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Channels of distribution
- DIY multiples, merchants, bathroom specialists and role of
distributors; influence of e-Retail, mail order, department
stores and grocery multiples.
REVIEW OF FUTURE PROSPECTS
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Forecast of
expected market development
in 2010 and long
term prospects.
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Positive and
negative factors affecting
the market –
performance of UK economy, housebuilding and consumer confidence &
spending.
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Outlook
for the decking and landscaping materials market through to 2014.
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