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AMA Research has
published the 1st edition of the “Timber Merchants Market – UK 2005”.
Incorporating original input and primary research, this unique new
report represents an informed and up to date review of the market and
with over 95 pages,
is
excellent value for money.
Timber merchants
have benefited from a recent resurgence in the popularity of timber and
wood products; however, industry consolidation and increasing
competition have also been features of the market in recent years. This
report focuses on the specialist timber merchant sector,
with extensive coverage of competing distribution channels, including
builders merchants.
The
report contains:-
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DETAILED
ASSESSMENT OF MARKET
- review of recent trends in specialist timber merchants sector -
current and future developments, with long term forecasts.
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CRITICAL SUCCESS
FACTORS
- merchants buying practices, key characteristics. Opportunities and
threats - key competitive issues.
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SPECIFIC AND
RELEVANT INFORMATION
- collated using
a wide range of sources - not simply a broad collection of government
statistics.
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ANALYSIS BY
PRODUCT GROUP -
- Sawn and Planed
Timber – Hardwood and Softwood
- Sheet and Board
Materials
- Manufactured
Semi-Finished Products – Doors, Windows, Staircases, Roof Trusses,
Timber Frames, Fencing, Decking, Flooring etc.
- Other Products
sold by timber merchants
This report has
been compiled by marketing professionals with a background in building
products and contains QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENTS -
it is invaluable to any company currently interested in the timber
products market or considering entry into the sector.
Of
particular interest:-
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Comprehensive
review of competitive channels of distribution and strengths and
weaknesses of timber merchants.
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Analysis of the
rate of growth and market size
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Review of key
influencing factors and key trends in the market
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Review
of key product sectors and trends
Key
areas of coverage in the report include:-
THE
MERCHANTS
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Structure of the
timber merchants market, including general characteristics, numbers,
trends etc. – overlap with other channels.
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Major merchants,
their turnovers, customer focus, product strengths etc.
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Market shares of
major merchants and the increasing industry concentration.
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Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats to merchants.
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Analysis of
competitive channels and their changing emphasis – Builders Merchants,
Importers/Distributors, DIY multiples etc.
THE
MARKET
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Analysis of the
timber products market structure, in terms of products and distribution
- suppliers, distributors, contractors and end-users.
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Market size in
value terms, 1997 to 2004 with forecasts through to 2008.
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Analysis of the
current market situation.
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Background and
future prospects, including trends, opportunities and threats and major
factors influencing development.
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Timber Merchants’
Product Mix
PRODUCTS/SUPPLIERS
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In depth analysis
of each product sector - Sawn/Planed timber, Sheet Material and
Manufactured Products
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Market size and
trends per major product group
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Product mix
within major product groups
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Key suppliers per
product sector.Timber merchants’ sales by main product group.
CUSTOMERS
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Analysis of
timber merchants key customers – Builders, Self-Builders, Manufacturers,
Shopfitters etc.
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Brief review of
key end use markets.
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Distribution
trends for timber merchants.
KEY MARKET INFLUENCES
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Review of the
Housing and Construction markets
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Raw Material
Prices & Availability
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Legislation and
Standards
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Wood Promotion
and other initiatives
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Economic
influences, growth prospects etc.
Also available as an additional option:
Timber
Merchants and Distributors Database – 2005
Company Name,
Full Address & Telephone for 3000+ Timber Distributors
Includes Contact
Name for top 30% of the market.
The Report
contains over 95 pages and 40 tables and charts of ORIGINAL research and
comment on the UK Timber Merchants market, and provides incisive views
on its future development.
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Price
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Timber Merchants Market
Report UK 2005
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£625
(See Order Form For VAT Rate)
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Please contact AMA
Research for further details or to order a report
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