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The tool hire market is continually
evolving with major players extensively developing plant hire and
specialist sectors while builders merchants continue to roll out tool
hire operations within branch networks.
Issues
of specific interest:
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Market shares
of tool hire companies
including builders merchants tool hire operations.
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Review of performance
of key tool hire product
sectors.
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Increasing specialisation
in the tool hire
industry.
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Impact of regional and
climatic factors,
also Health and Safety, and Energy Efficiency Legislation.
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Niche-specific
tool hire development
opportunities.
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Prospects for Tool Hire
Market in 2010 and up to 2014,
reviewing key influencing factors.
Some of the key companies featured include:
A-Plant, B&Q, Brandon, Gap Group, Hirebase, HSS Hire,
Jewson,Speedy Hire Plc Supply UK Hire Shops, The Hire Station, Travis
Perkins Trading Company Ltd, VP Plc, Wickes, Wolseley Plc
Key areas covered in the report include:
HIRE MARKET
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Market
definition in terms of type of outlets and range of
products.
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Market
size in value terms, 2004-2009 and forecasts up to
2014.
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Market
trends 2004-2009: Factors influencing market
development (Construction and industrial activity, new
specialist products, DIY market, privatisation,
infrastructure investment, legislation).
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Future
prospects for hire market - Levels of construction
activity, growth of Facilities Management, impact of PPP/PFI,
new product ranges, product development targeted at hire
market, etc.
TOOL HIRE COMPANIES
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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.
PRODUCTS / SUPPLIERS
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Market size
by major product group in 2009.
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Product
mix for major sectors within major product groups.
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Product
trends by product group - growth sectors, areas of
specialisation, relative importance of hire market.
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Buying
and Specification Process - decision-making process for
purchasing equipment, key influences, health and safety
issues, pricing, replacement cycles, specialist services.
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Major suppliers by product group.
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Shares
of tool hire companies,
plant hire companies and specialists in key product sectors.
FUTURE PROSPECTS / HOUSING /
CONSTRUCTION
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Housing trends, new build, renovation, RMI, construction activity.
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Prefabricated buildings, self-build, industrial, woodworking and floor
coverings.
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Long term
developments, implications for suppliers.
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Economic influences,
future prospects for the tool hire market etc.
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