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AMA Research
has published the
fourth edition of
“Educational Furniture & Furnishings Market - UK 2007” report.
The report incorporates original research and provides a
comprehensive review of the demand for a range of furniture and
furnishing products in the education sector. Containing over 100
pages with over 25 tables and charts, this report
represents excellent value for money.
Product
areas covered in the report include: -
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FURNITURE – Classroom tables and chairs, storage and shelving,
science and technology furniture, computer workstations and
trolleys, upholstered chairs, etc.
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FLOORCOVERINGS – Carpets, vinyl, wood, linoleum, ceramic tiles,
etc.
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WINDOW
COVERINGS – Blinds, curtains.
The educational furniture and furnishings market is
estimated to be worth around £400 million at manufacturers’
prices. The market has experienced a good level of growth over the last
10 years, driven by increased public and
private funding in the education sector.
Areas
of Particular Interest:
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The impact
of the various capital programmes in the education sector on the growth
of the educational furniture and furnishings market. The Building
Schools for the Future (BSF) programme in particular aims to rebuild or
refurbish a high number of primary and secondary schools in the UK and
is likely to support growth in the longer term.
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The value
growth of the overall market has also been influenced by significant
product improvements and developments. In the furniture sector, there
has been an emphasis on aesthetics, adjustability and durability, whilst
in the furnishings sector, lifecycle costing and ease of maintenance
have remained key requirements. In both sectors, there is a focus on
products that are fit-for-purpose/good value for money.
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The
development of teaching facilities in the higher education sector
following the government target of 50% of young people to experience
higher education by 2010.
Key
areas of coverage in the report include:
EDUCATION
SECTOR
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Overview of
establishments and pupil/student numbers, key sectors (nurseries,
primary, secondary, further/higher), number of establishments etc.
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Funding of
education – structure and responsibilities, expenditure levels, main
capital programmes.
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Public and
private new work output and the level of RMI activity in the education
sector.
EDUCATIONAL
FURNITURE
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Overall
market size (2000-2007), current trends influencing the market and key
factors impacting on the value growth.
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Future
prospects for the overall education furniture market and market size
forecasts up to 2010.
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Product mix
in the educational furniture market, with market size by product sector
and key trends.
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Key trends
within each product sector, including classroom tables and chairs,
storage and shelving, science and technology furniture, computer
workstations and trolleys, upholstered chairs and administration/office
furniture.
EDUCATIONAL
FURNISHINGS
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Overall
review of market size 2000-2007, share between floorcoverings and window
coverings, key factors influencing overall demand for furnishings in the
education sector including government schemes.
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Future
prospects for the overall educational furnishings market and market size
forecasts up to 2010.
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Window
coverings – Mix between curtains and blinds, with key factors
influencing the market mix, market size by product sector, current
trends and future prospects for each product sector.
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Floor
coverings – Mix between carpets, vinyl, wood, linoleum and ceramic
tiles, with key factors influencing the market mix, market size by
product sector, current trends and future prospects for each product
sector.
SUPPLY
& DISTRIBUTION
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Review of
supply structures within furniture and furnishings sector – market
shares, leading suppliers, supply structures,
specialists/non-specialists etc. Commentary on recent market activity
including mergers, acquisitions and closures.
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Distribution
structures, key areas of difference, shares by channel for furniture and
furnishings.
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Review of
key channels – Local Authority Supplies, Purchasing
Organisations/Consortia, Catalogues, Direct Supply, Contractors.
The report contains over 100 pages and 25 tables and charts of original
research on this rapidly evolving sector.
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