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AMA Research
has published the first edition of the brand new report ‘Distribution
of Electrical Products in Building Applications - UK 2007’. The
report reviews the overall electrical products sector, together with the
distribution structure and trends in this evolving industry, with a
focus on electrical wholesalers, DIY and other retailers, trade
catalogue/online distributors, merchants and specialist distributors.
This report
provides a unique review of electrical products distribution and
individual product areas in a wider context – an essential perspective
as companies in all distribution channels, traditional and
non-traditional, are broadening their product ranges and changing their
market positions.
Areas of Particular Interest
Include :
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The
electrical products market has growth steadily, driven by healthy
housing and construction levels and a growing demand for electrical
and electronic equipment.
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How
distribution shares have changed in recent years - is the electrical
wholesaler market share being eroded?
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How is the
growth of the mail order/internet sector affecting electrical
products distribution?
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Have
preferences and buying patterns among contractors and installers of
electrical products changed in recent years?
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Which
product sectors are expected to grow over the next few years and
why?
Product Sectors Reviewed Include:-
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Cables Trunking & Accessories
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LV Circuit Protection & Switchgear
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Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Wiring Accessories
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Lighting
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Electric Water Heating
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Tools & Test Equipment
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Security & Fire Systems
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Data Networking
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Automation & Control Products
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Built-In Domestic Appliances
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Electric Heating
NB: This
report does not cover the following; consumer or office
electrical/electronic equipment (TV’s, computers, photocopiers etc.),
small and free standing electrical appliances and products used within
automotive or utilities applications or within the oil, gas or
petrochemical industries.
The
distribution structures and market values of electrical products are
influenced by many factors – construction and housebuilding, RMI
activity, trends in the usage of electricity, growth in demand for
electric and electronic appliances, raw material and energy prices and
contractor/installer purchasing trends, with substantial differences
across the product sectors.
The report
reviews market and distribution trends and shares, and provides a unique
and comprehensive review of this circa £10 billion market.
Key areas of coverage in the report include:-
DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE
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Review of
the distribution market structure for electrical products.
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Analysis of
key distribution trends and influences – including;
- Trading through multiple channels and adding value.
- Own brand product penetration and growing imports.
- Impact of demand for energy efficient and sustainable
products.
CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION
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Share by
value of the major channels in the market in 2006 and review of recent
and projected future changes to distribution market shares.
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Analysis of
each of the major distribution channels in terms of; overall value,
market trends, strengths and weaknesses and key product areas. Also
reviewed are market shares and company profiles for leading companies
within each sector and sub-sector. The sectors covered are:
- Electrical Wholesaler market.
- Retail
Sector – DIY Multiples, Electrical/Electronic Product Retailers,
General/Grocery Retailers and Department Stores and Specialist
Retailers.
- Trade
Catalogue/Internet Based Distributors – Electronic Component
Distributors, Industrial Products Distributors and other mail order
operations selling electrical products to the trade.
- Builders’
Merchants, Plumbers’ and HV Merchants.
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reviewed are Specialist Distributors, OEMs/System Integrators and Direct
sales.
PRODUCT
REVIEW
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Value of the
key product areas and their relative importance in the overall market.
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Analysis and
comment on market size and trends within each product sector.
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Product mix
within individual product sectors, key end user sectors and key
suppliers.
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Distribution
shares and trends within each product sector.
ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS MARKET
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Total
market size 2000-2006 and forecast through to 2010.
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Mix of 13
product sectors by value in 2006.
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Review of
changes in product mix share between sectors 2000-2010.
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Key market
trends and influences impacting on the overall market, including;
Construction and Housebuilding statistics, demand for
electrical/electronic appliances, import and export data,
legislation and standards and technological developments.
The report is substantial with over
100 pages and 40 tables and charts assessing developments across the
electrical products industry in terms of building and construction
applications..
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