Market Research - Pipes and Fittings Market Report UK 2007 from AMA Research

INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW 

AMA Research has recently published a brand new report - the ‘Pipes and Fittings Market - UK 2007’.  Incorporating original input and primary research, it represents an up-to-date and informed review of this market, giving excellent value for money.  The report is available to pre-order now for delivery in September, offering substantial discounts off the list price and additional benefits. 

The Report Covers the Following Areas in Detail-

• PLUMBING AND HEATING products - domestic and light commercial applications.

• RAINWATER GOODS - including plastic, cast iron and aluminium gutters.

• SOIL AND WASTE PRODUCTS - including pipe and fittings.

The report covers the domestic and light commercial applications for the above products, excluding water utility applications, land drainage and other gas or telecommunications applications and is written by marketing professionals with experience of the building products industry, enabling us to provide a comprehensive and detailed coverage of these changing markets. The report contains a detailed assessment of the markets with interpretation of major developments and future trends including information that is specific and relevant to the market - not just a broad collection of Government statistics.

Recent Trends Include:-

• The shifting emphasis of domestic new build towards flats and apartments.

• Shift to pressurised water systems in domestic applications.

• Greater usage of flexible plumbing systems and pipes, and interaction between copper and plastic pipes and fittings.

• The impacts of Government expenditure and legislation affecting RMI, building and construction. Greater levels of commercial building, particularly the public sector.

• Growth in the underfloor heating sector.

• Greater focus on sustainability throughout the production and distribution chain.

• Descriptions of the major suppliers, merchants and distributors.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

MARKET SIZE AND TRENDS

• Market size by value, rates of change, trends and forecasts.

• Key influences in the market and future prospects.

• Development of the central heating and potable water sectors.

• Development of the underfloor heating market and influence on the pipes and fittings industry.

• Key building and construction trends and influences on the pipes and fittings market including housebuilding levels and future prospects, domestic refurbishment levels and future prospects, the changing patterns of DIY, the influence of the changing conservatory market, the commercial building and construction market and the influence of increasing government spending in that sector.

• The changing impact of new building methods, off-site construction etc.

PRODUCT APPLICATIONS, TYPES, MIX AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plumbing Pipes and Fittings

• Hot and cold pressurised applications for heating and for hot and cold potable water, and underfloor heating.

• Mix of pipes and fittings.

• Material mix for pipes and fittings in this sector. The differences in material used between water and heating applications.

• The use of copper pipe and fittings in plumbing applications, scale of the market, influence of recent raw material price changes, advantages and disadvantages of copper.

• Use of plastic in plumbing applications, key suppliers, key types of suppliers, influence of barrier pipe, growth of push-fit fittings, etc.

• Outlook for plumbing pipes and fittings.

Rainwater Pipes and Fittings

• Mix of rainwater and soil & waste products.

• Material mix for pipe and fittings in this sector.

• Use of different materials in the different end use sectors.

• Outlook for plumbing pipes and fittings.

Overall Materials Mix

• Mix of pipes and fittings by application type and by material type.

Suppliers

• Main suppliers overall, including market positions, key characteristics and strengths.

• Market shares for plumbing pipe and fittings.

• Market shares for rainwater and soil & waste pipe and fittings.

• Market shares for plastic pipe and fittings.

• Market shares for metal pipe and fittings.

• Comment on other suppliers and importers.

Distribution

• Main distribution channels. Key companies in each of the major channels.

• Channel shares across the pipe and fittings industry.

• Changing nature of distribution in terms of greater activity through the Internet and other e-commerce solutions.

• Technical standards and approvals, listing of relevant trade and other organizations.

The report contains over 85 pages and over 26 tables/charts of original research and comment into the UK Pipes & Fittings Industry, providing an independent and incisive view into this changing market.