Panel Builders Market Report - UK 2012-2016 Analysis

AMA Research are pleased to announce the publication of the ninth edition of our report on the Panel Builders Market - UK 2012-2016.  Incorporating original input and primary market research, the report represents an up to date and informed review of the market and is excellent value for money.Key issues covered in the market report:

REVIEW OF UK MARKET SIZE AND TRENDS.
COMPONENT USAGE – Analysis of the range of components used by panel builders.
ANALYSIS OF SUPPLY STRUCTURE - Key Suppliers, component suppliers and distribution, etc.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS OF PANELS – Industrial and process, water industry, power generation and power distribution, oil gas and marine, transport, general construction, etc.

The Panel Builders market is complex and fragmented in terms of end-use applications. Trends in the market are influenced by many issues, ranging from the level of electricity consumption and manufacturing output to general construction activity levels. These issues are assessed alongside their implications for the UK panel builders and component markets.

The UK panel builders’ market was relatively stable prior to the recession with growth levels averaging around 1-2% per annum. The market declined as a result of the deteriorating economy but returned to growth in 2011. The market is expected to continue to grow through to 2016, when forecasts are for a market value of £572 million. Key factors underpinning growth include health and safety, environmental and energy efficiency legislation, also rising long term electricity consumption and more positive conditions in the oil and gas sector.

The report is not simply a long list of government and fiscal data, but an intelligent and researched analysis of the panel builders sector in the UK.

Areas of particular interest:-

Key factors impacting on the UK panel building market, including construction, power generation, process industries, infrastructure etc.
Review of the renewable energy market and opportunities for panel builders.
Trends in component usage by panel builders.
Niche specialist opportunities for panels – e.g. railways, oil and gas, homeland security, energy efficiency, de-carbonisation equipment used in power generation, colocation centres, etc.
Analysis of future prospects for the UK panel building market.
Up to date review and forecasts of construction trends.

Companies included:-

ABB, AF Switchgear, Anord Controls Systems, Blackburn Starling, Combined Electrical and Engineering Services, Compere Ling Systems, Craig and Derricott, Crompton Controls, Danfoss, Don Controls, Eaton Electric, General Panel Systems, Hima-Sella, ICW Power, Lloyd Morris Electrical, Main Systems, Mardix, Max Wright, Mitsubishi Electric Europe, Power Panels Electrical Systems, Quantum Controls, Rockwell Automation, Saftronics, Schneider Electric UK, Southern and Redfern Group, Switchgear and Instrumentation, TE Connectivity, Technical Control Systems.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

PANEL BUILDING MARKET RESEARCH AND TRENDS

Market size and trends from 2006, market influences, forecasts to 2016.
Market structure – analysis of UK panel builders and companies with panel building operations.
Major UK Panel Builders - turnover, range of activities, etc.
Factors influencing growth, market structure, products sectors etc.
End use applications – industrial, water industry, power generation, oil, gas and marine, general commercial, transport distribution and aviation, etc.
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats for the market.

PANEL BUILDERS OUTPUT BY PANEL TYPE

Mix of Control Panel Types – motor and process control, power distribution, building control systems, safety, security systems, others.
Analysis of end-user sectors - percentage of panel builders supplying into each sector, panel types used.
Analysis of end use applications.

COMPONENT USAGE

Sales into panel builders by major product area - enclosures, control gear, circuit protection and switchgear, power direction products and automation products, etc.
Review of main products within each area.
Changing product usage - growth in trends to increasing modularity.
Major manufacturers and suppliers.

RENEWABLES REVIEW

Key influences on renewable energy sources, for example current legislation.
Review of alternative renewable sources and opportunities for panel builders, Wind Turbines, and combined heat and power.

SOURCE OF SUPPLY

Key Sources of Supply - Electrical Wholesalers, Specialists, Direct from Manufacturers, Electronic Component Distributors, Manufactured In-House, etc.
Factors influencing choice of supplier.
Review of major sources of supply - General Electrical Wholesalers, Specialist Wholesalers/Distributors, Electronic Component Distributors, Direct Distribution.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

Niche specialist developments, changing industry structure, implications for suppliers and distributors.
Economic influences, changing construction landscape, impact of infrastructure building programme, growth prospects etc.