Manufactured Home Manufacturing

Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:

Companies in this industry produce manufactured homes, also known as mobile homes, and nonresidential mobile buildings. Major companies include Cavco, Champion Homes, and Clayton Homes (all based in the US), as well as ABI (UK), Black Diamond Group (Canada), and Willerby Holiday Homes (UK).

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Demand is driven by population growth, the cost of alternative forms of housing, and the availability of credit. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and access to dealers. Large companies have economies of scale in purchasing and distribution. Small companies can compete successfully in local markets. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest firms account for about 95% of revenue.

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

Major products are manufactured homes, which accounted for about 70% of industry revenue, while nonresidential mobile buildings accounted for about 10%.