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AMA Research have published the 2nd edition of the
Builders & Plumbers Merchants Market Western
Europe 2005 report - incorporating original input and
primary research, it represents an informed and up to date review of the
market and with
over 180 pages
is excellent value for money.
Countries individually
reviewed include:-
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GERMANY
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FRANCE
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BELGIUM
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NETHERLANDS
This report,
compiled by multi-lingual marketing professionals is the culmination of
more than 3 months research and analysis into these markets.
Methodologies employed included in-depth discussions with key
manufacturers, distributors, merchants, trade associations etc, as well
as a wide of secondary information and officially published statistics.
There is
certainly evidence of Europe being viewed more as a unit, though still
composed of markets with different characteristics. For example, all
countries have a varying mix of international and local merchant
operations, often resulting in a growing polarization of market
structure and the emergence of buying groups. Similarly, building
material supply is becoming more Pan-European in response to changing
market structures and purchasing requirements.
Report Contains:
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A BROAD ASSESSMENT OF THIS £70+ BILLION
MARKET - with a
review of market size, recent trends since 2000, key market
influences, current and future developments - with long term
forecasts.
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CONSTRUCTION/ECONOMY
trends and forecasts.
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PRODUCTS
Analysis of broad product groupings, mix by sector
for each country.
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BUILDERS MERCHANTS
Merchants shares by country,
recent activities, company profiles, financial overview.
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HEAVYSIDE/LIGHTSIDE
Review of mix between countries.
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BUYING GROUPS
major players, shares, address details etc.
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FUTURE PROSPECTS
Key areas of coverage for each country includes:
ECONOMIC BACKGROUND
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General Economic overview and introduction
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Demographic profiling.
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Economic background, historical context.
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Construction activity levels.
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Housing market recent activity.
TRADING WITH FRANCE, GERMANY AND THE
NETHERLANDS
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Analysis
of the impact of the Euro.
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Invoicing & payment standard practices employed.
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EU Exporting Documentation, VAT & tax issues, Agents or
local representation.
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Product Standards
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Trade Exhibitions, Trade Magazines & Associations list
of relevant organizations.
BUILDERS MERCHANTS MARKET WESTERN EUROPE
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Overall size & structure of West European market
including UK
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Market size for France, Germany, Belgium & The
Netherlands.
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Market trends since 2000 and forecasts of future
developments.
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Merchant market structure analysis.
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Merchants market shares, international, local
operations.
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Buying Groups key players, shares, recent changes etc.
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Key supplier profiles to the lightside sector for each
country
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Key supplier profiles to the heavyside sector for each
country.
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Key market issues & influence.
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Comparisons with UK market size, trends, structure etc.
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Future prospects.
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Sources of further information, Contact details.
The Report contains over 180 pages and 70 tables and charts of ORIGINAL
research and comment on the West European Builders Merchants industry
and provides incisive and thought provoking views on future development.
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