MTW Research

Sales in the household textiles market are set to receive a welcome boost this year, according to MTW Research’s new report, despite the double-dip recession prompting somewhat of a ‘hiatus’ in the market at present.

Over £9 billion will be spent on education construction and improvement in 2012 according to a new report from MTW Research, with new build and refurbishment activity in schools offering substantial opportunity for manufacturers and contractors.

A new report on the UK pump market from MTW Research has identified a number of opportunities for pump manufacturers to exploit in 2012, prompting optimism for growth in a number of key end use markets for pumps by the end of the year.

A new report on the electric underfloor heating market from MTW Research suggests that growth will return to the industry in mid 2012, with real term rises from early 2013 as product development and volume demand stimulate sales in the sector.

A new report on the builders merchants market from MTW Research suggests that whilst growth has been erratic in 2011 sales of building products have continued to grow, with above inflation growth set to return in mid-late 2012.

A new report on the Facilities Management market from MTW Research has found that most sectors within the FM market are experiencing positive demand patterns in 2011, though profitability of 4% of turnover reflects an industry under pressure.

New market research on the UK bathroom market from MTW Research has found that bathroom retailers are set to benefit from shifting preferences toward higher value bathrooms, with product development & sustainability driving growth in 2011 and beyond.

A new market research survey on the UK panel builders market from MTW Research has found that demand patterns and market trends are shifting in 2011, prompting greater optimism in the market.

A new survey of kitchen retailers from MTW Research has found that 65% of companies in the kitchen market are expecting sales to grow over the next 12 months, despite the 2011 VAT rise and slowdown in the housing market dampening prospects.

The UK housebuilding market will rise by 154,000 homes in 2010, according to a new report from MTW Research, though housebuilder expenditure remains under tight control as social housing investment slows and business confidence returns slowly.