MTW Research

A new report on the kitchen and bathroom distributors market from MTW Research has found that modest growth in 2013 is set to strengthen in 2014, with retail sales nearing £1 billion in the next 12 months.

A new report on the UK lighting market from MTW Research forecasts increasingly buoyant growth in 2014 as sales of LED lighting are set to generate sales in excess of £700 million in the next 4 years.

Based on financials from 60% of the FM market, the research found that despite the economy contracting at the end of 2012, the market continues to offer a number of opportunities for growth in 2013, primarily centred around enhancing core service levels..

A new report on the UK bedroom furniture market from MTW Research suggests that rigid bedroom furniture and fitted solutions are set to drive market growth in late 2012, with prospects increasingly positive from Q2 2013 onwards.

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.