The power tools sold to the consumer sector include drills, screwdrivers and combined drill/drivers, saws, sanders, angle grinders, planers, routers, multifunction tools, decorating tools (wallpaper strippers, painting systems, paint sprays and heat guns), wet-and-dry vacuum cleaners designed for DIY or outdoor use, pressure washers, steam cleaners, tackers, staplers, glue guns, scrapers and electric brushes. Growth has been strongest in cordless tools and innovative products, such as multisanders and powered paint sprays.

The market is affected by the general level of spending on DIY, which has been strong in recent years, owing to the growth in the housing market and the popularity of television programmes focusing on DIY and interior design. In 1999 and 2000, growth in sales of power tools and accessories outperformed overall growth in spending on DIY goods. This was the result of a high level of product innovation and the availability of lower-priced, entry-level tools. This report covers the industry, focusing primarily on the UK market.

1. Market Definition

• Report Coverage
• Market Sectors
• Drills and Screwdrivers
• Saws
• Sanders, Angle Grinders, Planers and Routers
• Decorating Tools
• Multifunction Tools
• Other Power Tools
• Accessories
• Market Trends
• Growth Of The Diy Market
• Table 1: Consumer Expenditure On Diy Goods At Current Prices (£Bn At Rsp), 1997-2001
• Trends In DIY Power Tools
• Market Position
• The UK
• Table 2: Consumer Expenditure On Power Tools And Accessories As A Percentage Of Total Consumer Expenditure On DIY Goods, 1997-2001
• Overseas
• Key Trade Associations
• Portable Electric Tool Manufacturers’ Association
• British Hardware and Housewares Manufacturers’ Association

2. Market Size

• The Total Market
• Table 3: The Uk Consumer Market For Power Tools And Accessories At Current Prices (£M At Rsp), 1997-2001
• By Market Sector
• Drills And Screwdrivers
• Saws
• Sanders, Angle Grinders, Planers And Routers
• Decorating Tools
• Multifunction Tools
• Other Power Tools
• Accessories
• Overseas Trade
• Table 4: UK Balance of Trade in Hand-Held Power Tools by Value (£m), 1997-2001
• Imports
• Table 5: UK Imports of Hand-Held Power Tools by Product Sector by Value (£m), 1997-2001
• By Source
• Power Drills
• Table 6: UK Imports of Power Drills by Country of Source by Value and Volume (%), 2000
• Power Saws
• Table 7: UK Imports of Power Saws by Country of Source by Value and Volume (%), 2000
• Other Hand-Held Power Tools
• Table 8: UK Imports of Other Hand-Held Power Tools by Country of Source by Value (%), 2000
• Exports
• Table 9: UK Exports of Hand-Held Power Tools by Product Sector by Value (£m), 1997-2001
• By Destination
• Power Drills
• Table 10: UK Exports of Power Drills by Country of Destination by Value and Volume (%), 2000
• Power Saws
• Table 11: UK Exports of Power Saws by Country of Destination by Value and Volume (%), 2000
• Other Hand-Held Power Tools
• Table 12: UK Exports of Other Hand-Held Power Tools by Country of Destination by Value (%), 2000

3. Industry Background

• Recent History
• Number Of Companies
• Employment
• Regional Variations In The Marketplace
• Distribution
• How Robust Is The Market?
• Legislation

4. Competitor Analysis

• The Marketplace
• Market Leaders
• Black & Decker
• Robert Bosch Ltd
• Alba Plc
• Makita (Uk) Ltd
• Earlex Ltd
• Hitachi Power Tools (Uk) Ltd
• Other Companies
• Wholesalers
• Outside Suppliers
• Advertising And Promotion
• Main-Media Expenditure
• Table 13: Main-Media Expenditure on Power Tools by Brand (£000), Years to December 2000 and 2001
• Table 14: Main-Media Expenditure on Power Tools by the Leading DIY Superstore Chains (£000), Years to December 2000 and 2001
• Exhibitions and Trade Fairs
• The DIY & Home Improvement Show
• Hardware & DIY
• Hirex
• Overseas Events
• Germany
• The US
• The Far East

5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

• The Total Market
• Drills And Screwdrivers
• Saws
• Sanders, Angle Grinders, Planers And Routers
• Decorating Tools
• Multifunction Tools

6. Buying Behaviour

• Consumer Penetration
• Table 15: Ownership And Purchasing Of Electric Drills, Electric Sanders, Electric Saws And Separate Electric-Tool Attachments (% Of Adults), 1999-2001
• Consumer Spending
• Table 16: Amount Spent On Electric Drills, Electric Sanders, Electric Saws And Separate Electric-Tool Attachments In The Last 12 Months (% Of Purchasers), 2001
• Demographic Profiles
• Ownership of Power Tools
• Table 17: Ownership of Electric Drills, Electric Sanders, Electric Saws and Separate Electric-Tool Attachments by Socio-Demographic Breakdown (% of adults), 2001
• Purchasing of Power Tools
• Table 18: Purchasing of Electric Drills, Electric Sanders, Electric Saws and Separate Electric-Tool Attachments by Socio-Demographic Breakdown (% of adults), 2001

7. Current Issues

• British Made For Quality
• Weee Directive
• Safety Of Tool Hire

8. The Global Market

• Bosch Reports On The Global Market
• Table 19: The Global Market For Power Tools By Region By Value And Volume (Billion Euro And Million Units), 2001
• Black & Decker Suffers A Downturn
• US — Consumers Spending Again
• Germany — DIY Spending Stronger In Eastern States
• Hong Kong — Techtronic Acquires The Ryobi Brand

9. Forecasts

• Introduction
• Table 20: Averages Of Independent Forecasts For The Uk Economy (% And Million), 2001 And 2002
• Forecasts 2002 To 2006
• Table 21: The Forecast Uk Consumer Market For Power Tools And Accessories At Current Prices (£M At Rsp), 2002-2006
• Future Trends

10. Company Profiles

• Alba PLC
• Black & Decker
• Robert Bosch Ltd
• Draper Tools Ltd
• Earlex Ltd
• Hitachi Power Tools (UK) Ltd
• Makita (UK) Ltd

11. Further Sources

• Associations
• Publications
• Directories
• General Sources
• Bonnier Information Sources
• Government Publications
• Other Sources