Fire Protection Equipment Market Report 2006: Industry Report

Fire Protection Equipment Market Report 2006

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Key Note Publications Ltd
Published: October 2006
Product Code: R310-1363

Description

2005 was a subdued year for the active fire protection market: Key Note estimates that, in 2005, the total UK market was worth £1.1m at current end-user prices, an increase of 1.9% on 2004. A higher level of growth of 3% is forecast for 2006, bringing the market's value to £1.2m.

The fire protection market can be divided into two main sectors: fire detection and alarm systems; and fire extinguishing equipment and materials. The main product categories for fire suppression are portable extinguishers, fixed extinguishing systems and fire hoses. The total market includes the cost of design, supply, installation, maintenance, and the commissioning of alarm systems and fixed extinguishing systems, as well as the supply and maintenance of portable extinguishers. It also includes the cost of monitoring fire-alarm systems and services such as risk assessment.

Growth in construction output helped the market between 2001 and 2004, but preliminary figures for 2005 suggest that overall building output has fallen. However, the output of new housing has continued to grow strongly, boosting demand for household fire protection products. Key Note commissioned exclusive consumer research in May 2006, which found an increase in the household penetration of smoke alarms, extinguishers and fire blankets between 2004 and 2006.

There have been several changes to legislation and regulations over the past 5 years, and more changes are imminent. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came into force in England and Wales on 1st October 2006. This places responsibility for fire safety in workplaces and publicly accessible premises on a `responsible person'. Changes to the building regulations have already increased the type of sites that need to be fitted with sprinklers and further changes are expected. Schools are also anticipated to be a high-growth area for sprinkler demand in 2006 and 2007. Other recent legislation concerns the recycling of fire protection equipment and chemicals, and the effect of releasing fire suppressing chemicals on the environment. Compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act brings the need for fire alarms that can protect the deaf by means of flashing lights and vibrating pillow pads.

The Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA) has introduced a policy on attending call-outs by automatic alarms and this should eventually ensure that alarms are properly installed and maintained, and reduce the high level of false alarms.

Key Note forecasts that, between 2006 and 2010, the total UK fire protection market will grow by around 3% per annum at current prices, keeping a little ahead of expected inflation.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary
1. Market Definition: REPORT COVERAGE; MARKET SECTORS; Fire-Detection and Alarm Systems; Fire-Extinguishing Equipment and Materials; MARKET TRENDS; Maturity of the Market; Construction Output; Halon Replacement; Legislative Changes; The Incidence of Fires and Fire Casualties; The Effect of Smoke Detectors; In Dwellings; In Other Buildings; Fires Extinguished Without Calling the Fire Service; Cost of Fires; ECONOMIC TRENDS; Population; Gross Domestic Product; Inflation; Unemployment; Household Disposable Income; MARKET POSITION; The UK; Active/Passive Fire Protection; Security and Fire Protection; Overseas
2. Market Size: THE TOTAL MARKET; BY MARKET SECTOR; Fire-Detection and Alarm Systems; Fire-Extinguishing Equipment and Materials; OVERSEAS TRADE; Overview; Imports; Exports
3. Industry Background: RECENT HISTORY; NUMBER OF COMPANIES; EMPLOYMENT; REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN THE MARKETPLACE; DISTRIBUTION; HOW ROBUST IS THE MARKET?; LEGISLATION; Ban on Halons; Building Regulations; Carriage Regulations; Disability Discrimination Act; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive; The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order; Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive; The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive; Standards and Codes of Practice; TRADE ASSOCIATIONS; BRE Certification; British Approval for Fire Equipment; British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association; British Fire Protection Systems Association; The Chief Fire Officers' Association; Euralarm; Eurofeu; Fire Extinguishing Trades Association; Fire Industry Confederation; Fire Protection Association; Fire and Rescue Suppliers Association; Fire Sprinkler Association; Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association; National Security Inspectorate; Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board
4. Competitor Analysis: THE MARKETPLACE; MARKET LEADERS; Chubb Fire Ltd; Company Structure; Current and Future Developments; Financial Results; Cooper Menvier; Company Structure; Current and Future Developments; Financial Results; Gent by Honeywell; Company Structure; Halma PLC; Company Structure; Current and Future Developments; Financial Results; Kidde Ltd; Company Structure; Current and Future Developments; Financial Results; London Security PLC; Company Structure; Current and Future Developments; Financial Results; Protec Fire Detection PLC; Company Structure; Current and Future Developments; Financial Results; Siemens Building Technologies Ltd; Company Structure; Current and Future Developments; Financial Results; Tyco Fire & Security; Company Structure; Current and Future Developments; Financial Results; UK Fire International Ltd; Company Structure; Current and Future Developments; Financial Results; Other Companies; OUTSIDE SUPPLIERS; Fire-Fighting Chemicals; Extinguisher Components; Emergency Lighting; MARKETING ACTIVITY; Main Media Advertising Expenditure; Trade Shows
5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats: STRENGTHS; WEAKNESSES; OPPORTUNITIES; THREATS
6. Buying Behaviour: THE RESIDENTIAL SECTOR; Ownership of Smoke Alarms, Fire Extinguishers or Fire Blankets; Purchasing of Smoke Alarms or Fire Extinguishers; THE NON-RESIDENTIAL SECTOR; The Fire Services; Airports; Industrial Sites; Schools; Other Victims of Arson
7. Current Issues: REDUCTION OF FALSE ALARMS; RECYCLING; NON-COMPLIANT EXTINGUISHERS; FIRE AND THE ELDERLY; PRODUCT INNOVATION FOR THE HOUSEHOLD SECTOR
8. The Global Market: OVERVIEW; EUROPE; THE US; THE MIDDLE EAST
9. Forecasts: INTRODUCTION; The Economy; Population; Gross Domestic Product; Inflation; Unemployment; Construction Output; FORECASTS 2006 TO 2010; MARKET GROWTH; FUTURE TRENDS
10. Company Profiles: Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd; Chubb Fire Ltd; Fulleon Ltd; Kidde Ltd; London Security Plc; Protec Fire Detection PLC; Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (uk) Ltd; UK Fire International Ltd
11. Consumer Confidence: METHODOLOGY; KEY FINDINGS THIS QUARTER; THE WILLINGNESS TO BORROW; Confidence Rebounds; Fewer Adults Wish to Borrow; SPENDING FROM SAVINGS; Strong Recovery in Spending from Savings; Savings Grow in Relative Importance
12. Further Sources: Associations; General Sources; Government Sources; Other Sources; Bisnode Sources

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