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| THERMAL INSULATION : UK : AUGUST 2002 |
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| 1 | KEY FINDINGS | 1 |
| 2 | INTRODUCTION | 4 |
| 2.1 | Definitions | 4 |
| 2.1.1 | Overview | 4 |
| 2.1.2 | Thermal Insulation Materials | 5 |
| 2.2 | Methodology | 21 |
| 2.3 | UK Economy | 21 |
| 2.3.1 | Overview | 21 |
| 2.3.2 | Interest Rates | 23 |
| 2.3.3 | Inflation | 24 |
| 2.3.4 | The Budget 2002 | 24 |
| 2.3.5 | Forecasts | 26 |
| 2.4 | Exchange Rates | 27 |
| 2.5 | Abbreviations | 27 |
| 3 | MARKET Size | 30 |
| 3.1 | Market Overview And Trends, 1998-2002 | 30 |
| 3.2 | Market Segmentation, 1998-2002 | 34 |
| 3.3 | Factors Affecting Demand | 35 |
| 3.4 | Forecast Market Overview And Trends, 2003-2007 | 39 |
| 3.5 | Forecast Market Segmentation, 2003-2007 | 40 |
| 4 | Building Thermal Insulation | 46 |
| 4.1 | Market Overview, 1998-2002 | 46 |
| 4.2 | Market Segmentation, 1998-2002 | 47 |
| 4.2.1 | Overview | 47 |
| 4.2.2 | Wall Insulation | 50 |
| 4.2.2.1 | Overview | 50 |
| 4.2.2.2 | Cavity Wall Insulation | 51 |
| 4.2.2.3 | External Wall Insulation | 53 |
| 4.2.2.4 | Internal Wall Insulation | 55 |
| 4.2.3 | Loft Insulation | 56 |
| 4.2.4 | Draught Proofing | 58 |
| 4.2.5 | Roof Insulation | 60 |
| 4.2.6 | Pipe Insulation And Cylinder Lagging | 63 |
| 4.2.7 | Floor Insulation | 64 |
| 4.3 | Forecast Market Overview And Trends, 2003-2007 | 65 |
| 4.4 | Forecast Market Segmentation, 2003-2007 | 67 |
| 5 | Industrial Thermal Insulation | 72 |
| 5.1 | Market Overview And Trends, 1998-2002 | 72 |
| 5.2 | Market Segmentation, 1998-2002 | 74 |
| 5.2.1 | By Material | 74 |
| 5.2.2 | By End User | 78 |
| 5.3 | Forecast Market Overview And Trends, 2003-2007 | 79 |
| 5.4 | Forecast Market Segmentation, 2003-2007 | 81 |
| 6 | DISTRIBUTION | 83 |
| 6.1 | Overview | 83 |
| 6.2 | Building Thermal Insulation | 84 |
| 6.3 | Industrial Thermal Insulation | 85 |
| 6.4 | Distributor Profiles | 86 |
| 6.4.1 | Encon | 86 |
| 6.4.2 | SIG | 87 |
| 6.4.2.1 | Overview | 87 |
| 6.4.2.2 | Sheffield Insulations | 89 |
| 7 | Production | 91 |
| 7.1 | Overview | 91 |
| 7.2 | Critical Success Factors | 92 |
| 8 | International Trade | 96 |
| 8.1 | Overview | 96 |
| 8.2 | Imports | 96 |
| 8.2.1 | Overview | 96 |
| 8.2.2 | Import Penetration | 97 |
| 8.2.3 | Implications for Importers | 99 |
| 8.3 | Exports | 100 |
| 8.4 | Trade Surplus | 101 |
| 9 | Manufacturing INDUSTRY STRUCTURE | 103 |
| 9.1 | Overview | 103 |
| 9.2 | Manufacturer Profiles | 104 |
| 9.2.1 | Belgrade Insulations | 104 |
| 9.2.2 | British Gypsum-Isover | 105 |
| 9.2.3 | Callenders | 107 |
| 9.2.4 | Cape | 107 |
| 9.2.5 | Celotex | 109 |
| 9.2.6 | Kingspan Insulation | 111 |
| 9.2.7 | KnaufAlcopor (Formerly Owens-Corning Alcopor UK) | 112 |
| 9.2.8 | Mayplas | 114 |
| 9.2.9 | Rockwool | 115 |
| 9.2.10 | Superglass Insulation | 115 |
| 9.2.11 | Vencel Resil | 116 |
| 10 | Contracting INDUSTRY STRUCTURE | 118 |
| 10.1 | Overview | 118 |
| 10.2 | Contractor Profiles | 119 |
| 10.2.1 | C & D Industrial Services Company | 119 |
| 10.2.2 | Cape Industrial Services | 120 |
| 10.2.3 | Chieftain Group | 121 |
| 10.2.4 | Hertel (UK) | 122 |
| 11 | Trade Association Addresses | 124 |
| 12 | Magazine Addresses | 126 |
| 13 | Trade Exhibitions | 128 |
LIST OF TABLES
| 1. Thermal Insulation Materials, By Material Type | 6 |
| 2. Thermal Conductivity Of Calcium Silicate At Normal Density Of 240 kg/m? | 7 |
| 3. Thermal Conductivity Of Cellular Glass At Nominal Densities Of 120 kg/m3 & 135 kg/m3 | 7 |
| 4. Thermal Conductivity Of Ceramic Fibre (Blanket) At Nominal Densities Of 64 kg/m3, 96 kg/m3 & 128 kg/m3 | 8 |
| 5. Thermal Conductivity Of Cork At Normal Density Of 112 kg/m? | 8 |
| 6. Thermal Conductivity Of Exfoliated Vermiculite At Nominal Densities Of 96 kg/m3, 101 kg/m3, 104 kg/m3 & 109 kg/m3 | 9 |
| 7. Thermal Conductivity Of Expanded Nitrile Rubber At Nominal Densities Of 60 kg/m3 And 90 kg/M3 | 10 |
| 8. Thermal Conductivity Of Expanded Perlite At Normal Density Of 112 kg/m? | 10 |
| 9. Thermal Conductivity Of Expanded Polystyrene At Nominal Densities Of 15 kg/m3, 20 kg/m3, 25 kg/m3 & 30 kg/m3 | 11 |
| 10. Thermal Conductivity Of Expanded Synthetic Rubber At Normal Density Of 60 kg/m? | 11 |
| 11. Thermal Conductivity Of Extruded Polystyrene Foam At Nominal Densities Of 28 kg/m3, 32 kg/m3, 38 kg/m3 & 45 kg/m3 | 12 |
| 12. Thermal Conductivity Of Flexible Polyurethane Foams (Filled Grade) At Nominal Density Of 100 kg/m3 | 12 |
| 13. Thermal Conductivity Of Glass Mineral Wool At Nominal Densities Of 16 kg/m3, 48 kg/m3 & 80 kg/m3 | 13 |
| 14. Thermal Conductivity Of Glass Mineral Wool Needle Mat Normal Density Of 130 kg/m? | 14 |
| 15. Thermal Conductivity Of Magnesia At Normal Density Of 190 kg/m? | 14 |
| 16. Thermal Conductivity Of Melamine Foam (Flexible) At Normal Density Of 11 kg/m? | 15 |
| 17. Thermal Conductivity Of Microporous Silica At Nominal Density Of 240 kg/m? | 16 |
| 18. Thermal Conductivity Of Phenolic Foam At Density Of Between 35 kg/m3 and 60 kg/m3 | 16 |
| 19. Thermal Conductivity Of Expanded Polyethylene Foam At Nominal Density Of 30 kg/m 3 | 17 |
| 20. Thermal Conductivity Of PIR At Nominal Densities Of 32 kg/m3, 40 kg/m3 & 50 kg/m3 | 18 |
| 21. Thermal Conductivity Of Polyisocyanurate Foam (High Density) At Nominal Densities Of 80 kg/m3, 100 kg/m3 & 120 kg/m3 | 18 |
| 22. Thermal Conductivity Of PVC Foam At Nominal Densities Of 40 kg/m3, 100 kg/m3 & 300 kg/m3 | 19 |
| 23. Thermal Conductivity Of PUR At Nominal DensitIes Of 35 kg/m3, 40 kg/m3 & 50 kg/m3 | 19 |
| 24. Thermal Conductivity Of Rock Mineral Wool (High Density) At Various Densities | 20 |
| 25. Thermal Conductivity Of Wood Wool Slab At Various Densities | 20 |
| 26. Economic Indicators On The UK Economy, 2000?2003 | 23 |
| 27. The UK Market For Thermal Insulation Products, 1998-2002 | 30 |
| 28. Total Construction Output In Great Britain, By Type Of Work, 1998?2002 | 31 |
| 29. Housing Starts And Completions In Great Britain, By Sector, 1998?2002 | 32 |
| 30. The UK Market For Thermal Insulation Products, By Sector, 1998?2002 | 34 |
| 31. The UK Market For Thermal Insulation Products, By Sector, 2002 | 35 |
| 32. New And Previous U-value Levels That Will Be Required By The Revised Part L Building Regulations | 38 |
| 33. Forecast UK Market For Thermal Insulation Products, 2003?2007 | 40 |
| 34. Forecast UK Market For Thermal Insulation Products, By Sector, 2003?2007 | 41 |
| 35. Forecast Total Construction Output In Great Britain, By Type Of Work, 2003?2007 | 42 |
| 36. Forecast Housing Starts And Completions In Great Britain, By Sector, 2003-2007 | 43 |
| 37. The UK Market For Building Thermal Insulation Products, 1998?2002 | 46 |
| 38. The UK Market For Building Thermal Insulation Products, By Product Type, 1998?2002 | 49 |
| 39. Average Heat Loss In Buildings, By Type | 50 |
| 40. The UK Market For Wall Insulation Products, 1998-2002 | 51 |
| 41. The UK Market For Cavity Wall Insulation Products, 1998?2002 | 52 |
| 42. The UK Market For External Wall Insulation Products, 1998-2002 | 54 |
| 43. The UK Market For Internal Wall Thermal Insulation Products, 1998-2002 | 55 |
| 44. The UK Market For Loft Insulation Products, 1998-2002 | 56 |
| 45. The UK Market For Draught Proofing Products, 1998-2002 | 58 |
| 46. The UK Market For Draught Proofing Products, By Material Type, 1998-2002 | 59 |
| 47. The UK Market For Roof Insulation Products, By Type Of Roof, 1998-2002 | 60 |
| 48. Previous And New Insulation Values For Roofs, By Roof Type In Elemental U-values | 62 |
| 49. Maximum Permissible Areas Of Rooflights According To The Building Regulations Part L, By Type Of Building | 62 |
| 50. The UK Market For Pipe Insulation And Cylinder Lagging Products, By Sector, 1998-2002 | 63 |
| 51. The UK Market For Floor Insulation Products, 1998-2002 | 64 |
| 52. Forecast UK Market For Building Thermal Insulation Products, 2003-2007 | 66 |
| 53. Forecast UK Market For Building Thermal Insulation Products, By Product Type, 2003?2007 | 67 |
| 54. The UK Market For Industrial Thermal Insulation Products, 1998-2002 | 72 |
| 55. New Non-Housing Construction Output In Great Britain, By End User, 1998?2002 | 74 |
| 56. The UK Market For Industrial Thermal Insulation Products, By Material Type, 1999 And 2002 | 76 |
| 57. The UK Market For Industrial Thermal Insulation Products, By End User, 2002 | 78 |
| 58. The UK Market For Industrial Thermal Insulation, By End User And By Type Of Work, 2002 | 79 |
| 59. Forecast UK Market For Industrial Thermal Insulation Products, 2003-2007 | 80 |
| 60. Forecast UK Market For Industrial Thermal Insulation Products, By End User, 2003?2007 | 81 |
| 61. Financial Summary Of Encon, 1997-2001 | 87 |
| 62. Financial Summary Of SIG, 1997-2001 | 88 |
| 63. Turnover of SIG, By Geographical Area, 2000 And 2001 | 89 |
| 64. Financial Summary Of Sheffield Insulations, 1996-2000 | 90 |
| 65. Turnover Of Sheffield Insulations, By Geographical Destination, 1999 And 2000 | 90 |
| 66. UK Production Of Selected Insulation And Insulation Related Materials, By Material Type, 1998-2002 | 91 |
| 67. UK Imports Of Selected Insulation And Insulation Related Products, 1998?2002 | 96 |
| 68. UK Imports Of Selected Insulation And Insulation Related Products, By Product Type, 1998-2002 | 97 |
| 69. Import Penetration In The UK Market For Thermal Insulation, 1998-2002 | 98 |
| 70. UK Exports Of Selected Insulation And Insulation Related Products, 1998-2002 | 100 |
| 71. UK Exports Of Selected Insulation And Insulation Related Products, By Product Type, 1998-2002 | 101 |
| 72. UK Trade Surplus In Selected Insulation And Insulation Related Products, 1998-2002 | 102 |
| 73. Financial Summary Of Belgrade Insulations, 1997-2001 | 105 |
| 74. Financial Summary Of British Gypsum?Isover, 1997-2000 | 106 |
| 75. Turnover Of British Gypsum-Isover, By Geographical Destination, 1999 And 2000 | 106 |
| 76. Financial Summary Of Cape, 1996-2000 | 108 |
| 77. Turnover Of Cape, By Geographical Destination, 1999 And 2000 | 109 |
| 78. Financial Summary Of Celotex, 1997-2001 | 110 |
| 79. Turnover Of Celotex, By Geographical Destination, 2000 And 2001 | 110 |
| 80. Financial Summary Of Kingspan Insulation, 1996-2000 | 112 |
| 81. Financial Summary Of KnaufAlcopor, 1996-2000 | 113 |
| 82. Turnover Of KnaufAlcopor, By Geographical Destination, 1999 And 2000 | 113 |
| 83. Financial Summary Of Mayplas, 1997-2000 | 114 |
| 84. Financial Summary Of Rockwool, 1996-2000 | 115 |
| 85. Financial Summary Of Superglass Insulation, 1997-2001 | 116 |
| 86. Financial Summary Of Vencel Resil, 1996-2000 | 117 |
| 87. The UK Market For Industrial Thermal Insulation Contracting, 1998-2002 | 119 |
| 88. Financial Summary Of C & D Industrial Services Company, 1997-2001 | 120 |
| 89. Financial Summary Of Cape Industrial Services, 1997?2000 | 121 |
| 90. Financial Summary Of Chieftain Group, 1997-2001 | 122 |
| 91. Financial Summary Of Hertel (UK), 1996-2000 | 123 |
LIST OF DIAGRAMS
| 1. The UK Market For Thermal Insulation Products, By Sector, 1998?2007 | 3 |
| 2. The UK Market For Thermal Insulation Products, By Sector, 2002 | 35 |
| 3. The UK Market For Thermal Insulation Products, By Sector, 1998?2007 | 45 |
| 4. Forecast UK Market For Industrial Thermal Insulation Materials, By End User, 2003-2007 | 82 |
| 5. Distribution Network For Building Thermal Insulation Materials, By Distribution Channel, 2002 | 85 |
| 6. Distribution Network For Industrial Thermal Insulation Materials, By Distribution Channel, 2002 | 86 |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
| 1. KEY FINDINGS |
| The UK market for thermal insulation materials is projected to
increase by some 8 percent in 2002. The value of the market has increased
throughout the review period, albeit at a varying rate |
| MSI believe that the building thermal insulation sector
represented the largest proportion of the UK thermal insulation market in value
terms between 1998 and 2001 and will continue to do so in 2002 |
| MSI project that the building thermal insulation sector will
increase by some 11 percent in 2002. Furthermore, the industrial thermal
insulation market is estimated to have decreased by some 3 percent between 1998
and 2001 to a value of
£159.8 million (€257.3 million). MSI project that a
further decrease, albeit marginal, will occur in 2002 |
| MSI believe that the following factors affect the demand for
thermal insulation in the UK. |
| - the amount of construction activity in the UK |
| - the state of the UK economy |
| - reductions in carbon dioxide emissions |
| - government schemes and initiatives |
| - the impact of changes to the Building Regulations |
| - greater consumer awareness of the benefits of thermal insulation |
| - new and innovative technology |
| MSI believe that wall insulation accounted for the largest
proportion, some 49 percent, of the UK building thermal insulation sector in
2001. Furthermore, some 80 percent of the wall insulation sector was accounted
for by cavity wall insulation in 2001. A further 13 percent was accounted for
by external wall insulation, whilst internal wall insulation accounted for the
remaining 7 percent |
| MSI estimate that the UK market for industrial thermal insulation decreased by some 3 percent between 1998 and 2001. Indeed, in 2001 the value of the UK market for industrial thermal insulation was £159.8 million (€257.3 million) |
| MSI believe that the process plant sector is one of the main end users of industrial thermal insulation in the UK. Indeed, the process plant sector is projected to account for some 52 percent of the total UK market for industrial thermal insulation in 2002. However, the process plant sector has decreased in proportional importance since 1999, when it accounted for some 58 percent of the total market for industrial thermal insulation. In contrast, the heating and ventilation sector has increased in proportional importance since 1999 |
| MSI believe that the value of the UK market for building thermal insulation will increase throughout the forecast period, although the rate of growth will slow towards the end of the review period. In contrast, the industrial thermal insulation market is forecast to continue its long term decline |
| MSI believe that there are a number of factors that are critical to the success of companies operating within the UK thermal insulation market. These include: |
| - diversification |
| - identification of market trends |
| - close working relations |
| - adherence to quality standards |
| - the use of IT and computer technology |
| - staff training |
| - environmental issues |
| - renewable and alternative thermal insulation products |
| Trends in the UK market for thermal insulation products, are shown in the following diagram by sector between 1998 and 2007. |
| Notes: | * = projections at 2001 msp |
| ** = forecasts at 2001 msp | |
| Source: | Trade and MSI estimates, projections and forecasts |
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