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MS26481 MSI WALL INSULATION : UK JULY 2001

This report covers: Thermal Insulation Materials, Cavity wall insulation, external wall insulation, internal wall insulation, calcium silicate, cellular glass, ceramic fibre, exfoliated vermilulite, expanded nitrile rubber, expanded perlite, expanded polystyrene, expanded synthetic rubber, extruded polystyrene foam, flexible polyurethane foams, glass melamine, mineral wool products, glass mineral wool needle mats, microporus silicca insulation, phenolic foam, polyethylene foam, polyisocyanurate foam, high density polyisoyanurate foam, polyvinyl chloride foam, rigid polyurethane foam, rock mineral wool

Companies covered include: British Gypsum-Isover, Celotex, Dow Construction Products, Kay-Metzeler, Kingspan Insulation, Owens-Corning Alcopor(UK), Owens-Corning Building Products, Rockwool, Springvale, Springvale (BBP),Combat Polystyrene Group, Sto, Superglass Insulation, Tarec International, Vencel Resil,

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY	1
2	INTRODUCTION	3
2.1	Definitions	3
2.1.1	Overview	3
2.1.2	Thermal Insulation Materials	3
2.2	Methodology	18
2.3	UK Economy	19
2.3.1	Overview	19
2.3.2	Interest Rates	20
2.3.3	Inflation	21
2.3.4	Household Income And Expenditure	21
2.3.5	Services And Manufacturing Output	22
2.3.6	Forecasts	22
2.4	Exchange Rates	23
2.5	Abbreviations	23
3	MARKET OVERVIEW	26
3.1	Market Size And Trends, 1996-2000	26
3.2	Market Segmentation, 1996-2000	31
3.2.1	Overview	31
3.2.2	Cavity Wall Insulation	32
3.2.3	External Wall Insulation	34
3.2.4	Internal Wall Insulation	36
3.3	Factors Affecting Demand	37
3.4	Forecast Market Size And Trends, 2001-2005	44
3.5	Forecast Market Segmentation, 2001-2005	49
3.5.1	Cavity Wall Insulation	49
3.5.2	External Wall Insulation	51
3.5.3	Internal Wall Insulation	52
4	CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS	54
5	DISTRIBUTION	58
5.1	Overview	58
5.2	Wall Insulation Distribution Network	59
6	MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY STRUCTURE	61
6.1	Overview	61
6.2	Manufacturer Profiles	62
6.2.1	British Gypsum-Isover	62
6.2.2	Celotex	63
6.2.3	Dow Construction Products	65
6.2.4	Kay-Metzeler	67
6.2.5	Kingspan Insulation	68
6.2.6	Owens-Corning Alcopor (UK) (formerly Owens-Corning Building Products)	69
6.2.7	Permarock Products	71
6.2.8	Rockwool	72
6.2.9	Springvale	73
6.2.9.1	Springvale (BBP)	73
6.2.9.2	Combat Polystyrene Group	73
6.2.10	Sto	74
6.2.11	Superglass Insulation	75
6.2.12	Tarec International	76
6.2.13	Vencel Resil	78
7	MAGAZINES	80
8	TRADE ASSOCIATIONS	82

LIST OF TABLES
1. Thermal Insulation Materials, By Material Type	4
2. Thermal Conductivity Of Calcium Silicate At A Nominal Density Of 240 kg/m?	5
3. Thermal Conductivity Of Cellular Glass At Nominal Densities Of 120 kg/m3 And 135 kg/m3	6
4. Thermal Conductivity Of Ceramic Fibre (Blanket) At Nominal Densities Of 64 kg/m3, 96 kg/m3 And 128 kg/m3	6
5. Thermal Conductivity Of Cork At A Nominal Density Of 112 kg/m?	7
6. Thermal Conductivity Of Exfoliated Vermiculite At Nominal Densities Of 96 kg/m3, 101 kg/m3, 104 kg/m3 And 109 kg/m3	7
7. Thermal Conductivity Of Expanded Nitrile Rubber At Nominal Densities Of 60 kg/m3 And 90 kg/M3	8
8. Thermal Conductivity Of Expanded Perlite At A Nominal Normal Density Of 80 kg/m?	8
9. Thermal Conductivity Of Expanded Polystyrene At Nominal Densities Of 15 kg/m3, 20 kg/m3, 25 kg/m3 And 30 kg/m3	9
10. Thermal Conductivity Of Expanded Synthetic Rubber At A nominal Density Of 60 kg/m?	9
11. Thermal Conductivity Of Extruded Polystyrene Foam At Nominal Densities Of 28 kg/m3, 32 kg/m3, 38 kg/m3 And 45 kg/m3	10
12. Thermal Conductivity Of Flexible Polyurethane Foams (Filled Grade) At A Nominal Density Of 100 kg/m3	10
13. Thermal Conductivity Of Glass Mineral Wool At Nominal Densities Of 16 kg/m3, 48 kg/m3 And 80 kg/m3	11
14. Thermal Conductivity Of Glass Mineral Wool Needle Mat at A Nominal Density Of 130 kg/m?	12
15. Thermal Conductivity Of Flexible Melamine Foam At A Nominal Density Of 11 kg/m?	13
16. Thermal Conductivity Of Microporous Silica At A Nominal Density Of 240 kg/m?	13
17. Thermal Conductivity Of Phenolic Foam At Densities Of Between 35 kg/m3 And 60 kg/m3	14
18. Thermal Conductivity Of Expanded Polyethylene Foam At A Nominal Density Of 30 kg/m 3	15
19. Thermal Conductivity Of Polyisocyanurate Foam At Nominal Densities Of 32 kg/m3 And 50 kg/m3	15
20. Thermal Conductivity Of High Density Polyisocyanurate Foam At Nominal Densities Of 80 kg/m3, 100 kg/m3 & 120 kg/m3	16
21. Thermal Conductivity Of Polyvinyl Chloride Foam At Nominal Densities Of 40 kg/m3, 100 kg/m3 And 300 kg/m3	16
22. Thermal Conductivity Of Rigid Polyurethane Foam At Nominal Densities Of 35 kg/m3, 40 kg/m3 And 50 kg/m3	17
23. Thermal Conductivity Of High Density Rock Mineral Wool At 100 kg/m3, 140 Kg/m3 And 200 kg/m3	18
24. Thermal Conductivity Of Wood Wool Slab At 400 Kg/m3, 450 Kg/m3, 500 Kg/m3, 550 Kg/m3, 600 Kg/m3	18
25. Economic Indicators On The UK Economy, 1995-2002	20
26. The UK Market For Wall Insulation Products, 1996-2000	26
27. Total Construction Output In Great Britain, By Sector, 1996-2000	27
28. Housing Starts And Completions In Great Britain, By Sector, 1996-2000	29
29. Costs, Annual Savings And Payback Periods For Wall Insulation Applications	30
30. The UK Market For Wall Insulation Products, By Product Type, 1996-2000	31
31. The UK Market For Cavity Wall Insulation Products, 1996-2000	33
32. The UK Market For External Wall Insulation Products, 1996-2000	34
33. The UK Market For Internal Wall Insulation Products, 1996-2000	36
34. Standard U-Values Required By Building Regulations For Exposed Walls In Domestic And Non-Domestic Buildings, 1995 And 2002	38
35. Minimum SAP Energy Ratings Required For Compliance With The Building Regulations	39
36. Carbon Index Required For Compliance With Part L Of The Building Regulations, 2000	40
37. Forecast UK Market For Wall Insulation Products, 2001-2005	44
38. Forecast Construction Output In Great Britain, By Sector, 2001-2005	46
39. Forecast Housing Starts And Completions In Great Britain, By Sector, 2001-2005	47
40. Typical Annual CO2 Savings, By Type Of Wall Insulation	49
41. Forecast UK Market For Wall Insulation Products, By Product Type, 2001-2005	49
42. Forecast UK Market For Cavity Wall Insulation Products, 2001-2005	50
43. Forecast UK Market For External Wall Insulation Products, 2001-2005	51
44. Forecast UK Market For Internal Wall Insulation Products, 2001-2005	53
45. Financial Summary Of British Gypsum-Isover, 1997-1999	63
46. Financial Summary Of Celotex, 1996-2000	64
47. Turnover Of Celotex, By Geographical Destination, 1999 And 2000	64
48. Financial Summary Of Dow Chemical Company, 1996-2000	65
49. Net Sales Of The Dow Chemical Company, By Operating Sector, 2000	66
50. Financial Summary Of Kay-Metzeler, 1995-1999	67
51. Financial Summary Of Kingspan Insulation, 1995-1999	68
52. Financial Summary Of Owens-Corning Building Products (UK), 1995-1999	70
53. Turnover of Owens-Corning Building Products (UK), By Geographical Destination, 1998 And 1999	70
54. Financial Summary Of Permarock Products, 1995-1999	71
55. Financial Summary Of Rockwool, 1995-1999	72
56. Financial Summary Of Combat Polystyrene Group, 1995-1999	74
57. Financial Summary Of Sto, 1996-2000	75
58. Financial Summary Of Superglass Insulation, 1996-2000	76
59. Financial Summary Of Recticel, 1995-1999	77
60. Net Sales Of Recticel, By Business Activity, 1999	78
61. Financial Summary Of Vencel Resil, 1995-1999	79

LIST OF DIAGRAMS
1. The UK Market For Wall Insulation Products, By Product Type, 2000	32
2. Distribution Network For Cavity Wall Batts Insulation Materials, By Distribution Channel, 2000	60

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The UK market for wall insulation is estimated to have decreased by 3 percent in 2000 to £148.2 million (€235.6 million). Between 1996 and 1999 the UK market for wall insulation products increased steadily, but the temporary cessation of government funding for the installation of wall insulation, whilst the funding scheme was under review, caused the market value to decline in 2000. However, MSI believe that this decline will be short-lived as funding has recommenced.

The UK wall insulation market can be segmented into three main product types. The largest sector was cavity wall insulation which accounted for 79 percent of the total market value in 2000. The other two sectors are external and internal wall insulation which accounted for 13 percent and 8 percent of the market respectively.

MSI has identified a number of factors affecting demand for wall insulation in the UK. These include:

· the level of construction output in the UK
· the state of the UK economy · increasing awareness of the benefits of insulation
· the impact of the amendments to the Building Regulations
· the impact of government funding and legislation
· fluctuations in the price of domestic electricity and gas
· the proposed introduction of a tax on energy consumption
· the impact of the government's Climate Change Programme which aims to reduce CO2 emissions

The total market for wall insulation products is expected to grow by 34 percent in real terms between 2001 and 2005. New government schemes and initiatives combined with changes in building regulations are expected to produce a rapid increase in demand for wall insulation products throughout the forecast period. Cavity wall insulation will sustain the majority of this growth as it is expected to be at the forefront of the government's energy efficiency schemes and initiatives.

Critical success factors for companies supplying the UK wall insulation market include:

· price and quality differentiation
· diversification
· identification of market trends
· brand strategy
· the use of IT
· adherence to British Standards
· adoption of a customer-driven company strategy
· ensuring correct installation
· design assistance for exterior wall systems
· environmental issues

The distribution of wall insulation products varies according to the type of application they are used for. Insulation products produced for injected cavity wall insulation, external and internal wall insulation are typically distributed directly to the contractors. However, some 83 percent of insulation used in cavity wall batts is distributed through insulation stockists, whist the remaining 17 percent is distributed directly to end users.

The thermal insulation manufacturing industry is relatively concentrated. Indeed, some six companies accounted for approximately 65 percent of the wall insulation market in

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