Research and Markets: Market Tracking: Thermal Insulation In Europe 2009 Features Development Of The Total Market And Forecasts For The Years 2005 -2012

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and
Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9b992d/market_tracking_t) has
announced the addition of the "Market Tracking: Thermal Insulation in Europe
2009" report to their offering.

The total European Thermal Insulation market has yet again proven its strength.
Improved requirements and new building codes has helped market expansion, which
is then reflected in the solid increase in terms of quantity and in terms of
value. The main market drivers of the industry is on one hand the search for
energy efficiency in buildings and on the other hand the growing CEE markets.
These countries are currently showing 2 digit growth rates, which reflects the
improving and constant development of their economies and in which the
construction industry remains an indicator of economical growth.

The annually published Market Tracking: Thermal Insulation in Europe report
offers:

Development of the total market and forecasts for each of the regions and
product groups for the years 2005 - 2012 in terms of quantity and value.

Subdivision in product groups for every country and company in terms of quantity
and value for Europe, and their respective market and sales shares.

Subdivisions by consumer and business segments, distribution channels and end
use in terms of quantity for each country and company.

The report includes the top companies and their market shares in Europe.

Definitions:

Product groups: PUR/PIR: Rigid polyurethane. XPS: Extruded polystyrene. EPS:
Expanded polystyrene.

Rock wool: Insulators made from furnace product of molten stone. Also known as
stone wool.

Glass wool: Insulators made from strings of glass arranged into a spongy
texture. Others: Insulators made of multi-foil, cork, wood, cellulose, cotton,
etc. Distribution Channels:

Direct Market: Sales to customers without interference of any third party.

Indirect Market: Sales to retailers, industrial, commercial, institutional, or
other professional business users or to other wholesalers and related
subordinated services

Consumer Groups:

Residential: 1 or 2 dwellings + flats.

Non Residential: Commercial, office, health and education dwellings.

Business Segments: Renovation: Process of restoring or improving a structure.
New Construction: Process of creating a structure.

End Use: Others: Includes technical insulation for residential and
non-residential buildings, accessories, and other insulation solutions. Excludes
technical insulation for the industry.

Definition:

Thermal Insulation: Refers to materials used to reduce the rate of heat
transfer.

Countries

* Western, Central & Eastern Europe Top 10: Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain,
Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia

Units

* Value: Net-turnover values, i.e. without V.A.T. and rebates, no listing
prices, stated in Euros (euro)
* Quantity: Cubic meters (m3). In cases where it was hard to gather m3, we fund
the best equivalent by taking m2 or tons.

Key Topics Covered:

* Executive Summary, Definitions and Demarcations, Market Structure and
Methodology.
* Business Environment
* Total Market Analysis
* Total Market and Forecast:
* Total Thermal Insulation Market Development 2005 - 2012f
* Total Market Share by Product Group in Terms of Quantity (m3) and Value 2005 -
2012f
* Market Development per Sub-segment and in Terms of Quantity
* Sub-segment by Share of National and Total Market in Terms of Quantity
* Competition analysis:
* Total Thermal Insulation Market Share 2008 & 2007 in Terms of Quantity and
Value, Annual Change in %.
* Market Share by Sub-segment 2008&2007 in Terms of Quantity, Annual Change in %
and Distribution Channel for 2008
* IC-Dynamic Portfolio: Market Share and Market Development of Top 10
Manufacturers in Terms of Value
* Regional Market Analysis
* Total Market and Forecast for each country:
* Country Thermal Insulation Market Development 2005 - 2012f
* Total Market Share by sub-Segment in Terms of Quantity and Value 2005 - 2012f
* Competition Analysis for each country:
* Total Thermal Insulation Market Share 2008 & 2007 in Terms of Quantity and
Value, Annual Change in %.
* Market Share by Sub-segment 2008 & 2007 in Terms of Quantity Annual Change in
%.
* IC-Dynamic Portfolio: Market Share and Market Development of Top 10 in Terms
of Value
* Pivot Tables

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Source: InterConnection Consulting Group

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