Research and Markets: European Non-Residential HVAC Controls Markets Report - a Growing Emphasis on Open Protocols and System Houses

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c89253/european_nonresid) has
announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "European
Non-Residential HVAC Controls Markets - A Growing Emphasis on Open Protocols and
System Houses" to their offering.

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled European Non-residential HVAC
Controls Markets - A Growing Emphasis on Open Protocols and System Houses
provides a discussion on industry challenges as well as drivers and restraints.
Segment analysis, revenue forecasts and trends by region are examined along with
an in-depth examination of competitive structure and market share analysis. In
this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the
following markets: heating, ventilation and air-conditioning controls.

Market Overview

European HVAC Controls Spurred by Need for Greater Energy Efficiency

The HVAC controls market is mature across most of western Europe and is a slow
growth market. Decline in construction activity ensures high price competition
in most markets and presents a serious challenge to non-residential HVAC
controls manufacturers. However, the growth of system houses for distribution
and integration to accommodate multiple open protocols will enhance the demand
and growth of this market in the long term.

"System house distribution is a major factor that will drive the market in the
long run," notes the analyst of this research. "Manufacturers should focus their
strategic efforts on integrating protocols and networking of HVAC controls
products while providing HVAC services in buildings."

The switch to partner channels or system houses has gained prominence as
manufacturers have started to understand the benefits of sharing not just costs
but also risks and profits along with the knowledge of running the business.
Moreover, such an approach has facilitated entry into foreign territories.

Innovation, Ease-of-Use and Good After-sales Emerge as Important Competitive
Factors

The widening variety of protocols and technologies is intensifying pressure on
manufacturers to innovate and provide an effective and economical package of
controls and software, using multiple protocols. Standardisation for open
protocols will impose restrictions on manufacturers, thereby curbing technology
innovation and reducing their brand and technology exclusivity in the market.
"From a technology perspective, open protocols seem to be preferred across
Europe due the flexibility they provide in terms of the integration and
networking of various HVAC systems," states the analyst of this research.
"Consequently, programmable and configurable (pre-programmed) controls are
generally used more widely in HVAC building installations in the commercial and
industrial segments."

Companies able to ensure product ease-of-use and adaptability with diverse open
protocols are well positioned to succeed. Moreover, after-sales is an inevitable
and important criterion in buyers' decision making. Hence, this is an area on
which manufacturers need to place greater emphasis. "Manufacturers have started
to innovate and ensure adaptability in terms of product design and usage to
accommodate multiple protocols within a network," concludes the analyst of this
research. "BACnet and Lon Works technology are becoming increasingly popular
among companies."

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors
in this research:

* Heating
* Ventilation
* Air-conditioning controls

Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

* Programmable Controls
* Configurable Controls
* Stand-alone controls
* BACnet and Lon Works

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Total European HVAC Controls Markets

3. Total European Market Forecasts

4. Programmable & Configurable Controls Markets

5. Stand-alone Controls Markets

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