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SUMMARY
Steady Growth of Replacement Opportunities Eases Competition in the Saturated Residential Comfort Controls Market
The entry of small companies in the already saturated European residential
comfort controls market has further increased its concentration. Established
participants are hence compelled to develop innovative strategies to maintain
or improve their market shares as well as identify new revenue streams. The
market has received a boost with the considerable growth of the construction
industry in western Europe. Builders install sophisticated heating systems in
many of these buildings, as they significantly raise the value of the
buildings, thereby increasing the market revenues. Apart from new
installations, the need to replace old systems with advanced ones to meet
government regulations or customer demand for greater comfort is also expected
to spur market growth.
This Frost & Sullivan research service discusses the future of the current
heating system and the new technologies, which are expected to revolutionise
the heating industry. It also highlights the competitive strategies that
participants must follow to maintain their position in the residential market.
The study is segmented by product type into individual room-programmable and
zone controls. It is also divided by technology into wired and wireless
controls.
EU Directive for Energy Efficiency Expands Market Scope of Comfort Controls
The promotion of energy efficiency in buildings in the EU recently gained
impetus with the adoption of the Directive on Energy Performance of Buildings
in 2002. Throughout Europe, numerous energy efficiency policies and government
drives are enhancing the adoption rates of energy-efficient comfort controls.
"Some governments have imposed strict rules and regulations in the residential
heating system, aiming to reduce energy consumption," says the analyst of this
research service. Some countries have initiated certificate programmes for
residential buildings that mandate all houses to use energy-efficient heating
systems. Such regulations are driving the adoption of energy-efficient heating
systems in all new houses along with the replacement of old systems.
Sophisticated Controls Eliminate Installation Costs, Widen Profit Margins
With rising labour charges, the installation costs for a completely wired
system are becoming prohibitive. Advanced technologies such as wireless system
minimise the installation charges and are expected to dominate the market
soon. Moreover, the market is increasingly leaning towards sophisticated
systems with attractive comfort features, which are in huge demand not only
among the premium end-user segments, but also among the conservative ones.
"The improved standard of living among Europeans and decreasing cost of these
comfort controls motivate end users to install heating system with comfort
features," notes the analyst. "A considerable section of the European
population, especially in the Scandinavia and Benelux regions, prefers the
latest technology and sophisticated systems." Currently, the most popular
controls in the total controls market are the ones with comfort features, but
low prices.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Market Overview
- Introduction to the Market
- Definition and Segmentation
- Research Findings
- Market Analysis
- Market Drivers and Restraints
- Conclusions
2 TOTAL EUROPEAN RESIDENTIAL COMFORT CONTROLS MARKET
- Market Overview
- Overview
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Analysis
- Market Size and Forecasts
- Trends by Application
- Trends by Technology
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Market Shares
3 THE GERMAN RESIDENTIAL COMFORT CONTROLS MARKET
- Market Overview
- Overview
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Analysis
- Market Size & Forecasts
- Trends by Application
- Trends by Technology
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Market Shares
4 THE UK'S RESIDENTIAL COMFORT CONTROLS MARKET
- Market Overview
- Overview
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Analysis
- Market Size and Forecasts
- Trends by Application
- Trends by Technology
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Market Shares
5 THE FRENCH RESIDENTIAL COMFORT CONTROLS MARKET
- Market Overview
- Overview
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Analysis
- Market Size and Forecasts
- Trends by Application
- Trends by Technology
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Market Shares
6 THE ITALIAN RESIDENTIAL COMFORT CONTROLS MARKET
- Market Overview
- Overview
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Analysis
- Market Size and Forecasts
- Trends by Application
- Trends by Technology
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Market Shares
7 THE SCANDINAVIAN RESIDENTIAL COMFORT CONTROLS MARKET
- Market Overview
- Overview
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Analysis
- Market Size and Forecasts
- Trends by Application
- Trends by Technology
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Market Shares
8 THE BENELUX RESIDENTIAL COMFORT CONTROLS MARKET
- Market Overview
- Overview
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Analysis
- Market Size and Forecasts
- Trends by Application
- Trends by Technology
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Market Shares
9 THE SPANISH RESIDENTIAL COMFORT CONTROLS MARKET
- Market Overview
- Overview
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Analysis
- Market Size and Forecasts
- Trends by Application
- Trends by Technology
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Market Shares
10 THE POLISH RESIDENTIAL COMFORT CONTROLS MARKET
- Market Overview
- Market Analysis
- Market Size and Forecasts
11 FROST & SULLIVAN AWARDS
- Product Innovation Award of the Year 2005
- Award Category: Product Innovation
- Award Recipient
- Conclusion
- Entrepreneurial Company Award of the Year 2005
- Award Category: Entrepreneurial Company
- Award Recipient
- Conclusion
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