Catalina Research Presents…

PLUMBING FIXTURE AND FITTINGS CR024:
Released May 2003

Catalina Research announces the release of our 234-page Catalina Report on
Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings. This fact-filled report provides the action-oriented
executive with up-to-date information on metal, vitreous china, and plastic plumbing
fixtures; and all types of faucets and other plumbing fittings. Each page will assist
the plumbing executive exploit growing product lines, improve plant efficiency,
strengthen distribution, penetrate end-use markets, and plan for 2003 and beyond.

Catalina Reports contain the timely data that allows users to evaluate market size,
growth potential, end-use markets, profitability, market share, and the competitive
environment. So turn to a Catalina Report when developing strategies to take
advantage of the growth potential in new residential and residential remodeling and
replacement markets, a changing plumbing product shipment mix, and improved
operating efficiency.

The table of contents shows the significant data and information included in this
report. Each section is summarized to clearly point to the pertinent industry trends.
Look it over, fill out the order form, and receive your Catalina Report promptly. You
will find it a valuable planning tool.

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SECTIONS AND SUBJECT MATTER

1. U.S. PLUMBING FIXTURE AND FITTINGS INDUSTRY TRENDS (1977-2008)

Plumbing fixture and fittings market in current and real dollars Plumbing fixture market by material

Share of construction materials Comparative price movements Industry profit margins

2. PLUMBING FIXTURE SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND PRICES (1977-2008)

Lavatories Water closet bowls and flush tanks Urinals and bidets Shower stalls and wall surrounds	Kitchen, bar, and wash sinks Bathtubs and whirlpools Drinking fountains Hot tubs and spas
By material: vitreous china, enameled cast iron, steel and other metal, gel coat, acrylic, cultured marble, other plastics, and other materials

3. PLUMBING FITTINGS AND TRIM SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND PRICES (1977-2008)

Single-lever control Lavatory fittings Sink faucets/deck faucets/other sink fittings Shower/shower-tub combination fittings Showerheads and hand-held showers Other bathtubs and shower fittings

Antiscald bath and shower valves Drains and overflows Lawn hose nozzles and sprinklers Flushometers and flush valves Hose bibb and sill cock faucets P- and S-traps & other fittings and trim

4. END-USE MARKETS AND FACTORS AFFECTING U.S. PLUMBING PRODUCT DEMAND (1977-2003)

Residential and nonresidential markets New construction and remodeling markets Mobile home & recreation vehicle markets Industrial markets Construction spending by building type Total housing demand, starts, and permits Household demographics

New & replacement kitchens & baths Number of baths per new housing unit Kitchen & bath remodeling spending Plumbing service & equip. spending by demographic characteristic Mortgage rates/personal income

5. DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, EXPORTS, AND THE CANADIAN MARKET (1992-2002)

Plumbing fixture wholesaler sales Retail plumbing product sales and by outlet U.S. plumbing product exports by product and country of destination

Contractor revenues and labor costs Canadian plumbing product shipments, exports, and imports Canadian building permits & starts

6. INDUSTRY COSTS, PROFITABILITY, AND THE COMPETITVE ENVIRONMENT (1982-2003)

Number of plants and revenues Payroll and materials costs Employment, wage rates, and productivity Capital expenditures

Concentration by industry sector Market shares for top plumbing fixture and plumbing fittings manufacturers Brand shares for six product sectors

 

7. COMPANY PROFILES

Catalina Research has profiled 29 leading North American plumbing product manufacturers and marketers. Some of the top companies include:
American Standard Black & Decker Crane Plumbing Elkay Manufacturing Jacuzzi Brands	Kohler Lasco Bathware Maax Masco Moen

 

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