UK Fire Protection Equipment

UK Fire Protection Equipment

2005 was a subdued year for the active fire protection market: Key Note estimates that, in 2005, the total UK market was worth £1.1m at current end-user prices, an increase of 1.9% on 2004. A higher level of growth of 3% is forecast for 2006, bringing the market's value to £1.2m.

The fire protection market can be divided into two main sectors: fire detection and alarm systems; and fire extinguishing equipment and materials. The main product categories for fire suppression are portable extinguishers, fixed extinguishing systems and fire hoses. The total market includes the cost of design, supply, installation, maintenance, and the commissioning of alarm systems and fixed extinguishing systems, as well as the supply and maintenance of portable extinguishers. It also includes the cost of monitoring fire-alarm systems and services such as risk assessment.

Growth in construction output helped the market between 2001 and 2004, but preliminary figures for 2005 suggest that overall building output has fallen. However, the output of new housing has continued to grow strongly, boosting demand for household fire protection products. Key Note commissioned exclusive consumer research in May 2006, which found an increase in the household penetration of smoke alarms, extinguishers and fire blankets between 2004 and 2006.

There have been several changes to legislation and regulations over the past 5 years, and more changes are imminent. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came into force in England and Wales on 1st October 2006. This places responsibility for fire safety in workplaces and publicly accessible premises on a `responsible person'. Changes to the building regulations have already increased the type of sites that need to be fitted with sprinklers and further changes are expected. Schools are also anticipated to be a high-growth area for sprinkler demand in 2006 and 2007. Other recent legislation concerns the recycling of fire protection equipment and chemicals, and the effect of releasing fire suppressing chemicals on the environment. Compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act brings the need for fire alarms that can protect the deaf by means of flashing lights and vibrating pillow pads.

The Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA) has introduced a policy on attending call-outs by automatic alarms and this should eventually ensure that alarms are properly installed and maintained, and reduce the high level of false alarms.

Key Note forecasts that, between 2006 and 2010, the total UK fire protection market will grow by around 3% per annum at current prices, keeping a little ahead of expected inflation.

Executive Summary
1. Market Definition
REPORT COVERAGE
MARKET SECTORS
Fire-Detection and Alarm Systems
Fire-Extinguishing Equipment and Materials
MARKET TRENDS
Maturity of the Market
Construction Output
Table 1: Volume of Construction Output in Great Britain by Type of Work by Value at Constant 2000 Prices (£m), 2001-2005
Halon Replacement
Legislative Changes
The Incidence of Fires and Fire Casualties
Table 2: Total Number of Fires Attended by Fire Brigades in the UK and the Number of Fires in Buildings (000), 2000-2004
Figure 1: Total Number of Fires Attended by Fire Brigades in the UK and the Number of Fires in Buildings (000), 2000-2004
Table 3: Number of Casualties from Fires in the UK, 2000-2004
Figure 2: Number of Casualties from Fires in the UK, 2000-2004
Table 4: Fires Within Buildings by Type of Premises (000), 1998, 2002 and 2004
The Effect of Smoke Detectors
In Dwellings
Table 5: Number of Fires in Dwellings by Smoke Alarm Presence and Operation (number and %), 2000-2004
Table 6: Effect of Automatic Fire Detectors on Fires in Dwellings (number and %), 2004
Table 7: Reasons Why Fire Alarms Did Not Operate in Fires in Dwellings (%), 2000-2004
In Other Buildings
Table 8: Effect of Automatic Fire Detectors on Fires in Buildings Other Than Dwellings (number), 2004
Table 9: Reasons Why Fire Alarms Did Not Operate in Fires in Buildings Other Than Dwellings (%), 2000-2004
Fires Extinguished Without Calling the Fire Service
Cost of Fires
ECONOMIC TRENDS
Population
Table 10: UK Resident Population Estimates by Sex (000), Mid-Years 2001-2005
Gross Domestic Product
Table 11: UK Gross Domestic Product at Current and Annual Prices (£m), 2001-2005
Inflation
Table 12: UK Rate of Inflation (%), 2001-2005
Unemployment
Table 13: Actual Number of Unemployed Persons in the UK (million), 2001-2005
Household Disposable Income
Table 14: UK Household Disposable Income Per Capita (£), 2001-2005
MARKET POSITION
The UK
Active/Passive Fire Protection
Security and Fire Protection
Table 15: The UK Security and Fire Protection Markets by Value at Current End-User Prices (%), 2001-2005
Overseas
2. Market Size
THE TOTAL MARKET
Table 16: The Estimated Total UK Fire Protection Market by Value at Current End-User Prices (£m), 2001-2005
Figure 3: The Estimated Total UK Fire Protection Market by Value at Current End-User Prices (£m), 2001-2005
BY MARKET SECTOR
Fire-Detection and Alarm Systems
Table 17: The Estimated UK Fire-Detection and Alarm Systems Sector by Value at Current End-User Prices (£m and %), 2001-2005
Fire-Extinguishing Equipment and Materials
Table 18: The Estimated UK Fire-Extinguishing Equipment and Materials Sector by Value at Current End-User Prices (£m and %), 2001-2005
OVERSEAS TRADE
Overview
Imports
Table 19: UK Imports of Charged and Uncharged Fire Extinguishers (£m), 2001-2005
Table 20: UK Imports of Fire-Extinguishing Preparations and Charges, and Charged Extinguishing Grenades (£m), 2001-2005
Table 21: Sources of UK Imports of Charged and Uncharged Fire Extinguishers (£m and %), 2005
Exports
Table 22: UK Exports of Charged and Uncharged Fire Extinguishers (£m), 2001-2005
Table 23: UK Exports of Fire-Extinguishing Preparations and Charges, and Charged Extinguishing Grenades (£m), 2001-2005
Table 24: Destination of UK Exports of Charged and Uncharged Fire Extinguishers (£m and %), 2005
3. Industry Background
RECENT HISTORY
NUMBER OF COMPANIES
EMPLOYMENT
Table 25: Employment in the UK Fire Protection Industry by Selected Companies (number of employees), 2001-2005
REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN THE MARKETPLACE
DISTRIBUTION
HOW ROBUST IS THE MARKET?
LEGISLATION
Ban on Halons
Building Regulations
Carriage Regulations
Disability Discrimination Act
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
Standards and Codes of Practice
TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
BRE Certification
British Approval for Fire Equipment
British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association
British Fire Protection Systems Association
The Chief Fire Officers' Association
Euralarm
Eurofeu
Fire Extinguishing Trades Association
Fire Industry Confederation
Fire Protection Association
Fire and Rescue Suppliers Association
Fire Sprinkler Association
Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association
National Security Inspectorate
Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board
4. Competitor Analysis
THE MARKETPLACE
MARKET LEADERS
Chubb Fire Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Cooper Menvier
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Gent by Honeywell
Company Structure
Halma PLC
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Kidde Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
London Security PLC
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Protec Fire Detection PLC
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Siemens Building Technologies Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Tyco Fire & Security
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
UK Fire International Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Other Companies
OUTSIDE SUPPLIERS
Fire-Fighting Chemicals
Extinguisher Components
Emergency Lighting
MARKETING ACTIVITY
Main Media Advertising Expenditure
Table 26: Main Media Advertising Expenditure on Fire Protection (£000), Years Ending June 2005 and 2006
Trade Shows
5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
6. Buying Behaviour
THE RESIDENTIAL SECTOR
Ownership of Smoke Alarms, Fire Extinguishers or Fire Blankets
Table 27: Ownership of a Smoke Alarm, Fire Extinguisher or Fire Blanket (% of adults), 1998-2006
Table 28: Ownership of a Smoke Alarm, Fire Extinguisher or Fire Blanket (% of adults), 2006
Purchasing of Smoke Alarms or Fire Extinguishers
Table 29: Purchasing of a Smoke Alarm or Fire Extinguisher in the Last 12 Months (% of adults), 2000-2006
Table 30: Purchasing of a Smoke Alarm or Fire Extinguisher in the Last 12 Months (% of adults), 2006
THE NON-RESIDENTIAL SECTOR
The Fire Services
Airports
Industrial Sites
Schools
Other Victims of Arson
7. Current Issues
REDUCTION OF FALSE ALARMS
RECYCLING
NON-COMPLIANT EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE AND THE ELDERLY
PRODUCT INNOVATION FOR THE HOUSEHOLD SECTOR
8. The Global Market
OVERVIEW
EUROPE
THE US
THE MIDDLE EAST
9. Forecasts
INTRODUCTION
The Economy
Population
Table 31: Forecast UK Resident Population by Sex (000), Mid-Years 2006-2010
Gross Domestic Product
Table 32: Forecast UK Growth in Gross Domestic Product in Real Terms (%), 2006-2010
Inflation
Table 33: Forecast UK Rate of Inflation (%), 2006-2010
Unemployment
Table 34: Forecast Actual Number of Unemployed Persons in the UK (million), 2006-2010
Construction Output
FORECASTS 2006 TO 2010
Table 35: The Forecast Total UK Fire Protection Market by Value at Current End-User Prices (£m), 2006-2010
Figure 4: The Forecast Total UK Fire Protection Market by Value at Current End-User Prices (£m), 2006-2010
MARKET GROWTH
Figure 5: The Total UK Fire Protection Market by Value at Current End-User Prices (£m), 2001-2010
FUTURE TRENDS
10. Company Profiles
Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd
Chubb Fire Ltd
Fulleon Ltd
Kidde Ltd
London Security Plc
Protec Fire Detection PLC
Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (uk) Ltd
UK Fire International Ltd
11. Consumer Confidence
METHODOLOGY
KEY FINDINGS THIS QUARTER
THE WILLINGNESS TO BORROW
Confidence Rebounds
Table A: The Average Amount Consumers Are Willing to Borrow in Order to Purchase Expensive Items at Current and Constant November 2004 Prices (£ and £bn), August 2005-2006
Fewer Adults Wish to Borrow
Table B: The Number of Adults Willing to Borrow in Order to Purchase Expensive Items (000 and %), August 2005-2006
SPENDING FROM SAVINGS
Strong Recovery in Spending from Savings
Table C: The Average Amount Consumers Are Willing to Spend from Savings in Order to Purchase Expensive Items at Current and Constant November 2004 Prices (£ and £bn), August 2005-2006
Savings Grow in Relative Importance
Table D: The Average Amounts Adults Are Confident Spending to Purchase Expensive Items (£ and %), August 2005-2006
12. Further Sources
Associations
General Sources
Government Sources
Other Sources
Bisnode Sources