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Global Vinyl Doors and Windows Industry
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Vinyl Doors and Windows in Thousand Units. Market Estimates & Projections provided in the report pertain to only Vinyl Windows. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 248 companies including many key and niche players such as Anglian Group Plc, Atrium Companies, Inc., Chelsea Building Products, Inc., CNC Components UK Ltd., Crystal Window & Door Systems, Ltd., Deceuninck NV, Fortune Brands, Inc., Group Lapeyre, Heywood Williams Group Plc, International Window Corporation, Internorm Fenster International GmbH, Jeld-Wen, Inc., Kaycan Ltd., Kolbe Vinyl Windows & Doors, Masco Corp., MI Windows and Door, Inc., Peachtree Doors and Windows, Inc., Pella Corporation, Ply Gem Industries, Inc., Soft-Lite LLC., True Home Value, Inc., Weather Shield Manufacturing, Inc., and Weru AG. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
VINYL DOORS AND WINDOWS MCP-1379
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3
2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 4
A Curtain Raiser 4
Construction Industry Dips During Recession 4
Vinyl Window and Door Sales Reflect Decline in Construction
Industry 5
Global Scenario 5
Current and Future Analysis 6
Market Pulse 6
Expanded Choice Boosts Vinyl Window and Door Sales 6
PVC/Vinyl & Composites Lock Horns 6
Vinyl Patio Door Gaining Acceptance 7
Table 1: World Patio Door Market (2007): Percentage Share
Breakdown of Value Sales by Material - Wood, Vinyl,
Aluminum, Steel and Fiber Glass (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 7
Demand for Vinyl Windows Crank Up Speed 8
A Dash of Color to Stimulate Demand Patterns 8
Vinyl Windows Stake a Claim Over Aluminum and Wood Segments 8
Environmental Concerns Drive PVC Windows Market 9
Demand from New Construction Influences PVC Growth 9
Fiber Glass Windows and Cellular PVC Composites Emerge as
Competitive Alternatives 9
Fiber Glass Window 10
Cellular PVC 10
Consumer Perception about Vinyl Changes 10
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 11
Introduction 11
By Material 11
By Market or End-Use Sector 11
By Type 11
Classification of Windows 11
Hung Windows 11
Casement Windows 12
Sliding Windows 12
Awning Windows 12
Fixed Windows 12
Skylights or Roof Window 12
PVC Windows - An Insight 12
Historical Background 13
Product Characteristics 13
Vinyl Window Manufacturing Process 14
Making Vinyl Windows 14
Additives Making Up the Difference 14
Processing/Fabricating of Windows 14
Strength and Durability Characteristics 15
Reinforcing- Adds to Window Strength 15
Technical Requirements for Vinyl Windows and Doors 15
Maintenance Requirements. 15
Price Competitive 16
Labeling- A Yardstick to Quality Measurement 16
Energy Star Labeling 16
NFRC Label 16
Features/Benefits of Vinyl Doors and Windows 16
Energy Efficient 16
Durable and Strong 17
Economical 17
Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Capacity 17
Environment Friendly 17
Closely Regulated 17
Recycled 18
Other Features 18
Drawbacks of Vinyl Windows 18
Recycling Efforts 18
4. RAW MATERIALS OVERVIEW 19
Introduction to PVC 19
Benefits of PVC 19
Strong and Lightweight 19
Cost Benefit 19
Energy Saving 19
Fire Resistant 19
Good Insulator 19
Versatility 20
Convenient, Economical Installation 20
End Use Applications 20
Construction-Leading End User 20
Major Applications in Construction Market 20
Key Construction Applications 21
Window and Door Profiles 21
Cladding and Roofing Membranes 21
Flooring 21
Why PVC is the Right Choice for Construction Industry 21
Key Facts 21
Safest Choice for Construction Applications 21
PVC is Cost Effective for Construction Applications 21
Environmental Advantages of PVC 22
Other Applications 22
Pipe Applications 22
Packaging Applications 22
Consumer Goods 22
A) Toys 22
B) Electronics 22
Automotive Applications 23
The Disadvantages 23
5. ALTERNATIVES TO VINYL WINDOWS AND DOORS 24
Metal Windows 24
Wooden Windows- Premium Appeal 24
Fiber Glass and Cellular PVC - Emerging Alternative 24
SWOT Analysis 25
PVC/Vinyl: A SWOT Analysis 25
Wood: A SWOT Analysis 25
Metals: A SWOT Analysis 26
Composites: A SWOT Analysis 26
6. END USE MARKET ANALYSIS 28
Brief Synopsis of Residential Construction Industry 28
Driving Forces 28
Housing Stock Age Profile 28
Housing Shortage & Property Inflation 28
Population Growth 29
Interest Rate Cuts 29
Domestic Tax Related Growth in Housing Demand 29
Threats from Competing Material Types 29
New Housing Projects 29
What are Single and Multifamily Housing Starts 29
Second Homes 29
Replacement and Remodeling 30
Factors driving demand for vinyl in replacement window industry 30
Aging Population 31
Metal Window Dominance 31
7. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS 32
PGT Launches New Impact-Resistant Window Series 32
Mikron Launches SuperCoat(TM) Vinyl Window Coating 32
PGT Debuts PremierVue 33
Dow Unveils New Impact Modifier 33
JELD-WEN Unveils New EverToneTM Exterior Finish for Window and
Patio Doors 33
Atrium Companies Rolls Out Vinyl Window 4500 Series 34
Crystal Window & Door Systems Raises Performance to Energy Star(R) 34
Simonton Windows Unveils New Verona 35
Milgard Windows & Doors Launches 3D MAX and 3D Energy
Efficient Package Upgrades for Fiberglass and Vinyl Lines 35
Shwinco Industries Introduces Pioneering Level E Vinyl Window
in Partnership with Saflex and Dothan 36
Kaycan Unveils Vinyl Rainware Offering in New Colors 36
8. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS IN THE RECENT PAST -
A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER 37
JELD-WEN Introduces TegraTite Technology for Window Installation 37
JELD-WEN Unveils Magnetic Lock 37
Atrium Introduces SafeHarbor(R) Vinyl Impact Doors and Windows 37
Weather Shield(R) Upgrades ProShield(R) Windows 38
Weather Shield(R) Introduces New Push-Out Casement Window 38
Kolbe Launches Windquest(TM) Series 38
Atrium Windows Unveils Three Product Lines 39
Atrium Introduces Series 6000 39
Atrium Launches Series 700 40
Simonton Unveils StormBreaker Plus(R) Vinyl Door 40
Simonton Windows(R) Adds New Frame Options for Vinyl Windows 40
Jantek Unleashes AccuBond(TM) Colored Vinyl Door and Windows 40
Simonton Offers Retrofit Sliding Vinyl Patio Doors 41
CWDS Adds Brick Mold Option to 300/400 series Vinyl Window
Products 41
PGT Industries Expands WinGuard(R) Vinyl Windows and Doors
Product Line 41
Milgard Launches Mastri(TM) Line of Replacement Vinyl Windows and
Patio Doors 41
CNC Components Offers Vinyl Grooved Board for Home Settings 42
Weather Shield Introduces Legacy(R) Double- Hung Tilt Window 42
9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 43
Alcoa to Acquire Traco 43
PGT Takes Over Hurricane Window and Door Factory 43
PolyOne Divests Stake in Vinyl Compounding Joint Venture 43
TMI Group Pockest KoroKlear Division 44
Farley WinDoor to Acquire GBO Steel Door and Vinyl Window
Divisions 44
Cascade Windows Buys LBL Windows 45
Serious Materials Takes Over Kensington Windows 45
Serious Materials Purchases RWD 45
ProVia Buys Assets of IBP, HBP, Outdoor Technologies 45
Kolbe's Windquest(R) Series Receives Acceptance of Miami-Dade
County Codes 46
NBMD Purchases Area Vinyl Siding Distributors 46
10. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER 47
MI Windows and Doors Takes Over CertainTeed Assets 47
Ply Gem Industries Acquires CertainTeed's Operations 47
Arcapita Bank Acquires Profine 47
Georgia Gulf to Shut Down fabrication Plant 47
Pella Ceases Operations at Window Plant 48
Saint-Gobain Acquires Norandex 48
Deceuninck's Association with Atrya 48
MI Windows and Doors Realigns Product Brands 48
Pella to Boost Vinyl Windows Production 48
Windsor Windows and Doors Opens Vinyl Manufacturing Site 49
Price's Guaranteed Doors Plans for New Facility 49
Atrium Pockets North Star Vinyl Windows and Doors 49
TAG Equity Acquires Vinyl Profiles 49
MI Windows and Doors Acquires CertainTeed Assets 49
Ply Gem Industries Takes Over AWC Holding Co 49
Visador to Open Window Manufacturing Plant 50
Bulova Technologies Secures Vinyl Window Sliders Contract 50
Great Lakes Window Shuts Napco Plant 50
Deceuninck Discontinues Extrusion Operations in North America 50
American Weather Seal Establishes $12M Plant 50
Bavarian Polymers Establishes Vinyl Extrusion Facility 50
PGT Industries Shifts Operations to Salisbury 51
Fortune Brands Acquires SBR Vinyl Windows Assets 51
Genstar Capital Concludes International Aluminum Corp Acquisition 51
Andersen Foray Vinyl Windows Market with Acquisition of Silver
Line 51
Bystronic Takes Over Intra Group to Develop Vinyl Window
Manufacturing Technologies 51
Atis Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Allied Windows 51
Sofina Buys 17.5% in Deceuninck 51
11. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 52
Anglian Group Plc (UK) 52
Atrium Companies, Inc. (USA) 52
Chelsea Building Products, Inc. (USA) 52
CNC Components UK Ltd (UK) 52
Crystal Window & Door Systems, Ltd. (USA) 53
Deceuninck N.V. (Belgium) 53
Fortune Brands, Inc. (USA) 53
Groupe Lapeyre (France) 54
Heywood Williams Group Plc (UK) 54
International Window Corporation (USA) 55
Internorm Fenster International GmbH (Austria) 55
Jeld-Wen, Inc. (USA) 55
Kaycan Ltd (Canada) 56
Kolbe Vinyl Windows & Doors (USA) 56
Masco Corp (USA) 56
MI Windows and Door, Inc. (USA) 57
Peachtree Doors and Windows, Inc. (USA) 57
Pella Corporation (USA) 57
Ply Gem Industries, Inc. (USA) 57
Soft-Lite, LLC. (USA) 58
True Home Value, Inc (USA) 58
Weather Shield Manufacturing, Inc. (USA) 59
Weru AG (Germany) 59
12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 60
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Vinyl Windows by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 60
Table 3: World Historic Review for Vinyl Windows by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years
2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 61
Table 4: World 11-Year Perspective for Vinyl Windows by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 62
13. THE UNITED STATES 63
A.Market Analysis 63
Outlook 63
Market Primer 63
Construction Activity Picks Up 63
Table 5: Construction Spending in the US by Type of
Construction: September 2010 64
Table 6: Housing Industry in the US (2000-2009): Breakdown
of Housing Starts By Single Family and Multi Family Starts
(in '000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 64
Vinyl Products in the Construction Sector 65
Why Vinyl Windows Are Popular in the New Construction Market? 65
Table 7: US New Construction Windows Market (2005-2009):
Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Material - Wood,
Vinyl, Aluminum and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 66
Remodeling Sector 66
Vinyl - A Popular Choice in Remodeling Projects 67
Table 8: US Remodeling and Replacement Windows Market
(2005-2009): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by
Material - Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 67
B.Market Analytics 68
Table 9: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand
Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 68
Table 10: US Historic Review for Vinyl Windows with Annual
Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2006
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 68
14. CANADA 69
A.Market Analysis 69
Market Snapshots 69
Table 11: Housing Industry in Canada (2003-2009): Breakdown
of Housing Starts In Units By Single Family and Multi
Family Starts (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 69
Table 12: New Housing Construction in Canada by Province in
Units: 2008-2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 70
Table 13: Canadian Windows, Doors, Frames, and Threshold of
Doors (All Made of Plastics) Exports Breakdown by Province
of Origin: 2009 (In Canadian$ Million) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 70
Table 14: Canadian Windows, Doors, Frames, and Threshold of
Doors (All Made of Plastics) Imports Breakdown by Province
of Origin: 2009 (In Canadian$ Million) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 71
B.Market Analytics 71
Table 15: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in
Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 71
Table 16: Canadian Historic Review for Vinyl Windows with
Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000
through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 72
15. JAPAN 73
A.Market Analysis 73
Japanese Building Materials Market 73
Domination of Aluminum Windows 73
Japanese Vs American Windows 73
Type of Windows Preferred in Japan 74
Market Trends 74
Import Scenario 74
Regulatory Environment 75
Building Standards Law 75
B.Market Analytics 76
Table 17: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in
Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 76
Table 18: Japanese Historic Review for Vinyl Windows with
Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000
through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 76
16. EUROPE 77
A.Market Analysis 77
An Insight 77
Impact of Recession on Construction Industry 77
European Window Market: Key Highlights 77
Material Preferences in the European Window Market 78
Vinyl Dominates 78
Table 19: European Windows Market (2008): Percentage
Breakdown of Unit Sales by Material - PVC, Aluminum, Wood
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 78
B.Market Analytics 79
Table 20: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Vinyl Windows by Region/Country - France,
Germany, UK, Italy, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand
Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 79
Table 21: European Historic Review for Vinyl Windows by
Region/Country - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain and Rest
of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2006
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 80
Table 22: European 11-Year Perspective for Vinyl Windows by
Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets
for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 81
16a. FRANCE 82
A.Market Analysis 82
Outlook 82
Vinyl Dominates the French Windows Market 82
Table 23: French Windows Market (2007): Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales by Material - Vinyl, Wood, Metal
and Other Material Combinations (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 82
B.Market Analytics 83
Table 24: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in
Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 83
Table 25: French Historic Review for Vinyl Windows with
Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000
through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 83
16b. GERMANY 84
A.Market Analysis 84
Outlook 84
Vinyl Window and Doors- Winning Category 84
Table 26: German Windows Market (2007): Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales by Material - Vinyl, Wood, Metal
and Other Material Combinations (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 84
B.Market Analytics 85
Table 27: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in
Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 85
Table 28: German Historic Review for Vinyl Windows with
Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000
through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 85
16c. THE UNITED KINGDOM 86
A.Market Analysis 86
Outlook 86
Vinyl Penetration in UK Highest in Europe 86
Table 29: UK Windows Market for (2007): Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales by Material - PVC/Vinyl, Metal,
Wood and Other Material Combinations (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 86
PVC-U Windows Gain Attention 86
Replacement Doors and Windows: Highly Mature Market 87
B.Market Analytics 87
Table 30: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures n Thousand Units
for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 87
Table 31: UK Historic Review for Vinyl Windows with Annual
Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2006
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 88
16d. ITALY 89
A.Market Analysis 89
Outlook 89
Windows Material Preferences in Italy 89
Table 32: Italian Windows Market (2007): Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales by Material - Wood, Metal, PVC and
Other Material Combinations (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 89
B.Market Analytics 90
Table 33: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in
Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 90
Table 34: Italian Historic Review for Vinyl Windows with
Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000
through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 90
16e. SPAIN 91
A.Market Analysis 91
Outlook 91
Metal Windows Dominate 91
Table 35: Spanish Windows Market (2007): Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales by Material - Metal, Wood, PVC and
Other Material Combinations (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 91
B.Market Analytics 92
Table 36: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in
Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 92
Table 37: Spanish Historic Review for Vinyl Windows with
Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000
through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 92
16f. REST OF EUROPE 93
A.Market Analysis 93
Outlook 93
Focus on Select Regions 93
Hungary 93
Austria 93
Table 38: Windows Market in Austria (2007): Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales by Material Types: Plastic,
Wood, Aluminum and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 93
Switzerland 94
PVC Window Remain Popular 94
Table 39: Swiss Windows Market (2007): Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales by Material Type: PVC, Wood,
Wood-Metal and Metal (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 94
Norway 94
B.Market Analytics 95
Table 40: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures
in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 95
Table 41: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Vinyl Windows
with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000
through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 95
17. ASIA PACIFIC 96
A.Market Analysis 96
Outlook 96
China- Lucrative Potential 96
China Encourages Use of Vinyl Window Frames 96
Window Market: A Retro perspective 96
Table 42: Windows Market in China (2007): Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales by Material Type:
Steel/Aluminum, PVC/Vinyl and Wood (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 97
B.Market Analytics 97
Table 43: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in
Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 97
Table 44: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Vinyl Windows
with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000
through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 98
18. LATIN AMERICA 99
A.Market Analysis 99
Outlook 99
Brazil 99
Vinyl Gains Popularity in the Construction Industry 99
B.Market Analytics 100
Table 45: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in
Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 100
Table 46: Latin America Historic Review for Vinyl Windows
with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000
through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 101
19. REST OF WORLD 102
Market Analysis 102
Table 47: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in
Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 102
Table 48: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Vinyl
Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for
Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 102
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 248 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 262)
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Region/Country Players
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The United States 132
Canada 36
Europe 85
France 6
Germany 4
The United Kingdom 62
Rest of Europe 13
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 6
Latin America 2
Middle-East 1
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