Forecast book looks at market for PVC-U Windows

Rigby Research's latest forecasts are presented in the UK PVC-U Windows, Doors and Conservatory Book of Forecasts 2002-2012.

When growth was predictable forecasting the window, door and conservatory market was easy.

But, since the end of 2004, according to many in the industry, it's been one surprise after another.

The market downturn was no surprise to Rigby Research whose annual reports have been forecasting this particular surprise since 1998.

The company's latest forecasts are presented in the UK PVC-U Windows, Doors and Conservatory Book of Forecasts 2002-2012.

It is the result of 18 months informed research and analysis by David Amos, Mike Rigby and Stephanie Bradfield of Rigby Research.

Forecasts include windows (first time and second time replacements), residential doors (first time and second time replacements), French doors, sliding patio doors, composite doors, conservatories, new build and home extensions and sealed units.

The forecasts have been concentrated into 43 packed pages of analysis, explanation and argument, with detailed tables and charts of forecasts that will help you decide the future course of your business with confidence.

Where will the market go from here? A lot of investment and a lot of careers are riding on that question.

Will it bounce back? Which market sectors will grow, and by how much and when? Will the sum of the different markets make up a growing total market, or not? Is now the time to invest, or quit while you're ahead? There will always be true surprises - rarely occurring disruptive events - but these are not usually what catch us out.

We get wrong footed by existing trends that are already underway, trends we can't see, or choose not to see, where we're unable to disentangle the effects of many different trends on the market as a whole.

Well, according to Rigby Research, now you can.

Is the future grim or rosy? "You'll have to order your copy of the report to get the answer for your particular market, but overall the future looks rosy and definitely one to invest in," says Mike Rigby, Managing Director of Rigby Research and one of the authors of this report.

"As ever, it's all in the timing, being in the market at the right time.

Maybe you take a more optimistic, or a more cautious view of certain trends and events than we have? With this detailed information and analysis you can modify the forecasts to put more weight behind your own views.

But, now they will be better founded.

"Window system company, raw material supplier, window fabricator, conservatory roofing company or door manufacturer, hardware manufacturer, glass or sealed unit manufacturer, ancillary, software or machinery supplier we all need to know what is around the corner.

Those who do know will have an advantage," asserts Mike Rigby, "so give your Finance Director and shareholders a break and order your copy now.

It's the best investment you'll ever make." The UK PVC-U Windows, Doors and Conservatory Book of Forecasts 2002-2012 is available now at GBP1,950 + VAT from Stephanie Bradfield, Research Manager at Rigby Research.

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