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  VINYL DOORS & WINDOWS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Vinyl Doors & Windows in Thousand Units. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 250 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Atrium Companies, Inc., Crystal Window & Door Systems, Ltd., Deceuninck NV, Fortune Brands, Inc., Group Lapeyre, Jeld-Wen, Inc., Kolbe Vinyl Windows & Doors, Masco Corp., MI Windows and Door, Inc., Ply Gem Industries, Inc., Pella Corporation, 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.

CODE:    MCP-1379  PAGES:    342
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       May 2008
COMPANIES:  250  MARKET DATA TABLES:   90
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  VINYL DOORS & WINDOWS (Complete Report) Pages : 342   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS3$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers .....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level .....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics .....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study .....I-3
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY54$2250
  1. Industry Overview.....II-16 $600  
   A Curtain Raiser.....II-1
Global Scenario.....II-1
1$100
   Market Pulse.....II-2
Expanded Choice Boosts Vinyl Window and Door Sales.....II-2
PVC/Vinyl & Composites Lock Horns.....II-2
1$100
   Vinyl Patio Door Gaining Acceptance.....II-3 1$100
   Table 1: World Patio Door Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Material - Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum, Steel and Fiber Glass (includes corresponding graph/chart).....II-4
Demand for Vinyl Windows Crank Up Speed.....II-4
A Dash of Color to Stimulate Demand Patterns.....II-4
1$400
   Vinyl Windows Stake a Claim Over Aluminum and Wood Segments.....II-5
Environmental Concerns Drive PVC Windows Market.....II-5
Demand from New Construction Influences PVC Growth.....II-5
1$100
   Fiber Glass Windows and Cellular PVC Composites Emerge as Competitive
  Alternatives.....II-6
Fiber Glass Window.....II-6
Cellular PVC.....II-6
Consumer Perception about Vinyl Changes.....II-6
1$100
  2. Product Overview.....II-77 $500  
   Introduction.....II-7
By Material.....II-7
By Market or End-Use Sector.....II-7
By Type.....II-7
Classification of Windows.....II-7
Hung Windows.....II-7
Casement Windows.....II-7
1$100
   Sliding Windows.....II-8
Awning Windows.....II-8
Fixed Windows.....II-8
Skylights or Roof Window.....II-8
PVC Windows – An Insight.....II-8
1$100
   Historical Background.....II-9
Product Characteristics.....II-9
Vinyl Window Manufacturing Process.....II-9
Making Vinyl Windows.....II-9
Additives Making Up the Difference.....II-9
1$100
   Processing/Fabricating of Windows.....II-10
Strength and Durability Characteristics.....II-10
Reinforcing- Adds to Window Strength.....II-10
1$100
   Technical Requirements for Vinyl Windows and Doors.....II-11
Maintenance Requirements......II-11
Price Competitive.....II-11
Labeling- A Yardstick to Quality Measurement.....II-11
Energy Star Labeling.....II-11
NFRC Label.....II-11
1$100
   Features/Benefits of Vinyl Doors and Windows.....II-12
Energy Efficient.....II-12
Durable and Strong.....II-12
Economical.....II-12
Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Capacity.....II-12
Environment Friendly.....II-12
1$100
   Closely Regulated.....II-13
Recycled.....II-13
Other Features.....II-13
Drawbacks of Vinyl Windows.....II-13
Recycling Efforts.....II-13
1$100
  3. Raw Materials Overview.....II-145 $500  
   Introduction to PVC.....II-14
Benefits of PVC.....II-14
Strong and Lightweight.....II-14
Cost Benefit.....II-14
Energy Saving.....II-14
Fire Resistant.....II-14
Good Insulator.....II-14
Versatility.....II-14
Convenient, Economical Installation.....II-14
1$100
   End Use Applications.....II-15
Construction-Leading End User.....II-15
Major Applications in Construction Market.....II-15
Key Construction Applications.....II-15
Window and Door Profiles.....II-15
Cladding and Roofing Membranes.....II-15
1$100
   Flooring.....II-16
Why PVC is the Right Choice for Construction Industry.....II-16
Key Facts.....II-16
Safest Choice for Construction Applications.....II-16
PVC is Cost Effective for Construction Applications.....II-16
Environmental Advantages of PVC.....II-16
1$100
   Other Applications.....II-17
Pipe Applications.....II-17
Packaging Applications.....II-17
Consumer Goods.....II-17
A) Toys.....II-17
B) Electronics.....II-17
Automotive Applications.....II-17
The Disadvantages.....II-17
2$200
  4. Alternatives To Vinyl Windows And Doors.....II-193 $300  
   Metal Windows.....II-19
Wooden Windows- Premium ppeal.....II-19
Fiber Glass and Cellular PVC – Emerging Alternative.....II-19
SWOT Analysis.....II-19
PVC/Vinyl: A SWOT Analysis.....II-19
1$100
   Wood: A SWOT Analysis.....II-20
Metals: A SWOT Analysis.....II-20
1$100
   Composites: A SWOT Analysis.....II-21
1$100
  5. End Use Market Analysis.....II-224 $400  
   Brief Synopsis of Residential Construction Industry.....II-22
Trends in the Industry.....II-22
Driving Forces.....II-22
Housing Stock Age Profile.....II-22
1$100
   Housing Shortage & Property Inflation.....II-23
Population Growth.....II-23
Interest Rate Cuts.....II-23
Domestic Tax Related Growth in Housing Demand.....II-23
Threats from Competing Material Types.....II-23
New Housing Projects.....II-23
What are Single and Multifamily Housing Starts.....II-23
Second Homes.....II-23
1$100
   Replacement and Remodeling.....II-24
Factors driving demand for vinyl in replacement window industry.....II-24
1$100
   Aging Population.....II-25
Metal Window Dominance.....II-25
1$100
  6. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-2610 $700  
   JELD-WEN Introduces TegraTite Technology for Window Installation.....II-26
JELD-WEN Unveils Magnetic Lock.....II-26
Atrium Introduces SafeHarbor® Vinyl Impact Doors and Windows.....II-26
Weather Shield® Upgrades ProShield® Windows.....II-26
1$100
   Weather Shield® Introduces New Push-Out Casement Window.....II-27
Kolbe Launches Windquest™ Series.....II-27
1$100
   Atrium Windows Unveils Three Product Lines.....II-28
Atrium Introduces Series 6000.....II-28
Atrium Launches Series 700.....II-28
1$100
   Simonton Unveils StormBreaker Plus® Vinyl Door .....II-29
Simonton Windows® Adds New Frame Options for Vinyl Windows.....II-29
Jantek Unleashes AccuBond™ Colored Vinyl Door and Windows.....II-29
Simonton Offers Retrofit Sliding Vinyl Patio Doors .....II-29
CWDS Adds Brick Mold Option to 300/400 series Vinyl Window Products .....II-29
1$100
   PGT Industries Expands WinGuard® Vinyl Windows and Doors Product Line .....II-30
Milgard Launches Mastri™ Line of Replacement Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors.....II-30
CNC Components Offers Vinyl Grooved Board for Home Settings .....II-30
Weather Shield Introduces Legacy® Double- Hung Tilt Window.....II-30
International Window Launches New Series of Vinyl Hinge Doors.....II-30
1$100
   Peachtree Unveils Simulated Transom Window.....II-31
Weather Shield Unveils New ELS Vinyl Window.....II-31
Jeld Wen Offers Premium Vinyl Window Line.....II-31
1$100
   Pella Offers New ThermaStar Brand.....II-32
Jeld-Wen Unveils a New Windows Collection.....II-32
1$100
   Hapsburg Unveils a New Local Brand of Vinyl Doors and Windows.....II-33
Weather Shields Visions 2000 Vinyl Windows & Doors Collection.....II-33
ThermoView Unveils a New Line of Windows Collection.....II-33
Contact Lumber Introduces New Stainable Vinyl Door- Frames.....II-33
1$100
   Superseal Manufacturing New Line of Cellular Windows.....II-34
Elgi Offers New Vinyl Windows and Doors.....II-34
Kinro Inc Unveils Insulated Vinyl Windows.....II-34
Milgard Windows Adds Vinyl Cable Window to Product Line.....II-34
1$100
   Kolbe Launches Foundation TM Series Vinyl Windows.....II-35
Milgard Windows Unveils New Archtop Casement Window.....II-35
Certain Teed Introduces Haverford Vinyl Replacement Windows.....II-35
Milgard Windows Launches Vinyl Classic Series Line.....II-35
1$100
  7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-3610 $700  
   MI Windows and Doors Takes Over CertainTeed Assets.....II-36
Ply Gem Industries Acquires CertainTeed’s Operations.....II-36
Arcapita Bank Acquires Profine.....II-36
Georgia Gulf to Shut Down fabrication Plant.....II-36
Pella Ceases Operations at Window Plant.....II-36
1$100
   Saint-Gobain Acquires Norandex.....II-37
Deceuninck’s Association with Atrya.....II-37
MI Windows and Doors Realigns Product Brands.....II-37
Pella to Boost Vinyl Windows Production.....II-37
Windsor Windows and Doors Opens Vinyl Manufacturing Site.....II-37
Price's Guaranteed Doors Plans for New Facility .....II-37
1$100
   Atrium Pockets North Star Vinyl Windows and Doors.....II-38
TAG Equity Acquires Vinyl Profiles.....II-38
MI Windows and Doors Acquires CertainTeed Assets.....II-38
Ply Gem Industries Takes Over AWC Holding Co.....II-38
Visador to Open Window Manufacturing Plant .....II-38
Bulova Technologies Secures Vinyl Window Sliders Contract.....II-38
1$100
   Great Lakes Window Shuts Napco Plant.....II-39
Deceuninck Discontinues Extrusion Operations in North America .....II-39
American Weather Seal Establishes $12M Plant.....II-39
Bavarian Polymers Establishes Vinyl Extrusion Facility .....II-39
PGT Industries Shifts Operations to Salisbury.....II-39
Fortune Brands Acquires SBR Vinyl Windows Assets.....II-39
Genstar Capital Concludes International Aluminum Corp Acquisition .....II-39
1$100
   Andersen Foray Vinyl Windows Market with Acquisition of Silver Line .....II-40
Bystronic Takes Over Intra Group to Develop Vinyl Window Manufacturing
  Technologies.....II-40
Atis Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Allied Windows.....II-40
Sofina Buys 17.5% in Deceuninck.....II-40
DSCL Spreads Out its Business into PVC Doors and Windows.....II-40
KM Sells Vinyl Window Profile Extrusion Line and a Pipe Line.....II-40
1$100
   FdG Takes Over Sunrise.....II-41
Pella to Start New Plant.....II-41
Milgard Initiates Plant in Arizona.....II-41
Kaycan Acquires Vinyl Siding Business of LP.....II-41
Quanex Acquires Mikron Industries.....II-41
Atrium Companies Acquires Kinco.....II-41
Jeld-Wen Acquires Windowmaster.....II-41
1$100
   Ply Gem Acquires MW Windows.....II-42
Thomas H. Lee Partners Acquires Nortek Holdings Inc.....II-42
Atrium Companies Acquires West Coast Custom.....II-42
Deceuninck Closes its Acro Vinyl Window Unit.....II-42
Atrium Companies Takes Over Danvid Window Company.....II-42
Deceuninck Acquires Thyssen Polymer.....II-42
1$100
   Atrium Companies Acquires Superior Engineered Products.....II-43
Kelso & Company Acquires Nortek.....II-43
Kenner & Company Acquires Atrium Companies.....II-43
Nortek To Divest Ply Gem Industries.....II-43
Masco Acquires Three UK Vinyl Window Makers.....II-43
1$100
   CertainTeed Corporation Acquires Marshall Vinyl Windows.....II-44
CertainTeed Starts New Vinyl Window Plant.....II-44
Sunrise Windows Ltd Expands Production Capacity.....II-44
Harvest Partners Acquires Associated Materials.....II-44
Masco Announces Several Acquisitions.....II-44
1$100
   Nortek Divests Peachtree Doors & Windows and SNE Enterprises.....II-45
Heywood Williams Group Restructures UK Operations.....II-45
Atrium Divests Two Wood Door Divisions.....II-45
Soft-Lite Starts a $7 Million Plant.....II-45
1$100
  8. Focus on Select Players.....II-466 $400  
   Atrium Companies, Inc. (USA).....II-46
Crystal Window & Door Systems, Ltd. (USA).....II-46
Deceuninck N.V. (Belgium).....II-46
1$100
   Fortune Brands, Inc. (USA).....II-47
Group Lapeyre (France).....II-47
Jeld-Wen, Inc. (USA).....II-47
1$100
   Kolbe Vinyl Windows & Doors (USA).....II-48
Masco Corp (USA).....II-48
1$100
   MI Windows and Door, Inc. (USA).....II-49
Ply Gem Industries, Inc. (USA).....II-49
1$100
   Pella Corporation (USA).....II-50
Soft-Lite, LLC. (USA).....II-50
True Home Value, Inc (USA)......II-50
Weather Shield Manufacturing, Inc. (USA).....II-50
1$100
   Weru AG (Germany).....II-51
1$100
  9. Global Market Perspective.....II-52   
   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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$300
   Table 3: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-531$300
   Table 4: World 10-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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-541$300
III. MARKET82$1950
  1. The United States.....III-136 $1575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Outlook.....III-1
Market Primer.....III-1
Gloomy Outlook for the US Housing Industry.....III-1
Home Foreclosures Hit New High.....III-1
1$75
   Housing Market Pushes Economy to the Verge of Recession.....III-2
The Construction Industry: A Key End-Use Sector.....III-2
A Quick Primer.....III-2
Table 5: Construction Spending in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Total Spends by Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, and Infrastructure Construction (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
1$150
   Housing Market Witnesses Deceleration in Price Appreciation.....III-3
Table 6: Housing Industry in the US (2003-2007): Breakdown of Housing Starts In Units By Single Family and Multi Family Starts (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
1$150
   Table 7: Housing Industry in the US: Sales of Existing Homes and New Single Family Homes in Thousand Units For Years 2004-2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4
Vinyl Products Become More Convenient.....III-4
Why Vinyl Windows Are Popular in the New Construction Market?.....III-4
1$150
   Table 8: US New Construction Windows Market (2004-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Material - Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5
Remodeling Sector.....III-5
1$150
   Vinyl – A Popular Choice in Remodeling Projects.....III-6
Table 9: US Remodeling and Replacement Windows Market (2001-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Material - Vinyl, Wood, Aluminum and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6
1$150
   Non- Residential Construction Projects.....III-7
Table 10: Non-Residential Demand for Doors and Windows (2006): Percentage Breakdown by Building Type - Office & Commercial, Institutional, Industrial and Other Non-Residential Building Types (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
1$150
   Table 11: Residential Construction Market in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Demand for Windows and Doors in New Residential Markets and Remodeling Residential Markets.....III-8

Table 12: Non-Residential Construction Market in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Demand for Windows and Doors in New Non-Residential Markets and Remodeling Non-Residential Markets.....III-8
Other Statistical Findings .....III-8
Table 13: US Windows and Doors Market (2006 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Material - Wood, Metal and Vinyl (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
1$150
   Table 14: US Windows Market (2006 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Material - Wood, Metal and Vinyl (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9

Table 15: US Doors Market (2006 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Material - Wood, Metal and Vinyl (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
1$150
   Table 16: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

Table 17: Percentage Contribution of Major Changes in Remodeling Projects Since Sept 11, 2001 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

Table 18: US Residential Windows Market (2003): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Material - Wood, Metal, Vinyl and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
1$150
   Aging Population .....III-11
Table 19: Population Statistics In the US (2005 & 2012): Percentage Breakdown of Population by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
AAMA- Key Organization for Setting Window Standards.....III-11
1$150
   Imports-Exports: Year 2006.....III-12
Table 20: US Imports of Windows and Doors (2006): Percentage Breakdown by Material Type – Wood, Metal and Vinyl (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12

Table 21: US Imports of Windows and Doors (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region - Canada, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Mexico and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$150
   Imports-Exports in Recent Past.....III-13
Table 22: US Imports of Plastic Door and Door Frames in 2002: Percentage Breakdown by Quantity and Value by Geo graphic Region for Taiwan, Canada, China, New Zealand, Venezuela, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Mexico, Belgium and Other Countries: A Historic Review (Quantity in Thousand Kilograms and Value in US$ Thousand).....III-13

Table 23: US Exports of Plastic Door and Door Frames in 2002: Percentage Breakdown by Quantity and Value by Geographic Region for United Kingdom, Canada, France, Mexico, Federal Rep. of Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Korea, South and Other Countries A Historic Review (Quantity in Thousand Kilograms and Value in US$ Thousand)(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
1$150
   Table 24: US Exports of Plastic Windows and Windows Frames in 2002: Percentage Breakdown by Quantity and Value by Geographic Region for Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, South, Egypt, Taiwan, Australia, United Kingdom, Cayman Islands, Netherlands Antilles, China, Bahamas and Other Countries A Historic Review (Quantity in Thousand Kilograms and Value in US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
Product Launches.....III-14
9$850
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-237$375
   Select US Players.....III-305$375
   B. Market Analytics.....III-35
Table 25: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$150
   Table 26: US Long-term Projections for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-378 $825  
   A. Market Overview.....III-37
Outlook.....III-37
Driving Factors.....III-37
Table 27: New Housing Construction in Canada by Province in Units: 2004-2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$150
   Imports & Exports For the Year 2004 & 2005:.....III-38
Table 28: Canadian Window and Door Exports to Leading US States for the Years 2004 & 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38
1$150
   Table 29: Canadian Window and Door Exports to Major US Regions for the Years 2004 & 2005 (In Cnd$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39

Table 30: Canadian Window and Door Exports Breakdown by Province of Origin: 2005 (In Cnd$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
1$150
   Table 31: Canadian Windows and Door Exports by Material Types (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value for Wood Window and Doors, Iron & Steel Window and Doors, Vinyl Window and Doors, Aluminum Window and Doors and Stainless Steel Window and Doors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

Table 32: Canadian Windows and Door Exports by Material Type: (2003-2005) (In Cnd$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
Imports & Exports for the Year 2002: A Retrospective Review.....III-40
1$150
   Table 33: Canadian Window and Door Exports to Leading US Markets for 2002 and 2001 in US$ Thousands: A Historic Review (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41

Table 34: Canadian Windows and Door Exports by Material Types (2002) - Value Shares for Wood Window and Doors, Iron & Steel Window and Doors, Vinyl Window and Doors, Aluminum Window and Doors and Stainless Steel Window and Doors – A Historic Review (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
1$150
   Table 35: Canadian Windows and Door Exports to Leading Offshore Markets for 2002 and 2001 In US$ Thousands: A Historic Review (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-42
1$150
   Kaycan Ltd – A Key Player.....III-431$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-44
Table 36: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44

Table 37: Canadian Long-term Projections for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-456 $525  
   A. Market Overview.....III-45
Outlook.....III-45
Japanese Building Materials Market.....III-45
Opportunities In the Domestic Vinyl Window Market.....III-45
Table 38: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Residential Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$150
   Domination of Aluminum Windows.....III-46
Sliding Window and Casement Door Domination.....III-46
Japanese Vs American Windows.....III-46
Type of Windows Preferred in Japan.....III-46
Market Trends.....III-46
1$75
   Import Scenario.....III-47
Table 39: Japanese Market for Vinyl Doors and Windows (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Imports by Country – China, US, Canada, Germany and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$150
   Regulatory Environment.....III-48
Laws Relating to Imports.....III-48
Building Standards Law.....III-48
Revised Energy Saving Law.....III-48
End-Use Markets During 2002 & 2003.....III-48
New Housing Market.....III-48
1$75
   Table 40: Japanese Housing Starts of Single-family and Multi-family/Row Houses from 2000-2002 in Million Units: A Historic Review (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
Japanese Housing Starts: 2003 VS 2002.....III-49
Table 41: Japanese Housing Starts for 2003 and 2002 (First Six Months) By Type of Houses in Units- Single-Family Dwellings, Row House Dwellings, Multi-Family Houses: A Historic Review (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$150
   Remodeling Market.....III-50
B. Market Analytics.....III-50
Table 42: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50

Table 43: Japanese Long-term Projections for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-516 $625  
   A. Market Overview.....III-51
An Insight.....III-51
European Window Market: Key Highlights.....III-51
1$75
   Material Preferences in the European Window Market.....III-52
Vinyl Dominates.....III-52
Table 44: European Windows Market (2002-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Material – PVC, Metal, Wood and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52

Table 45: European Windows Market (2003 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Material – PVC, Metal, Wood and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$150
   Table 46: European Windows Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Material & Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53

Table 47: European Windows Market (2001): Percentage Market Penetration of PVC, Wood & Aluminium in Select European Country/Region (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53
1$150
   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-54
B. Market Analytics.....III-54
Table 48: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$150
   Table 49: European Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-551$150
   Table 50: European 10-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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding graph/chart).....III-56
1$150
  4a. France.....III-572 $175  
   A. Market Overview.....III-57
Outlook.....III-57
Vinyl Dominates The French Window Market.....III-57
Table 51: French Windows Market (2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Material – Vinyl, Wood, Metal and Other Material Combinations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
Key Player.....III-57
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-58
Table 52: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58

Table 53: French Long-term Projections for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-593 $325  
   A. Market Overview.....III-59
Outlook.....III-59
Vinyl Window and Doors- Winning Category.....III-59
Table 54: German Windows Market (2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Material – Vinyl, Wood, Metal and Other Material Combinations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$150
   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-60
Weru AG – A Key Player.....III-60
B. Market Analytics.....III-60
Table 55: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$150
   Table 56: German Long-term Projections for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61
1$150
  4c. The United Kingdom.....III-624 $375  
   A. Market Overview.....III-62
Outlook.....III-62
Vinyl Penetration in UK Highest in Europe.....III-62
Table 57: UK Windows Market for (2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Material – PVC/Vinyl, Metal, Wood and Other Material Combinations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62

Table 58: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$150
   Construction Industry Overview.....III-63
End Use Markets.....III-63
Increased Use of PVC-U in Patio Doors.....III-63
Recycling of Old PVC-U Windows Gaining Attention.....III-63
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-63
Key Players .....III-63
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-64
Table 59: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64
1$150
   Table 60: UK Long-term Projections for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
1$150
  4d. Italy.....III-662 $175  
   A. Market Overview.....III-66
Outlook.....III-66
Windows Material Preferences in Italy.....III-66
Table 61: Italian Windows Market (2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Material –Wood, Metal, PVC and Other Material Combinations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-67
Table 62: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67

Table 63: Italian Long-term Projections for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67
1$150
  4e. Spain.....III-682 $175  
   A. Market Overview.....III-68
Outlook.....III-68
Metal Windows Dominate.....III-68
Table 64: Spanish Windows Market (2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Material – Metal, Wood, PVC and Other Material Combinations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-69
Table 65: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69

Table 66: Spanish Long-term Projections for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
1$150
  4f. Rest of Europe.....III-705 $375  
   A. Market Overview.....III-70
Outlook.....III-70
Focus on Select Regions.....III-70
Hungary.....III-70
Construction Industry Overview.....III-70
Windows Market: Highlights.....III-70
PVC Windows Domination.....III-70
Austria.....III-70
Windows Market Overview.....III-70
1$75
   Table 67: Windows Market in Austria (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Material Types: Plastic, Wood, Aluminum and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71
Switzerland.....III-71
PVC Window Remain Popular.....III-71
Table 68: Swiss Windows Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Material Type: PVC, Wood, Wood-Metal and Metal (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71
1$150
   Table 69: Swiss Windows Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Material Type: PVC, Wood, Wood-Metal and Metal (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72
Poland.....III-72
Construction Sector Overview.....III-72
Norway.....III-72
Finland.....III-72
Wood Aluminum Dominates.....III-72
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   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-73
Key Players .....III-73
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-74
Table 70: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74

Table 71: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74
1$150
  5. Asia Pacific.....III-754 $275  
   A. Market Overview.....III-75
Outlook.....III-75
China- Lucrative Potential.....III-75
Historical Background to China’s Window Market.....III-75
1$75
   Table 72: Windows Market in China (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Material Type: Steel/Aluminum, PVC/Vinyl and Wood (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76
China Encourages Use of Vinyl Window Frames.....III-76
Production Overview.....III-76
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   Hong Kong.....III-77
Product Launches.....III-77
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-77
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-78
Table 73: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78

Table 74: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78
1$150
  6. Latin America.....III-793 $175  
   A. Market Overview.....III-79
Outlook.....III-79
Brazil.....III-79
Wood Dominates the Door Market.....III-79
European Technologies Dominate.....III-79
End Use Sectors.....III-79
Construction Industry: The Largest End Use Segment.....III-79
1$75
   Vinyl Houses Gaining Popularity in the Construction Industry.....III-80
Vinyl Window Casings: The Recent Entrant into the Construction Industry.....III-80
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-81
Table 75: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81

Table 76: Latin America Long-term Projections for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81
1$150
  7. Rest of World.....III-822 $150  
   Market Analysis.....III-82
Table 77: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Vinyl Windows with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82

Table 78: 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).....III-82
1$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 191$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 250 (including Division/Subsidiaries - 264)

Region/Country                 Players

The United States                 133
Canada                            36
Europe                            87 
     France                        6
     Germany                       4
     The United Kingdom           63
     Russia                        1
     Rest of Europe               13
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)     5
Middle East                        1
Latin America                      2
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