This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Plumbing Fittings and Fixtures in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Plumbing Fittings (Bath & Shower Fittings, Lavatory Fittings, Kitchen and Other Sink Fittings, & Other Fittings), and Plumbing Fixtures (Bath & Shower Fixtures, Lavatory Fixtures, Kitchen and Other Sink Fixtures, & Other Fixtures). For more information Read more
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Plumbing Fittings and Fixtures in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Plumbing Fittings (Bath & Shower Fittings, Lavatory Fittings, Kitchen and Other Sink Fittings, & Other Fittings), and Plumbing Fixtures (Bath & Shower Fixtures, Lavatory Fixtures, Kitchen and Other Sink Fixtures, & Other Fixtures).
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Plumbing fittings and fixtures are crucial components of plumbing systems installed in buildings for efficient distribution of water within the building for drinking, washing, heating and for removing waterborne wastes from the building. Plumbing components are typically used in laying pipelines that provide means of transport for fluids into and out of the building. Given that efficient plumbing is a critical requirement for all buildings, demand for plumbing fittings and fixtures is dependent on the level of construction activity, which in turn is influenced by the overall health of the economy. The level of economic growth and construction activity primarily dictates market prospects for plumbing fittings and fixtures. Current improvement in economic growth as mirrored by the steady rise in global GDP, and improving consumer confidence is poised to boost housing starts, commercial and infrastructure construction projects and building renovation/retrofit activity in most nations.
Rapid urbanization in developing countries will continue to drive growth in the market, since strong urban concentration will trigger increases in infrastructure expenditure, and urban planning. The creation of large megacities involves the construction of high-rise buildings and skyscrapers, which in turn increases prospects for plumbing work, thus driving market prospects for plumbing fittings and fixtures. The urban drift and the ensuing growth in urban areas and reclassification of city boundaries is largely triggered by concentration of employment opportunities in urban areas and continuous shifting of opportunities from agricultural to industrial/tertiary sectors. Growing need to develop sustainable cities for the future will have a significant impact on market prospects in the coming years.
Building renovation projects are expected to benefit from the implementation of stringent regulations that mandate renovation and reconstruction of ageing buildings, both residential and commercial. Also, building renovations following natural disasters such as the Japanese Earthquake and Thailand Floods in 2011, Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and tornadoes in early 2013 in the United States will continue to generate demand for plumbing products. Demand for plumbing products for replacements is especially high in the residential construction sector. Home kitchen remodeling projects typically involve installation of multiple sinks for convenient cooking and bathrooms. Also, growth in the average size of new homes offers increased space that can accommodate multiple showers, bathtubs and whirlpool baths for comfort and luxury thus benefiting demand for plumbing fixtures.
Title Index:
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Plumbing Fittings
Bath & Shower Fittings
Lavatory Fittings
Kitchen and Other Sink Fittings
Other Plumbing Fittings
Plumbing Fixtures
Bath and Shower Fixtures
Lavatory Fixtures
Kitchen and Other Sink Fixtures
Other Plumbing Fixtures
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Plumbing Fittings and Fixtures
A Prelude
Impact of 2007-2009 Economic Recession on Plumbing Fittings & Fixtures Markets in Retrospect
Global Market for Plumbing Fittings & Fixtures Posts Healthy Recovery in 2010
Natural Calamities Hurts Demand in Japanese Market in 2011
Global Market Once Again Tested in 2012 & 2013
Growth in the European Market Once Again Dragged into the Red Against Backdrop of Eurozone Crisis
Fresh Economic Uncertainty in US Challenges Recovery of Construction Activity in the Nation During 2012
Slowdown in Asia-Pacific Hurts Market Sentiments in 2012
Global Market Avoids Erosion in Revenue Despite Economic Challenges
Resurgence in Growth Fundamentals Delivers an Optimistic Market Outlook for 2014 & Beyond
Improvement in Global GDP to Spur the Demand
Positive Eurozone Economic Outlook Enthuses the Market
Fading Fiscal Cliff Concerns in the US to Spruce Up the Market
Current & Future Analysis
Developing Countries to Lend Traction to Global Market
Urbanization: A Key Growth Driver in Developing Countries
CIVETS to Replace BRICS as the Focal Point for Future Growth
Residential Sector Holds Greater Promise for Plumbing Products
Commercial, New Residential and Remodeling/Replacement (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Rising Commercial Real Estate Investments Extend New Opportunities
Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Building Renovations & Remodeling
A Key Revenue Contributor
Growing Focus on Water Conservation Driving Demand
Quality Scores Over Aesthetics for Plumbing Products
Factors Shaping Consumer’s Choice: Rating on a Scale 1 10 (10 High Impact, 1 Low Impact)
Premium Products in Demand
Plastics Seek Greater Role in Plumbing
Plumbing Contractors Turn Efficient Consumer Cluster
Expensive, High-End Products Add to Plumbing Fixtures
Standard Fittings Gain Popularity
Domestic Manufacturers Maintain Dominance in Distribution & Supply
Online Marketplace
The New Distribution Vertical
Competitive Scenario
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Plumbing
An Overview
Plumbing Fittings
Bath & Shower Fittings
Showerhead
Bathtub & Shower Combinations
Single Lever Controls
Anti-Scald Valves
Lavatory Fittings
Kitchen and Other Sink Fittings
Other Plumbing Fittings
Flush Valve
S Trap
P Trap
Sill Faucet
Drains/Overflow Fittings
Plumbing Fixtures
Bath and Shower Fixtures
Bathtub
Shower Stalls & Receptors
Whirlpool Bathtubs
Lavatory Fixtures
Urinals
Flush Tanks
Water Closets
Kitchen and Other Sink Fixtures
Lavatory Sink
Kitchen Sink
Other Plumbing Fixtures
Bidet
Drinking Water Fountain
Spas
3. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
Moen Unleashes IsoT Six-Function Handheld Shower
Delta Faucet Rolls Out New Bathroom Products
Moen Launches New Collection of Freestanding Tub-Filler Faucets
Moen Unveils New Kitchen and Bath Faucets with Microban® Antimicrobial Technology
Kohler Unveils Tailored Vanity Collection
Villeroy & Boch Launches New Washbasin Models
Ideal Standard Launches Tempo Ceramics and Bathing Products
Jacuzzi Brands Rolls Out ELARA® 7236 in Both Soaking and Air Bath Configurations
GROHE Introduces GROHE GranderaT Designer Collection in the US
Kohler Unveils Adair One-Piece Toilet
American Standard Unveils Prevoir Collection of Stainless Steel ADA-Compliant Kitchen Sinks
Kohler Unveils SensateT Touchless Kitchen Faucet
American Standard Launches Five New Bathroom Accessory Sets
Kohler Launches Artifacts Collection of Bathroom Products
Matco-Norca Unveils New Single- and Two-Handle Builder Light Lavatory Faucets
Bradley Launches the Advocate AV-Series Lavatory System
Speakman Company Launches New Shower & Bath Products
Signature Hardware Unveils Whittington Collection Sink Faucets and Tub Shower Sets
Expert Denver Plumbing Unveils Cost-Effective Kitchen and Bathroom Face-Lift Strategies
Ideal Standard Introduces Ideal Solutions for Hotels
Ideal Standard Rolls Out Concept Countertops Basin Range
4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
LIXIL Acquires 87.5% Stake in GROHE Group
TOTO Teams Up with WinWholesale
DecorPlanet.com Forms New Partnerships to Expand its Plumbing Products Portfolio
Southern Plumbing Expand its Commercial Services
Commercial Metals Divests Howell Metal to Mueller Copper Tube Products
Atkore International Takes Over Assets of Heritage Group
Patrick Industries Takes Over the Business and Certain Assets of Frontline and Premier Concepts
Dunes Point Capital Snaps Up The Professional Plumbing Group
American Standard Brands Signs New Distribution Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises
Paini Enters into Agreement with J. Keats
TOTO Joins Hands with Wolseley Canada
Ideal Standard and PTS Team Up
HIL to Commence cPVC and uPVC Plumbing Products Business
Aliaxis Takes Over Majority Stake in Ashirvad Pipes
Kludi Acquires Majority Stake in Kludirak India
Rexnord Acquires Assets of LWG Specialised Plumbing Products
Norma Group to Acquire Guyco
Spectrum Brands Holdings Acquires Stanley Black & Decker’s HHI Group
Sioux Chief Teams Up with Davenport Associates
QAI Laboratories and UL Team Up to Improve Plumbing Product Testing and Certifications
Astral Polytechnik to Set Up New Facility in Tamil Nadu
Delta Faucet Ventures into Indian Bathroom and Kitchen Fittings Market
H&R Johnson to Focus on Super-Premium bath Products
Jaquar to Establish New Facility
Toto to Develop New Production Facility in India
Mangalam Industries Commences Operations
5. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Asahi Eito Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Cera Sanitaryware Ltd. (India)
Elkay Manufacturing Company (US)
Grohe AG (Germany)
Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries Ltd. (India)
Ideal Standard (UK)
Armitage Shanks (UK)
Jacuzzi Inc. (US)
Jaquar and Company Pvt. Ltd. (India)
Kohler Co. (US)
LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
American Standard Brands (US)
MAAX Batch Inc. (Canada)
Masco Corporation (US)
Moen Incorporated (US)
Roca Sanitario S.A (Spain)
Roca UK (UK)
Roca Bathroom Products Pvt Ltd (India)
Sanitec Corp. (Finland)
Spectrum Brands Incorporated (US)
Toto Ltd. (Japan)
Villeroy & Boch (US)
6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 274 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 312)
The United States (44)
Canada (5) Japan (6)
Europe (204)
France (6)
Germany (34)
The United Kingdom (44)
Italy (52)
Spain (13)
Rest of Europe (55)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (47)
Latin America (4)
Africa (2)
Noritz is the first tankless manufacturer to offer a condensing residential unit with top-mounted connections and flexible venting through existing B-Vent, making the replacement of 40-gallon, tank water heaters easier and more affordable than ever. Noritz America is revolutionizing the water heater industry, taking tankless-for-tank replacement installation to a new level of ease and affordability Read more
Noritz is the first tankless manufacturer to offer a condensing residential unit with top-mounted connections and flexible venting through existing B-Vent, making the replacement of 40-gallon, tank water heaters easier and more affordable than ever.
Noritz America is revolutionizing the water heater industry, taking tankless-for-tank replacement installation to a new level of ease and affordability, with the new EZTR40 condensing tankless water heater for residential applications. Noritz will be showcasing the unit to contractors with the EZTR40 Roadshow, visiting over 250 locations in the South and West from October 1 to November 20.
Designed to replace a conventional 40-gallon tank-type water heater for two-bath residences in warm-weather climates, the new EZTR40 streamlines the tank-replacement process with three key features:
The EZTR40 vents with two-inch, flexible polypropylene tubing that is threaded directly through the existing B-Vent formerly used by the tank water heater it is replacing. As a result, there is no need to spend time changing out the vent.
In addition, water connections are located on the top of the EZTR40, not the bottom. This allows the flexible hot-and-cold-water lines used by the tank-type water heater to be quickly and easily reconnected to the new EZTR40. Not only does this save time traditionally spent creating new plumbing around the tankless unit, but it also gives the final application a cleaner look.
The EZTR40 uses the same half-inch gas line used by the old tank unit, which eliminates the need to up-size to 3/4-inch run in replacement situations. This cuts labor time by up to half, while avoiding the material cost for new gas piping, resulting in a substantially reduced installed cost to the homeowner.
“Noritz is the first and only tankless water heater manufacturer to offer all these features that make the tank-replacement job more intuitive and straightforward — and therefore quicker and less costly,” says Noritz Marketing Manager Jason Fleming. “With the EZRT40, plumbing installers and their customers get the benefits of time savings and installation ease with all the energy- and space-saving advantages of tankless.”
To make installation even easier:
The EZTR40 includes a step-by-step manual that gives simple, visual instructions on how to install the unit.
To further streamline the installation process, the packaging includes a QR code linked to a five-minute instructional video that can be easily accessed with a smart phone, tablet or laptop on the jobsite.
The EZTR40 is packaged with all the accessories needed for a successful installation.
Measuring 18.3 inches wide x 27.2 inches high x 9.4 inches deep, the unit weighs only 50 pounds, so that a single tradesperson can handle the installation.
Other important features include:
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS: 115°F to 140°F.
BTU INPUT RANGE: 15,000-120,000 BTU per hour, with a maximum flow rate of 6.6 gallons per minute at a 35°F rise in water temperature.
BUILT-IN DIGITAL DISPLAY: In addition to controlling operations, the integral digital display permits basic servicing without the need for a remote device. Located on the lower right of the front panel, this readout assists troubleshooting by indicating flow rates, water temperature and common error codes.
12-YEAR WARRANTY: The EZTR40 protects the environment by heating water strictly on demand, while offering a longer product life cycle than storage tank-type models. The warranty for each unit is 12 years on the two heat exchangers, made of long-lasting, high-grade stainless steel; five years on parts; one year on labor.
For more information on the EZTR40 condensing tankless water heater, visit www.noritz.com/professionals.
Bosch Therm & Greentherm Tankless Water Heaters Have a New Look & Meet or Exceed DOE NAECA Standards
Therm and Greentherm Models Now Join Other Bosch Residential Product Lines with the New White Color Bosch Models Meet or Exceed 2015 NAECA Efficiency Standards Heat Exchanger Warranty Now 10 Years on Therm 210 ES & Greentherm Models When Used in Applications of Controlled Recirculation & Combination DHW- Space Heating Bosch now offers its Read more
- Therm and Greentherm Models Now Join Other Bosch Residential Product Lines with the New White Color
- Bosch Models Meet or Exceed 2015 NAECA Efficiency Standards
- Heat Exchanger Warranty Now 10 Years on Therm 210 ES & Greentherm Models When Used in Applications of Controlled Recirculation & Combination DHW- Space Heating
Bosch now offers its Therm and Greentherm tankless water heaters (TWH) in a new color scheme: Bosch White. These formerly silver-gray painted products are now visually consistent with Bosch’s Greenstar boiler and Greensource heat pump residential product lines.
Bosch Therm and Greentherm products with the new white color scheme will be shipped as the former inventory of silver-gray products becomes depleted.
With the new April 16, 2015 DOE National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) in place for residential gas-fired and electric water heaters, the energy factor efficiency standard rises from .62 to .82 for gas-fired water heaters and remains at .93 for electric tankless water heaters.
Bosch offers gas-fired Therm and Greentherm TWHs that meet or exceed the standard with energy factors ranging from .82 up to .95. All Bosch electric water heaters exceed the standard with energy factors ranging from a low of .99 to a high of 1.0.
As of April 2014, Bosch has also improved its heat exchanger limited warranty to 10 years on Greentherm models C950ES and C1050ES, and Therm model C1210ES when used for controlled recirculation and combination DHW and space heating applications. Please refer to www.boschheatingandcooling for complete warranty details.

The 2014 ASPE Show has now come and gone with thousands of professionals and over 300 exhibitors and suppliers within the industry exhibiting their products. As always ASPE does a wonderful job in putting together a great show that offers something for everyone from the contractor, engineer, and to the supplier. This convention and expo Read more
The 2014 ASPE Show has now come and gone with thousands of professionals and over 300 exhibitors and suppliers within the industry exhibiting their products. As always ASPE does a wonderful job in putting together a great show that offers something for everyone from the contractor, engineer, and to the supplier. This convention and expo included programs to earn CEU’s, educational sessions, new product innovation showcases, and a keynote address from Chicago Bear’s great, Dan Hampton. It is clear that ASPE does a spectacular job and works diligently to offer the best value to every attendee.
Surfing the expo floor is always a pleasure to catch a glimpse of the latest and greatest technology in the industry. What’s especially interesting is the methods manufacturer’s come up with to showcase their innovations. This always includes fascinating demonstrations and often a clear, see-through model of the product to view the behind the scenes technology in action before your very own eyes. Or witness demonstrations and hands-on training on the latest tools to save contractors time and money with installations.
Yes, the ASPE Convention and Exposition has it’s excitement. But what’s interesting to note is how things have changed over the years because of the economy and modern digital technology advancements with the internet, smart phones, and social media. Strolling the floor between exhibitors, one couldn’t help but notice a growing trend; the all to often lack of interaction between exhibitor and attendee.
Now this was certainly not the case in all instances by any means. In fact, many exhibitors were very busy and giving demonstrations one after another, drawing the attention of additional attendees. But it displayed a transition from expos years ago and how much things have changed over the years. We are all so use to getting information at our fingertips almost instantly. And we decide how much we want and if we want to know more. Everything is fast-paced, get-it-now, and in short bursts of information like twitter, 140 characters are all that’s needed. It’s interesting to observe how modern technology has affected our interaction with each other and the art of developing rapport while building personal relationships and business partnerships.
We typically say or hear “This is how I’ve been doing it for 20 years so why change?” It took trust, relationships, and partnerships for this thought process to begin. But it’s evident how difficult it can be to change someone’s mind to go in another direction on a product or installation process. The effort and often cost can be substantial. This was evident during the Exhibitor portion of the expo.
Does this make conventions and expositions void or without need? Absolutely not. For information technology and social media can only go so far in someone gaining enough knowledge about a product. There’s nothing quite like seeing it up close and in-action to make a better assessment. However, it’s apparent that our industry is still trying to find the perfect balance of using digital technology and social media with human interaction to build relationships and partnerships. Both are extremely valuable and it will be worth watching over the next 5 – 10 years. It will be worth witnessing the industry’s development on using both of these vital methods of communication in the world today and how it will enhance and transform expos and conventions in the future.
The 2016 ASPE Convention and Exposition in Phoenix, AZ will be here before we know it. It will be a must see.
Sloan Valve Company announced today that Parthiv Amin has joined their organization as Vice President, Marketing. The announcement was made by Kirk Allen, President and CEO. “Parthiv brings leadership skills and strategic thinking to our company,” Allen said. “His extensive experience in building marketing plans from the ground up will ensure that Sloan remains the Read more

Sloan Valve Company announced today that Parthiv Amin has joined their organization as Vice President, Marketing. The announcement was made by Kirk Allen, President and CEO. “Parthiv brings leadership skills and strategic thinking to our company,” Allen said. “His extensive experience in building marketing plans from the ground up will ensure that Sloan remains the global leader within our industry.” Amin, who has over 20 years of global marketing and business development experience, will have responsibilities that include developing key strategies and formulating global marketing plans to ensure the continued success and profitability of the organization. Prior to joining Sloan he worked at Enerpac as Vice President, Global Marketing and Engineering where he built and implemented the company’s go-to-market strategic plan. Before Enerpac, Amin was at Northern Power Systems as President of the Distributed Wind power market. He also spent four years as President of the Americas to the Wind Drive Systems entity of the Siemen’s Corporation. “I am excited to join Sloan, the premier brand in the industry,” says Amin. “I look forward to working with the team, customers and partners to develop business strategies to expand Sloan’s global leadership position.” Amin graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a BSME in Mechanical Engineering and received an MBA from Loyola College in Maryland. He will be based in Franklin Park, Illinois.