Analysis of Status Quo of European Door and Window Hardware Industry

Observing and analyzing the status quo and development of the European door and window market will undoubtedly have some guidance and reference.

I. Status and trends of European doors and windows industry

The European door and window industry is in strict compliance with the regulation and regulation of energy conservation regulations and industry standards, from the design and manufacture of profile systems, window design, door and window manufacturing processes, to the configuration and installation of hardware and other auxiliary accessories, so as to ensure the quality of the window Handed over to the user.

As the European construction market has become saturated, the market demand for doors and windows has grown slowly, which has exacerbated the competition between the doors and windows. The demand for doors and windows in the market tends to be personalized, the products for doors and windows tend to be diversified, and new technologies and products are continuously brought to market.

In order to reduce production costs, doors and windows companies have continuously improved their manufacturing automation. At the same time, companies are forced to organize production according to loose orders from the market. This puts forward higher requirements for internal and external process management of door and window companies.

The door and window system has become the dominant force in the market, and door and window hardware has promoted technological innovation and industrial upgrading.

In the European window and door market, doors and windows of various materials, such as PVC, solid wood, aluminum alloy, and aluminum-wood composite doors and windows, have been used in their respective areas of superiority.

The orders for windows and doors were mainly from residential repairs, new housing, non-residential building repairs, and new non-residential buildings. In the European window and door market, orders for doors and windows from residential and non-residential buildings are roughly the same. Orders for windows and doors from new homes and existing homes are almost as important. With the retreat of the large-scale construction boom, it is necessary for domestic window and door companies to pay attention to the domestic market.

Second, the roles and functions of doors and windows

As people pay more attention to the quality of living space, doors and windows also assume more important roles and functions. From a technical point of view, the doors and windows bear a series of important functions such as watertightness, airtightness, wind pressure resistance, mechanical strength, heat insulation, sound insulation, security, shade, weatherability, and handling. At the same time, the doors and windows represent the cultural landscape related to the region. They are the design elements in the hands of the architects. They are also a symbol for the homeowners to display their personalities. Doors and windows are channels for people and the environment to communicate and create a private living space.

Third, the status of hardware in the door and window system

Hardware has a very important position in the door and window system, and its status can be compared with the engine's contribution to the automobile industry and CPU to the computer industry.

Fourth, the European door hardware industry competition

Long-term market competition has resulted in the coexistence of a few dominant brands, such as MACO, Hoto, Siegenia, G-UWinkhaus, Sohineo, etc. Most of these well-known brands have entered the Chinese market in various ways. In view of the standardization of industrial technology and the integration of the international market, the product structure and design concept of brands have converged. All door and window hardware manufacturers are committed to new product development and market expansion.

V. Market capacity

The total number of doors and windows produced each year in the European market is estimated to be up to 150 million door and window units (樘). Take Germany as an example. In 2004, the output of doors and windows reached 13 million doors and windows. In view of the widespread adoption of full-opening fan design in Europe, the output of doors and windows is roughly equivalent to the demand for hardware, namely 150 million sets of various door and window hardware.