The Custom Installer 2007 The Custom Installer Report 2007 is based on a survey of specialist installers across Australia, conducted by phone, mail and internet in July 2007. Connection Research has analysed this specialist industry, examining its structure, size and key dynamics. Australia’s custom installers are at the coal face in the convergence of consumer electronics, digital entertainment, home automation industries. What do they think? How do they behave? What are the key drivers and inhibitors in the industry? Contents 1- Who are the installers?  HQ  Other locations  Number of locations  Employees  Annual Revenue  Business role  Purchasing authority  Age and years in the industry  Company’s years in the industry 2- Business Activities Percentage of activity in Residential (existing homes) Residential (new homes) Commercial Number of projects in Residential (existing homes) Residential (new homes) Commercial Expected growth in Residential (existing homes) Residential (new Homes) Commercial Association memberships Accreditations Full breakdown of by specialisation Full breakdown of installs Services vs Product Deliver/Install vs cash and carry 3- Attitudes towards Suppliers  Importance of multiple attributes in both distributors and manufacturers  Distributor ratings  Manufacturer ratings  Main brands by product category 4- Training and Skills  Time spent on professional development  Sources of professional development  Expenditure on training  Availability of skilled people by area of specialisation 5– Industry Drivers and Challenges  Factors driving the market over the next two years  Factors inhibiting the market over the next two years  The most compelling technologies  The greatest challenges The report can be ordered for only $3,000.00 excl. GST. Click here to order online Should you require further information please contact    Cassandra Phillips Sales Manager cassandrap@connectionresearch.com.au   Phone: +61 2 9467 9833