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The kitchen and bathroom distributor market is substantial at over 800 (english pounds)turnover at distributors prices in 2004. In 2003, the kitchen and bsthroom sectors remained buoynat and continued to experience relatively healthy levels of growth. This was partly due to house price inflation acting as a positive driver for a number of consumer durable markets, supported by high levels of mortgage advances for home improvements. A further factor influencing the market has been the continued growth of the self-build sector, where high quality fittings tend to be installed. The builders/owners in this sector often demand higher value products and fittings. The national distribution now account for 59% of the market, led by PJH, followed by Broughton Crangrove, Mark Two and Waterline. Other major nationals are PWS,BDC,Ideal, Allied, AHED, Arrow, Maurice Lay and Galley Matrix growth of imports.