Behind the Wall Plumbing

US demand for behind the wall plumbing products is projected to advance 6.5 percent annually to $12.4 billion in 2020. Pipe and sprinklers will be the fastest growing products, with PEX and PVC leading gains among pipe materials. Water distribution and drain, waste, and vent (DWV) will be the fastest growing applications.This study analyzes the $9 billion US behind the wall plumbing market. It presents historical data (2005, 2010 and 2015) and forecasts (2020 and 2025) by product (e.g., pipe, fittings, valves, fire sprinklers), market (nonresidential buildings, residential buildings), application (fire suppression systems, distribution, DWV), and US region.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 43 industry players, including Mueller Industries, the Tyco Fire Protection, and NIBCO.