작성일자: 2014.9.16

작성자: 싱가포르 무역관 Samantha Ho(samantha@kotra.or.kr)

 

 

1. Demand Trend

 

□ Market Trend

 

 ○ Contracts for the built environment industry in Singapore are projected to reach between $31 billion and $38 billion in 2014, driven by strong public housing demand and anticipated higher construction demand for institutional developments and major infrastructure projects. This comes on the heels of the sector's strong performance in 2013, where total construction demand reached a historical high of $35.8 billion, exceeding the upper-bound projection of $34 billion in 2013 by about 5%. This bullish outlook is positive for the specific demand for fire door.

 

 ○ Public sector projects are expected to contribute to the bulk of the industry's total demand at close to 60%, or between $19-22 billion. The expansion will be fuelled by an anticipated higher volume of contracts to be awarded for institutional and civil engineering construction works. Meanwhile, private sector demand is expected to moderate to $12-16 billion in 2014, compared to $21 billion last year. The less favorable outlook is in view of the current market volatility amid the Singapore Government's multi-pronged approach to stabilize the property market, the substantial supply of completed housing units coming on-stream over the next few years, as well as the scaling back of new Government land sales for the first half of 2014. For 2015 and 2016, average construction demand is projected to be sustained at between $25-34 billion per annum. 60% of the total demand is forecasted to come from building projects while the remaining 40% is expected to come from civil engineering projects.

 

 ○ Total construction output, or payment for work done, was estimated to be about $33 billion for 2013, supported by stronger on-site activities from the construction of the road and rail projects and both public and private residential developments. Outlook for on-site construction activities in the following years remains bright at between $34-36 billion for 2014 and $29-37 billion annually for 2015 and 2016, given the high level of contracts awarded since 2011.

 

 ○ For the Marine and offshore engineering industry sector, there has seen significant growth in Singapore over the last 40 years, evolving from a small regional ship repair and building centre into a world-class industry that serves international clientele. The industry includes ship repair, shipbuilding, rig building and offshore engineering, and other marine supporting services. It is one of the world’s premier ship repair centre and world leader in the conversion of Floating Production(ship conversion centres), Storage and Offloading(FPSO) and Floating Storage and Offloading(FSO) units. It is also a niche player for the building of customised and specialised vessels. Singapore is also a global leader in the building of jack-up rigs. Its rig-builders are capable of building, repairing, upgrading and converting rigs and other offshore platforms for operations in deep water and harsh environment. Globally renowned for its reliable and convenient range of comprehensive marine services, Singapore is a one-stop marine centre for ship owners, managers and agents around the world. Inferring from the trend of the Marine sectoral performance, demand for fire doors is likely to arise from the offshore sector, due to the shrinking shipbuilding and ship repair sector.

 

□ Market Size

 

Table: Review and Outlook for Construction Demand & Output

        Note: p: Preliminary f: Forecast

 

 ○ For Building Work contracts awarded in earlier years, the following table presents an indication of the market size by building type:

 

                           (Unit: Million Dollars)

     Source: Building and Construction Authority

 

 ○ For 2014, the construction demand is projected to range between $31.0 and $38.0 billion. The private sector construction demand is likely to reach between $12 billion and $16 billion a year in 2014, with about 60% of the total demand coming from building projects while the remaining 40% of demand will come from civil engineering projects.

 

 ○ Despite the likely moderation in construction demand in the years ahead, the high volume of contracts awarded will translate into strong on-site construction activity at least over the next one to two years.

 

 ○ Singapore marine and offshore engineering industry managed to rake in a total turnover of S$15.30 billion in 2013. This was 1.9% or S$0.29 billion more than the total turnover of S$15.012 billion attained in 2012. This higher turnover was achieved by the successful execution of ship repair, FPSO conversion, rig building and repair, and shipbuilding contracts clinched during the year as well as the completion and deliveries of projects secured in prior years. The offshore rig building sector was the largest contributor to the industry’s total turnover in2013. This sector continues to dominate the total turnover due to the sheer contract value of each of the rigs built, alongside the upgrading of rigs arising from the strong demand for improved and more efficient rigs. The sector generated S$9.72 billion constituting 63.5% of the total turnover. The ship repair and conversion sector contributed S$4.74 billion to the industry’s total turnover. This represented 31.0% of the total turnover. The shipbuilding sector brought in S$0.84 billion accounting for 5.5% of the total turnover.

 

Marine Industry's Annual Turnover, 2004 To 2013

 

Marine Industry's Turnover by Sector, 2004 To 2013

                                   (Unit: Billion $)

          Sources: Economic Development Board, Association of Singapore Marine Industries

 

 ○ More specifically for fire door, derived from the import trade statistics for doors, windows and their frames and threshold of aluminum, the estimated market value amounted to S$ 104.5 million in 2013. The total number of import of this item registered 13,968 units in 2013.(source: Statlink, International Enterprise, Singapore)

 

Total Import: Product: Doors, Windows and their frames

and threshold for doors of Aluminum(HS 76101000)

                              (Unit: Thousand $)

      Source: Statlink, International Enterprise, Singapore

 

 ○ Growths of 7.8% and 58.0% were recorded in 2012 and 2013 respectively in the specific imports of doors, windows and their frames and threshold for door of Iron or Steel, classified in HS Code 76101000. With the progressive completion of more residential and commercial projects, activities in the marine sectors, the demand for fire door likely to sustain the growth and register further increase.

 

 

2. Competition Trend

 

 ○ Demand for fire door for the building and construction sector in Singapore is predominantly contributed by requisitions and projects in industrial/commercial projects and residential homes. The door is a major component of buildings. In selecting the door design, performance characteristics of the various door systems are taken into consideration. In addition, the choice of ironmongeries especially the hinges and securing devices is important to ensure that the selected door system meets the specified performance requirements. The timber door is recognized as one of the most common and most problematic areas in building works in Singapore market. Defect complaint on timber door is one of the main issues especially during handling over of projects. It is foreseeable that there will be an increase in demand for fire door, as there will be an increase in sustained demand for its use in building to attain the safety feature. Similarly, a growing demand in the market has seen more of fire resistant panels and composite panels used as the innovative alternative for decorative wall panels and interior finishing.

 

 ○ Whether it is homes or commercial establishments, doors are also increasingly and deliberately crafted with an aesthetic appeal, constructed with trimming in matching color tones that is easy-to-clean. The feedback from the domestic market for fire door indicates potential rise in demand due to the recent and current construction of residential properties and commercial projects.

 

 ○ Singapore-based companies, which deal in doors and fire doors for the building and construction sector either manufacture or import their supply from established sources, which are predominantly made up of imports from Malaysia, China and to a lesser extent, Korea. i.e. competing supplies from Malaysia and China accounted sizeable volume of transactions in Singapore market.

 

 ○ Checks made with Singapore-based companies which deal in fire door indicate that the dominant materials are either timber which is more common or metal, while the fire resistance rating time frame range from 1/2 hour, 1 hour, 2 hours and 4 hours.

 

 ○ Irrespective of the industry sector, manufacturers’ supply is fragmented, and challenging to determine, as increasingly business is transacted not just in the Singapore domestic market, but also with overseas customers. Therefore, their market shares are not accountable.

 

 ○ In the Marine and offshore engineering industry sector, the different types fire rated doors and windows include Dog clip Weathertight door, Dgr Clip Watertight door, Star type door, Star type double leaf Watertight/Weather Tight door, Link type weather type door, ‘S’ Type Watertight/Weathertight door, Gear type watertight door, Bolted Window, Weldable Window, AO Window, A60 Window.

 

 ○ The major Fire door manufacturers, which have considerable market presence include:

  - Building / Construction sector:

   · Polynorm Metal Industries

   · Hart Industries

   · Singco

   · KLW Wood Products

   · GDS Global

  - Marine / Offshore sector:

   · Marc-Plan / Asahi Steel Industry: fire rated doors for ships(A class fire rated doors A-60, A-30, A-0)(B class fire rated doors B-15, B-0)

   · RS Marine Engineering: ABS type approved certification, fire rated AO/A60 gas-tight/ water-tight steel doors, quick action weather-tight doors

   · Leotech Marine

   · Aqua Logistics/ Bohamet - Fire Rated WT/WEAT Doors, Windows, Glass,

   · Hock Seng Marine Engineering / Simpac Marine

   · Seaquest Enterprise

 

 ○ Examples of fire door in building construction and marine /offshore sectors:

  - Timber-based Fire Door with standard ½-hour fire-rating.

 

 

  - Specifications

   · Lightweight.

   · Manufactured to specifications.

   · Choice of finishing: Plywood: Normal, Waterproof, Marine, Nyatoh, Teak, Oak, Ash, Beech, Cherry, Maple, and Designer Veneer Plywood.

Artistic Marquetry Exquisite Veneer Plywood Inlay.

Laminated metal sheet, including Aluminium and Stainless Steel.

   · Design options: Decorative mouldings.

Slipped Lad Cladding Panel.

Arched head.

   · Special options: Clear glass vision panel.

Two vision panels in one door leaf and different vision panel shapes possible.

Adjacent doors sharing common frame.

Push & Pull option for double leaf doors.

  - Timber-based with superior 1-hour fire-rating.

 

 

  - Specifications

   · Lightweight.

   · Manufactured to specifications in a variety of face finishes to meet both aesthetic fire-rating requirements.

   · Choice of finishing: Plywood: Normal, Waterproof, Marine, Nyatoh, Teak, Oak, Ash, Beech, Cherry, Maple, and Designer Veneer Plywood.

Artistic Marquetry Exquisite Veneer Plywood Inlay.

Laminated metal sheet, including Aluminum and Stainless Steel.

   · Design options: Decorative mouldings.

Slipped Lad Cladding Panel.

Arched head.

   · Special options: Clear glass vision panel.

Two vision panels in one door leaf and different vision panel shapes possible.

Adjacent doors sharing common frame.

Push & Pull option for double leaf doors.

  - Timber-based with the highest 2-hour fire-rating.

 

 

  - Specifications

   · Lightweight.

   · Your guarantee of optimum protection.

   · Excellent stability, integrity and insulation properties for peace of mind.

   · Manufactured to your specifications.

   · Choice of finishing: Plywood: Normal, Waterproof, Marine, Nyatoh, Teak, Oak, Ash, Beech, Cherry, Maple, and Designer Veneer Plywood.

Artistic Marquetry Exquisite Veneer Plywood Inlay.

Laminated metal sheet, including Aluminum and Stainless Steel.

   · Design options: Decorative mouldings.

Slipped Lad Cladding Panel.

Arched head.

   · Special options: Clear glass vision panel.

Two vision panels in one door leaf and different vision panel shapes possible.

Adjacent doors sharing common frame.

Push & Pull option for double leaf doors.

   · Applications: Data Centres.

Computer server rooms.

Safe rooms.

Fire exits.

Any area that requires: Fire proofing, Protection of assets, Aesthetic appearance.

  - Metal Fire-Rated Doors can be up to 4 hours fire-rated.

   · Wooden Fire-Rated Doors are suitable for use as main doors and can be elegantly finished in a variety of ways.

 

Metal Door Fire Rated 0 - 4 Hour

 

  - Fire Rated Doors in Marine sector

 

 

  - Bohamet(Poland)

   · Water / Weather / Gas Tight Fire Rated Doors

   · Material: ABS Grade Ship Plate / Stainless Steel

   · Coaming: Angle Bar / Flat Bar -Installation: Welded

   · Operation: Hand Wheel / Lever / Dog Clip

   · Finishing: Sand Blasted & Primer

   · Accessories: Door Closer, Fire Rated Insulation Gasket, Thermal Insulation, Lock Set, Door Stopper, Limit Switch

   · Certificates: ABS, DNV, BV, GL, LRS, etc. are available on a case to case Class application basis.

   · Type Approval Certificates: ABS, DNV

  - ‘S’ Type Watertight Doors

 

Simpac Marine(Malaysia)

 

   · Door leaf - 6 mm / 8 mm / 10 mm / 12 mm thick

   · Coaming: Angle bar / Flat bar

   · Galvanized steel quick action mechanism c/w 6 locking arms

   · Handle: Lever type / Wheel type

   · Neoprene gasket, hinge sets, handles, hook & eye

   · Finish type - Sandblasted with one coat of primer

   · Optional: a. Insulation with galvanised sheet

b. Fire-rated AO gasket

c. Heavy duty door closer

d.Rim lock / Artec lock

  - Dog Clip Weather/Watertight Doors

 

Simpac Marine(Malaysia)

 

   · Material: Mild steel / Aluminium

   · Door leaf - 6 mm / 8 mm / 10 mm / 12 mm thick

   · Coaming: Angle bar / Flat bar

   · Forged steel dog clips

   · Neoprene gasket, hinge sets, handles, hook & eye

   · Finish type - Sandblasted with one coat of primer(Mild steel) / Etching primer(Aluminium)

   · Optional: Insulation with galvanised sheet

Fixed scuttle with / without deadlight cover / simple scuttle

Scuttle chain

Fire-rated AO gasket

Heavy duty door closer

Rim lock / Artec lock

  - Fire Rated Window

 

 

   · Type: A0 / A60 / H120

   · Fire Rated Windows Installation: Welded

   · Fire Rated Window Frame: Steel

   · Fire Rated Glass Keep: Steel / Brass

   · Glass: Fire Rated Glass 
   · Finishing: Primed Designed to: ISO3903

   · Type Approval: ABS / DNV / EC

 

 

3. Retail Price Trend / Distribution Channel

 

□ Price Trend

 

 ○ Based on imported prices and retail prices of fire door, prices have fluctuated in the recent 3 years’ period, as a result of 2 factors: competition and supply volume. Therefore, going forward, the price movement of fire door in both the building/construction and marine/offshore sectors continues to be dependent on competition and supply volume in the market. According to trade sources contacted such as Siong Door Enterprise and Kiung Nam Pte Ltd, the retail price for 1 panel ½ hour fire timber veneer door is S$500 without installation, while 2 panels ½ hours fire timber veneer door is S$650 without installation. Should installation be required, the retail prices are S$900 and S$950 for 1 panel fire timber door and 2 panel fire timber door respectively. As for 1 hour fire door, the price range from S$600 to S$700.

 

 ○ For comparison, non -fire rated timber veneer door would cost in the range of S$190 to S$250 per unit.

 

 

  - Marine Doors(Watertight / Fire Rated / Hatches)

  - Min. Order: 1 Unit

  - Price: US$ 150 - 500 / Unit

 

□ Distribution Channel

 

      

 

 ○ The established distribution structure/channel for fire door is considerably straight-forward in Singapore. If the manufacturer is based in Singapore, sales and marketing and directed to contractors of building projects directly, while foreign manufacturers tend to appoint distributor, which is also likely to be the importer, to handle marketing, sales, promotional and post-sales service responsibilities in the market.

 

 ○ By nature of Singapore’s small domestic market, distributors have a tendency to seek distribution rights of regional markets from the foreign manufacturers as well.

 

 ○ Building materials distributors face enormous challenges across an increasingly complex business environment, where sources of supply, stock and a proliferation of products are available in an ever-fluctuating construction materials’ market. Increases in raw materials/commodities’ price, transportation costs, along with customer service demands present challenges in meeting distribution and sales objectives.

 

 ○ As the primary link between manufacturers and the market, distributors have been forced to adapt to the new market conditions and determine which products represent the best profit margin opportunities and how to bring those products to market with respect to logistics, handling and customer service.

 

 

4. Quality Certification System

 

 ○ Fire safety products and materials are regulated by the Singapore Civil Defence Force. The product licensing scheme(PLS) over various types of fire products and materials allow manufacturers and traders to demonstrate the commitment and compliance to the product requirement in accordance to national and international standards. It is a third party broad-based product certification scheme where the safety and performance of a product is assessed by type testing and surveillance testing.

 

 ○ The proper selection and installation of these products ensure that the intent of the approved fire safety plans is achieved, namely that in a fire situation, occupants are able to evacuate to safety quickly, spread of smoke and fire is contained, fire protection systems are able to function as they should, and the Singapore Civil Defense Force(SCDF) is able to conduct its rescue and firefighting operations.

 

 ○ Specification for fire doors is administered by Spring Singapore for building and as:

  - SINGAPORE STANDARD

  - SS 332: 2007

  - (ICS 13.220.50; 91.060.50), (Incorporating Amendment No. 1, August 2009 and

  - Amendment No. 2, March 2012)

  - This standard specifies requirements for the construction and installation of fire-resistant door sets used to protect openings in walls and partitions which are required to resist the passage of fire.

 

 ○ Manufacturers of fire-resistant door sets are strongly encouraged to implement quality control system in accordance with ISO 9002. This standard also applies to transom panels over 0.5 hour fire rated doors, where the panels are contained within the doorframe and form part of the door set. A panel above a door set, which is not contained within the door frame, is considered as being part of the wall and is therefore subject to the stability, integrity and insulation requirements set out in the Code of Practice for Fire Precaution in Buildings. A transom within a door frame may be permanently fixed to the side members of the frame or may be removable by means of mechanical fixing. This standard shall be read in conjunction with the Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings. This standard does not apply to lift-landing doors.

 

 ○ Fire Doors are required to be certified under PLS 1A or 1B. Products which are certified under Class 1A are given a license number.

 

 

 

 ○ The Fire Door Certification Application requires submission of the following documents:

  - Relevant Manual

  - Relevant Process Flow Charts

  - Organization Chart

  - Latest ISO 9001 Certificate(if any)

  - Application Process/Procedure

 

 

 ○ The Certificate of Conformity is renewed every three years, and label is issued once the product meets the required standards

 

Label

 

 

 ○ Prominent third-party certification bodies in Singapore which carry out fire door testing and certification include:

  - Singapore Test Services Pte Ltd http://www.test.com.sg

  - TUV SUD PSB Pte Ltd http://www.tuv-sud-psb.sg

  - American Bureau of Shipping(ABS) http://www.eagle.org

  - Det Norske Veritas(DNV) http://www.http://www.dnvba.com

  - Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance(LRQA) http://www.lrqa.com

 

 ○ In the Marine and offshore engineering industry sector, companies attain certification such as LRQA ISO 9001, ABS, and DNV, to assure customers of the quality and conformity of their products to the stringent marine standards.