An unusual feature of the industry is the level of private ownership and the level of family ownership within that. In excess of 90% of all registered businesses are privately owned and within that, the majority is family businesses.

Installers represent a large part of the retail segment of the market, and many of these firms are small (less than 10 people) and family or operator-owned. This particular segment represents a very attractive entry into business ownership as capital requirements are relatively small.

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