The Plimsoll Analysis - Painting & Decorating Wholesalers is an in-depth report analysing the UK painting & decorating wholesalers market and the 185 companies operating within it.. The report includes over 50 pages of market information including:. Market size- this year compared to last year. Profit Margins- analysed graphically over the last ten years. Sales growth- analysed graphically over the last ten years. Rankings- the best performing companies in a number of categories named and analysed. Each of the 185 companies in the report is analysed individually so at a glance you can assess their financial performance over the last five years.. Instantly spot the 23 companies in danger who may not survive 2008. 17 companies are identified as the best acquisiton prospects in the market. 163 companies are identified as the best to do business with. Gain market and competitor knowledge before investing in the market. Benchmark your own company performance.