Raw materials & paint formulation
Safinah provides authoritative, expert advice on the whole chain of activities that links ships, structures, coatings and the environment.
We have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of coatings in the marine, protective and offshore industries. We can offer independent, expert advice based on our experience of working in this sector.
For new suppliers to the paint market we can provide:
- A market study for your material
- An objective review of the technology and data required to approach paint companies
- Formulation and testing advice
- Identification of appropriate paint manufacturers and the most effective way to approach them
- Training on the needs of your customers
If you are an established supplier, we can provide:
- Briefings to keep you up to date with the latest end user needs
- Formulation & testing advice
- Branding & IPR advice
- Potential sales and market value assessment for new materials
- Training on the changing needs of the end user
Case study
- The client:
- A multi-national company in Northern Europe
- The project:
- To help guide their research team in raw material product development for the marine market. The client needed to identify and quantify key market sectors to target for growth, based on its in-house expertise.
- The key attributes of the raw material were assessed and valued by linking them to benefits to the end user.
- The outcomes:
- The valuation of the raw material was used for pricing guidelines.
- Safinah went on to provide detailed assistance with paint formulation, test programme development and management. The team identified modifications for the materials to work perfectly prior to releasing them for marine application. The work with this client continues on a regular basis with both new and existing ideas being developed and reviewed.
