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Market analysis
Safinah provides authoritative, expert advice on the whole chain of activities that links ships, structures, coatings and the environment.
Through its knowledge of the coatings markets and the word ship building and repair markets, Safinah is able to analysis market data in various ways. All market analysis and surveys undertaken are done specifically to answer the clients questions using the latest available data. Market reports are not available to buy 'off the shelf'. Studies undertaken have covered:
- Predicting raw material usage in marine coatings
- Global antifouling market by volume and type
- Shipbuilding market by location and size
- Shipbuilding and repair market in China
Case Study: Market analysis to develop an international presence
The Client
Company in Northern Europe
The Project
To review key market sectors in the Far-East, Europe and the USA to identify opportunities for acquisition or generic growth.
Safinah developed a corporate strategy for growth and expansion as well as assessing market opportunities in target countries. This included training, market analysis, IPR review and technical support.
The Outcome
The company has now expanded internationally to become one of the biggest in the world.
Case Study: Technology and innovations, managing innovation and IPR, through independent assessment of technology
The Client
A company in Northern Europe
The Project
To carry out research to understand the potential of new technology.
The company had identified specific areas of new technology and their applications to investigate as part of their upstream research plan. Safinah's research consisted of literature searches, speaking to key developers and academics, patent searches and mapping.
The Outcome
Safinah prioritised the technologies based on key parameters such as cost, development risk and potential to deliver the benefit.
The top ranked project ideas were taken up for further development.
Latest Industry News
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Windfarm Coating Specifications
February 2010
As more windfarms are built companies are realising that a particular specification for the coatings is needed to prevent failures in use and costly repairs. Both land based and offshore towers need have particular specification requirements. Read the full article in PCE magazine here.
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Safinah Initiate 'Design for Improving Structural Protection' Research Project
December 2009
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Safinah was audited by LRQA, in areas covering; "The provision of consultancy services for coating in the marine, protective, offshore and heavy duty markets" and gained accreditation to ISO9001:2000 in March