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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.

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Career Opportunity

US Sales Director Marine & Offshore Protective Coatings for major company full details here

Marine & Offshore Coating Conference

RINA Conference, February 2010, London.  Safinah papers available under conferences

Careers at Safinah

Safinah is looking to expand its world-class team of consultants with new  members at its Morpeth office.

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How to Watch Paint Dry

Safinah set up and run many independent technical studies. A recent one on how and why paint formulations dry differently has been published by the Bristol Colloid Centre.

Safinah received ISO certificate

Small ISO logo 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 2007.

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