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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: Environmental management
The Client
Conseil Europeén de l'industrie des Pintures, des Encres d'imprimerie et des Couleurs d'Art (CEPE)
The Project
To provide urgent technical assistance to develop a definitive scenario model for anti-fouling environmental impacts at the new build and repair phases of ships, leisure craft and aqua culture.
This European Consortium commissioned Safinah to develop the emission scenario and to provide input into an OECD report being prepared by third party consultants.
The Outcome
The analysis carried out was the first of its kind.
Safinah created a model to look at a range of facilities from good to poor and developed emissions ratings and scenarios for an overall assessment.
Safinah's team met the tight time schedule requested.
The report findings were incorporated into the final OECD report, which is available through the European Chemicals Bureau at ecb.jrc.it/biocides.
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