Our client portfolio ranges from small independent family firms to major multinationals, from traditional manufacturing to high tech and the service sectors, professional practices to new start-ups. We also work with academic institutions and public sector organisations.

We are always pleased to talk with any business as our expertise and experience can be applied across all business scenarios.

With special knowledge of the paint and coatings, automotive and manufacturing industries, if your business is in any of these sectors, anywhere in the world, then you can be especially sure of the value we can bring to your business.

Business Strategy
Strategy and organisational review for UK based niche international coatings manufacturer and supplier; development of Strategic Business Plan, resulted in Year 1 sales growth of 18% and a 66% increase in profitability.

Marketing Strategy
Creation and development of an international marketing strategy for new telecommunications software applications company. This company has now secured major supply contracts at three new customers in the UK and abroad with an innovative software product.

Strategic Marketing plan for a major UK manufacturer and supplier of kitchens to the UK new housing sector

Market Entry
Market research, partner matchmaking and management of joint venture co-operation development for major East European coatings supplier.

Innovative CEE market development strategy for a major US corporation. Identified and led the creation of a new joint venture company in East Europe for Russia market entry.

Market research, strategy development and implementation programme for entry of East European supplier of wood floor coatings into new market.

Foreign government organisation export trading development programme support

New Product Development
Scoping, development and project implementation management of new product technology development for major international coatings company. This company now has 4 new major product development projects in progress with customers.

Knowledge transfer and development support for the introduction of a new industrial product programme for a major European coatings manufacturer.

Business Performance
Continuous Improvement Management Programme for a leading European food processor through diagnostic review, process mapping, team development and action planning.

Acquisition management
Managed due diligence, transition planning and organisational integration of the regional strategy of a large acquisition undertaken for a major US coatings company.

Organisational restructuring
Structured the formation of a local sales and marketing organisation to create the corporate identity and vehicle to convert and secure Polish market potential.

Business Matchmaking
Co-operation project between UK and East European coatings manufacturers to establish joint venture operation in China.
Joint co-operation project to establish France based supplier of adhesives and sealants into new east European markets

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Rep, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Japan, Macedonia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, USA.

SME Development:
Benchmarking, business performance improvement, strategic planning, marketing strategy, grant applications, EHS audits, case studies, workshops, training etc

Business Development:
Market entry strategies, supplier contracts, acquisitions, joint-ventures, technology and service co-operations, manufacturing, distributor agreements and licensing agreements.