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We are flexible to work according to your needs and preferences
How we work
Assignment
We take full responsibility for a clearly defined scope. Our guarantee is to provide you with the agreed deliverables in agreed schedule. Our team works in close cooperation with you under our supervision.
This model works when you need a capable independent advisor to work on the topic.
Coaching and facilitation
We provide strong methodology and structure. The team consists of primarily your resources who work under your supervision. We participate in capacity of an advisor and an expert resource. This model works when you have qualified resources, but would need support in structure and methodology.
Resources
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We join the team and provide you with resources that have experience and track record. This model works when you are missing critical expertise or resources to strengthen your team.
Selected project references
Investment risk assessment
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A major packaging producer was considering a significant expansion on its production capacity. We were invited to provide expert opinion on commercial risk assessment including identification, evaluation and impact of the overall feasibility. We acted as part of the project team and contributed internal project work and analysis.
Regulatory impact assessment
A packaging company assigned us to provide a comprehensive review on the current status of plastic bans globally. Our assessment covered development, reasoning and mechanisms on plastic bans as well as the development and potential future actions. Particular focus was put on single use plastic product directive (SUPPD) and its anticipated impacts.
Business opportunity assessment
A technology supplier to pulp & paper industry wanted to create a holistic understanding on future opportunities for bio- and fibre based materials. Particular focus was put on product development and potential new applications and products made from bio-based and cellulosic materials.
Business due diligence
A company focusing on project development in waste management sector was looking for funding for its business development initiatives. Parties involved in deciding the granting of the funding asked us to perform commercial and technical due diligence assessment of the company and its business plan.
Strategy support
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An international technology company was updating its strategy with special focus to identify new market segments for its products. We supported the client in the strategy process by conducting internal and external interviews, conducting targeted market research and facilitating strategy workshops both at the company management and board levels.
Business opportunity study
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An investor was looking for to develop a commercial fast growing plantations as platform for an industrial project. We conducted a thorough business opportunity assessment covering all aspects of the investment feasibility with several processing and market options for the potential final products. We continue to support the investor and participate in the project implementation.
Second opinion
International investor hired us to perform a second opinion assessment on wood sourcing and wood costs of an investment project the investor was invited to participate.
Market opportunity assessment
Two international packaging sector companies wanted to identify end-uses for novel packaging solution. We performed a desktop analysis of both the selected market segments and applications as well as interviews with potential customers to understand the demand potential.
Project attractiveness assessment
A pulp & paper company was interested in understanding the financial attractiveness of selected pulp mill projects in the Northern hemisphere. We were hired to provide the client with an outside-in review of the projects and their sponsors as well as to specifically assess associated raw material availability and sourcing risks.
Business intelligence support
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A forest products company hired us to challenge their method to forecast price of a global commodity product. We developed a new method to identify potential market disruptions and quantify their impact on supply and consequent impact on prevailing assumptions.
Training
An industrial service provider wanted to increase its personnel's understanding of their customer base's business environment. We were asked to prepare an information package for internal distribution and to provide internal training session on the dynamics of global pulp industry.
Product development support
An international technology company hired us to facilitate its internal process and to assist the company in evaluating the potential of replacing conventional non-renewable materials and using bio- and recycled materials in their products.
Processing options assessment
A company active in the forest industry asked us to assess high-level options to convert excess woody biomass into value-added products. We conducted a screening of potential conversion technologies and product applications.
Regulatory impact assessment
A project development company was targeting to implement a second-generation biofuel plant project. The company hired us to evaluate the implications of RED II biofuel regulations on project technical concept and financial feasibility.
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Viability assessment
A supplier to pulp & paper industry was looking for invest on on-site production capacity with long-term supply agreement. The supplier hired us conduct a viability assessment of the operation and the contract partner.
Market potential assessment
An innovation organisation was applying public funding for a research program. We performed a business potential assessment to quantify the technology and service business potential for novel solutions in certain bio-based products.
Research plan
A consortium of industrial companies was applying public funding for a pre-feasibility assessment investigating the opportunities to decarbonise a process in metal industry. We prepared the initial research plan together with the consortium partners.
Market research
A packaging producer was looking to introduce a new product application in overseas markets and was assessing the market potential for its application. We contacted the potential customers and conducted interviews with technical and commercial buyers to quantify the demand potential.
Target assessment
A pulp & paper company was interested in acquiring a business and production assets. Prior to approaching the owner, we were asked to conduct an outside-in assessment of the target's business, assets, financial performance and associated risks and opportunities.
Product development support
A packaging company wanted to enhance its understanding on bioplastic development, competition and market outlook Our assignment was to provide a comprehensive review on the alternative bio-based barrier alternatives for fiber-based packaging materials.
Feasibility assessment
A project development company was targeting to implement a second-generation biofuel plant project. The company hired us to conduct a feasibility assessment on biogas business case.
Operational excellence
A large company was implementing an operational excellence program at dozens of production sites. We were hired to advise the internal team in implementation of operational excellence in maintenance practice.
Market assessment
An international technology company was looking to expand to new market segments and applications for its products. We conducted an assessment on global opportunities in certain wood and agricultural residues markets.
Viability assessment
An outsourcing partner to pulp & paper industry was looking for to invest on production assets at its contract partner's site. The client hired us conduct a viability assessment of the operation and business of the contract partner.
Business due diligence and M&A advisory services
A packaging company was looking to expand its operations with an acquisition of a competitor. The client assigned us to conduct a business due diligence of the target company and act as an advisor to the board and owners.