Market & Sector Expertise
NEL has considerable experience in many industry sectors such as Energy, Manufacturing, ICT, Nanotechnologies and Enabling Technologies.
The multi-disciplined team undertake studies across entire industry or market sectors, typically for public sector organisations.
Examples of market studies include:
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Research analysis of the Enabling Technologies sector in Scotland. This resulting in a clear and precise economic analysis of Enabling Technologies and their contribution to the successful economic development of the priority industries within Scotland.
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Techno-economic & competitiveness analysis study. This was carried out on behalf of both the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations & the Constructional Steelwork Sector within the UK. This comprehensive and independent review shows the major issues affecting the sector (inc. climate change, globalisation, supply chain integration) whilst developing an action plan that achieved a shared industry / Government understanding of the way ahead.
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A strategic and market study for a Scottish SME. The main objective was to examine potential markets and opportunities for recycled tyre material. Specifically the use of recycled tyres, in the form of granulated rubber, as a substitute for traditional stone aggregates in highway construction. The study also examined the standards required for such materials, testing, costs and timescales.
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A market study of the UK textiles industry on behalf of the Department of Trade & Industry - with a focus on the use of advanced technologies for electronic working including communications, marketing, e-commerce and electronic production.
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