Recent Market Research Assignments

AP Benson has completed a range of research reports in a variety of different areas and industries including the following recent supply:

UK Construction and Demolition Waste Industry
2010/2011
An assessment of opportunities in the UK recyclable C&D sector. The report examines methods for improving sourcing, separation and processing of C&D recyclable materials. The report also includes an in-depth business development strategy in this sector including practical recommendations for future growth.

Report on Baled Tyre Market
2010/2011
The emerging baled tyre market is experiencing growing pains mainly as a result of regulatory pressures and lack of market knowledge. This report details the size of the market for baled tyre materials, the competitive landscape, demand, applications for baled tyres, regulatory issues, opportunities in the civil engineering industry and delivers practical recommendations for organisations currently involved with baled tyres.

Report on Shredded Tyre market
2010/2011
Since restrictions preventing the landfill of waste tyre materials came into force in 2003 and 2006, new avenues have been utilised for the recycling of tyres the largest market being for shredded tyres. This report details the size of the market, applications, demand, the competitive landscape, equipment requirements, costs, maintenance and concludes on the opportunities available in the marketplace.

Marketing Plan for Entry into Tyre Market
2010/2011
The market for recycled tyre products is one fraught with difficulty. This report gives practical guidance and advice on strategic marketing approaches to specific market, regulatory and technical contacts.

Capital Investments for Recycling and Separation of Waste Materials
2010/2011
A report that surveys the market for waste separation, reprocessing and cleaning equipment across a range of recycling industries (plastics, wood, metals and C&D, C&I, Household mixed waste). The report includes issues such alternative costs based on annual, per hour volumes and also investment phasing in line with both demand and capital availability, maintenance and total costs of ownership, alternative separation strategies based on investment risk management and comparisons of investment strategies and goals.

Skip Company Waste Composition Analysis
2009/2010
An analysis of the waste processed by UK waste collection companies with a specific focus on plastic waste materials. The report looks at sources of waste including construction and demolition (C&D), commercial and industrial (C&I) and household waste. The typical waste breakdowns are estimated with further detail on the composition of plastic waste available from the above sources.

The UK Bakery Market
2009/2010
This report reviews the UK bakery market with special emphasis on smaller retailer chains and their competitive position within the larger market that is dominated by in-house bakeries. The report concludes on competitive strategies and approaches to the market including an in-depth analysis of the artisan bakery sector.

Enterprise Resource Planning: Success factors in adopting "Integrated Manufacturing Systems"
2009/2010
Research into the marketplace for integrated business solutions software for manufacturing and logistics firms. Development and delivery of a series of presentations on the topic to medium sized firms in the West Midlands on behalf of Business Link West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands. The value of single integrated solutions over disparate finance, customer relationship management, document management, purchasing, logistics and manufacturing management tools.

Professional Services Automation: Success factors in adopting "Professional Services Automation"
2008/2009 and 2009/2010
Research into the marketplace for integrated business solutions software for professional services firms, such as legal, consultancy, architects and designers practices. Development and delivery of a series of presentations on the topic to medium sized firms in the West Midlands on behalf of Business Link West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands. The value of single integrated solutions over disparate finance, customer relationship management, document management and project/engagement management tools.

Social Housing
2008/2009
Social Housing Provision: A Basis for Implementation of Digital Networks
Research into the social housing market in South Wales to identify key players in housing provision, maintenance and construction.

Digital Networks
2008/2009
Digital Networks in Innovative Clusters
A study of the issues involved in the implementation of digital networks within innovative industrial clusters.

Healthcare
2008/2009
The UK Dental and Dental Laboratories Market
A report into the consolidation opportunities in the UK dental market.

Children's Nurseries
2008/2009
The UK Market for Privately Owned Nurseries
A report into the feasibility of setting up a private nursery chain.

Benchmarking
2008/2009
Benchmarking of Automotive Part Manufacturers in West Midlands
An exercise for Advantage West Midlands to benchmark productivity, financial performance and KPIs across the sector