A leading paints and coatings manufacturer wanted wood coatings that could hold up to at least five years of harsh weather. We scouted the market, profiled 27 potential solutions, and pointed the client to the three companies worth contacting first.
The client is a leading paints and coatings manufacturer searching for products and technologies that keep wood coatings durable in harsh environments. It engaged Prescouter through an ongoing Research Support Service License to find innovations that could extend the life of its wood coatings.
Prescouter was asked to search the paints and coatings space for innovations that would let wood coatings withstand at least five years of harsh weather, with every candidate assessed against the same three criteria.
Products that are commercially available today or close to market, not early-stage concepts.
Evidence that a product can hold up to harsh weather conditions over five years or more.
The companies and researchers developing each solution, and the insight they can add beyond product literature.
We investigated commercially and close-to-commercially available wood coating products claiming long-term resistance, and profiled 27 potential solutions of possible interest.
We reached out to the companies behind promising products to gather details beyond their marketing claims.
We also contacted researchers working on durable coating technologies to add context on approaches that are close to commercial readiness.
Prescouter narrowed the 27 profiled solutions to three companies and recommended that the client reach out to them directly. The work gave the client a clear starting point for partner conversations.
27 potential solutions profiled, covering commercial and near-commercial wood coatings with long-term resistance claims.
Additional detail from direct outreach that went beyond product data sheets.
A prioritized shortlist of three companies recommended for the client to approach.
A product sheet can claim five years of weather resistance. Talking to the people behind it tells you which claims are worth testing.
Find the technologies and partners that meet your durability targets, with a clear view of what is commercially available. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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