bm4tech
Past Project Examples
To illustrate bm4tech capabilities, here are some thumbnail summaries of completed projects.
Process technology / Ester
lubricants
A
major global chemical company were unable to match synthetic
lubricant basefluid specifications offered by a competitor. bm4tech
discussed process options with the inhouse R&D team and carried
out a technology review which found that the competitor used a key
additional process step. bm4tech showed that this additional
process step had been fully disclosed in an expired patent filing,
and could therefore be used by the client.
Market analysis / PAG
fluids
A
S Asian chemical producer were interested in the market for
polyalkylene glycols (PAGs). Commercially available market survey
reports gave a confusing picture of this highly fragmented sector,
with much recycling of obsolete information. bm4tech provided
current expert interpretation, to distinguish the different product
types and to explain the performance requirements and demand
drivers for each sub-application. The bm4tech report enabled the
client to analyse their competitive strengths and weaknesses
compared to incumbent producers and target the most appropriate
opportunities.
Insurance claim investigation /
Polymerisation process failure.
Apetrochemical
manufacturer had a series of operating problems with a licensed
polymerisation process, eventually leading to an extended unplanned
shutdown and significant loss of production. The resulting
insurance claim was contested. bm4tech provided independent expert
review of the investigations carried out by the producer and
licensor. The bm4tech report translated the complex technical
issues into an agreed framework of events and consequences, which
the parties used as a basis for negotiating
liability.