The Assignment / Client’s Problem
- Global review of coal, gas, nuclear and renewable power generation markets including in depth market forecasting and long-term regional outlooks
- Identification of where the most attractive growth opportunities are on a component and regional basis – both in terms of synergies with existing portfolio and highest long-term margin potential
- Acquisition scouting and analysis of core competitive dynamics
Westwood’s Approach & Analysis
- Proprietary data tracking upcoming greenfield and expansion projects on a global basis, supplemented by public data relating to nuclear facilities
- Bespoke market sizing for each major forged component within the power generation sector, including expenditure forecast
- In depth analysis of the key market drivers, including anticipated expenditure on coal-fired, gas-fired, nuclear and wind facilities
- Competitive analysis on a global basis, highlighting recent M&A activity and any strategic relationships between forgers and major clients
- Industry consultation exercise including 30+ interviews with selected market participants
The Outcome & Benefit
- Clear identification and ranking of the most suitable forged product market entry opportunities
- Detailed explanation of key competitors in the sector, their customers, strengths, weaknesses and equipment capacity / focus
- Robust quantification of market size, benchmarking short and medium-term opportunities within the power sector
- Gas-fired and renewable power offer a range of opportunities for technically capable forge masters. Expenditure in these segments is expected to grow at a higher rate than the wider power sector.