Aluminium including downstream

MCG has been studying the aluminium markets, both in India and overseas, for several years now. MCG has assisted large players in the aluminium sector in entering new markets/ setting up operations. Apart from client specific studies, we have prepared global reports across the aluminium downstream products markets. We have been working closely with one of the large European publisher in studying the global aluminium markets.

Some of the large studies undertaken in the recent years include:

  • Market analysis & feasibility study in the MENA region and Europe for aluminium downstream products
  • Desk research & content production on the global aluminium downstream industry for a leading UK based publisher; study covered exhaustive reports on aluminium foil, aluminium FRP and aluminium extrusions
  • Market & Competition Analysis in India & SE Asia: Aluminium Rolled Products
  • Market research & analysis in India: Recycled Aluminium
  • Feasibility Analysis in India: Service Centre for Aluminium products
  • Market analysis in the Middle East & India: Aluminium Extrusion for the Building & Construction sector

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Steel

MCG has handled studies on iron ore and coke and also undertaken several studies in the steel- flat and downstream products sector. Some of the recent large studies include:

  • Market research & analysis in India: Ferrous castings
  • Market research & analysis in India: Stainless steel
  • Feasibility analysis in India: Setting up a Steel Service Centre
  • Market Research Study in India: Seamless Tubes, Steel Forgings

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Packaging and packaging machinery

In the Packaging machinery and packaging sectors, we have 25 years’ of research and consulting experience. We have conducted several market research studies on various forms of packaging and have gained knowledge on the entire value chain. Apart from the Indian market, we have been studying the global packaging markets for the last 5 years. We have also handled projects related to packaging and food processing machinery.

Various forms of packaging we have studied so far include:

  • Printed paper board cartons and liquid cartons
  • Metal packaging
  • Flexible packaging
  • Caps and closures (metal and plastic)

  • Coatings and lacquers
  • Labels (Paper and film)
  • Glass packaging
  • Rigid plastic packaging
  • Bulk/ transit packaging

MCG has produced over 30 reports, in the recent years, on the global packaging and printing market for a publisher based in U.K. Some of the other large studies carried out in the recent years include:

  • Market analysis and Expansion strategy in India: Metal can packaging market for a leading metal package manufacturer
  • Market research and Entry strategy in India: Flexible packaging market for a USA based multinational company
  • Market analysis and research on in India: Food processing and packaging machinery for a large industrial associations based in Germany
  • Assessing the market potential and demand forecast in India: Form fill seal machines for an Indian subsidiary of a German conglomerate
  • Market analysis in select countries in Middle East: Market potential for setting up a tinplate service centre in the region
  • Market research and Strategy Consulting in India: Consulting assignment for a swiss based expert services firm keen on entering the Indian market
  • Market research and analysis in Philippines: Metal can packaging for a Philippines based metal packaging manufacturer
  • Industry analysis in India: Market research and analysis on Liquid packaging cartons and printed folding cartons market

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Building and Construction

MCG has carried out several studies across the entire spectrum of building and construction sector in India. A large construction company in India commissioned MCG to undertake a strategic planning study in the sector. Over the recent years we have also undertaken extensive primary research in the Middle East market and built up a significant database. The various studies undertaken in the building and construction sector are broadly classified into the following sub-segments

Construction equipment

MCG has undertaken several studies in the heavy equipment and construction equipment sectors in India. Some of the noted studies undertaken in the recent years include:

  • Market research and analysis on Excavator and wheel loader market for a leading automobile manufacturer based in India
  • Market research study on Cranes & Loaders market
  • Market analysis for Cranes & Hoists in India for an European client
  • Desk research study on Earthmoving & Material Handling equipment industry in India
  • Market assessment for Heavy Equipment Refurbishing Centre in Tamil Nadu

Elevators and escalators

Over the recent years, MCG has undertaken several studies covering the vertical transportation market. The studies covered extensive primary research and we also interacted with several industry experts in the sector. More recently, we also undertook an extensive study on the elevator and escalator market in the Middle East. MCG has also studied the elevator and escalator components market in exhaustive details. Some of the large studies in this sector include

  • Market analysis and research in India: Forecast of the elevator and escalator market to 2014
  • Market analysis and Entry strategy in India: Elevator components market for a leading European manufacturer; subsequently, on successful completion of the study, we also helped the company to set up their manufacturing facility in India
  • Market analysis and research in the Middle East: Elevator, Escalator and Moving walks market for a large European manufacturer
  • Vendor identification in India: Elevator components for a leading global elevator manufacturer

Building materials (including construction chemicals)

In the building materials sector, MCG has several years of experience having handled a number of large studies. We have also compiled a exhaustive presentation on the sector with updated statistics. Few of the noted studies in the sector include:

  • Market research & analysis on the Construction Chemicals industry in India
  • Market for Wooden Doors in South India
  • Market research report on the ceramic tiles industry
  • Industry analysis and formulation of market entry strategy – Bathroom Fittings & Accessories
  • Market for Protective Coatings in the infrastructure industry in India
  • Market for Rolling Doors in India
  • Market for Metal Ceilings in India

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Engineering and manufacturing

Since early years, the engineering and manufacturing sectors have been covered in detail through several studies handled by MCG. We have conducted several studies in the automotive sector, in the recent past and some of them include market research and analysis on small trucks, refurbishing of heavy equipments, minibuses, multiutility vehicles and so on. Further, we are familiar with auto-component markets and have carried out market research studies on various components such as ferrous and non-ferrous castings, small rubber components & spare parts, cutting tools and aluminium sheet (including body building).

Some of the noted studies in these sectors include:

  • Market research and analysis in India: Steam turbine gensets used in the industrial sector for a major manufacturer of steam turbines in Japan.
  • Market potential study in India: Industrial air-springs market for a leading European tyre manufacturer
  • Industry analysis in India: Cutting tools market for an industry association
  • Market analysis and research in India: Power genset market in India for a south Korea based multinational company
  • Market analysis in India: Rubber components market for a leading automobile company

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Food processing

MCG has carried out several market research studies on the food processing sector in India for both domestic and overseas clients and has gained in-depth knowledge across various product segments. Some of the large studies completed in the recent years include :

  • Study on market opportunities for imported food products in India for an Australian client.
  • Market estimate and forecast of alcoholic beverages market in India
  • Market for imported horticulture and processed food products in India
  • Analysis of poultry market in India
  • Market trends and forecasts of mineral water in India

In addition to market research studies, MCG has assisted a client in setting up a fruit processing unit in the Western region. Also, we have been assisting one of the well known industry R&D centres in publishing their report on food processing industry in India.

Apart from studies in the food processing market, MCG has studied the food processing sector in detail as a part of studies undertaken on the packaging sector. Food processing is a major end use segment for the packaging industry and we have consolidated significant database on the industry.

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Paper & printing

MCG has significant experience in researching the Indian and International markets for Paper, Paperboard & Printing

  • Reports on the Global markets for Paper & Paperboard and Printing were produced for an international client
  • The Asian and Indian Print markets have also been analysed in depth and reports produced
  • Market research studies have been undertaken on the Indian paper and paperboard industry and on ancillary materials used by the paper industry

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Chemicals

MCG has handled several studies in the chemicals sector in the recent years. We have also interacted with several industry experts and has acquired a significant knowledge base. Some of focus segments include

  • Construction Chemicals
  • Protective coatings
  • Automotive paints
  • Titanium dioxide,
  • Ground/precipitated/activated calcium carbonate, lime, kaolin, talc,
  • Polymers, plasticisers, etc.

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Developmental studies

MCG conducts macro level studies that help fostering economic development. Large studies have been undertaken for several Indian and International industry associations / groups

  • MCG conducted a study to establish the industrialisation potential of certain Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu for a premier industry association in India; the study was aimed at facilitating a faster economic growth in these districts and recommended an action plan that would transform these districts into an industrial hub
  • A similar study has been completed in 3 southern districts of Andhra Pradesh recently, for the same client
  • Recently, a noted voluntary organisation commissioned MCG to carry out a study on the health care facilities available in specific suburban regions adjoining Chennai

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