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| LOWE'S
(NATURAL
STRATEGIES) |
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Strawboard
Producer Summary Conducted
survey of non-wood composite board companies in the United States for
large home improvement center. Quantified manufacturing capacity and distribution
points, discussed how equipment selection and engineering design impacts
can impact quality, examined future trends, assessed price differentials.
Planning to present findings to Lowe's Executive Management in fall 2000.
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| RUBIA
NATUURLIJKE KLEURSTOFFEN BV |
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Business
Plan Produced
bankable business plan for intended US$ 3.5 M investment in organic colorant
production facility. |
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DUTCH
FOOD ADDITIVE PRODUCER
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Feasibility
Study Conducted
feasibility for refining of sisal waste from East Africa for production
of specific food additive compounds and proposed financing for production
trials. |
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| UNIDO / CFC |
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Product and Market Development for Sisal
Feasibility
of pulp and paper production from sisal leaf fibre and sisal waste in
East African region. Introduction of adapted agronomy for pulp production
purposes, development of dedicated decortication technology and worldwide
market study to develop markets for the targeted products. ATO-DLO is
involved in the worldwide project management and in selected parts of
the (confirmatory) pulping trials and training of project personnel. |
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| ALLIANCE
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION |
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Research
and Analysis
Interviewed
representatives from eight large corporations including Time Inc., BankAmerica,
Starbucks, Salomon Brothers and McDonalds to describe how their paper
purchasing decisions have influenced the markets for environmentally preferable
paper. Quantified and analyzed data (see www.edf.org). Investigated trends
towards switching to chlorine-free paper mills. The report was designed
to influence other large paper buyers. |
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USDA
FOREST SERVICE
FOREST
PRODUCTS LABORATORY |
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Commercialisation
study for "Spaceboard" Technology
Technical Feasibility analysis of Spaceboard technology, licenses and
patents, and consulting on future business development efforts on spaceboard. |
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FLUFFY FLAX |
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Enterprise
Development
Designed
$ 14 million joint venture to produce natural fiber-based disposable paper
products. Developed business plan that was awarded McKinsey & company's
1998 "New Venture" award. Major clients involved in product
definition: SCA Hygiene products, PGI Nonwovens, P&G. Conducted partner
search, finance deal with VC (affiliated with Bay City capital), joint
venture formation, technology development, equipment sourcing, production
trials, marketing trials. Clients continue to monitor market indicators. |
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RIJNCONSULT
(Netherlands) |
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Strategic
Busines Development
Designed
marketing strategy and workflow for B2B e-business www.rondhoutbank.nl.
Evaluated 1988-2000 biomaterial and biofuel innovation policy for Dutch
government; advised setup of $ 50 million agro-innovation fund to be implemented
in 2001. Facilitated workshops & training sessions 5-50 people. |
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| NON-WOOD PARTICLEBOARD COMPANIES |
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Financing Consulting
Compiled
current list of relevant sources of equity financing for bagasse board
company in Louisiana. Helped form strategic alliances and financing package
for Colusa, California-based fiberboard manufacturing company utilizing
waste rice straw. Besides raising equity, initiated strategic alliances
between Fibertech and major purchasers of fiberboard, such as the Gap,
Inc. |
