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Eddie I Sheridan
Specialities
Materials and
Design
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Processing
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Secondary Operations
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Commercial
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Environmental and recycling
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Expert witness and legal
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Export & import
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Legislative and regulatory
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Marketing and market research
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Mergers and acquisitions
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Strategic planning and
forecasting
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Technology transfer and licensing
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Markets
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Automotive
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Biomedical
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Building
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General
products
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Packaging
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Other Skills
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Personal Profile
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Edmond I Sheridan DMS, MIM, MBIM
After studying chemistry and plastics technology at the South Bank University a short
period was spent in building foam development for Rosefair Ltd. Joined Edwin G Fisher in
1969 as consultant responsible for information systems and market research. During the
period 1973 -1982 employed by detergent to food multinational Unilever Plc as a packaging
advisor.
Re-joined Edwin G Fisher Associates in 1982 as a principal consultant with special
responsibility for market research covering all fields of plastics application. Also has a
post-graduate management qualification.
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Edwin W Trevitt MIM, ATSC
The period 1944 - 1962 was spent in the paint industry with ICI working on process
development, Vulcan Products and Mander Bros on synthetic resin development and Berger
Paints as Resin Plant manager, Works Chemist, Works Manager and Divisional Manager - Can
and Strip Coatings.
Joined Novadel Ltd (AKZO Group) in 1962 as Sales Manager for paint industry products,
PVC stabilisers and catalysts for plastics. Later undertook responsibility for sales
development and diversification studies.
In 1970 joined the plastics consultant Edwin G Fisher and became a principal
consultant.
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Company
Profile - Edwin G Fisher Associates
Edwin G Fisher Associates is a consulting company specialising in plastics and other
fields of polymer application, having additional expertise in the packaging area.
Established in 1951, the aim of the consultancy is to assist clients with the development
of their business activities by offering technical and market research services tailored
to meet their specific requirements, including:
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market research and forecasting
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feasibility studies
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reviews of technology and state of the art
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surveillance of new products, processes etc
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location and advice on agents or distributors
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technology licensing
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technical advice and assistance
Since it was founded the organisation has
worked mainly on a contract or assignment basis with corporations world-wide.
The following reports have been published by the organisation:
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Single-use Thermoformed PET Ovenable Food Trays in Western Europe (1986)
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West European Market for PET Bottles and Rigid Containers 1986 - 1996 (1987)
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Rigid Packaging Opportunities for PET in Europe to the Year 2000 (1990)
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Opportunities for Plastics Recycling in Europe (1991)
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Associated
Companies: RJS Consultants, Townmain Ltd, Associates in Japan, USA, Germany, Israel,
Denmark, France
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Names of Partners/Directors: E.l.Sheridan, E.W.Trevitt
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Number
of full time graduate or equivalent consulting staff: 4
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Number of staff who are members of marketing research professional
associations: IMRA 2
Brief
Description of Firm and Activities
Edwin G. Fisher Associates was founded in 1951 as a technical consultancy to the
plastics industry. The organisation is now able to offer assistance in all areas of
business strategy including technoeconomic studies, marketing, market research,
diversification, new product and technology searches, feasibility studies, acquisition
studies and licensing. Particular experience is available in plastics, polymers, paints,
surface coatings, chemicals and packaging.
The aim of the consultancy is to assist clients with the development of their
business activities by offering services tailored to meet specific requirements and budget
considerations whilst gaining maximum effectiveness by close co-operation.
Areas of Special Interest
Industries
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Chemicals |
Non-Metallic materials
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Medical |
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Plastics |
Packaging |
Agricultural |
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Polymers |
Plastic Films |
Electronic |
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Adhesives |
Construction |
Furniture |
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Elastomers |
Automotive |
Advanced Composites |
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Paints and Surface Coatings
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Household Appliances
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Countries
Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy. Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Switzerland,
UK, USA.
Types
of project
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Product/market studies
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Economic studies
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Acquisition studies
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Export market studies
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Statistical reports
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Financial research
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New product studies
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Database developments
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Product pricing studies
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Corporate/strategic planning
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Techniques
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Project planning
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Postal surveys
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Report writing
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Desk research
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Executive interviewing
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Telephone research
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Data analysis
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Contact
Address
Edwin G Fisher Associates, 41 Walton Road, Bushey, Herts., WD23 2JD.
Tel: 01923 237160
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