Business & Product Development

Our goal is to grow your business

We take a hands-on approach to drive growth through a range of strategic solutions, tailored to your specific needs.

Whether you build, maintain or supply maritime products or services, our goal is to increase your productivity and sales.

From market analysis and business modelling to product development, classification, and client development, we work for you to deliver business growth.

Why choose us?

With over three decades in the maritime industry working with shipbuilders, boatbuilders and end users all over the world, we have the technical and commercial expertise the global marine market needs, specialising in Aluminium Structural Bonding.

Get in touch with Chris Dowland – our Business Development and Technical Director – and find out more.

Our range of services

Business Audit and Strategic Plan

Understanding your products and services is vital for strategic planning.

We work with you to clarify your business goals and develop a strategy for long-term increased profit and growth.

Market Research and Competitor Analysis

Our market research and competitor analysis enable you to focus your resources more effectively and make better-informed decisions, to optimise productivity and profit, stand out in the market and maximise sales.

Business Modelling and Forecasting

We provide full support in financial modelling across your current orders and potential new business.

This includes forecasting a projected P&L to manage financial and capacity planning.

Business Promotion and Communication Strategy

Showcase your business, product portfolio and expertise through content creation across social media, at in-person events and trade shows.

With marketing advice, a coherent channel strategy, and content drafting, we will identify your audience, grow your following and amplify your promotional reach.

New Business Development

To drive new business, we identify and engage potential clients, with service-focused lead generation and client management.

With our industry knowledge and relationships, we can expand your network to build new connections and create long-term partnerships, increasing future revenue with a strong pipeline.

Product and Services Development

We develop innovative techniques and products to enhance your manufacturing process and business offering.

We help you implement the relevant changes with testing and classification approval, using focus groups and end users to create and refine systems and products.

Process Development and Implementation

Increased efficiency is always our goal. Reviewing the processes within your company as we go, we identify where informed and incremental changes can significantly increase productivity.

We recommend and implement those changes, saving time and costs, which drives productivity, output and increased profit.

Business Training

We train your team on market trends and opportunities, including the benefits for your clients, to enable you to accelerate business growth and seize new opportunities.

We provide hands-on technical application training for any new product we introduce to ensure confidence, quality and efficiency for your team.

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We provide support for business growth in the maritime industry. Let us put together your business and product development package.

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Boatbuilding Optimisation

Our mission is to positively change boatbuilding through innovative techniques and products to increase efficiency, quality and safety, while reducing build cost and environmental impact.

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What Our Clients Say

With a shared commitment to manufacturing excellence, Chris Dowland is supporting Bayards with Business and Product Development to continue our growth in aluminium marine structures. Together in our pursuit for excellence, utilising innovative processes and techniques, we will change the future of shipbuilding, delivering lighter, straighter and more manufacturing efficient structures!

Huib Slings, Managing Director
Bayards Yacht Structures

Get In Touch

We pride ourselves on offering a friendly, reliable, and responsive service, supporting our clients all over the world. If you are looking for a trusted maritime expert, get in touch. We will provide all the support you need.