Obranný a zbrojní průmysl
Introducing US producer of military combat vehicle training systems to Croatian government |
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| Completion: | 2022 - 11 |
| Target markets: | HR |
| Objective: | Knowing that the Republic of Croatia is procuring US combat vehicles, our client requested introduction to relevant officials or agencies in Croatia to present their training systems developed exactly for that vehicle type and model. |
| Results: | Our consultant explored how military procurement is organized in Croatia and discussed the subject matter with relevant officials; the Ministry of Defense referred us to their authorized procurement contractor (a private company) with whom we intermediated a meeting for our client. |
U.S. company wishes to meet potential distributors and end-users in the military and law enforcement community |
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| Completion: | 2022 - 10 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | Our client has developed a unique solution for safe and effective explosive breaching designed for EOD units, Rapid Deployment Units, and Special forces. It offers safer, more reliable, easier to handle, and more time-saving solution than traditional systems. |
| Results: | EasyLink managed to schedule a number of appointments with high-profile partners from the defense industry and law enforcement sector such as MoD, Rapid Deployments Units, or Military Police. In total, EasyLink organized 11 meetings with valuable end-users and distributors and also provided logistical and market support throughout the company’s business trip to the Czech Republic. The client thanked us “for coordinating an excellent trip and going above and beyond to assist me in achieving my goals.” |
A US-based company providing Electronic Warfare training seeks new partners in the Czech Republic |
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| Completion: | 2022 - 10 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | The client specializes in providing training for Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Information Operations. Besides the participation at the Future Forces Forum (FFF) international exhibition in Prague, the client was interested to have face-to-face meetings with potential clients and partners arranged either prior to or during the FFF event. |
| Results: | Based on the project brief, the consultant screened the market for defense contractors experienced in EW simulation and training and with established connections within MoD and internal security organizations. A total of 18 targets have been identified and approached, which resulted in 8 productive business meetings. Feedback from the client was very positive: “We'd like to extend our thanks to [the EasyLink team] for their efforts in supporting us. They put in a lot of effort to increase their understanding of our niche market product in the EW realm, and the meetings they coordinated were very "on target"!” |
Meetings arranged for MSPO defense show in Poland |
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| Completion: | 2022 - 09 |
| Target markets: | CZ, PL |
| Objective: | US supplier of law enforcement & tactical products wished to identify and approach prospective business partners in the Czech Republic and Poland and arrange face-to-face meetings with interested prospects to take place at the MSPO Defense Expo taking place in Kielce, Poland in September 2022. |
| Results: | The ATR was asked to contact 23 companies in the Czech Republic and 5 in Poland (preselected by the client from the unqualified list prepared in June 2022). Shortly after the show, one of the companies was selected as the importer and distributor. |
US producer of ammunition loading machines visits potential clients in Poland and Romania |
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| Completion: | 2022 - 09 |
| Target markets: | RO&PL |
| Objective: | Our client is a well-established US producer of small calibre ammunition loading machines that wished to use our services to get in touch and arrange meetings with potential end-clients, i.e. ammunition producers. |
| Results: | Highly tailored research allowed the client to meet almost all significant ammunition producers in the 2 countries and as well visit production locations of national ammunition producers (notably Mesko and Romarm). While the 2 markets have not been unknown to the client, our services helped the client call on decision makers that were otherwise impossible to reach, arrange for necessary permits to visit production sites as well as identify and meet potential clients previously unknown to them. |
US navy contractor selects a Greek shipyard as subcontractor |
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| Completion: | 2022 - 07 |
| Target markets: | GR |
| Objective: | A US prime contractor has been selected to deliver navy ship refurbishment and upgrade in Greece within an FMS (Foreign Military Sales) project of the US Department of Defense. For mechanical works such as sandblasting and painting, the company requested our support in verifying credentials of two shipyards already known to them and in identifying a third shipyard which could be invited to bid for the work. |
| Results: | EasyLink's consultant in Greece identified 4 alternative shipyards for consideration and further evaluation, and also provided further background information on the 2 companies already known to the client. |
U.S. scientific and engineering company meets companies in Poland and Romania |
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| Completion: | 2021 - 11 |
| Target markets: | PL,RO |
| Objective: | Providing government and corporate clients with consulting and engineering services related to undersea warfare design, test and evaluation services, marine environmental compliance, and sea test planning, our client wished to approach and meet, subject to confirmation of mutual interest, potential commercial partners (distributors, customers) as well as government/defense agencies. In Romania EasyLink outreach focused on the defense/navy side, while in Poland on the commercial side. |
| Results: | In both countries, EasyLink approached a total of 45 organizations. 4 face-to-face meetings held in the Gdansk/Gdaynia area (Poland) were followed by a three-day visit with 6 face-to-face meetings to Bucharest and Constanta (Romania). Two virtual meetings were also held during the visit. EasyLink further assisted with transportation and accommodation arrangements. “Though somewhat less difficult logistically than the Romania portion of the visit, the Poland leg was nonetheless flawless in its research and support provided by the EasyLink team. Kudos (and much appreciation) to the team for ensuring a successful mission here! Though working through challenges of Covid-19 restrictions in Romania, the EasyLink team was very thorough, accommodating, and extremely helpful in ensuring the success of the Romania leg of the visit; which had multiple itinerary challenges that would have been presented regardless of the pandemic. Kudos to the team support (much appreciated)!” |
US combat vehicles systems producer attends major European defense trade show in Poland and meets potential partners |
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| Completion: | 2021 - 09 |
| Target markets: | PL |
| Objective: | client is a leading supplier of vehicle suspension and driveline systems and vehicle sub-systems for ground combat vehicles. They were scheduled to attend MSPO in Poland, the 3rd largest defense industry in Europe, and were interested in setting up meetings with relevant companies operating in the Polish defense sector. |
| Results: | Our Polish team developed a list of 20 potential leads of which 12 were approached with a meeting proposal. Meetings were arranged with four (4) companies, including importers/distributors of military equipment, R&D and equipment providers to the Polish Army, as well a member of the Polish Armaments Group (one of the largest European defense conglomerates, owned by the Polish government) specializing in modernization and repair of armored equipment and other military vehicles and operating the Service and Logistics Center for Leopard 2 tanks since 2019. Our client deemed the event successful: "MSPO event was a great trip. We are strongly considering a booth for 2022." |
Technology supplier to the defense and security market seeks opportunities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia |
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| Completion: | 2020 - 12 |
| Target markets: | CZ,SK |
| Objective: | A US company specialized in providing training methodologies in marksmanship based on customized programs and solutions. Their training platforms are used mainly in government armed forces. They asked to be introduced to major distributors on the Czech and Slovak market during their joint virtual trade mission to Europe. |
| Results: | Our consultant carried out a thorough market research into defense sector. Based on the obtained information it has been concluded that small companies are not ideal partner for our client as for a deal on this level to have chance for success, the local partner must have experience with international trade as well as with governmental contracts for the Army and/or Police. The search therefore aimed at important players on both markets. The consultant approached a total of 10 organizations in the Czech Republic and 11 in Slovakia out of which 2 and 1 expressed interest in an online meeting, respectively. |
IT Solution company would like to reach out to prospective partners in Poland |
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| Completion: | 2020 - 12 |
| Target markets: | PL |
| Objective: | Headquartered in the USA, the company focuses on IT solutions for the military sector. EasyLink was commissioned to organize market research into companies involved in the distribution of technology solutions for the military field and uniformed services. Poland's defense spending as a share of GDP exceeds the NATO requirement of 2%. |
| Results: | The consultant approached a total of 15 companies, including Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), which is a major group involved in the export and import of advanced military solutions in Poland. The second phase of the project consisted in organizing virtual meetings with interested Polish partners. Three companies expressed interest in the online meetings that were consequently organized. The rest of the companies were not found to be sufficiently qualified to represent the US IT Solutions provider in the Polish market or declined the proposed business opportunity. |
Poland and the Baltics - market assessment for a leading US defense contractor |
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| Completion: | 2020 - 11 |
| Target markets: | PL,EE,LV,LT |
| Objective: | A US company from the defense industry providing a wide range of professional services to partners in government and industry requested EasyLink to conduct market research in four CEE countries in line with the company´s strategic priorities. Also, an overview of companies in defense and security who may be prospective partners or even acquisition targets was to be compiled in the second phase of the project. |
| Results: | EasyLink's consultants in Poland and the Baltics elaborated 30-page market overview reports for each country which included market research outcome, market entry strategy and current trends summary. All reports covered topics such as military infrastructure, major equipment procurement projects, EU involvement, treaties, market opportunities, procurement strategy and execution support, cyber security issues etc. EasyLink also provided detailed profiles of prospective partners from the target industry in each country. |
Engineering company to promote two product lines through its trade mission participation |
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| Completion: | 2020 - 10 |
| Target markets: | RO,PL |
| Objective: | A scientific company providing engineering services in the field of undersea warfare design or environmental compliance commissioned EasyLink to arrange meetings with sector-specific service providers, Navy officials and relevant MoD representatives and contacts in the field of environmental protection during its trade mission to Poland and Romania. |
| Results: | EasyLink previously produced market overview reports for both countries, highlighting that Poland spends one-third of its defense expenditure on army modernization and its key programs include also naval modernization. For Romania, it made sure to mention that its defense spending stood at 2% of GDP, meeting the recommended target for European NATO members. Besides the market reports, this time EasyLink conducted market research into the companies based on agreed criteria and was set to arrange an itinerary of targeted meetings with interested and qualified prospects in each country. |
Defense & security market analysis in Slovakia |
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| Completion: | 2020 - 07 |
| Target markets: | SK |
| Objective: | The client asked EasyLink to map defense & security environment in Slovakia. |
| Results: | The report, containing 4 main chapters (country overview, defense & military, homeland security and route to market) summarizes the main bodies and institutions of Slovak armed forces, its equipment, government purchases, and spending, as well as an overview of crucial infrastructure and leading companies in the sector. |
Detailed study of defense and security market in Poland |
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| Completion: | 2019 - 12 |
| Target markets: | PL |
| Objective: | Following completion of defense & security market reports on Romania and Czech Republic which proved to be an extremely useful tool for Virginia companies targetting Eastern Europe, the State of Virginia requested EasyLink to also analyze the market of Poland ahead of a defense & security trade mission planned for 2020. |
| Results: | In a clearly structured report focused on potential opportunities for US defense and security companies, we provided an insight into Poland's armed forces, international defense cooperation and defense procurement, as well as its homeland/internal security organization and market, covering all relevant segments from police through intelligence to critical infrastructure and cyber security. A separate chapter was dedicated to public procurement and another one to market entry opportunities and recommendations. |
Outlining market entry considerations |
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| Completion: | 2019 - 05 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | U.S. producer of lead-free bullets wished to receive information on public procurement process related to government or military purchases. |
| Results: | The key legislation for the public procurement system in the Czech Republic is the Act No. 134/2016 Coll., on public procurement that became effective on October 1, 2016. The new legislation aims at reducing the length of the procurement procedure, the number of cancelled procedures, the number of objections and complaints, and differences between the expected and the realized price of the tenders. The report also outlined potential market entry alternatives for the client to consider. |
Canadian embassy hires EasyLink for delivering a comprehensive Defense & Security report |
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| Completion: | 2019 - 04 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | The Canadian Embassy in Prague hired EasyLink to create a complex report on Defense and Security in the Czech Republic, refelecting the actual status of the armed forces, trends, tenders, strategies and market development. |
| Results: | A 55-page report that was divided into 3 main chapters: DEFENSE & MILITARY - NATIONAL SECURITY - PUBLIC PROCUREMENT & ROUT TO MARKET gave the client a complex overview on the Defense and security markets including description of all important recent and planned procurements, as well as imporant trends related to these markets. |
Marine, sub-marine (and anti-submarine) expert service provider prepares to approach Poland and Romania |
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| Completion: | 2019 - 01 |
| Target markets: | PL,RO |
| Objective: | A US scientific and engineering company with expertise in undersea warfare design, test and evalaution services, marine environmental compliance and sea test planning and support requests preliminary market assessment for two markets in Central and Eastern Europe, prior to planning a market visit. |
| Results: | Focusing on two product lines - sonar development support and acoustic environmental compliance support - our research report provided a focused insight into current trends in defense spending, defense industry policies, and key defense projects and initiatives, combined with identification and short profiles of key players among government agencies, associations, defense contractors etc., and an overview of potential partners and competitors in shipbuilding and environmental compliance. |
Background check in Lithuania for a US defense company |
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| Completion: | 2018 - 10 |
| Target markets: | LT |
| Objective: | The US client is in discussions with a Lithuanian defense contractor and would like to obtain as much information on this company as possible prior to entering into any type of binding agreement with the company. Our task was to investigate the named company - verify information provided by the client, gather as much relevant background as possible, check references, articles in press etc. |
| Results: | EasyLink conducted a thorough background check on the named company, explored its ownership structure and ties with several other companies. We also checked the owners of the holding, their previous engagements in other companies, activities of the enmtire group, financial indicators for the last five years, size (number of employees), profit/loss indicators etc. We browsed multiple news channels and gathered information from articles about the company's undertakings in Lithuania and abroad, membership in industry-specific associations and relations to NATO and other organizations. |
Virginia orders a comprehensive report on defense and security market in Czech Republic and Romania |
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| Completion: | 2018 - 07 |
| Target markets: | CZ,RO |
| Objective: | The official trade authority of the State of Virginia commissioned a comprehensive report on defense and security markets in the Czech Republic and Romania, in order to use these reports for Virginia companies interested in export to those two key markets in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). |
| Results: | 40+ pages reports were developed, covering many areas and sub-sectors from the presentation of regular army forces to advanced markets such as cyber-security and surveillance systems. A part of the reports was also devoted to the Route to Market description, describing legislative norms for public procurement and the largest defense/security planned purchases in coming years were presented. |
US satellite communication company looking for partners in Poland |
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| Completion: | 2018 - 07 |
| Target markets: | PL |
| Objective: | The client provides X-band satellite bandwidth and requested EasyLink's assistance in identification of prospective partners in Poland to pursue military satellite communication (satcom) opportunities. |
| Results: | EasyLink conducted a basic market research in Poland into the sat com and defense sectors in order to provide overview of current use and needs of Polish government in respect of satellite communication, as well as identify prospective business partners in Poland meeting following criteria: companies selling satellite terminals to government clients, telecommunications companies, including national telecom providers, that integrate and resell communications services to the Polish MoD, companies that are or may be involved in Poland’s plan to build a hub location on its territory to make it a sat com leader in the CEE. EasyLink described the current situation in the Polish Army, summarized the planned development, the Polish Space Strategy and recent investments and contracts. We also listed 18 companies (with short profiles) who may be potential partners for the client in Poland. |
Market report for producer of advanced surveillance systems |
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| Completion: | 2018 - 06 |
| Target markets: | CZ&RO |
| Objective: | A producer of sensors and camera based surveillance systems required a market report on public procurement, addressable market and competitive landscape in the Czech Republic and Romania, to evaluate market entry potential. |
| Results: | Structured 10+ pages reports from Romania and the Czech Republic were delivered to the client, covering in detail the areas of client's interest. The client expressed high satisfaction with the quality of the reports EasyLink provided. |
U.S. manufacturer of strategic protective equipment for armed forces and law enforcement screens new export markets |
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| Completion: | 2018 - 06 |
| Target markets: | CZ,HU |
| Objective: | After arranging a successful market visit to Bulgaria and Romania EasyLink was asked to recommend new export markets in Central and Eastern Europe. The client already serves customers in over 45 countries; only recently, they have started to target EU countries. |
| Results: | Based on the knowledge of the overall situation in various CEE markets, EasyLink recommended the Czech Republic and Hungary as the next markets to be considered. EasyLink teams in both markets were requested to gather detailed information based on which the client could determine whether they were ready to pursue the pre-selected markets. The final reports provided an overview of potential customers (e.g. armed forces and law enforcement) as well as competitive landscape mapping both local as well as foreign suppliers. As part of the project we searched entries of public tenders organized by various customers group for the procurement of tactical and ballistic protection equipment. |
Meetings organized with the leading importers of military equipment to the Czech Republic |
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| Completion: | 2018 - 03 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | Given its recent success in deliveries of ammunition to Polish armed forces, our client, a U.S. manufacturer of lead free and frangible ammunition, wished to identify a distribution partner in the Czech Republic. EasyLink was requested to identify, approach, and arrange face-to-face meetings with potential distribution partners. It was agreed that the meetings would be arranged for IWA OutdoorClassics, which is the world-leading trade fair for hunting, shooting sports, equipment for outdoor activities, and for civilian and official security applications held in Nuremberg, Germany in March 2018 or during a market visit to the Czech Republic immediately after the fair. |
| Results: | EasyLink contacted 17 companies pre-selected by the client from the unqualified list prepared in December 2017. After evaluating the proposed business opportunity, eight companies confirmed their readiness to engage in direct communication with the client. Five meetings were arranged for IWA in Germany and three took place in the Czech Republic. |
US defense supplier evaluating the Polish market |
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| Completion: | 2017 - 10 |
| Target markets: | PL |
| Objective: | US provider of ruggedized, custom designed, tactical telecom equipment to military, and first responder market segments assumes that Poland, with its growing defense spending, presents interesting opportunites and would like to explore this further. EasyLink's task was to - collect information about procurement plans of the Polish armed forces with a focus on any needs and current or future spending flows in relation to tactical communication, - identify a selection of locally based distributors and system integrators in the defense sector, - determine whether any Polish delegation/delegates intend to visit the AUSA trade show in the USA on October 9-11 (the largest defense and security trade show in Washington D.C., focused on US DoD procurement market). |
| Results: | In 2016, the Ministry of Defense announced a new Plan for Army Technical Modernization for years 2017-2022.The total value of signed contracts will result in increasing the military spending over 2% GDP. EasyLink's report detailed several priority programs for procurement of equipment, currently opened dialogues in the subject of communications and related fields and an overview of currently open tenders. We also provide a list of 10 prospective partners - importers and distributors compatible military equipment. Through our report the client gained comprehensible understanding of the current opportunities and latest tenders in their field of operation in Poland, which will help them to develop a further business strategy for the Polish market. |
Korean special purpose boats seeking partners in Poland and Russia |
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| Completion: | 2017 - 09 |
| Target markets: | RU&PL |
| Objective: | A South Korean producer of military and special purpose boats with advanced design and high technology made from aluminium, FRP, Inflatable Rubber as well as its in-house produced and perfected rubber fabric wished to meet potential partners in Russia and Poland and commissioned EasyLink to carry out a partner search project. |
| Results: | EasyLink arranged meetings with 11 companies at 2 B2B events in St. Petersburg in Russia and Gdansk in Poland, including with Remontowa, Vega and Vyborg shipyards. An interpreter was available at all times and assisted whenever needed. |
U.S. supplier of anti-riot police products and other protective police equipment visits two more CEE markets |
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| Completion: | 2017 - 09 |
| Target markets: | RO, BG |
| Objective: | Following their March 2017 visit to Ukraine the client requested EasyLink to assess opportunities in Romania and Bulgaria. |
| Results: | EasyLink consulting teams in the two countries were asked to identify and approach prospective distribution partners and arrange one-on-one meetings for an in-market visit planned for the end of August 2017. We contacted 10 and 11 prospects in Bulgaria and Romania respectively preselected by the client from the initial list we prepared in August 2017. During their two-market visit the client met with 8 potential distribution partners and held conference calls with two more companies where meetings could not be arranged during the time of the visit. Within several months after the visit the client bid on a tender in Romania with one of the companies met during the visit! |
U.S. supplier of anti-riot police products and other protective police equipment visits Ukraine |
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| Completion: | 2017 - 03 |
| Target markets: | UA |
| Objective: | EasyLink was requested to arrange face-to-face meetings with prospective business partners in Ukraine. |
| Results: | We approached eight prospective distribution partners preselected by the client from our initial list. During the course of the project seven companies active in the private security sector were additionally identified and approached. |
Short market insight for US solution supplier for military aircraft |
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| Completion: | 2017 - 03 |
| Target markets: | CZ&PL |
| Objective: | The client is a specialist in the integration of special mission equipment for military aircraft and helicopters, or civil aircraft converted for military use. Our task was to provide them with a short market overview on armed air forces in PL and CZ. |
| Results: | EasyLink performed a brief research into the armed air forces in both countries, which gave the client insight on the range of aircraft forces and technology, as well as list of main aircraft manufacturing and maintenance companies, and last but not least overview of relevant trade shows. |
US high-tech biometrics company for defense/security industry clients exploring markets in Czech Rep. and Poland |
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| Completion: | 2017 - 03 |
| Target markets: | PL&CZ |
| Objective: | EasyLink’s task was to find potential customers in Poland and the Czech Republic for the client's biometric devices, especially their unique mobile biometric device - the industry’s leading mobile biometric solution based on advanced fingerprint software on Android phones and tablets. Potential clients are mainly governmental institutions / state bodies, such as defense organization, border control agencies, and police organizations. |
| Results: | In the Czech Republic, EasyLink conducted market research into organizations and authorities responsible for external and internal security. The project followed by contacting key officials from such organizations to determine their interest in meeting the client and learning about his top solutions. As a result, the client's representative met with officials from institutions such as Immigration Police, Military Police, and Ministry of Defense. |
Arranging meetings with companies in the defense sector |
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| Completion: | 2016 - 11 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | U.S. manufacturer of water purification and wastewater treatment systems for military field operations, in emergency response/disaster relief situations and for CBRN decontamination runoff treatment wished to assess business opportunities in the Czech Republic. EasyLink was asked to identify and approach prospective distribution partners/representatives to set up appointments for the company representatives visiting Prague in November 2016 to speak and present the company and its systems at the Combat Engineer 2016 event. |
| Results: | We first identified potential partners and send their profiles to the client for review. Altogether 16 companies were approached. We first called each of the companies to establish contact. Following the initial call company managers were provided detailed information via email. The mailing included an introductory email, profile prepared by EasyLink in the Czech language and company materials provided by the client. Our efforts identified 4 potential sales leads in the Czech Republic, a face-to-face meeting was arranged with a major export-import company involved in trading of special equipment for the Army as well as the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior. |
Request to meet key Polish government officials in the defense sector |
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| Completion: | 2016 - 02 |
| Target markets: | PL |
| Objective: | The client, based in Virginia, USA, helps government organizations acquire, field and use defense systems through the FMS process, and also suports companies in the aerospace sector. The client's manager requested our support in targetting and arranging meetings with key Polish government officials in the defense sector, to be held during the client's visit to attend a defense conference in Warsaw in February 2016. |
| Results: | In a limited timeframe of under three weeks, we were able to approach 17 key organizations of which 6 were opened to a meeting, including an organization of the Ministry of Defense, the national defense manufacturers' association and four others. The client received a detailed meeting itinerary, a short market overview, details of other contacts made. |
UK ballistic gear staking out the Czech Republic and Hungary |
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| Completion: | 2016 - |
| Target markets: | CZ&HU |
| Objective: | Our client, a manufacturer of protective systems (amour, ballistic shields, helmet) to police and army forces was encouraged by the increased spend of CEE countries on security/defence and wished to explore the potential of the Czech and Hungarian markets and conduct research into local potential end-users, distributors/agents and competitors. EasyLink was to look into recent tenders announced and completed by the local police and armed forces as well as into any local standards that may differ from NIJ standards. |
| Results: | EasyLink identified and described all important players – end-users, distributors and local manufacturers of competing equipment, described the procurement process of the local armed forces and local ballistic equipment standards as well as went through all relevant tenders from the past 2-3 years. While the Czech Republic had recently bought relevant gear and would not be planning to make significant investments into protection equipment, the Hungarian government seeks to spend HUF 90-100 billion (GBP 235-260 million) between 2016 and 2019 to set up a 3,000 man strong Border Hunters organization under ORFK KR, the riot police branch of the national police, with a third of this amount earmarked to personnel expenses. |
Partner search for US military equipment manufacturer in the Czech Republic and Poland |
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| Completion: | 2015 - 09 |
| Target markets: | CZ&PL |
| Objective: | The client specializes in providing custom engineered solutions for government, research and development and industry. It also specializes in sensor design and implementation and manufactures infrasound and sniper detection sensors that are used by military and government organizations world-wide. EasyLink was commissioned to identify and approach potential business partners and discuss the possibility of potential partnership with them. |
| Results: | The EasyLink consultants in Poland and the Czech Republic conducted market research into the defense sector and initially identified and prepared short profiles of 28 and 45 prospective partners respectively for review and comments by the client. The market reports contained information on the level of equipment of the Polish and Czech Armies, defense budgets and planned army investments in each of the countries. We arranged 10 meetings in Poland and 9 in the Czech Republic. We provided the client with detailed itinerary including travel instructions and arranged logistics and interpretation services. The client made an NDA contract with a selected partner shortly thereafter. |
US defence contractor assessing potential in Ukraine |
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| Completion: | 2015 - 05 |
| Target markets: | UA |
| Objective: | The client is a defence contracting company, which provides support for programme management, counterinsurgency and intelligence, cybersecurity and network infrastructure, complex international litigation and analysis. The company wishes to offer its unique skills and know-how to help the country of Ukraine increase its capabilities in fighting insurgency, developing its military forces, managing vital tactical processes from the level of platoon to the level of brigades, creating and liaising with local defence initiatives, and defending critical infrastructure against possible attacks, including cyber-attacks against computer networks and data storages. |
| Results: | The EasyLink consultant in Ukraine managed to understand and get through the complicated bureaucratic organization at the Ministry of Defence and approach the correct MoD officers to discuss the opportunity with them. After countless phone conversations the consultant established ground for a personal meeting with the relevant decision makers at the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. |
US security sector solutions provider looking for partners in Poland |
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| Completion: | 2015 - 04 |
| Target markets: | PL |
| Objective: | Per project brief, the EasyLink consultant in Poland was commissioned to compile two initial lists of companies: In-Country Facilitators / Contractors (companies that can assist in the establishment of a large computer facility, throughout all parts of the process and with experience specifically in the cyber-security area) and In-Country Business Development Partners (companies with potential to represent the client in Poland, in order to develop future business, especially mid-sized defence contractors that are bidding on Government contracts already that will have the right connections. |
| Results: | The compiled lists each included 20 companies (40 in total). EasyLink also prepared market insight providing the latest information about the Polish defence sector. The report also included detailed company profiles of potential partners to be reviewed by the client and assessed as to their fitness for subsequent approach. |
US defence contractor evaluating market potential in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria |
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| Completion: | 2014 - 11 |
| Target markets: | BG,CZ |
| Objective: | EasyLink’s task was to determine potential demand for the client’s communications products in the targeted markets, advise the client on the limit for tenders that need to be published across the EU, identify potential partners/customers/distributors (initial list, unqualified) and identify available reports with background information, web portals with project information etc. |
| Results: | The final reports prepared by EasyLink in the target countries included general information on the armed forces, major types of equipment, defence budget, procurement procedures, key bodies, major associations, fairs and events. The reports further included detailed profiles of potential partners (manufacturers and integrators, distributors) containing information about activities, products/services sold or provided, financial data, number of employees and contact details of senior officers. The reports served as the most up-to-date and valuable business intelligence in a sector where information is not easily available. |
Identifying opportunities for a Korean producer of metal detectors |
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| Completion: | 2014 - 04 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | EasyLink was requested to identify potential partners among companies involved in security/defence products, namely metal/explosives detectors and to assess their qualification and interest in becoming a distribution partner for the client in the Czech Republic. |
| Results: | EasyLink shortlisted 9 qualified partners and approached them with the opportunity to discuss potential partnership with the Korean client. 6 companies expressed interest in the opportunity and meetings were arranged with them. |
U.S. leader in military equipment seeking opportunities in the Czech Republic and Poland |
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| Completion: | 2014 - 03 |
| Target markets: | CZ&PL |
| Objective: | Our client is the world leader in the design and manufacture of many products in use by U.S. and allied military units, civilian governments, and commercial customers. The company currently has partners in Latvia, Sweden, Spain and Italy and wished to identify potential channel partners both in Poland and the Czech Republic who may be distributors, importers, resellers, agents or similar. |
| Results: | EasyLink conducted market research into companies involved in distribution of equipment and technologies or delivery of turn-key solutions to the Czech Army, military units, NATO forces, etc. with emphasis on logistic systems, such as shelters or CBRN protection. EasyLink identified 16 potential partners in the Czech Republic and 24 prospects in Poland. 6 meetings were arranged in the Czech Republic and 8 meetings in Poland. After both market visits EasyLink consultants performed follow-up phone calls with all visited companies to assess their level of interest after the meeting and identify further steps to be taken by both parties. |
Partner search in Poland for a superior U.S. any-light aiming system producer |
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| Completion: | 2013 - 12 |
| Target markets: | PL |
| Objective: | Our client is a producer of any-light aiming system sold both to law enforcement and defence as well as to the commercial/civil market. The aim of the company was to identify a prospective distributor in Poland to cater for the commercial market only. |
| Results: | EasyLink consultant in Poland has conducted a market survey in order to prepare a long list of potential partners for the client. According to the client’s requirement, the list consists of companies operating as a distributor of guns and distributors of outdoor products (incl. scopes, binoculars etc.) who sell to stores selling guns. Additionally, the client requested to identify any domestic manufacturers of guns in Poland. The consultant compiled a database of 21 companies, including 19 potential distributors and 2 gun manufacturers. |
Partner search for a US producer of chemical identification systems |
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| Completion: | 2013 - 07 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | Our client specializes in chemical identification systems for the law enforcement and security sectors and commissioned EasyLink to explore export opportunities in the Czech Republic for its featured product – a field drug identification product based on Raman spectroscopy. EasyLink was to focus on seeking out prospective sales partners, as well as identification of possible end-users and competing products on the market. |
| Results: | EasyLink interviewed a National Drug Headquarters officer, the number one authority on fighting drug-related crimes in the Czech Republic, as well as several distributors supplying to the sector and established that Czech law enforcement forces still use disposable tests to identify illegal substances in the field thus creating future opportunities for the client. EasyLink compiled a database of prospective partners and approached 15 companies relevant to the client’s criteria. 5 companies expressed interest in further talks with the client. In addition, EasyLink provided statistics on drug use and crimes in the Czech Republic, identified prospective customers and competitors (and their distributors) and explained the procurement process used by public authorities in the Czech Republic. |
Seeking an agent in Turkey |
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| Completion: | 2013 - 04 |
| Target markets: | TR |
| Objective: | U.K. manufacturer of advanced combat range and bushcraft products asked EasyLink to identify potential distributors/agents for its products in Turkey. The three main aims of the project were to identify and meet with potential partners, identify procurement personnel within the Turkish Armed Forces and other pertinent government agencies, and explore opportunities for meetings, learn more about the Turkish market; major players, competition, market structure, leading events and other marketing channels, etc. |
| Results: | EasyLink delivered a 24-page report containing the following: defence sector profile, information about the Turkish armed forces (land, naval, air, coast guard and gendarmerie), defence market opportunities and sports & outdoor market profile. The report further included detailed profiles of 3 positive prospects ready to meet the client and brief profiles of other (19) approached companies. |
Provider of mobility/communication solutions eyes prospective partnerships in the Czech Republic and Poland |
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| Completion: | 2012 - 11 |
| Target markets: | CZ&PL |
| Objective: | A U.S. company specialized in supplying integrated systems for working in remote and austere environments wished to meet prospective partners, notably providers of aviation or telecommunication services, and suppliers of military/law enforcement equipment. |
| Results: | EasyLink conducted market research and approached companies involved in the aviation and defence (engineering firms, manufacturers, service providers), telecommunications and also potential end-users in the petroleum sector looking for crude oil and gas in remote regions in Asia and Africa. Interviews with 43 companies confirmed that most business potential would be generated by manufacturers/suppliers of aircraft and telecommunications, as there is a limited potential for use of mobility/communication solutions for austere environments in the region. 14 meetings were scheduled, among others with PZL Mielec, the largest Polish aircraft manufacturer, Czech Airlines, and all three Czech large military aircraft manufacturers. |
Market-entry strategy and identification of distributors and end-customers in Poland |
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| Completion: | 2010 - 11 |
| Target markets: | PL |
| Objective: | Follow-up on initial review realized six moths ago. Our client supplies mobile (car-mounted) video surveillance telescopic systems to units needing surveillance capabilities - police & squad units, e.g. for monitoring concerts, venues, crime scenes and border patrol. It was agreed that EasyLink’s consultants would extend its initial review of Poland market. |
| Results: | Our consultant in Poland conducted a market review focused on mobile video monitoring used in Poland and provided a report on the current opportunities in the Polish market. The report included, e.g., information on recent legal regulations concerning mass events when the organizers were fully obliged to to record the event in a way which will allow them to provide the record upon demand by the police or other authorities in case of legal proceedings. Our consultant informed the client about market demand both in public and private sector and compiled a comprehensive list of 28 prospective partners on the market who were further approached with a collaboration proposals. 4 companies expressed interest in the proposal and EasyLink provided all the necessary support required to building business cooperation between the client and the interested companies. |
Initial market review in the Czech Republic and Poland |
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| Completion: | 2010 - 06 |
| Target markets: | PL&CZ |
| Objective: | Our client supplies mobile (car-mounted) video surveillance telescopic systems to units needing surveillance capabilities - police & squad units, e.g. for monitoring concerts, venues, crime scenes and border patrol. It was agreed that EasyLink’s consultants would interview police chiefs in the major cities (Warsaw, Prague) and border patrol units and/or any special unit dedicated for security at the Euro 2012 hosted by Poland and Ukraine to ascertain market potential including route to market and identify what equipment (for similar use) may already be available in the two markets. |
| Results: | In the Czech Republic, we approached the city police organizations in Prague and Brno (the two biggest cities), the national police and key distributors who supply the police and armed forces with various technologies including monitoring systems. In Poland, the consultant interviewed representatives at both the main office and regional branches of the police, border patrol and prospective distribution partners. Interviews showed that local partners would be required due to requirements on communication in local languages and flexible and quick reactions to requirements/inquiries of potential local clients including product demonstrations. The client was provided with detailed profiles of all prospective buyers as well as the leading distributors of such technologies for the law enforcement. |
Ministry of Defence seeking expert evaluation for its procurement tender |
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| Completion: | 2009 - 05 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic contracted EasyLink to provide an expert assessment of the price at which the Czech Army was going to sign a contract for an extensive security system for two of its ammunition storage facilities. |
| Results: | EasyLink prepared and delivered a detailed evaluation of the case, defining a market-based price range within which the given contract can be signed and considered effective use of the Czech army's financial resources. |
Compiling an overview of Czech defence product manufacturers and aviation industry companies |
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| Completion: | 2008 - 10 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | EasyLink was requested to identify Czech defence and aviation manufacturers that the client, a U.S. supplier of composite products, would subsequently evaluate to determine their demand. |
| Results: | A total of 25 aircraft and 48 defence sector manufacturers were pre-selected for further evaluation. We supplied the client with detailed information on each of the companies. |
Poland: Opening doors for a global leader in manufacture and installation of transparent armour |
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| Completion: | 2008 - 09 |
| Target markets: | PL |
| Objective: | EasyLink agreed to undertake the task of identifying suitable distribution partners in Poland meeting specific criteria and offering pre-specified complimentary products for a U.S. supplier of transparent armour. |
| Results: | The client was provided with a list of prospective partners in Poland. |
Key producer of intercoms looking for partners in Ukraine |
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| Completion: | 2008 - 02 |
| Target markets: | UA |
| Objective: | A Czech manufacturer of intercoms for military vehicles enlisted services of EasyLink for carrying out a strategic study of the Ukrainian defence sector and a partner selection project to identify and approach the most appropriate companies capable of providing installation of intercoms to military vehicles. |
| Results: | EasyLink delivered a thorough report addressing the sphere of interest and general orientation of the Army with implications to military equipment, modernization priorities and market accessibility to a Czech supplier. The report further provided information on equipment currently used by the Ukrainian army including military vehicles and communication systems. EasyLink identified and approached close to 20 companies; given the structure of the market, the list of viable partners was cut to two companies that make decision about suppliers of equipment for military vehicles and provide its installation. The over 30-page report was prepared by EasyLink’s consultant in Ukraine in English and was subsequently translated by EasyLink’s staff in Prague into Czech. |
U.S. producer of tactical supplies and equipment requests targeted meetings in the Czech Republic |
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| Completion: | 2007 - 06 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | EasyLink was requested to explore and evaluate routes to market for our client’s range of tactical supplies, identify key prospective customers and distributors as well as key contacts and decision-makers in the government and armed/security forces. |
| Results: | EasyLink identified and approached all the key suppliers in the military, police and emergency unit equipment sector in the Czech Republic and set up a total of 6 meetings with potential partners. EasyLink also arranged a meeting with the head of the Office of Defence Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Prague. EasyLink provided the client with detailed company profiles of all potential partners. |
Leading U.S. supplier of lightweight shelters for the military and security market visiting the Czech Republic |
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| Completion: | 2007 - 06 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | Our client, a leading global supplier of lightweight, rapid deploying soft-walled shelters for the military and homeland security markets, requested targeted meetings in the Czech Republic. |
| Results: | For the two-day country visit, EasyLink set up meetings with 7 companies involved in production as well as import and distribution of equipment for the military and homeland security as well as emergency forces. Additionally, EasyLink arranged a meeting with the head of the Office of Defence Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Prague. |
Czech Ministry of Defence evaluates suppliers of night vision technologies |
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| Completion: | 2007 - 04 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | The Joint Air Forces Command of the Czech Army contracted EasyLink (as the winner of a public tender) to provide research of suppliers of night vision technologies, including analysis of technical parameters and prices in comparison to two specific products available from domestic suppliers. |
| Results: | EasyLink identified and contacted 7 leading suppliers of night vision technologies from the USA, Western Europe, Israel and Czech Republic, and placed RFQs for the desired systems. In-depth product comparison was delivered for 5 shortlisted products in two categories, including technical parameters, pricing and other terms and conditions, with analytical conclusions and recommendations for the client. |
Identification and analysis of providers of pilot training programs |
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| Completion: | 2006 - 08 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | EasyLink was requested to identify pilot training schools around the world offering pilot training programs that meet the client's requirements and can offer programs on at least one of four types of aircraft specified. |
| Results: | EasyLink team interviewed over 30 pilot schools in the Czech Republic, Europe, and overseas and identified 13 schools offering pilot training programs fulfilling the client's criteria. Pilot schools and their proposals were subsequently analyzed and compared in terms of price offered, their ability to provide training on several types of aircraft as well as additional factors. In fact, EasyLink exceeded the project requirements by providing an analysis of a significantly larger number of schools than the client originally hoped for. |
Supplier of navigation and control systems for unmanned vehicles and control systems targets the Czech Republic |
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| Completion: | 2006 - 06 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | Schedule meetings with potential production partners |
| Results: | EasyLink approached all of the companies shortlisted by the client and utilized additional resources to identify additional potential partners. EasyLink arranged meetings with representatives of the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Specialist from the US Embassy as well as other potential partners e.g. R&D manufacturing companies, trading companies involved in import/export of military equipment, potential users and an industry expert. |
Targeted meetings with players in the Czech defence sector |
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| Completion: | 2005 - 06 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | We were asked to schedule appointments for a U.S. manufacturer of support equipment for military and civil organizations as well as commercial and industrial applications. |
| Results: | EasyLink contacted companies specializing in the research, development and manufacturing of military equipment as well as major traders and solution providers within the defence industry and scheduled meetings with interested parties. |
EasyLink opens door for a U.S. supplier of communications technology |
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| Completion: | 2005 - 06 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | EasyLink’s task was to arrange meetings with relevant players for a U.S. communications technology development firm specializing in the research, design, development, production, and support of wireless data communications products and services. |
| Results: | EasyLink approached a selection of companies and organizations from the defense sector and arranged one-to-one meetings. |
U.S. security services provider targets the Czech Republic |
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| Completion: | 2005 - 06 |
| Target markets: | CZ |
| Objective: | A U.S. security services provider to national defense agencies as well as commercial institutions offering a variety of security and threat analyses and implementation of security mechanisms, customized protection services and information and document security requested EasyLink to identify potential partners and arrange meetings with them. |
| Results: | EasyLink approached a selection of organizations from the information technology and defense sectors. Altogether 11 meetings were scheduled with companies specializing in system integration, data and information security and IT services as well as relevant personnel from the MoD National Armament Department and from the MoD Section of Communication and Information Systems and the Association of Defence Industry. |