Counterpoint Market Intelligence
We are an independent aerospace and defence management consultancy. To learn more about who we are see the profile page. There are two parts to our business: Research Reports and Bespoke Consultancy Projects
We specialise in analysis principally of markets at the tier 1 and tier 2 supplier level, as this is an important time in the evolution of these parts of the market.
Counterpoint aims to offer original and well informed research and analysis.
How our customers use our research
- Input to strategic planning
- an authoritative independent view of the market map and strategic options
- M&A transactions
- Mainly market-related due diligence for potential buyers
- Also commercial vendor due diligence
- Acquisition search
- Identification of potential customers and suppliers
- Identification and assessment of competitors
- Potential for new products and technologies
Current areas of sector specialisation
- Aero-engines and industrial gas turbines
- Aerostructures
- Aerospace actuation
- Government funding for aerospace
- Tooling for aerostructures
- Aircraft interiors
We also offer Marketing services in support of customers’ business development plans.
Recent Developments
Industry comment
We continue to find that companies are optimistic about prospects for the industry despite the risk of renewed economic slowdown. The continuing high oil price is driving the demand for new aircraft.
Trends in government funding of aerospace
State organisations (national, supra-national and local) are keen to support aerospace firms. This report sets out to identify how and why they do it, and what sorts of organisations and suppliers benefit.
Aeroengine and IGT components 2011
Our latest report provides analysis of market trends and detailed segmentation of this sector, including what we have learned during the year from discussions with companies in the sector and with financial companies; from consultancy assignments arising from our last report and from further analysis of the sector.
Aerostructures 2011
Our report provides analysis of market trends and detailed segmentation of this sector. This year we have added quite a lot of new material on trends in the market and companies' strategies, all backed up by examples. In addition, we examine 21 M&A deals. We believe that this report is the most comprehensive analysis of the worldwide aerostructures market available today.
Tooling for aerostructures 2011
We think the tooling market is now at a peak driven by B787, A350XWB, Bombardier C Series and JSF. For some time we have cautioned about a gradual decline from 2012 onwards, though there will still be good opportunities on new programmes and innovative technologies.
Aerospace actuation 2010
We see the competitive landscape changing as M&A activity and the widening scope of recent contract awards lead to the emergence of new grouping of competitors. We provide market analysis of 11 product segments and key trends, also profiling and commenting on 67 companies in the market.
Forged engine components 2010
We analyse the market for forged and machined blades, vanes and blisks in aero, IGT and steam. We examine key trends such as the perceived advantages of offering both forging and finishing (machining and ECM). We also look at 10 technologies which compete with forging in these applications.