Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Edward Bulmer "Pots of Paint" Research and Competitors

Edward Bulmer "Pots of Paint"





Notes

About them:
  • Started as a project turning powder form Natural Paint into ready mixed paint
  • Paint for Ceilings, Cornices, Panelling,Walls and Woodwork
  • Developing paints for about 50 years 
  • 50 Different Colours on the website
  • Create their colours in the UK
  • Paints are made from renewable materials of plant origin, animal origin and from minerals
  • Paints do not generate CO2 emmissions 
  • Lots of information 
  • Where to buy: Online and Order by phone
  • Prices: Sample £5.00, Colours From £30- £90.00 depending on size and type of paint
  • Offer Hand Painted colour charts £10 and A4 Colour chart £50.00
  • Pay by Paypal Only 
  • Delivery: Shipping cost £10.00 Not enough information on how it is delivered
  • Current Packaging: looks like it is traditional plastic or steel possibly 
Questions to ask about is:
  • Packing 
  • Transport 
  • Target Audience






Competitors

Little Greene




Notes

About them:
  • Little Greene has been running since 1773 Longer than Edward Bulmer
  • British Paint Manufacturer
  • Produces high quality paint and Wallpapers
  • Roughly 200 different colours
  • Prices of paint £17- £90.00 depending on sizes and the type of paint, Samples are £3.95
  • 11 different types of paints
  • Offer Water-based paints, Oil based paint that have been reformulated using vegetable oil, wallpapers that come from a tree another four is planted the pigments used to print are non toxic and contain no solvent
  • Delivery: deleivered by a courier at your door step, dispatch within 24 hours, standard delivery is free, express delivery is £4.50, express delivery over £100 is free, deliveries are made between 8am - 6pm
  • videos/blog on the website
  • Packaging: Tins are made from 50% recycled steel and can be recycled again.


Marston and Langinge




Notes

About them:
  • Glass Garden Rooms, Paint, Collections (Furniture and Blinds to order)
  • Where to buy from: they have stores in UK, possibly order by phone
  • 84 colours, £ different finishes
  • Paints suitable for Wood, Stone, Walls exterior and interior
  • Paints avalable in 2.5L/5L 




Farrow & Ball



Notes 

About them:

  • Wallpapers and Paints
  • Have over 40 showroom
  • Water based paints and wallpapers printed on to FCS assured papers
  • Eco-friendly paints with low or minimal VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)
  • Paints gives off low odour and quick drying time
  • Oil paints are no longer available
  • Over 132 colours
  • Colour talks and Events
  • Advice menu
  • Videos contain demonstrations and tips 
  • Cost sample £3.95, 2.5L £34.50, 5L £61.00 not accurate 
  • Packaging No information found





Auro

Website: http://www.auro.co.uk/

Notes 

About them:

  • An internationally trusted eco-paint brand since 1983
  • Products contain 99% natural raw materials
  • Breathable paints
  • Focus on Sustainability
  • Oils and Fats used in their products are from controlled organic biological cultivation
  • Offer: cleaning and wax care, preparation and tools, wood finishes, paint for interior walls & exterior 
  • Cost: Tester £2.30, 2.5L £17.99, 5L £31.99, 10L £31.99
  • Packaging: No Information found 




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