PINTURA CORPORATION - THE LENA LAUNCH - by Group 4
PINTURA CORPORATION - THE LENA LAUNCH - by Group 4
PINTURA CORPORATION - THE LENA LAUNCH - by Group 4
[PERCE [PERCEN
NTAGE] TAGE]
[PERCE Consumer Products Group (CPG)
$ 1.0 b $ 150 m
NTAGE] [PERCEN Plastic Metal
Pintura International (PI)
$ 1.4 b TAGE]
Industrial Finishes Group (IFG) [PERCEN $ 200 m Wood
TAGE]
[PERCE $ 650 m
NTAGE]
$ 1.6 b
IFG’s new product – LENA !
Powder based
Higher durability, versatility, environmental friendliness as compared to water or solved based product
Product type Pricing Selling price COGS IFG IFG Con % Wastage Effective Cost
(per unit) Contribution
Solvent based $ 28.00 $ 14.28 $ 13.72 49% 20% $35
Lena may turn to be less profitable as compared to Solvent based but more profitable than water based and may also
cannibalise water based products!
IFG’s Distribution cost
DISTRIBUTION COST
Direct Sales Indirect Sales
Segments Revenue % Sales Selling Cost % Sales Selling Cost
◦ According to Peter Drucker, the renowned management guru, there are only two functions of an enterprise namely, marketing and
innovation. Even for a mere survival in a competitive environment a company must ensure that it constantly brings in new market offerings.
Ultimately, whether or not a product is new depends on the perception of the intended market. If the customers consider it to be
significantly different from competitive products or in some relevant characteristics like form, performance etc., then it considered as a new
product.
◦ The perceived “ New product” by a company may not actually be looked upon as a new product by the market. Companies should seek the
best method for New product development that is apt to their vision, resources and the market requirement considerations.
◦ Replacements that are significantly different : These are changes in existing products in terms of form, functions and most importantly
benefits provided. Based on Booz, Allen and Hamilton Framework the classification of new product is based on the innovativeness of new
products with reference to the company and the market.
◦ Significant improvements : These products are not born out of a major innovation but carry significant improvements over their existing
counterparts. Usually they have a greater perceived value in the market. They offer superior value and hence replace existing products.
◦ Short term Satisfaction
LOW HIGH
◦ Long term
High Salutary products Desirable products
consumer benefits
Low Deficient products Pleasing products
Why should a new product be developed ? Whose problem is it solving ( in context of the case)
In the case of LENA , the new product development was necessitated due to the following factors :
- Reports from industry trade associations and financial analysts due to customer’s concerns about volatile
organic compounds.
- Regulatory initiatives – clean air and clean water act.
LENA was envisioned to solve some of the problems for both of these product segments. The
main advantages that LENA would provide are :
• Durability
• Shape versatility
• Environment friendly, Cost effective Coating versatility