israel swot analysis for watts
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Watts Water Technologies Inc.
Investment Proposal
- Israel
AGENDA
Industry Introduction
About the Company
Financial highlights
SWOT Analysis
Proposal
WATER
INDUSTRY Scarcity of water lead to the development of efficient water
technologies.
Desalination of sea water
Recycling of Waste Water
Israel nicknamed as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of water technologies.
Huge amount in R&D invested
Targeting to become the exporter in coming years
ABOUT
Experienced business unit- 1985 in Delaware
Manufactures and sells water safety and control products
Plumbing and Heating industry – Leader, in a transition to be
lead free
Capital spending of $18.3 million on new foundry and
machinery in the U.S. to produce lead free products- In response
to the U.S. Federal Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act.
FINANCIALS
REVENUE
SOURCES
OPPORTUNITY
50% grant on Research and Development expenditure by Israel
government
Highly Skilled and Productive labour force
Excess polluted water available for purification, due to presence
of industries
Hi Tech Atmosphere
Equal treatment to local and foreign investors
THREATS
Environmental approval of plant
Political instability
High Labour costs; $18.1 avg wage per hour
High Tax rates Corp Tax – 25%, VAT – 18%
STRENGTHS
Geographically diverse business
Niche market leader
Competitive and Extensive global sourcing capabilities
Application of Six Sigma and Kaizan principles
STRENGTHS
CONTD…
Manufacturing facilities are ISO 9000, 9001 or 9001 certified
Pursues comprehensive Research and Development programmes
WEAKNESS
High Operational costs
Delay in finishing of products
Backlog of 84.5 millions worth of stock
Reduced Margins due to improper allocation of cost
PROPOSAL
Investment required - $ 150 Million
16,500 cubic meters per day
Expected Revenue - $ 100 Million
Ref: Recent plant installed
QUESTIONS PLEASE…