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Rowan Technology Group

Keith Legg, PhD

Capabilities:

Broad capabilities in technology development and market analysis for the advanced materials and coatings industry.

  • Type of work: Technology analysis, market analysis, competitive technical intelligence, technology investment analysis, technology development project management.
  • Technical areas: Coatings (hard, corrosion-resistant, decorative); surface treatments (plasma nitriding, ion implantation, etc.); advanced materials.
  • Locations: US, Canada, Britain

Background:

  • President and founder, Rowan Technology Group
  • Business Development Manager, BIRL Industrial Research Lab, Chicago
  • VP for R&D, Ionic Atlanta, Inc. - ion implantation and coatings
  • Education: BA and D. Phil. (Physics), University of York, England

Some representative projects:

  • Competitive intelligence and ongoing market analysis for European decorative finishing company opening new plant in the US.
  • Technical lead and data management for large US/Canadian team putting hard chrome alternatives into production in the military and aerospace industry.
  • Investment analysis for venture capital company investing in the nanomaterials industry.
  • Location of US joint venture partners for European coating equipment maker.
  • Project management and reporting for development of advanced polymer coating for a consumer product.
  • Analysis of new coating and finishing technology and market directions across a broad range of market sectors for a Fortune 50 company.
  • Detailed market, competitive, and location analysis for a European company wishing to locate a new plant in Canada.
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