We have also consulted with government agencies in South Africa and start-up companies in Australia, assisting in the creation of business development programs for small rural communities. These programs are designed to turn the fear of mesquite infestation problems carried commonly by landowners in those countries, into commercially viable mesquite management programs. We are also available for speaking engagements to your group with a very wide range of mesquite topics, and the ability to dovetail them into a variety of special interests. We call on many associates and experts, in fields as diverse as equipment manufacturers to botanists, in preparing a presentation designed especially for your group and purpose. Retail Product Development One of our greatest strengths is assistance in the development of retail product for the market place.
Products range from kitchen accessories to dining tables to living room furniture.
We have consulted and worked closely with designers, retailers and manufacturers desiring to provide the market a unique look using some form of mesquite. Our efforts provide companies with the knowledge that when they take a product to market, the material, material supply, material costs or manufacturing will not be the bottleneck to volume sales. Not all development projects result in a marketable product. Mark-ups between material supply and retail sometime result in price points that keep projects from maturing through to market. Mesquite is more expensive than most domestic hardwoods and material supply channels are very different, so mainstream marketing strategies are often challenged.