Success Story

Profine GmbH India Market Entry Success

Profine India market entry Success Story - Maier Vidorno Altios
Profine India market entry Success Story - Maier Vidorno Altios

Germany

Headquarter

$2.8bn

Turnover

Plastics Manufacturing

Sector

India Market entry

Challenge

Key Points

International Strategy

A staged, low-risk incubation approach allowed Profine to validate market demand, localise gradually, and scale confidently as Indiaโ€™s UPVC adoption matured.

Farid Khan

CEO at Profine

Profine aimed to expand into the Indian market with its UPVC window and door profiles. At the time, UPVC products were relatively uncommon in India, making it uncertain whether there would be sufficient demand. Recognizing this challenge, the company sought a cost-effective strategy to test the market and assess potential opportunities before committing to a significant investment.

  • End-to-End Services
    Comprehensive support covering the entire market entry and expansion journey, from initial planning to operational execution.

  • Infrastructure Support
    Assistance in setting up local infrastructure, including office facilities, legal setup, compliance, and operational readiness.

  • Outsourcing Back Office Functions
    Cost-efficient management of administrative tasks such as accountingpayroll, HR, and regulatory reporting, allowing the company to focus on core business activities.

  • Staged Business Development
    A phased approach to business growth, enabling gradual investment, risk mitigation, and market validation before scaling operations.

Using the incubation program, Profine was able to assess market demand in India over several years with minimal risk. As UPVC products gradually gained acceptance in the Indian market, the business expanded significantly. This approach provided a cost-effective entry strategy while successfully validating the long-term market opportunity.

Tips and Best Practices

  1. Use an incubation program to test market feasibility with minimal risk.
  2. Adopt a staged business development approach to gradually scale operations.
  3. Leverage cost-effective infrastructure solutions to optimize initial investments.
  4. Monitor market trends and demand shifts to adapt strategies accordingly.
  5. Outsource non-core functions to focus on business expansion and sales.
  6. Validate market potential before heavy investments to ensure long-term success.

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