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Frequently Asked Questions

We receive numerous requests for information on a wide variety of issues. We welcome genuine inquiries and try to do our best to reply with relevant comments. Before you send SIRA email have a quick read through our frequently asked questions and our answers to give yourself a guide.

• "I am a student and ......"
  

  Please go to our Student Page
  

• "Do you charge for information you provide?"
  

  Yes and no. We often provide government, students and charitable aid organizations with assistance free of charge. All commercial requests are processed on a fee for service, publication cost or flat database charge basis.
  

• "But we are very small business and can't pay very much. Can you do me big favour? ....."
  

  Be realistic in your expectations and demands. We will not waste our valuable time undertaking your research for nothing. However, we know we are competitive and can provide you value for the money you may pay for the information. If we have the answers close at hand we will provide them if not commercially or government sensitive. We will not cheat or charge exhorbitant fees. Please also remember that SIRA has invested considerable time, resources and money into establishing the databases, publications, project basis and staff to meet your information requirements. We know that no other organization has the focus on the industries we deal with in the Asia-Pacific region. That is why you have come to us as well.
  

• "I am trying to find a source for price tracking information for LDPE & HDPE. I would you be very greatful if you could please forward any known sources to me at your earliest convenience."
  

  We provide this service! Please read our database pages
  

  
  

• "Do you assist in patent search and lodgement in Asia?"
  

  We certainly do - all Asia-Pacific nations from Korea to Fiji to Israel. We can assist in these territories, as well as the usual European Union, USA, and Australian markets.
  

  
  

• "We have developed a new technology and need a market study and business plan. Do you sign non-disclosure agreements?"
  

  Yes we do - either your document or we can design a NDA for you. And we abide by what we sign.
  

• "Do you really have the data on these markets. I have had so much trouble finding anything on the Net, libraries my suppliers, etc"
  

  Yes, we have a lot of data that is growing everyday. We have invested considerable time, energy and financial resources to achieve what we have today. We are proud of our unique status in the Asia-Pacific region.
  

  
  

• "Why do you insist on prepayment for publications prior to delivery ?"
  

  Simple answer: to avoid bad debts from persons and organisations who seek to take unfair commercial advantage.
  

  
  

• "Does SIRA undertake project work on progress payment basis?"
  

  Yes, naturally for medium to large size projects we generally accept 30% advance payment to initiate the project, the balance due upon completion.
  

  
  

• "I never heard of SIRA before. Is SIRA new?"
  

  SIRA has been operating for 10 years with no advertising, just client referrals and now this internet site. Few market consultant organisations last this time period unless they are the best at what they do.
  

  
  

• "Can you provide market demand projects?"
  

  Yes, we do this as well as other Market Research activities
  

  
  

• "What does SIRA mean? Is it an abbreviation?"
  

  SIRA stands for Strategic Industry Research + Analysis
  

  
  

• "Who are the clients of SIRA?"
  

  Please go to our SIRA Clients Page
  

  
  

• "What projects have you undertaken?"
  

  Please go to our SIRA Project Page
  

• "How long must I wait for SIRA to respond to my email?"
  

  That depends on the specification of your request and our workload. We try to answer commercial inquiries within 48 hours.
  

• "Can I send a facsimile to SIRA ?"
  

  Yes, the fax number is +61-2-6296 1937
  

• "I want to discuss my requirement with SIRA staff. Please tell me how ?"
  

  Yes, you can call anytime. We do prefer, however, that you seriously consider what you require first and if possible send an email with an outline. Otherwise the telephone number is +61-2-6296 1933.
  

  
  

• "Is SIRA a government agency?"
  

  Although we have staff from leading regional government organizations and also provide considerable base information to regional authroties, SIRA is a private research company.
  

  
  

• "Who owns and controls SIRA? Who are the staff?"
  

  Please go to our Staff Page
  

  
  

• "I would like to work for SIRA. Do you have any vacancies?"
  

  Please visit our Employment Opportunites Page
  

  
  

• "Does SIRA accept media inquiries ?"
  

  Yes. Our CEO undertakes interviews, although SIRA will no longer provide editorial due to overwhelming demand. 5 minute media interviews or email requests are facilitated. Also please check SIRA's media releases.
  

  
  

• "Are you prepared for Y2K ?"
  

  We have fully checked our systems. Now like everyone else we are reliant that the electricity, telecommunication, airline, etc organisations have done their part. We will soon see!
  

• "Do you accept sub-contract consultant projects ?"
  

  Yes, many large and small accountancy, stock brokerage and banking group consultants seek SIRA input for their client briefing regarding Asia-Pacific chemicals, plastics and packaging market data. We get this work because we are price competitive and usually the only reliable source of such regional data.
  

• "We can supply molds and die to your clients ...." "We would like to supply you with ....." "We are the leading Taiwan exporter and want to supply you ...."
  

  Please go to our Trading Page
  

• "We are a major importer. Please supply us with ...." "Give me your best CIF price for ....."
  

  Please go to our Trading Page
  

Whatever you request, do not follow the examples below. We did not assist them at all.

" I am presently looking at the opportunities of purchasing unprinted high quality packaging films (BOPP, LDPE etc) from converters in Asia and then exporting it. We would then arrange to print it locally. I am therefore looking for information on the following:-
Which countries in Asia have a current strength in supply these types of materials. Who are the up and coming countries in the field. Who are the "big name" suppliers of these types of films (by country) What are the cost comparisons between countries Who and what are the prime drivers behind the cost of producing this type of product in Asia."
Food Company - East Asia
Good questions we can answer, but sorry not for free!


"Dear Sir/Madam,
Please send me the Asian Food Packaging Information Database. After examining the database, I will send you payment if it meets our requirements. Otherwise I will return it to you in good condition.
Export Sales Manager - Korea
No test drives please. If our product is good enough for the United Nations, numerous leading manufacturers and our other clients they should be suitable for your business.

"Dear Sir, I had seen in the internet that your company has been providing consultation services to many melamine processors. We are looking for melamine ware manufacturers in Australia and not much info is available in the internet. We would appreciate if it is possible to give us some contacts as we are interested to purchase melamine items.
... Ltd, Australia
(Imagine if we provide everyone information like this for free. We would have not time for real projects.)


"Dear Sir, I am a student with no spare money. I need to know the size and structure of the China PVC market. Please provide me with data that indicate the tonnes, value, grades and prices paid for PVC in its 10 largest application markets, the names and addresses of the 20 largest customers and the selling strategies of the present suppliers. Your market projection for the next 5 years would also help me. As I am hoping to visit China next month please send this information very quickly. Please send this to xxxx@yahoo.com and thank you for your good efforts.
Alex S. - Bangladesh
Very strange that he sent this from a prominent PVC manufacturer's corporate email address in South East Asia !! Really, we are not that stupid !


"Dear Sira, Please send me all your database contents so that i can do my research on plastics and pckaging across Asia. When I release the study I will credit Sira as assisting this work.
Chemical Technology student - Japan


Amazing what people ask SIRA !


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How To Contact SIRA

You can contact SIRA by:

Address: GPO Box 2609, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Telephone: +61-2-6296 1933 Facsimile: +61-2-6296 1937
Email at: sira@siracorp.com


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