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A Finnish concrete furniture and element manufacturer is searching for a sales agent in Sweden

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business Offer
POD Reference
BOFI20240924006
Term of Validity
25 September 2024 - 25 September 2025
Company's Country
  • Finland
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • Sweden
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General information

Short Summary
A Finnish SME develops and sells concrete furniture and other elements, like benches, chairs, seat walls, sofas, fireplaces, tables, flowerpots, green walls, and skate ramps. The company is looking for a small company or sole proprietor to act as their new sales agent in Sweden.
Full Description
A Finnish SME, established 2015, develops and sells concrete furniture and other elements. It has a good market position in the domestic market, grows strongly and has started export. The product range of concrete furniture includes benches, chairs, seat walls, sofas, fireplaces, tables, flowerpots, green walls, and skate ramps.

The massive concrete furniture is weather-resistant and maintenance-free, and the products are designed to meet the needs of public spaces and outdoor areas, but they are also suitable for private use. In addition to the planned collection, the company also manufactures products to order based on ready-made plans or drawings, like e.g. sculptures.

The skate elements are movable and durable. They can be combined to make a complete skate/scooter park. In the planning of skate parks the company consult professional skaters. The skate ramps are made of weatherproof concrete and reinforced to guarantee durability. The products meet the EN 14974-security standard.

The products are manufactured in the company's own factory in Finland.

The company is looking for a new sales agent in Sweden to replace the one who is retiring. The agent can be a small company or sole proprietor.

The searched agent should have experience in furniture or construction industry. Networks and contacts to urban environment sector, landscape designers or architects and/or construction companies are appreciated.
Advantages and Innovations
All the concrete furniture is manufactured of waterproof concrete, stainless steel bars and pipes are used for reinforcing. The skate ramps are maintenance free.

Functionality, safety, and feasibility of tailor-made products are always ensured before the production.

Any pictures, logos, texts, or photos can be printed to the concrete elements. The color of the concrete has several options, and the appearance and performance of the finished product can be affected by different surface treatments.

All the electricity used by the company is produced by hydro and wind power. CO2 emissions from concrete manufacturing process are compensated by planting trees.

The products are manufactured in the company's own factory in Finland.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
Experience in furniture or construction industry is expected. Networks and contacts to urban environment sector, landscape designers or architects and/or construction companies are appreciated.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The partner will act as a sales agent in Sweden to represent both concrete furniture and skate ramps. Both small companies and sole proprietors are applicable.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 11-49
  • SME <=10
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 11007 - Sports and Leisure
  • 02006001 - Materials, components and systems for construction
  • 02007002 - Building materials
  • 02006006 - Construction engineering (design, simulation)
Market keywords
  • 09007003 - Distribution of building products and systems
  • 09007002 - Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems
  • 09007004 - Engineering and consulting services related to construction
  • 07001005 - Sport facilities (gyms and clubs)
Sector Groups Involved
  • Construction
Targeted countries
  • Sweden

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