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Austrian SME is looking for a producer of foldable metal storage containers under a supplier agreement.

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business request
POD Reference
BRAT20240502003
Term of Validity
2 May 2024 - 2 May 2025
Company's Country
  • Austria
Type of partnership
  • Outsourcing agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
The Austrian company sells foldable metal containers for fast and flexible space creation. They are seeking a European manufacturer to produce these foldable metal containers under a supplier agreement.
Full Description
The Austrian SME specializes in foldable metal containers for fast and flexible space creation. They are looking for a European producer with expertise in metal manufacturing to produce these foldable metal containers under a supplier agreement. The containers boast dimensions of 580cm in length, 245cm in width, and 240cm in height, with an approximate weight of 1000kg.
The containers should feature:
- Sandwich panel cladding (50mm)
- Insulated trapezoidal sheet roofs (50mm)
- Doors and windows
- Hinge-based folding mechanism
- Waterproof floor (without any wood)
The manufacturer should have the capacity to produce 10-20 units per month.
Advantages and Innovations
The partner sought has full support from the Austrian Developer and will be a part of a very innovative business.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
IPR description
The partner should meet specific load specifications, including a floor load capacity of 500kg/m² and a roof load capacity of 200kg/m². Additionally, these containers should be stackable both in their assembled and folded states, equipped with crane-lifting points and secure, lockable doors.
A Video of the foldable containers is attached.

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The partner needs to have a CE certificate and the manufacturing partner needs to produce according to the exact specifications, providing samples and detailed plans upon request.
They should be able to produce a capacity of 10-20 units per month.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 11-49
  • SME 50 - 249
  • SME <=10
Type of partnership
  • Outsourcing agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 02007010 - Metals and Alloys
  • 02007019 - Lightweight materials
  • 02009013 - Body and main parts
  • 02009010 - Lightweight construction
  • 02009004 - Road Vehicles
Market keywords
  • 08005 - Other Industrial Products (not elsewhere classified)
  • 09004008 - Other manufacturing (not elsewhere classified)
Targeted countries
  • All countries

Videos

Foaldable Container
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