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A Croatian company is looking for distributors and commercial agents for eco-friendly pet equipment

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business Offer
POD Reference
BOHR20230228008
Term of Validity
19 July 2023 - 18 July 2025
Company's Country
  • Croatia
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
Croatian SME involved in the technological and civil engineering sectors continually searches for innovative environmentally friendly solutions to help preserve the environment. It is now looking for distributors and commercial agents for an environmentally friendly paper pet waste bag and innovative pet bowl stand that is aesthetically pleasing and can be customised. Both products can be used in different sectors, such as urban planning, waste management and tourism.
Full Description
Active in the technological and civil engineering sectors, the Croatian SME founded in 2018 focuses on innovative ecological solutions. Through intense market research, the company recognised the need for different elements in urban development and thus penetrated the market by acting as a commercial agent for a Czech company that produces eco-friendly pet waste paper bags and can also provide a wide array of street furniture.

The Croatian SME is now looking for distributors and commercial agents for a paper pet waste bag and an innovative pet bowl stand.

A paper pet waste bag is an eco-friendly product made from 100% recycled waste paper and cardboard, which means that it not only reduces the use of disposable plastics but utilises wastepaper, recycling it into a new product. Industrial design is protected at the European Union level, and the bag can be customised by adding personalised images and messages.

The bag is highly resilient and impermeable. It decomposes within a couple of months after use and does not harm the environment. Its innovative and hygienic design (‘no touch’ scoop) prevents contact with waste while collecting. The paint and glue used in production are also used in the food industry and are safe for the environment. After use, the bag is disposed into ecoURBAN container or mixed waste container, and if it somehow ends up in the environment, it will not harm it. The packaging for waste bags is also made from recycled paper and cardboard and does not contain disposable plastics. Moreover, due to its size, one paper waste bag suffices for walking up to three or four dogs, creating an even greater positive impact on the environment.

The company can also provide canvas bags used for carrying pet waste bags during walks, as well as branded racks and stands for displaying the bags and raising visibility in stores.

An innovative pet bowl stand invented by the Croatian SME provides pets with a safe and elegant feeding while also elevating the appearance of the space. The stand is made from 4 mm wide metal, galvanised and coated with a powder coating that is safe in contact with food. It stands out with its elegant and simple form that fits any space and is easy to clean. It comes in three standard colours: white, grey and black. The company also offers a 10-year warranty on metal construction. The product is available in several sizes, so it is suitable for small, medium and large dogs and can have two or three holes.
There are also sizes suitable for cats. The packaging does not contain plastics and is packaged in a resistant cloth (felt), wrapped in recycled paper and affixed with paper sticky tape. The bearing capacity of the product is up to 2,5 kg, and all the information is printed on recycled paper. The bowl stand can also be personalised and customised according to the customers’ wishes. The stands are usually sold without bowls, but those can also be provided. The bowl holes can also be adjusted to the sizes of the bowls the customer already owns. The bowl stands can be used in homes, hotels and suites to elevate the space and provide pets with a safe feeding adjusted to their size.

The products can be applied in various sectors, such as urban planning, ecology, waste separation, tourism and marketing, and can help improve the culture of living and habitation. In order to help promote sustainability and environmentally friendly lifestyle, both on the household and municipal levels in Europe, the company is looking for distributors with already established distribution channels, as well as commercial agents who could promote the products to local governments and tourist boards willing to improve the waste management and promote eco-friendly living to the citizens, as well as pet-friendly hotels, guesthouses and other tourist establishments.
Advantages and Innovations
- the Croatian SME already successfully operates on the international level and constantly looks for innovative solutions that will help preserve the environment and promote sustainable living
- it cooperates with many animal welfare associations, tourist establishments and some municipalities
- environmental preservation has been at the core of the company’s activities since its launch
- its products can be used in different sectors, such as in urban planning and waste management, as well as in tourism by helping make more cities and establishments pet- and eco-friendly by expanding the touristic offer for pets and thus attracting a greater number of pet owners
- in 2021, the Croatian SME received a letter of support from the Ministry of Tourism and Sport for its efforts in promoting Croatia as a pet-friendly and sustainable destination
- in 2021, the Croatian SME received a letter of support from the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development for its project focused on the reduction of the use of disposable plastics in public areas and the reduction of the harmful effect of waste on health and the environment

Paper waste bag

- an environmentally friendly product made from recycled materials
- completely safe for the environment
- easy to use
- protected industrial design on the EU level

Pet bowl stand - ecodog Nyr and ecodog Mau

- for healthy dog feeding
- available in several sizes suitable for both dogs and cats
- customisable
- made from safe materials
- comes with a 10-year warranty
- aesthetically pleasing
- suitable for homes, pet-friendly hotels and other tourist establishments
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
IPR status
  • IPR granted
IPR notes
Industrial design protected for the paper waste bag

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The Croatian SME is looking for distributors who could sell its products in their stores, webshops or through other distribution channels.

It also wishes to cooperate with commercial agents willing to represent the company and its products in their countries, promoting them to cities, utility companies, municipalities, tourist boards, hotels, suites and other tourist establishments.

All the cooperation details will be discussed with potential partners upon first contact.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 11-49
  • Other
  • SME <=10
  • SME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 07006 - Other Consumer Related (not elsewhere classified)
Targeted countries
  • All countries

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