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A Finnish concrete furniture and element manufacturer is looking for distributors in the Nordic and Baltic countries, Germany and the Netherlands

Summary

Profile Type
Business Offer
POD Reference
BOFI20240502011
Term of Validity
7 May 2024 - 7 May 2025
Company's Country
Finland
Type of partnership
Outsourcing agreementSupplier agreementCommercial agreement
Targeted Countries
DenmarkSwedenLatviaLithuaniaNorwayEstoniaGermanyNetherlands
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General information

Short Summary
A Finnish SME develops and sells concrete furniture, like benches, chairs, seat walls, sofas, fireplaces, tables, flowerpots, green walls, and skate ramps. The company is searching for distributors in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Suitable partners are e.g. landscape architects, companies providing plans for cities and public spaces, furniture re-sellers and construction companies.
Full Description
A Finnish SME, established 2015, develops and sells concrete furniture and other elements. The company also produces high quality dock & floating solutions. It has a good market position in the domestic market, grows strongly and has now 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 products are manufactured in the company's own factory in Finland.

The company is now building their international distribution and partner network. The searched partners are e.g. landscape architects, companies providing plans for cities and/or public spaces, re-sellers of public furniture and construction companies.

The target countries are Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Advantages and Innovations
All the concrete furniture is manufactured of waterproof concrete, and they 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 furniture. 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.
Stage of Development
Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGoal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
IPR description
The searched partners should have channels to potential customers purchasing concrete furniture. Also construction companies who purchase concrete furniture by themselves for their construction projects and landscape architects planning public and private areas are suitable partners.

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The company is now building their international distribution and partner network and searching for partners in Europe: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

The searched partners are:
- Landscape architects or companies who are providing plans for cities and/or private public areas and are interested in or designing long lasting concrete furniture. The company can also help with designing or production technical issues.
- Public furniture re-sellers that have a market for massive furniture in their country.
- Construction companies who search for a supplier or subcontractor for concrete furniture for their projects. The company can also help with designing or/and production technical matters.
Type and Size of Partner
SME 11-49Big companySME 50 - 249SME <=10
Type of partnership
Outsourcing agreementSupplier agreementCommercial agreement

Call details

Coordinator required
Yes

Dissemination

Technology keywords
02006001 - Materials, components and systems for construction03010 - Household Goods & Appliances02006006 - Construction engineering (design, simulation)
Market keywords
09007003 - Distribution of building products and systems07004005 - Furnishing and Furniture09007002 - Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems07004003 - Home furnishing and housewares09007004 - Engineering and consulting services related to construction
Targeted countries
DenmarkSwedenLatviaLithuaniaNorwayEstoniaGermanyNetherlands

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