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German company is looking for a cooperation partner processing technical polymers in injection molding in Poland, Romania or Slovenia. Joint venture or capital investment is conceivable.

Summary

Closed for EoI
Profile Type
  • Business request
POD Reference
BRDE20230801001
Term of Validity
4 August 2023 - 3 August 2025
Company's Country
  • Germany
Type of partnership
  • Investment agreement
Targeted Countries
  • Slovenia
  • Romania
  • Poland
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General information

Short Summary
The well established company manufactures high quality chair casters, furniture casters and glides for the furniture industry in the South of Germany. The products are used in numerous areas: in home and office furniture, in medical technology or in clean rooms. To expand production, the company is looking for a partner that already processes technical polymers in injection molding. A cooperation, participation or joint venture is conceivable. Preferred countries are Poland, Romania or Slovenia.
Full Description
The family business, managed by the 5th generation, is well established in the furniture market for high quality chair and furniture casters and glides. Located in the south of Germany with over 75 employees, the company has built up long-term key account relationships in the furniture industry. Founded in 1879 as a cast iron foundry, a plastic injection molding production for casters was added in 1960. Shortly thereafter the product portfolio was expanded to include chrome-plated ball and furniture casters. Today, various product families are on the market with patented technology. Casters and glides are manufactured according to customer design. The company has won awards like the if design, reddot design or interzum award. Sustainability is a central guiding principle applying to all areas - from the production process, the materials used, the approach in product development to the social framework conditions.
To expand production, the company is looking for a partner who already processes technical polymers in plastic injection molding.
Advantages and Innovations
- Financially strong family business
- long-standing relationships with major customers in the furniture business
- 60+ years of experience
- patented product portfolio
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
The ideal partner should have

- experience in plastic injection molding with technical polymers such as PP or PA6
- a high level of quality awareness and a high service level.

Technical specification sought are molds with 8 and 16 cavities.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
IPR status
  • IPR granted

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Partner is to produce injection molded parts for furniture and chair casters. The partner sought should be interested in close cooperation with the German company. Joint-Venture or equity participation should be taken in consideration.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
  • Investment agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 07004005 - Furnishing and Furniture
  • 07004003 - Home furnishing and housewares
Targeted countries
  • Slovenia
  • Romania
  • Poland