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A German SME manufacturer of medical furniture, made in Germany, is looking for alternatives that are more environmentally sustainable than traditional foam for their products.

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business request
POD Reference
BRDE20231102009
Term of Validity
2 November 2023 - 1 November 2025
Company's Country
  • Germany
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A German company manufacturer of high-quality medical furniture made in Germany seeks eco-friendly foaming solutions, made in Europe.
Full Description
The German SME is a well-established company founded in 1972, specializing in the manufacture of high-quality medical furniture.

The company specializes in manufacturing high-quality medical furniture that meets the required standards for healthcare facilities (MDR), ensuring strength, durability, and maximum sustainability. They offer a comprehensive range of furniture that is tailored to the needs of the healthcare sector.

The SME prioritizes environmental responsibility by strategically choosing local suppliers in Germany, minimizing carbon emissions from production and transportation. They exclusively use OEKO-TEX Standard Class 1 certified synthetic leather sourced domestically. Their environmental policies include reducing energy/material consumption, using green energy, going paperless, optimizing production, and reducing waste. In addition, their medical furniture promotes environmental stewardship through replaceable components that extend product life, reduce waste, and provide long-term cost savings to customers.

In order to expand its product portfolio and improve the company's internal sustainability goals, the SME is actively seeking eco-friendly alternatives for foam components in various products, including examination tables, transfusion chairs, blood collection chairs, swivel stools, office chairs, waiting area chairs, and arm and leg supports.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
The German SME seeks various sizes and types of suppliers with an eco-friendlier alternative for foam.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
IPR status
  • No IPR applied

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The foaming solutions must be in compliance with medical device regulations (MDR) and made in Europe.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 50 - 249
  • Other
  • R&D Institution
  • SME 11-49
  • University
  • SME <=10
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 05004006 - Surgical instrumentation and equipment
  • 05004003 - Laboratory equipment
  • 05005022 - Other clinical medicine
  • 05004002 - Rescue and emergency equipment
Sector Groups Involved
  • Health
Targeted countries
  • All countries