Innovative French company specializing in body protection with patented technology : a permanently inflated air cushion that provides continuous, high-performance impact absorption for sports, industrial, & military applications, seeks commercial partners

Summary

Profile Type

Business Offer

POD Reference

BOFR20250522003

Term of Validity

26 May 2025 - 26 May 2026

Company's Country

France

Type of partnership

Commercial agreement
Outsourcing agreement

Targeted Countries

Italy
Netherlands
Germany
Spain
United States
United Kingdom

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General information

Short Summary

A French company operates in the field of personal protective equipment developing innovative body protection solutions. Its main product features a patented Air Shock Absorber technology - a permanently inflated air cushion ensuring continuous impact absorption. The company is looking for distribution services agreements in Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Full Description

This France-based company is specialized in the design and manufacture of innovative personal protective equipment (PPE). Its core activity is the development of advanced body protection systems tailored for sports, military, and other high-impact environments.

The company's flagship innovation is its patented Air Shock Absorber technology, based on a permanently inflated air cushion that ensures constant, high-performance impact absorption.

Unlike traditional foam or mechanically triggered systems, this solution offers immediate and continuous protection without requiring activation.
The protective gear is lightweight, ergonomic, and highly durable, delivering superior safety while preserving user mobility and comfort.

The SME’s products are already widely adopted in sports markets such as motocross, skiing, and equestrian, and are also used in defense applications.
In addition to its standard product line, the company offers OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) services, allowing partners to integrate its patented technology into their own branded protective solutions. This makes the technology highly versatile and adaptable across sectors.

The company is seeking distribution services agreements or co-factoring partnerships to expand its presence in selected international markets : Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

This cooperation type was chosen to leverage the local market knowledge, client networks, and operational capabilities of partners. The SME’s objective is to establish long-term, mutually beneficial relationships to accelerate market penetration and brand visibility.

The ideal partner could act as an exclusive or non-exclusive distributor, or as an OEM partner, contributing to product adaptation, branding, and commercialization. The French company commits to providing technical training, marketing support, and close operational collaboration to ensure success in each target market.

Advantages and Innovations

- Patented technology : the company’s unique Air Shock Absorber system is a patented solution not available from other PPE manufacturers.
- Constant protection : unlike foam or reactive airbag systems, the SME’s air cushion is permanently inflated, offering immediate and ongoing impact absorption.
- Reusable & low maintenance : no gas cartridges or electronic components are required. The system remains effective after multiple impacts, reducing long-term maintenance and replacement costs.
- Lightweight & comfortable : advanced ergonomic design ensures user comfort and freedom of movement, making it ideal for long-duration use in sports or military operations.
- Cost-effective alternative : compared to electronic airbag systems, the French company’s solution is more affordable, easier to maintain and does not require recharging or reactivation, leading to lower total cost of ownership.
- Multi-sector applications : the system is easily adaptable to multiple markets (sports, defense, industry) and available via OEM integration, broadening its commercial reach.

Stage of Development

Already on the market

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

IPR status

IPR granted

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner

The company is seeking distributors or manufacturers in the frame of distribution services agreements or co-factoring partnerships to expand its presence in selected international markets : Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Ideal partners are :
- manufacturers wishing to integrate the company's product into their own manufacturing processes
- established distributors with a solid network in the sports, industrial and military sectors.

The company values partners who have a proven track record in introducing high-tech protective equipment to the market, possess robust logistical capabilities and demonstrate a commitment to promoting innovative safety solutions.

By collaborating with such partners, the company aims to expand its market presence and ensure the widespread availability of its cutting-edge products.

Type and Size of Partner