Italian manufacturer of thermosetting polymer articles, especially rubber and silicon technical products, is seeking partnerships under commercial or supplier agreement.

Summary

Profile Type

Business Offer

POD Reference

BOIT20231215017

Term of Validity

19 December 2023 - 18 December 2025

Company's Country

Italy

Type of partnership

Commercial agreement
Supplier agreement

Targeted Countries

All countries

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General information

Short Summary

An Italian SME based in Northern-Italy and founded in 1986 has strong expertise in the manufacturing of thermosetting polymer articles, especially rubber and silicon technical products.
The SME is seeking partnerships mainly targeting the following industries: oil & gas, food machinery, military, naval, automotive, aerospace, construction, installations for multi-utility, fire protection, renewable energy, electrical connectors, equipments / tools / valves for water installations.

Full Description

Since 1986 the SME is a manufacturer of thermosetting polymer articles, especially rubber and silicon technical products.
It can produce customized articles, fairleads, frames, lip seals, membranes, o-rings, pads, suckers for different applications, washers.
Application area range from sanitary fittings, electric households, pneumatic systems, food stuffs, automotive, medical and gas/air flow control, food machinery, hydraulic, pneumatics, water pipeline, oil & gas valves.
Customized products are studied together with the customer: from conception to the selection of material, to the choice of production process. The birth of the article is constantly monitored and controlled.
The SME can also offers:
- consultancy in the selection of the best material to achieve the objective;
- for rubber articles, the combination compounds and in-house production of compounds;
- the possible creation of new formulas for the sought materials;
- the choice of the most suitable production process;
- the possible prototyping of an innovative product on which to perform quality tests;
- accurate manufacturing production planning and monitoring of each step;
- eventually, the project of the mould - the eventual realization of the mould, if necessary, in partnership with the best mould workshops in Sebino Rubber District;
- any support in the choice and management of the relationship with the company in charge of mould construction;
- constant research, also in collaboration with universities and research centres, for the sustainability of partners'/customers' products;
- training for partners/customers;
- absolute restraint.

The company conducts the full production process internally.
The SME's research lab recommends the best materials and equipment for the given project.
Using 2D and 3D software, the designs are reviewed. Then, in collaboration with the client, the final details are defined, the best combination is selected, and the production process is established.
The company works with more than 550 compounds, spanning 11 families of thermoset polymers. 35 of these have been fully developed by the SME.
Tests conducted in-house in the laboratory guarantee that every single part meets the dimensions specified in the drawing.

The company is already successful in both domestic and foreign markets. Over the years, it has produced more than 3.000 bespoke items and develops more of a partnership relationship with its clients than a supply-only one.
The SME is seeking new partners worldwide – mainly in USA, India, Europe, Russian Federation, but not only - in order to expand its business, with the goal of establishing long-term business relationships.
Potential partners can be:
- entrepreneurial partners with whom to realize new products;
- companies interested in having their own range of suction cups for their own internal use or for their customers;
- new business relationship especially targeting the following industries: oil & gas, food machinery, military, naval, automotive, aerospace, construction, installations for multi-utility, fire protection, renewable energy, electrical connectors, equipments / tools /valves for water installations;
- new business relationship into the fashion and gadget world;
- companies interested in having their own range of replacement items for their own internal use or for their customers;
- organizations interesting in developing increasingly environmentally friendly thermosetting polymer types.

Advantages and Innovations

The advantages of the company include:
- the flexibility, the extreme precision, and the infinite care about customer's needs. This is why 80 % of the SME’s projects are multi-year: because clients rely on consistent quality and service;
- the Research and Development laboratory, equipped with the best last generation technology, provides a constant supervision both on the raw materials, and during the manufacturing process. Moreover, thanks to the management software developed by the company, 100% of production is always traceable, with 24-hour monitoring of 100% of the production. It is possible to track the entire production process and analyze any issues that are identified and linked to the product;
- international approach;
- continuous investment in the production process;
- the SME, which is already ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified, is working on a daily basis towards further, different certifications in accordance with customer requirements;
- moreover, the company has started three sustainability projects in order to also be able to produce components that reduce the environmental impact of customers' products.

Stage of Development

Already on the market

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner

The company is looking for partners in order to expand its business in foreign markets, mainly in USA, India, Europe, Russian Federation, but not only.
Potential partners can be:
- entrepreneurial partner interested in developing new products containing thermosetting and polymers;
- entrepreneurial partner or research organization interested in making thermoset polymers with less environmental impact;
- customers interested in being supplied by this SME;
- companies interested in having their own range of suction cups for their own internal use or for their customers;
Cooperation is envisaged under a commercial or supplier agreement.
Further details shall be discussed directly with potential partners.

Type and Size of Partner