Summary
- Profile Type
- Business request
- POD Reference
- BRSI20250430008
- Term of Validity
- 30 April 2025 - 30 April 2026
- Company's Country
- Slovenia
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- A Slovenian plastics company is seeking a European partner/supplier with experience in the mass production of wooden furniture. The company has a potential project with a renowned children's furniture brand involving the production of 100,000 items, with a total value of €2.5 million. They are looking for a reliable supplier with well-established processes
- Full Description
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A company active in the plastics industry with long-standing experience in supplying technically demanding components is looking for a European wood industry partner capable of serial production of furniture parts. The opportunity involves two parallel projects for the production of a wooden highchair for children, intended for an established customer in the children’s furniture segment. Each project is valued at approximately €2.5 million, with projected annual volumes ranging between 70,000 and 240,000 units.
The product consists of several wooden elements made from beech wood, combining both solid wood and plywood components. Surface finishes include natural, white, black, and blue. The design incorporates multiple structural parts such as side legs, seat, footrest, and backrest, along with additional supporting and safety-related elements. In some cases, partial assembly is required before shipment.
The supplier should be able to manage high-volume production processes, including cutting, gluing, machining (e.g., CNC), sanding, lacquering, and painting of wooden components. All production must comply with relevant European safety standards for children’s furniture. Consistent quality, process reliability, and timely deliveries are essential.
The final product also includes metal and plastic components. These may be delivered by the contracting company, or the wood manufacturer may take responsibility for sourcing and assembling these parts. Flexibility in this area is considered an advantage. The assembly process may be fully or partially completed before shipment, depending on the arrangement.
The partnership is intended as a long-term cooperation with room for growth into future product lines. Open communication, mutual reliability, and transparent collaboration are essential. Several cooperation models are under consideration, including traditional supplier agreements as well as options involving investment support to scale up or adapt production capacities where necessary.
The goal is to establish a reliable supply chain for the serial production of wooden furniture components and enable further collaboration in the field of children's furniture. The partner is expected to contribute technical capability, production flexibility, and readiness to cooperate in a structured and professional manner. - Advantages and Innovations
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The proposed highchair combines a robust structural design with adaptable aesthetics and functional modularity. It is engineered using beech wood, with a mix of solid and plywood components, allowing efficient mass production while ensuring mechanical stability. The modular structure simplifies assembly and reduces the need for specialized skills during production. Optional pre-assembly steps can be outsourced or integrated, depending on the partner's capacity.
Compared to common products in the same category, the concept emphasizes production scalability — with planned volumes of up to 240,000 units per year — and integration of third-party components (plastic or metal), which allows for flexible sourcing models. The partner can either receive these parts or manage their own procurement. Multiple surface finishes are supported (natural, painted, lacquered), allowing product variation within one production flow.
The design also enables efficient logistics and cost control through optimized part geometries, contributing to lower waste and improved packing density. The overall approach offers a balance between industrial efficiency and compliance with strict child safety regulations. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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Special Requirements: Specific production requirements include adherence to European safety standards for children’s furniture. The production process should accommodate different surface finishes (natural, white, black, blue), as well as ensure that gluing, CNC machining, sanding, lacquering, and painting of wooden components meet quality and safety criteria. The production must also include flexibility in sourcing and assembling metal and plastic parts, depending on the arrangement with the partner.
• Technical Requirements:
• High-volume production capacity, with the ability to handle annual volumes between 70,000 and 240,000 units.
• Compliance with European safety and quality standards for children's furniture.
• Flexibility in integrating third-party components (e.g., metal and plastic parts).
• Ability to manage modular design for simplified assembly.
• Precision in machining and finishing processes (e.g., CNC, sanding, painting).
• Efficient logistics with minimal waste and optimized packing density.
• Potential for flexible assembly options before shipment. - Stage of Development
- Already on the market
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Not relevant
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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Type of Partner:
A partner from the furniture manufacturing industry with expertise in mass production and high-quality woodworking is sought. They should be able to meet European safety standards for children’s furniture and demonstrate a commitment to quality, process reliability, and timely delivery.
Role of partner:
Production Capabilities: The partner will be responsible for serial production of wooden furniture parts, including cutting, gluing, CNC machining, sanding, painting, and lacquering of wooden components. They must ensure that production meets quality control standards, aligns with safety regulations, and adheres to deadlines.
Assembly & Logistics: The partner may also be required to assist in the partial or full assembly of products before shipment. This includes ensuring that the final product complies with safety standards, has the necessary components (including metal or plastic), and is packed for efficient logistics.
Quality Assurance: The partner should guarantee the consistency of quality throughout the production process. They should also have experience working with modular design concepts to simplify assembly and minimize production errors. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME 50 - 249
- Big company
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
Dissemination
- Market keywords
- 07004005 - Furnishing and Furniture
- Targeted countries
- All countries