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A Swedish manufacturer of sustainable bat and bird boxes is searching for suppliers of wood, screws, and cardboard packing

Summary

Closed for EoI
Profile Type
  • Business request
POD Reference
BRSE20250815005
Term of Validity
18 August 2025 - 18 August 2026
Company's Country
  • Sweden
Type of partnership
  • Supplier agreement
Targeted Countries
  • Afghanistan
  • Aland Islands
  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • American Samoa
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Antarctica
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Aruba
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bermuda
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Bouvet Island
  • British Indian Ocean Territory
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Cayman Islands
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Chile
  • China
  • Christmas Island
  • Cocos Islands
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Curacao
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Denmark
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • Falkland Islands
  • Faroe Islands
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • French Southern Territories
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Greenland
  • Grenada
  • Guadeloupe
  • Guam
  • Guatemala
  • Guernsey
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Heard Island and McDonald Islands
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Ivory Coast
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jersey
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macao
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Martinique
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Montserrat
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar
  • Namibia
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • Netherlands Antilles
  • New Caledonia
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Niue
  • Norfolk Island
  • North Korea
  • North Macedonia
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Palestinian Territory
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Pitcairn
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Puerto Rico
  • Qatar
  • Republic of the Congo
  • Reunion
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Barthelemy
  • Saint Helena
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Martin
  • Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Sint Maarten
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
  • South Sudan
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syria
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Timor Leste
  • Togo
  • Tokelau
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Tuvalu
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United States
  • United States Minor Outlying Islands
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Wallis and Futuna
  • Western Sahara
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
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General information

Short Summary
A Swedish SME manufacturing eco-friendly bat and bird boxes is seeking international suppliers of wood, screws, and cardboard packaging. The company focuses on sourcing sustainable materials, reducing waste, and minimizing its environmental footprint in all stages of its operations. The company's vision is to combine functionality with eco-friendliness, ensuring that its products contribute positively to both people and the planet.
Full Description
A Sweden-based SME specializing in the production of sustainable bat and bird boxes is looking to establish long-term partnerships with international suppliers. The company is committed to environmental responsibility and uses only eco-friendly materials in its manufacturing process. Its products support biodiversity and are designed for outdoor use, requiring durable and weather-resistant components.

The company is searching for suppliers of wood, screws, and cardboard packaging that meet specific sustainability and quality standards. These materials are essential for the production and distribution of its wildlife boxes, which are used by municipalities, conservation organizations, and private customers.

Product variants
Wood:
• 2.8 × 14.5 cm, 5.2 m, 900 m/year (impregnated)
• 4.5 × 9.5 cm, 3.6 m, 250 m/year (impregnated)
• 9.5 × 9.5 cm, 4.2 m, 160 m/year (impregnated)
• 4.5 × 4.5 cm, 4.8 m, 200 m/year (impregnated)
• 19.5 × 2.2 cm, 4.8 m, 9000 m/year (untreated)
• 5 × 2.2 cm, 3.6 m (untreated)
• 14.5 × 2.2 cm, 4.8 m
• 15 mm water- and weather-resistant plywood, 500 m²/year

Metal:
• Screws: 70 × 5 mm C4 outdoor, 40 × 4 mm C4 outdoor
• Iron angle brackets: 9 × 9 × 4 × 0.3 cm, 400 pcs/year, weather-resistant

Cardboard boxes:
• 500 × 300 × 300 mm
• 600 × 600 × 300 mm
• 700 × 400 × 570 mm

Materials and quality standards
Products should be made from high-quality, durable, and sustainable materials. Wood must come from responsibly managed forests (preferably FSC-certified). Metal components must be corrosion-resistant (C4 or equivalent) for outdoor use. Cardboard packaging must be recyclable and sturdy.

Unique selling points (USPs)
• Strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility
• Combination of quality, durability, and eco-friendly sourcing
• Clear and consistent order volumes for long-term planning
• Wide range of dimensions and specifications to meet various customer needs

Initial order expectations
As listed above in product variants, annual volumes range from 160 m to 9000 m for wooden products, up to 500 m² of plywood, 400 pcs of metal brackets, and multiple cardboard box sizes.

The company will establish a supplier agreement with reliability in supply and alignment with the company’s sustainability goals. The desired outcome is to secure dependable partners who can deliver consistent quality and support the company’s mission to promote biodiversity through sustainable products.

International cooperation could be envisioned through sample testing, shared technical specifications, and coordinated logistics. The company is searching for suppliers within the EU, and will consider proceeding with suppliers who meet the required standards and certifications.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
FSC-certified wood suitable for outdoor use
Weather-resistant screws (preferably C4 standard or equivalent)
Recyclable and sturdy cardboard packaging in various sizes
Proven experience in manufacturing and supplying listed materials
Environmental certifications (e.g., FSC, ISO 14001)
Ability to scale production and meet annual volume requirements
Strong quality control and consistency in product batches
Knowledge of international logistics and trade regulations
Sustainable packaging and shipping practices
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 15: Life on Land

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The company is searching for suppliers of wood, screws, and cardboard packaging. The ideal partners have expertise in producing and supplying these materials/products and must be capable of meeting the company’s technical specifications and volume requirements. Partners should provide product data sheets and environmental certifications, and offer after-sales support if needed.

The partners are expected to ensure timely delivery, maintain consistent quality, and adhere to sustainable production and logistics practices. Familiarity with international trade procedures and the ability to scale supply in line with demand are essential. Transparency, reliability, and environmental responsibility are key expectations.
Type and Size of Partner
  • Big company
  • SME 50 - 249
  • SME <=10
  • SME 11-49
Type of partnership
  • Supplier agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 09007002 - Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems
Targeted countries
  • Afghanistan
  • Aland Islands
  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • American Samoa
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Antarctica
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Aruba
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bermuda
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Bouvet Island
  • British Indian Ocean Territory
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Cayman Islands
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Chile
  • China
  • Christmas Island
  • Cocos Islands
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Curacao
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Denmark
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • Falkland Islands
  • Faroe Islands
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • French Polynesia
  • French Southern Territories
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Greenland
  • Grenada
  • Guadeloupe
  • Guam
  • Guatemala
  • Guernsey
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Heard Island and McDonald Islands
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Ivory Coast
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jersey
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macao
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Martinique
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Montserrat
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar
  • Namibia
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • Netherlands Antilles
  • New Caledonia
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Niue
  • Norfolk Island
  • North Korea
  • North Macedonia
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Palestinian Territory
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Pitcairn
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Puerto Rico
  • Qatar
  • Republic of the Congo
  • Reunion
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Barthelemy
  • Saint Helena
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Martin
  • Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Sint Maarten
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
  • South Sudan
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syria
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Timor Leste
  • Togo
  • Tokelau
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Tuvalu
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • United States Minor Outlying Islands
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Wallis and Futuna
  • Western Sahara
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe