Summary
- Closed for EoI
- Profile Type
- Business request
- POD Reference
- BRSE20250509005
- Term of Validity
- 9 May 2025 - 9 May 2026
- Company's Country
- Sweden
- Type of partnership
- Supplier agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- A Swedish company specialized in high-quality tools for professionals is looking for a European manufacturing partner for utility knife blades and spirit levels. The company also aims to expand its product portfolio and seeks a long-term collaboration with experienced manufacturers in the hand tool sector.
- Full Description
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A Sweden-based company develops and sells high-quality hand tools with a focus on plumbing applications, robust design, precision, and professional usability. Their current core products include durable utility knives, professional-grade utility knife blades, and precision spirit levels designed for craftsmen and construction professionals.
With growing interest from both domestic and international markets, the company is now looking for reliable manufacturing partners in Europe for the following key products:
- Utility knife blades (standard trapezoid and heavy-duty variants)
- Spirit levels (aluminium-bodied, accurate, shock-resistant)
In addition to sourcing manufacturing for these existing products, the company is open to expanding its product range within the same segment – hand tools and precision measurement tools for professionals.
They are looking to build long-term partnerships with producers who can meet high quality standards, support the company’s growth, and contribute with technical input if needed. - Advantages and Innovations
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The ideal manufacturing partner should:
- Have experience in metal tool production, particularly utility blades and/or measurement tools
- Be able to manufacture according to provided technical drawings and quality specifications
- Offer OEM production with flexibility in order volumes and packaging
- Ensure durability, accuracy and consistent quality in the final products
- Be open to co-developing new tools in adjacent categories
- Preferably have environmentally responsible production methods - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
- The company is already active in the market with a growing product catalog and established branding. The goal is to secure reliable, high-quality production partners in Europe for their existing products and to enable expansion into a broader range of professional tools.
- Stage of Development
- Already on the market
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- IPR status
- No IPR applied
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The partner is expected to:
- Manufacture utility knife blades and/or spirit levels in line with technical and quality specifications
- Support private label/OEM production under the company’s brand
- Provide prototyping and sampling services as needed
- Be open to collaborating on future product development
- Deliver on agreed timelines with flexibility for scaling volumes
- Maintain high production standards and strong communication throughout the partnership - Type and Size of Partner
- SME <=10
- SME 50 - 249
- Big company
- SME 11-49
- Type of partnership
- Supplier agreement
Dissemination
- Market keywords
- 08003001 - Machine tools, other metal working equipment (excl. numeric control)
- Targeted countries
- All countries
