The French company produces funeral decorative and technical articles. The company has a large range of products and can offer different kinds of finishing. It sells only via B-to-B channels. The turnover is 2 M€ and the SME has 8 employees. The SME is growing. It wants to find new material solutions and relocate its suppliers in Europe (currently sourcing in Asia). The SME is looking for a partner in Europe able to offer a product which is an alternative material to the granite slabs used. The material will be used for the funeral decorative articles. The requested product, with specific dimensions, will receive a plexiglass piece screwed in. There will be several dimensions of granite pieces. The alternative material must be fit to stay outdoor: wind resistant, moisture resistant and frost resistant. Samples will be requested. The company looks for a long-term partner under supplier agreement.
Advantages & innovations
The SME is always searching new materials and is very active in developing new ranges of products each year. The SME likes to propose new solutions to its clients.
Stage of development
FRANCE
Partner sought
The expected partner should be an industrial manufacturer with knowledge of machining of high-density material (2700 kg/m3).
The respect of delivery deadlines is a crucial criterion for the French SME.
The volume of annual orders will be approximately: 30.000 pieces/year. The estimated order frequency is every 3 months. Price quotations should include transport and delivery at place from the supplier to the French company. A long-term partner, under a supplier agreement, is sought in Europe.