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Based in France, the company specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless alert and safety systems for industrial and ATEX zones, serving both national and international clients. Its expertise and product range address demanding sectors including manufacturing, energy, transport, and public infrastructure, with solutions certified for high reliability and regulatory compliance. The company is seeking a supplier for custom thermoformed enclosures designed for new connected radio and IoT alerting equipment. Two versions are needed: one with an opaque window in the front face, and one without. Enclosures must be white and manufactured from UL94 V0-rated material, ensuring fire safety compliance. The front panel will feature optional silkscreen printing for user interface marking. The company will need : - Initial order for 1–5 prototype units - Annual volume estimate of 200–300 units - Delivery for the prototype expected within one month - Recurring production orders likely by batches of 100 units, as product acceptance and market develop The enclosure design allows for adjustable dimensions—both the window and the supporting metalwork can be finalized to suit supplier standards and capabilities The partner will also be asked to provide pricing or estimates for front-panel silkscreening on a subcontracted basis The cooperation sought involves a commercial agreement with technical assistance: the supplier is expected to provide expertise in selecting suitable materials, support prototype design optimisations, and advise on cost-effective manufacturing practices. The outcome targeted is a long-term, responsive relationship enabling rapid prototyping, scale-up to series, and continued improvements as technical and regulatory requirements evolve. Technical Specification or Expertise Sought - Enclosure material: Thermoformed plastic, color white, certified UL94 V0 for fire retardancy - Design: Two variants (with and without opaque window); window can be adapted to standard supplier dimensions if necessary; 1.5 mm protrusion on front face; folded metal part dimensions will be adjusted to enclosure - Silkscreening: Front face, supplier to provide outsourced cost estimate - First order quantity (prototypes): 1–5 pieces - Estimated annual volume: 200–300 pieces, to be refined upon market acceptance - Lead time for the prototype : maximum 1 month - Order frequency: Recurring, by batch of 100 units - Certifications required: UL94 V0; additional ATEX/CE marking experience would be valuable Expected role of a partner The partner should: - Manufacture custom thermoformed enclosures according to the specifications, providing both versions (with and without window) - Support initial prototype production, including design feedback to optimize manufacturability, material choice, and cost - Quote for optional silkscreening on the enclosure front face (outsourced is acceptable) - Demonstrate ability to scale from low-volume prototypes to series runs of 100 or more units, with responsive lead times and quality assurance - Advise on compliance with UL94 V0 and support any additional documentation needed for ATEX or international certification - Possess experience serving industrial or electronics OEM customers, with proven ability to provide technical support during design phases and after-sales quality follow-up - Offer european manufacturing for streamlined logistics and regulatory alignment The selected supplier will play a central role in the successful launch and long-term production of the new alert system product line.