Belgian company creating and selling dog sports equipment is seeking collaboration with partners for production outsourcing because of limitations of the local production possibilities.
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The company involved is a Belgian manufacturer of high-quality dog sporting equipment used worldwide for the training of sport dogs, police and intervention dogs and other working dogs. The company operates in a niche market and is known for quality, durability, and complete control over the production process – from raw material to finished product. Currently, all production still takes place in Belgium.
They are however encountering production capacity limitations, specifically for specific products such as bite suits and bite arms for dog sports. These products are manufactured in house but the future production will overtake the possibilities of the actual process. the company therefore wishes to explore whether it is possible to outsource (partial) production to external producers abroad, without compromising on quality and know-how.
• Prime regions that are look at are Bulgaria, Turkey, and possibly Tunisia.
• Required competencies: producers with experience in stitching heavy materials (e.g., shoes, equestrian equipment such as saddles, chair production, or reupholstery).
• Not in scope: manufacturers active in dog sports equipment, to avoid competition.
• IP context: the brand name is protected; the products themselves are not.
Training & Collaboration: The company plans to organize the necessary training and knowledge transfer itself, with physical presence on-site at the potential partner(s). A training program of approximately 15 days is anticipated.
Volumes & Timing: Starting volume: approx. 300 units of a first product.
Advantages and innovations:
The product is known for quality, durability, and there is a complete control over the production process – from raw material to finished product.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought:
Experience in stitching heavy materials (e.g., shoes, equestrian equipment such as saddles, chair production, or reupholstery).
Expected role of a partner:
Required competencies: producers with experience in stitching heavy materials (e.g., shoes, equestrian equipment such as saddles, chair production, or reupholstery).
Not in scope: manufacturers active in dog sports equipment, to avoid competition.
Training & Collaboration: The company plans to organize the necessary training and knowledge transfer itself, with physical presence on-site at the potential partner(s). A training program of approximately 15 days is anticipated.
Volumes & Timing: Starting volume: approx. 300 units of a first product, with the objective, if the collaboration proceeds positively, expansion to other products.
The company is looking for a structural and long-term collaboration, not temporary outsourcing.