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Swedish start-up searching for workwear manufacturer for their upcoming launch of asphalt shoes

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business request
POD Reference
BRSE20230405009
Term of Validity
6 April 2023 - 5 April 2025
Company's Country
  • Sweden
Type of partnership
  • Supplier agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A Swedish start-up aspires to launch their self-designed asphalt shoe. Hence, the company is searching for a manufacturer able to produce the requested products according to the company’s design, measurements, and functions.
Full Description
The Swedish start-up, founded by a couple active in the construction industry, plans to launch their self-designed line of asphalt shoes under own brand. The company is searching for an experienced manufacturer of safety shoes, preferably within the EU but not a requirement, to produce the desired products according to the company’s requested design, measurements, and functions, under supplier agreement.

Requested key functions include nitrile rubber outsole to ensure heat, oil, and acid resistance, and protective composite toe cap. Measurements and design include shoe sizes between EU 41-45, and black as preferable color of textile materials. The company has a 3D-visualization of the design available for demonstration. 3D-visualization and additional product information, including design, will be shared provided a signed NDA. Estimated order volume to be discussed with interested manufactures.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
Experienced manufacturer of workwear and/or safety shoes, preferably asphalt shoes, able to produce according to client's requested design, including safety functions.
Stage of Development
  • Available for demonstration
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The ideal partner is a workwear and/or safety shoe manufacturer with adequate experience and expertise to produce the desired products according to the company's design and requested functions. The manufacturer should preferably be located within the European Union to facilitate fast and easy shipping processes, but not a requirement.

The initial step is to produce a prototype (MVP) in order to test functionality and fit, before placing an initial order.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME <=10
  • Big company
  • SME 11-49
  • SME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
  • Supplier agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 07004001 - Clothing, shoes and accessories (including jewellery)
  • 08003007 - Other industrial equipment and machinery
Targeted countries
  • All countries