Summary:
A UK-based SME has designed and developed a range of coffins from a natural biopolymer material that is both natural and biodegradable providing a more green alternative for funerals. These coffins are also available for pet burials. They are looking for a manufacturer able to make the coffins in a range of sizes for the pet market, using injection moulding processes. It is expected that the partnership will take the form of a manufacturing agreement.
Description:
The impact that activities have on CO2 emissions and climate change are ever more important and no area of life is exempt, including death and funerals. With increasing numbers of people wanting to bury their pets when they've died the environmental pressure of funerals is set to increase.
A UK-SME has developed a range of coffins, including pet coffins, that are made from a biopolymer that is completely natural and biodegradable. Even when cremated these coffins release no more CO2 than natural wood.
The coffins can be manufactured through injection moulding of the biopolymer material. The UK SME is looking for manufacturing companies that is able to manufacture these coffins in a range of sizes to accommodate the pet market through injection moulding. It is expected that the partnership will take the form of a manufacturing agreement.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
The UK-based SME is looking for a manufacturing company that is experienced with using biopolymers in injection moulding. It is expected that the manufacturer will be able to produce the coffins in a range of sizes, from 46cm x 33cm to 122cm to 76cm. The material testing report for the biopolymer is available to manufacturers on request.
It is anticipated that the partnership will be a manufacturing agreement.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought:
The UK-based SME is looking for manufacturers:
Used to using biopolymers in injection moulding processes
Able to make a range of sizes.
External code:
BRUK20210802001
