Summary:
This UK company specialises in the design and manufacture of park and urban furniture which combines the clean lines of Scandinavian design with high quality production and durability. Its products include a wide range of benches, chairs and picnic tables, as well as related accessories.
Already an active exporter, the company is now seeking to grow in Germany and France through the appointment of new distributors there and seeks partners with experience of the street furniture market.
Description:
This UK company has been designing, manufacturing and installing play equipment, street (park and urban) furniture and outdoor sports fitness equipment for over 70 years. Working alongside a team of well-known Scandinavian designers, it has developed a wide range of products made of high quality wood and steel for installation in recreational areas, parks and streets and its products are sold in many countries around the world.
The company is now keen to grow the markets for its park and urban furniture in particular. During the current coronavirus pandemic, parks and open spaces have been more important than ever and these spaces are enhanced by well-designed and high quality facilities. The company’s product ranges include:
• Benches (with or without armrests and/or backs)
• Tables
• Bench tables
• Bicycle stands / shelters
• Litter bins
All these products have strong design, so that they are aesthetically pleasing, but at the same time they are built to cope with heavy use and will age beautifully over the years. They can stand up to all kinds of weather conditions and environments. The company also manufactures related products, such as ash trays, safety barriers, recycling bins, traffic bollards and parking barriers.
Typical clients include local and city authorities, commercial, landscape architects, retail and housing developers and urban or landscape contractors.
The company believes that there is great potential to grow sales of all these products in markets where good design and high quality are appreciated. It is therefore seeking new distributors, initially focusing on Germany and France. Distribution partners should ideally have experience in the sale of park / urban furniture or related products and be prepared to work closely with the UK company’s sales director and team.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
Partners are expected to be SMEs who have experience of the street furniture market in their country, have links with key clients e.g. local authorities, municipalities, architects, specifiers, contractors, house builders, commercial / retail developers. Ideally, street furniture will be their main product / sector focus.
They would be expected to promote and sell the UK company’s products and to work closely with the UK sales team to develop the market for its products in their territory.
Stage of Development:
Already on the market
External code:
BOUK20210309001
