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A Polish company, established in 1996, is a manufacturer of synthetic rattan (technorattan) products used outdoors, like on the patio or in the garden, which include:
- balcony and gardening screening, that could be used on the patio, balcony, balustrade, terrace, or for fences.
- large outdoors planters (flower pots), made of galvanized metal sheet (inside) and synthetic rattan and polished aluminium (outside).
The company not only manufactures these products, but also has a lot of accessories to complement their product portfolio, e.g. cleaning and impregnating chemicals.

Though the products are meant to be used outdoors, they are very often used as a decorative element in hotels, restaurants, offices and private houses due to their original and eye-catching design that uses synthetic rattan and polished aluminium.

Technical details regarding the product:
- colours: presented in the Attachments
- finish: matte or glossy
- dimensions: up to 200 cm high and 2000 cm long
- thickness: up to 2.0 mm
- durability / service life: minimum 10-15 years
- temperatures: resistant to extreme temperatures (frost and heat)
- production capacity and minimum batch: small series of single specimens are available, depending on the complexity of the element to be manufactured.

The company is looking forward to extending its range of operations and enter onto new international markets.
The company is willing to establish long-term cooperation with distributors and/or agents that are willing to introduce synthetic rattan (technorattan) products manufactured by the Polish company onto their domestic market. The ideal partners are experienced outdoor, garden furniture and accessories representatives.
In addition, the company is also open to orders issued by retail or wholesale purchasers, who are willing to enter into the manufacturing agreement and acquire products that are in accordance to their specific needs (e.g. hotels, restaurants, offices, etc.)

Advantages & innovations

The company: - original, in-house developed method of producing the synthetic rattan (technorattan) mat allows for quick and automated production of an adjustable material for further usage. - the company is flexible when it comes to the manufacturing orders - it is able to prepare custom-made products even in small series or as single specimens. The material manufactured: - the technorattan manufactured is resistant to adverse influence of UV, humidity, low temperatures (frost), precipitation (rain or snow). The material used is also resistant to dirt (it is not easy to make it dirty) and easy to clean. - the technorattan mat manufactured may be up to 200 cm high and 2000 cm long.

Stage of development

Already on the market

Partner sought

Type of Agreement: distribution services agreement. Type of Partner Sought: distributor (wholesale or retail distributor, i.e. retail shops and wholesale stores). Role of Partner Sought: distribution of products made of synthetic rattan (technorattan) and offered by the Polish company on the new markets. Expertise of Partner Sought: understanding of the outdoor / gardening sector on a given market, knowledge of potential customers / distribution channels. Type of Agreement: commercial agency agreement Type of Partner Sought: representative / agent. Role of Partner Sought: introduction of the products manufactured by the Polish company on the new markets Expertise of Partner Sought: understanding of the outdoor / gardening sector on a given market, knowledge of potential customers / distribution channels. Type of Agreement: manufacturing agreement. Type of Partner Sought: purchaser (retail or wholesale) or a manufacturer willing to commission the design and/or manufacturing processes to the Polish company. Role of Partner Sought: purchase of synthetic rattan (technorattan) products manufactured by the Polish company in accordance with the amount and design requested and delivered to the location specified by the purchaser.