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A Dutch company has developed a range of large bags like XL bike trolleys, which are being sold under their own brand in The Netherlands and the rest of the world. In The Netherlands the company has a dealer network of bicycle specialists and for the rest of the world the products can be bought directly at the companies’ website. At the moment the production of the trolleys takes place overseas.
However, an important mission statement of the company is to create as little as possible carbon dioxide(emission) to help preserve our planet for future generations. This was a main reason why the company decided to re-shore the production back to Europe and not carry tons of material around the globe, but find a local partner with local materials.
Additionally to this, the company is seriously looking for a manufacturer within Europe to have more grip on the production process and the opportunity to adjust production quantities in order to quickly respond to the market, like colour changes and so on. The company needs a production partner, who can produce the waterproof trolleys for bike and e-bikes and has the equipment and know-how for sealing textiles.
Besides reducing transport cost and emissions, the company is also exploring ways to use circular materials for the bags. Partners should be open to explore innovations in this area together with the company.
Therefore the company is looking for a flexible manufacturing partner. The company envisages in a long term manufacturing agreement and is willing to support the partner with all necessary information during the first samples and batches.

Advantages & innovations

The current XL waterproof bike trolley and future planned new bag designs have a mix of following advantages, which have been appreciated by their customers: 1. The trolley bag is developed for bikes and E-bikes and is an extra large multiple purpose bag, with which you: - can go shopping (easy attachment of the bag to the trolley in the supermarkets - can travel by using the trolley bag as a travelling bag - can take serious cargo with you. This makes it indirectly an alternative for using a car and a stimulating of a carbon dioxide neutral way of transportation 2. The trolley is unique because of its extra large volume of 40 liter 3. The trolley is supported with free running wheels, making it easy and light to move the trolley around 4. The trolley has ergonomically placed handles and vario hooks, which makes it easy to attach and release the bag to either the bike or for example supermarket trolley 5. The trolley has a flat bottom, so it stands upright and stable 6. The trolley has extra space inside by just rolling out the rolled closure top 7. The trolley has 2 ergonomic grips to relieve your back 8. The trolley can be installed in combination with a child seat on your bike 9. The trolley is made of tough and durable material 10.The trolley is fully waterproof and comes in bright colours: grey| bright white, grey | sky blue, grey | red and jeans | jeans, anthracite | anthracite

Stage of development

Already on the market

Partner sought

This innovative product with its unique combination of features is reaching an increasingly growing group of clients and therefore the company is looking for a partner that: • has a production facility that can produce waterproof textile shopping bags in big as well as in small batches • Has to be serious about the environment and be interested in exploring ways to use circular materials for the bags • Has to be open minded in exploring innovations in this area together with the company • has proven experience, know-how and the right equipment to produce eco friendly • has to be able to package, label and ship it to The Netherlands