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A Ukrainian company has been producing water sports equipment since 1999. It is specialized in manufacturing inflatable boats, boards, catamarans and tents with inflatable frames, dry bags and rescue items. The company also produces inflatable mats in different thicknesses for gyms.
Situated in Kyiv region the Ukrainian company has the partner in the USA and several distributors in Europe. The manufacturer cooperates with business and government sport, military and rescue organizations.
The company has been striving to develop modern and comfortable boats of unique design. It is using the newest technologies, machines, and equipment in order to improve the production process and to produce the high-quality reliable product. Welding and high-frequency technologies are used. The boats are made from high-quality materials - PVC fabric of German production, fittings of Japan and Italian production. They are rigid, have nice paddling characteristics, some models are made with using the high-pressure drop-stitch material.
The Ukrainian company currently offers customized and client-oriented products developed according to the market evolution, the client needs, and its strategy and politics.
The company expects to broaden its market to European regions and now is searching to find European partners who are willing to sign up a distribution services agreement. Desirable partners would be sports brands, distributors and dealers in Europe, wholesale clients.

Advantages & innovations

The owner of the company is an experienced kayaker and rafter. He puts great emphasis to the safety of the products. All the products and materials used are of high quality, from the well-known manufacturers. Some of the other strong points that distinguish the company in the marketplace: - the inflatable kayaks and catarafts have the unique design. The boats are very comfortable and safe; - the boats are multifunctional and have different modifications; - different series of boats for flat water and white water; - experience in boat manufacturing of almost 20 years; - the company has its own manufacture building; - the company has the showroom in Kyiv, conveniently situated; - continuous commitment to client satisfaction; - strong relationships with vendors; - experience in government procurements; - patent pending.

Stage of development

UKRAINE

Partner sought

The Ukrainian SME is looking for distribution partners as wholesale traders/wholesalers, sports clubs. The SME wants to build up a marketing network with partners and long-term relations, who are interested in these innovative kayaks and catarafts. The partner's task is to implement and/or distribute the technique in his country. Ready to cooperate with companies that promote water sport in their countries.