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French company specialised in designing and manufacturing high-end, extremely compact rooftop tents is looking to establish a network of distributors in Europe.

Partnership(s) sought

• Distribution services agreement

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The French company has developed and markets innovative rooftop tents made of high quality materials.
Holding a very good market position in France, they are now looking to increase the brand's awareness and sales in Europe by building a network of distributors.

The tents fit into an exterior hull made of a highly resistant ABS polymer (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) on a light aluminium and Inox framework. Aerodynamic and compact, they look like a car roof box when shut (see photo) and are easy to install on any type of vehicle equipped with standard cross bars, regardless of size and model. Thanks to a patented hydraulic mechanism the tents open and close efortlessly in less than a minute.

The interior is made of natural 235/m2 cotton fabric, with own mattress and bedding. A patented passive ventilation system allows for temperature regulation and condensation discharge irrespective of the weather conditions.

The tents come in two sizes.
For two adults with a sleeping space of 120 by 210 cm and internal height 150 cm.
For two adults and two children or three adults.
Sleeping space: 170 x 220 cm, internal height 150 cm.

Socio buscado:

- Specific area of activity of the partner: The French company's target clientele are people practicing outdoor sports and activities (hiking, climbing surfing , kite surfing, rafting etc.) as well as campers and people looking for an alternative to traditional camping solutions.
Car equipment dealers are also potential resellers.

The ideal partner should have a good knowledge of and the right connections in the above fields and market segments.
They will have to inform the French company about the local market needs and trends so as to adapt their communication strategy and, if necessary, make specific product adjustments.
They will be expected to build a network of physical retail outlets and online shops in their respective countries and ensure brand visibility within the specialised media.

Advantages & innovations:

- Young, dynamic team with a very good sales record in France
- High quality materials (high-end, breathable and soft cotton canvas for the interior / resistant exterior hull)
- Compact shape (can fit on the roof of any type of vehicle)
- Spacious interior
- Patented passive ventilation system
- Opens quickly and easily (patented hydraulic technology)
- Safe product (manufactured according to ISO 11154-M)

Development Stage:

Already on the market

IPR:

Patents granted - The company has implemented a passive ventilation technology that is protected under the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty)They also hold a PCT patent for an innovative hydraulic folding system.

Clasificado como: Manufactura Industrial Otras Tecnologías Industriales Industria

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