French company seeks European distributors for automatic horse feeders in Europe; 232 units sold since 2018
French manufacturer of automatic horse feeders seeks European distributors and commercial partners | Enterprise Europe Network
Term of Validity: 31 August 2026 - 31 August 2027
Summary - Profile Type - Business Offer - POD Reference - BOFR20260827005 - Term of Validity - 31 August 2026 - 31 August 2027 - Company’s Country - France - Type of partnership - Commercial agreement - Targeted Countries - Netherlands - Germany - Belgium - Luxembourg General information - Short Summary - A french company, specialised in the design and commercialisation of automatic feeding systems for horses and other equids, is looking for distributors, resellers, commercial agents and other partners specialised in the equestrian sector to develop the commercialisation of its products on European markets. - Full Description - A French company has developed and commercialises a modular automatic feeding system designed for horses and other equids. The solution enables horse owners and equestrian professionals to automate and schedule the distribution of feed throughout the day, helping to provide regular meals while reducing the workload and constraints associated with manual feeding. The system features a modular, simple and reliable design, which can be adapted to different configurations and numbers of animals. It is suitable for both private and professional users, including individual horse owners, stables, boarding facilities, equestrian centres, breeders and stud farms. The product has been commercially available since 2018 and 232 units have been sold, providing the company with several years of practical experience and valuable feedback from its users. The company also offers connected functionalities and mobile application-based control, providing a technological foundation for further product development. The company is now seeking to accelerate its international development by establishing partnerships with companies that have a strong knowledge of their local equestrian market and an established network of customers and contacts. - Advantages and Innovations - The company is particularly interested in cooperating with: • distributors specialised in equestrian equipment; • resellers and retailers serving horse owners and equestrian professionals; • companies supplying equipment and services to stables, equestrian centres, breeders and stud farms; • commercial agents with an established network in the equestrian sector; • other commercial partners capable of developing the company’s presence in their respective markets. Partners with an existing customer base and a good understanding of the needs of the local equestrian market are particularly welcome. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought - The partner would promote and commercialise the company automatic feeding systems in its market, using its existing sales network and distribution channels. The partner could also provide valuable feedback regarding local market requirements and the specific needs of professional users. This cooperation could contribute to the development of a future version of the automatic feeder specifically designed for professional equestrian facilities, based on the needs and expectations identified among stables, equestrian centres, breeders, stud farms and other professional users. Depending on the partner’s capabilities and the market concerned, the partner could also participate in installation, customer support and after-sales services - Stage of Development - Already on the market - Sustainable Development Goals - Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production - Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure - IPR status - No IPR applied Partner Sought - Expected Role of a Partner - For distributors and resellers, the company offers the opportunity to complement their existing equestrian equipment portfolio with an innovative automatic feeding solution that is already commercially available and supported by several years of market experience. Key advantages include: • modular design adaptable to different configurations and numbers of animals; • simple and reliable operation; • possibility of scheduling several feed distributions throughout the day; • reduction of the daily workload associated with feeding; • suitability for both private and professional users; • product already commercialised, with 232 units sold since 2018; • existing connected and mobile application functionalities; • potential for further development according to the specific needs of professional users. For the company, the objective is to establish long-term commercial partnerships that will enable the company to enter new European markets while gaining a better understanding of local professional requirements. The company is initially particularly interested in developing its presence in Germany, the Benelux countries and other neighbouring European markets, while remaining open to cooperation opportunities with partners from other European countries. - Type and Size of Partner - SME 11-49 - Big company - SME <=10 - SME 50 - 249 - Type of partnership - Commercial agreement Dissemination - Technology keywords - 02003001 - Process automation - Market keywords - 05009003 - Animal health - Sector Groups Involved - Electronics - Targeted countries - Netherlands - Germany - Belgium - Luxembourg