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A Spanish company offers WTP - Water Transfer Printing technology to industrial manufacturing partners in need of product customisation equipment. The company offers a commercial agreement with technical assistance for successful equipment installation.

Summary

Profile Type
Technology offer
POD Reference
TOES20240311014
Term of Validity
4 April 2024 - 4 April 2025
Company's Country
Spain
Type of partnership
Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Targeted Countries
All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A Spanish company specialising in Hydroprinting, also known as WTP or Water Transfer Printing, offers equipment for industrial manufacturers requiring the customisation of certain product ranges. With 15+ years' experience in the WTP sector and specialising in automotive and naval sectors, they are seeking new clients and offer commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Full Description
Hydroprinting, also called WTP - Water Transfer Printing, hydrographics or hydro dipping, is a printing technique that consists of transferring a design printed on a polyvinyl alcohol sheet or support to different objects, thanks to the action of water, which exerts a necessary push to adhere the sheet to the object as it is submerged in a tank.

This a Spanish company specialised in the design, construction and supply of technology and equipment related to WTP - Water Transfer Printing. The company has over 15 years’ experience in the Spanish market. The technology the customisation of services any industrial product made from various materials such as plastics, silicones, EVA foam, wood, metals, and stones. The technology can also be applied over a pattern on any object regardless of its shape and size.

The company’s portfolio includes the construction customised equipment for several sector: automotive, for personalised decoration (or restoration) services for vehicle parts such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, and quads, both for exterior parts such as wheels, diffusers, skirts, spoilers, mirrors, among others, and interior parts such as trims, central console, seats, steering wheel, etc.

The company has also experience in the naval sector, as they provide equipment for decoration or restoration of parts for boats, including control panels, furniture, etc., regardless of the material they are made of, such as metal, plastics, or woods. They also offer specific treatments to ensure the durability of the water printing technique on naval sector parts, using high-quality materials with a generally 5-year warranty.

Besides automotive and naval sectors, the company can offer technology suitable for a comprehensive range of other manufacturing sectors requiring customized decorative solutions for industrial products, based on materials such as metals, plastics, wood, and stones.

The Spanish company looks for manufacturing or industrial clients in need of customizing certain products through decoration or printing. The Spanish company offers a commercial agreement with technical assistance for a successful installation.
Advantages and Innovations
The main competitive advantages of the WTP technology offered by this company are as follows:

2. Quality and durability: the company stands out for using the best materials available on the market and surface treatment techniques to ensure maximum quality and durability. With this equipment an industrial partner can offer a warranty of up to 5 years on the durability of finishes, providing confidence to their customers.

3. Experience and technical knowledge: the company has trained technical advisors who have 15+ years’ experience in the WTP technology. The company provides a high level of technical knowledge and personalized guidance to meet the specific needs of each client and sector.

4. Focus on innovation: the company keeps up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in the Water Transfer Printing techniques, allowing them to offer further innovative and creative solutions to their clients to enrich the performance of the WTP technology.

5. Flexibility and adaptability: the company has the ability to adapt to the technical needs and requirements of each customer, enabling them to offer customized and flexible technical solutions for different applications and sectors.

6. Value for money: the Company provides exceptional value for money equipment, offering high-quality technical services and products at competitive prices. They prioritize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in their equipment construction projects, ensuring that customers receive maximum value for their investment. By delivering superior results without compromising on quality, the company offers cost-effective technical solutions for customised product decoration.
Stage of Development
Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The Spanish company offers technology and equipment to a diverse range of clients:
1. Automotive Sector: automobile workshops, and manufacturers seeking decorative or restorative services for vehicle parts such as exteriors (e.g., rims, spoilers) and interiors (e.g., trims, consoles).

2. Naval Sector: yacht construction, maintenance and restoration companies, as well as manufacturers in the marine industry, or companies providing decoration and restoration services for parts like control panels, furniture, and other components. This encompasses businesses involved in the leisure and recreational boating industry, such as yacht clubs, boat rental companies, and companies offering marine accessories and services.

3. Manufacturers: the technology is also applicable across various industries that require the manufacture of customised products based on several materials including plastics, metals, wood, and more. These manufacturers may include those producing products like firearms, toys, sports objects, helmets, electronics, furniture, office goods, and almost anything produced on plastic goods, EVA foam, silicone products, metal, wood, stones, etc.
Type and Size of Partner
SME 11-49SME <=10SME 50 - 249OtherBig company
Type of partnership
Commercial agreement with technical assistance

Call details

Coordinator required
Yes

Dissemination

Technology keywords
02002015 - Surface treatment (painting, galvano, polishing, CVD, ..)03002 - Process Plant Engineering02007004 - Colours and varnish02007014 - Plastics, Polymers02007001 - Adhesives
Market keywords
09004008 - Other manufacturing (not elsewhere classified)
Targeted countries
All countries