Cross-border partnership for pet lovers

The Graz-based e-commerce company Curlypets Onlinehandels GmbH specializes in high-quality pet accessories. The team places particular emphasis on offering modern products that are both functional and stylish—tailored to the needs of discerning pet owners.

To add new, high-quality products to its range in a targeted way, Curlypets approached the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at ICS. In a personal consultation with Michaela Ahlgrimm-Siess, the requirements for potential suppliers and the target markets were clearly defined. The EEN then activated its Europe-wide network and identified suitable partner companies via the EEN Marketplace.

The search led to Poland: a local manufacturer of handmade dog and cat collars impressed with high-quality, sustainable materials and modern design. As part of a curated matchmaking initiative, the company was introduced to Curlypets—and the spark was immediate. The quality and flexibility of the Polish supplier were a perfect fit for Curlypets’ standards, while in return the supplier gained the opportunity to enter the Austrian market for the first time via the Graz-based online retailer.

Just a few weeks after the initial contact, a supply agreement was signed. The first products have now arrived in the warehouse and are available successfully via the webshop www.curlypets.de.

This collaboration once again demonstrates how effectively the Enterprise Europe Network enables cross-border business partnerships. Through precise advice, targeted matchmaking, and the network’s international reach, sustainable collaborations are created—in the spirit of successful internationalization.