{"id":8428,"date":"2025-05-26T10:39:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T08:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ic-steiermark.at.w02242c6.kasserver.com\/success_stories\/cross-border-partnership-for-pet-lovers\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T11:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:38:36","slug":"cross-border-partnership-for-pet-lovers","status":"publish","type":"success_stories","link":"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/success_stories\/cross-border-partnership-for-pet-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Cross-border partnership for pet lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Graz-based e-commerce company Curlypets Onlinehandels GmbH<\/strong> specializes in high-quality pet accessories. The team places particular emphasis on offering modern products that are both functional and stylish\u2014tailored to the needs of discerning pet owners. <\/p>\n

To add new, high-quality products to its range in a targeted way, Curlypets approached the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)<\/strong> at ICS<\/strong>. In a personal consultation with Michaela Ahlgrimm-Siess<\/strong>, 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. <\/p>\n

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\u2014and the spark was immediate. The quality and flexibility of the Polish supplier were a perfect fit for Curlypets\u2019 standards, while in return the supplier gained the opportunity to enter the Austrian market for the first time via the Graz-based online retailer. <\/p>\n

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<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Enterprise Europe Network\u2019s support in establishing the new business relationship was crucial for me. Today, we benefit from a reliable supplier and a significantly expanded product range.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Georgios PEINTINGER, CEO of Curlypets Onlinehandel GmbH<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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This collaboration once again demonstrates how effectively the Enterprise Europe Network<\/strong> enables cross-border business partnerships. Through precise advice, targeted matchmaking, and the network\u2019s international reach, sustainable collaborations are created\u2014in the spirit of successful internationalization. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n