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Suppliers

The new dog sofa Memor-One is
perfectly suited to the canine body Ferplast widens its
shape, distributing the dog’s weight
evenly, which is intended to relieve
pressure on the animal’s joints. product portfolio

Through its acquisition of the two manufacturing companies
Marchioro and Hydor, Italian pet product specialist Ferplast has

widened its product portfolio significantly. Retailers got to sam-
ple the range at Zoomark International in Bologna.

Operating as a global partner for are rocketing, this independ- sist in raising puppies and young
retailers and continuously opti- ence is a positive development. dogs. It is adapted to manage
mising its product quality and The company can also operate their space at home and on the
service are the aims assiduously more flexibly, an aspect that is road. Featuring a modern design,
Chewa Boing is another dura- pursued by Ferplast, an interna- not to be underestimated when the box has three openings on the
ble dog toy. tional company based in Castel- competitors are also ratcheting sides and top and is especially
gomberto in northern Italy. up production rates. By acquir- flexible in use.
Thanks to its owner- ing the garden and pet acces- Another entirely new product
ship of a number of sory manufacturer Marchioro is a line of purely plant-based
production plants and aquarium technology spe- dog treats derived from algae.
in Europe, spe- cialist Hydor, Ferplast has fur- These contain special additives
cifically in Italy, ther increased its manufactur- boasting key positive functions
Slovakia and ing capacity. for maintaining canine health,
Ukraine, Fer- such as improving oral hygiene,
plast no longer Products for dogs reducing faecal odour and pro-
has to rely on im- At Zoomark International, the com- tecting the immune system, as
ports from the Far pany offered a glimpse of its ex- well as being free of artificial
East. At a time when panded range. One new addition colourings. Establishing its own
supply chains are un- to the programme is the Superior factory enables Ferplast to man-
certain and freight costs dog box, which is designed to as- ufacture these products itself at

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