6 No. Company Design Producer Fashion Product Graphic Dig ital
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6 No. Company Design Producer Fashion Product Graphic Dig ital
Major Product Lines 6 Toys Textile Shoes Paper products Lamps Glassware Furniture Candles Bicycles Bathtubs Bags Accessories Packaging Environmental Producer Photo Interior Digital Graphic Company 3 WIND KNOTS A.DEW AM STUDIO AMORALLE (SOCKBOX) ANGEL GLASS DESIGN ANNA BARONS ARS TELA ART SOAPWORKS BETOLLI BRAMBLING BUNGALA CASADIVANNA CINNAMONS ATELIER CONCERN DABA LABA DD STUDIO DIZAINA PAPĪRLIETAS ĒRENPREISS ORIGINAL G-BŪVE GLOBAL WARMING HYPNOSIS FASHION I'M SHIRTS IDALGO JĀNIS STRAUPE KATE LALAMPA LATVIJAS DIZAINA STUDIJA LOCKER MAFFAM FREEFORM MAMMASTUDIO MAMMU PRODUCTION MARA OPTIC MARKS M MGS FACTORY Product No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Fashion Design 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 Toys Textile Shoes Paper products Lamps Glassware Furniture Candles Bicycles Bathtubs Bags Accessories Packaging Environmental Producer Photo Interior Digital Graphic Company MINT FURNITURE MORE FASHION MRMR MUNIO SPA MUTO MY PLACE NICEPLACE NJ STUDIJA OPEN FOR GREEN ORGAMINT HOME PAA PAADE MODE PAVLOV TRADE PETRA.LV PINUMU PASAULE PIOES PLATPIRS POMPIDOO R & F DESIGN RIXWOOD RĪGAS KRĒSLU FABRIKA RR S+A STUDIJA NATURALS ŠMITA LAMPAS TATIS TUNDRA HATA (DUSHKA) VELO SOCK VISIO VISPOOL WOOLY WORLD ZILBERS DESIGN ŽAGATAS UN ŠMITA LAIVU DARBNĪCA Product No. 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Fashion Design 7 3 WIND KNOTS Legal form: Ltd Address: Andrejostas iela 4A, Rīga, LV-1045, Latvia Phone: +371 29497786 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.3windknots.com Member of the Board: Ms Sigita Trukšāne Contact: Ms Sigita Trukšāne Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 1 Founded in: 2010 Turnover in 2013: EUR 51 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 31 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 15 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 16 000 Main markets: Latvia, Germany, France, UK, Switzerland, Japan 8 Business profile: We were inspired to create jewellery and gifts by all the positive things going on around us. The origins of our jewellery can be found in the legend Three Knots of Wind, in which the owner of a magical rope with three knots ruled the wind and seas. Just like in this legend, 3 Wind Knots jewellery will bring love, joy and many miracles to the life of the person wearing it. 3 Wind Knots jewellery is made from sterling silver, goldplated sterling silver, bronze and other materials. Our range includes necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Each piece of jewellery has a pendant – a symbol or sign that has specific meaning. The essential element of the jewellery is the enclosed positive, inspirational, and encouraging message. Seeking cooperation in: Importers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, online shops selling jewellery, gifts, accessories and fashion items. A.DEW (HUGU brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Vīlipa iela 12-41, Rīga, LV-1083, Latvia Phone: +371 29498981 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hugubear.com Managing Director: Mr Lauris Rasa Contact: Mr Lauris Rasa Position of the contact person: Managing Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 33 Founded in: 2010 Business profile: Handmade HUGU bears which record and replay a heartfelt message. Seeking cooperation in: The company is seeking reputable partners with experience in local markets to represent the HUGU brand in line with its established guidelines. Such companies should be open to longterm cooperation and to achieving HUGU sales in the best design stores or in high-class retail chains offering premium-class goods. Turnover in 2013: EUR 39 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 25 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 35 000 Main markets: EU, USA, Japan 9 AM STUDIO Legal form: Ltd Address: Ziedleju iela 3, Mārupe, Mārupes nov., LV-2167, Latvia Phone: +371 67455145 Fax: +371 67455146 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.amstudio.lv Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Anda Munkevica Contact: Ms Anda Munkevica Position of the contact person: Chairwoman of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 33 Founded in: 2002 Turnover in 2013: EUR 735 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 859 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 92 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 126 000 Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Germany, Russia 10 Business profile: Our main product groups are interior items (furniture, mirrors, wash basins, tiles, shower booths, lighting, decorative panels, design items, fountains, constructions, toughened glass doors and frames, stained glass), glass treatment (grinding and polishing, drilling, milling, bevelling, mirroring, painting, laminating, safety and decorative films, gluing, sandblasting, fusion, bending, tempering), batch production (plate glass, decorative fused door- and furniture-glass, tiles, mirrors), trophies and gifts, and art and design. Our wide cross section of employees, all professionals in their fields, using modern technologies and equipment, can, when required, manufacture one-off items. Seeking cooperation in: AM studio offers our designs, glass products and services to all potential partners. Our company accepts individual orders and works in cooperation with architects, engineers, construction companies and designers. AMORALLE (SOCKBOX) Legal form: Ltd Address: Antonijas iela 21, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia Phone: +371 26522832 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.amoralle.com, http://store.amoralle.com Owner/Designer: Ms Inese Ozola Contact: Ms Polina Nazarova Position of the contact person: Executive Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 23 Founded in: 2008 Turnover in 2013: EUR 287 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 144 000 Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Netherlands, UK, France, Russia, Taiwan, Australia, USA Business profile: The creator of the Amoralle fashion label, Inese Ozola, originally based in Riga (Latvia) is one of the most promising legwear, lingerie and nightwear designers in northern Europe. Complimented by Vogue Italy, Marie Claire Italy, Cosmopolitan Russia and other fashion industry representatives for its high-quality and world-class feeling, the Amoralle label has gained international recognition. Currently, there are 27 stand-alone Amoralle stores and shop-in-shops in locations such as Great Britain, Australia, Germany, Australia, France, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Russia and the USA. Amoralle designs are characterised by their exquisite quality and refined details. Each model is hand-made from the highest quality fabrics and lace, paying special attention to detailing. Currently, Amoralle collections include women’s ready-towear legwear, nightwear, lingerie and loungewear. Seeking cooperation in: Wholesalers, retailers, distributors, importers, boutiques, stores, and online shops selling lingerie, nightwear, legwear, gifts, and fashion items. 11 ANGEL GLASS DESIGN (an&angel brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Antonijas iela 24-36, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia Phone: +371 27726955 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.angel.lv Member of the Board: Ms Agnese Garā-Nīmane Contact: Ms Katrīne Kļaviņa Position of the contact person: Export Sales Executive Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 6 Founded in: 2004 Seeking cooperation in: Importers, wholesalers, distributors of glass and/or interior items. Interior design retailers, lifestyle retailers. Corporate gift wholesalers, distributors to hotels, restaurants. Angel Glass Design Ltd., facebook: angelglassdesign, e-mail: [email protected] Turnover in 2013: EUR 167 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 111 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 82 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 55 000 Main markets: Latvia, Germany, Italy, Benelux, UK, etc. Business profile: an&angel is a brand of innovative and functional hand-blown crystal and glass bowls that are minimalist in their aesthetics, functional in their design and unique by virtue of their hand-crafted nature. The subtle mirror effect caught in the glass bowls wins the appreciation of customers from all over the world, as well as recognition and awards from professionals in the field of design: Red Dot Design Award 2013 and German Design Award 2015 for the DECO collection. 12 ANNA BARONS Legal form: Ltd Address: Krustabaznīcas iela 11 k-21, Rīga, LV-1006, Latvia Phone: +371 67895071 Fax: +371 67895072 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.annabarons.lv Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Anete Šķēle-Pētersone Contact: Mr Dainis Bonda, Ms Liene Ciguze Position of the contact person: Managing Director, Export Project Manager Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 21 Founded in: 2005 Turnover in 2013: EUR 1 400 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 900 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 700 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 450 000 Main markets: Latvia, Sweden, Netherlands, Austria Business profile: Anna Barons is a leading Latvian furniture production and interior design group established in 2005 to create furniture and interior solutions. Anna Barons specialises in retail, hotel and restaurant furniture and in high-end, custom-made furniture for residential clients. Anna Barons provides the following services: • Product engineering solutions, furniture and interior item production, logistics, and mounting; • Upholstery, soft-material and fabric creations; • Interior design services. Seeking cooperation in: Interior design contractors and fitters, shop-fitters, architects and interior designers, brand-building companies, companies offering interior and furniture solutions to the hospitality sector and highend residential clients, real estate developers. Certificates in use: FSC 13 ARS TELA Legal form: Ltd Address: Smilšu iela 18, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia Phone: +371 29294545 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.arstela.lv Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Alvida Kauliņa Contact: Ms Alvida Kauliņa Position of the contact person: Managing Director Languages spoken: Latvian, Lithuanian, English, Russian Number of employees: 20 Founded in: 2004 Turnover in 2013: EUR 160 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 150 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 120 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 130 000 Main markets: Latvia, Germany, Denmark, Italy, France, Malta, Russia, USA, Japan 14 Business profile: Contemporary Latvian Textile Design. Hand-woven home textiles: table runners, table cloths, napkins, placemats, aprons, kitchen towels, curtains, carpets, cushions, bed linen and covers, throws, beach and sauna towels, bathrobes. Accessories: ties, women’s and men’s scarves and shawls. Women’s clothing: skirts, dresses, blouses, coats. Seeking cooperation in: Looking for cooperation partners such as premium-brand or retail or wholesale hometextiles stores with outstanding sales philosophies. Premium quality women’s and men’s clothing retailers. Architects and interior designers seeking individually designed linen fabrics. Fashion designers seeking individually designed and hand-crafted fabrics. ART SOAPWORKS Legal form: Ltd Address: Meldru iela 1, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia Phone: +371 26463740 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.artsoapworks.com Member of the Board: Mr Gints Ločmelis Contact: Ms Anita Palapa Position of the contact person: Head of Sales Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2009 Turnover in 2013: EUR 9 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 15 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 600 Export volume 2012: EUR 5 000 Main markets: Latvia, other EU countries Business profile: Art Soapworks is a company started by young and daring people. Our aim is to offer a product that encompasses both the excellent qualities of natural ingredients and the appeal of good design. Our soaps are handmade, artisan products made with the utmost care in order to provide our customers with the greatest comfort. Our goal is to surprise people with new products and ideas in everything involved with the washing ritual. The Art Soapworks team is open to creativity and believes that the time we spend in the bathroom should not be boring. Seeking cooperation in: Distributors, gift shops, eco shops. 15 BETOLLI Legal form: Ltd Address: Skolas iela 10, Talsi, Talsu nov., LV-3201, Latvia Phone: +371 22486298 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.betolli.com Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Līga Krauze Contact: Ms Līga Krauze Position of the contact person: Chairwoman of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 5 Founded in: 2012 Turnover in 2013: EUR 18 000 Main markets: Latvia 16 Business profile: The www.betolli.com internet shop enables unique dress shirts to be created and ordered for women, men and children in accordance with their personal style. Everyone can be a shirt designer. Dress shirts are available to order or in standard sizes. With our 3D Shirt designer, users choose their fabric and size, we custom make the design shirt and ship to anywhere in the world. Our gift cards make an original gift for everyone. Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for agents and buyers. BRAMBLING (ŽUBE brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Zeltrītu iela 10-18, Mārupe, Mārupes nov., LV-2167, Latvia Phone: +371 29911004 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.zube.im Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Ieva Sala Contact: Ms Ieva Sala Position of the contact person: Chairwoman of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, Lithuanian, English, Russian Number of employees: 2 Founded in: 2011 Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Scandinavia, Ukraine Business profile: ŽUBE design items are for children with discerning parents who value long-lasting quality. Žube create products that strengthen and bring families together, make parents and children smile, and transform themselves into positive memories. Our products reflect times when things were built to last and to serve several generations. We remind people that such emotions and products are not yet history. Žube create products, which are solid, natural and of good quality. They can serve more than one generation. This is a unique difference in today’s world, where new products often become shabby after only a few months. Our products, similar to the photographs in family albums, remain as tangible stories of beautiful moments. Friendship between parents and children. Žube support the idea of having the bonds between children and parents represented in our products – well-founded, natural and joyful. They are developed throughout childhood and maintained for the rest of our lives with the help of memories. We believe our products will allow these bonds to be maintained, strengthened and enriched. Seeking cooperation in: Looking for cooperation with independent shops, retail chains and individual dealers. Certificates in use: CE 17 BUNGALA Legal form: Ltd Address: Lāčplēša iela 22, Rīga, LV-1011, Latvia Phone: +371 28627776 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bungala.lv Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Sabīne Koklačova Contact: Ms Sabīne Koklačova Position of the contact person: Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 5 Founded in: 2010 Turnover in 2013: EUR 104 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 49 000 Main markets: Latvia Business profile: Our main product groups are: unique, eco-friendly, handmade design paper and cardboard from grass, straw, hay and linen, recycled design paper with various components. Custom-made design packaging – envelopes, paper bags, boxes or cornets. Custom-made, paper design products – notebooks, folders, covers, invitation cards, labels, and other paper products and printing. Paper personification with logo or text using the appropriate printing technique, relief, and foil embossing or laser engraving. We also provide corporate design services – logo design, promotional gift design, printing and sublimation printing services. Seeking cooperation in: Advertising agencies, promotional gift agencies, corporate clients, printing houses, paper design studios, designers, wholesalers, paper-product retailers. 18 CASADIVANNA Legal form: Ltd Address: Jaudas iela 2A, Ogre, Ogres nov., LV-5001, Latvia Phone: +371 26031831 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.casadivanna.com Managing Director: Ms Anata Balode Contact: Ms Linda Lukašinska Position of the contact person: Project Developer Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Swedish, Russian Number of employees: 8 Founded in: 2011 Business profile: An innovative Latvian brand whose main objective is to produce high-quality, design sanitary ware (bathtubs, washbasins and shower trays) using a unique marble-casting technology. Our collections are designed to complement contemporary interior design using aesthetically pleasing and ideal forms, drawing inspiration from the miracles of nature around us. All our products are masterpieces of refined handcraft and exquisite natural materials. Seeking cooperation in: Long-term partnerships with middle- and high-level industry distributors, interior designers, architects and project developers. Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany Certificates in use: ISO 9001, CE 19 CINNAMONS ATELIER Legal form: Ltd Address: Hospitāļu iela 7A, Rīga, LV-1013, Latvia Phone: +371 29125251 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cinnamons.eu Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Antra Pujēna Contact: Ms Antra Pujēna Position of the contact person: Chairwoman of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, French, Russian Number of employees: 2 Founded in: 2007 Turnover in 2013: EUR 29 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 17 000 Main markets: Latvia 20 Business profile: Our customers are individuals who are fond of standing out from the crowd; they appreciate smart clothes and have an individual approach. The items we manufacture, such as original hosiery, jewellery, and accessories, not only differ from mass-produced ones – our high-quality accessories are special because of the atmosphere and feelings they convey to each customer, making a woman’s personal style so femme femme (a really feminine woman). Seeking cooperation in: To capture a larger market share, CINNAMONS ATELIER actively participates in different fashion shows and seeks partners through other fashion retailers. CONCERN (WOOLINGS brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Dammes iela 48-58, Rīga, LV-1069, Latvia Phone: +371 27455013 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.woolings.com Member of the Board: Ms Mišela Šehurina Contact: Ms Mišela Šehurina Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 5 Founded in: 2010 Business profile: Woolings are unique shoes made from 100% wool felt and accompanied with soles and heels made from innovative rubber material. All our shoes are handmade, taking into account every client’s wishes. Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for retailers, buyers, agents, stockists from Europe and Russia, who would be interested in selling Woolings shoes in their stores/online-stores, helping to make them a global brand. Turnover in 2013: EUR 6 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 3 000 Main markets: Latvia 21 DABA LABA (WILD GOOD brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Pērnavas iela 6/8-5, Rīga, LV-1012, Latvia Phone: +371 26826839 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wildgood.lv Member of the Board: Ms Loreta Pižika Contact: Ms Loreta Pižika Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 5 Founded in: 2010 Turnover in 2013: EUR 20 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 20 000 Main markets: Latvia 22 Business profile: Production of wild-boar bristle, eco hair brushes; wood combs; leather accessories. Seeking cooperation in: Stockists in Europe, USA, Russia. DD STUDIO Legal form: Ltd Address: Maskavas iela 4, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia Phone: +371 67205366 Fax: +371 67205369 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dd.lv Member of the Board: Mr Dāvids Mitrēvics Contact: Mr Dāvids Mitrēvics Position of the contact person: Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 17 Founded in: 2000 Turnover in 2013: EUR 1 000 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 654 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 789 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 644 000 Main markets: Latvia, Azerbaijan Business profile: Dd studio’s main services include design for traditional and digital exhibitions and interactive design for multimedia discs, interactive presentations and information kiosks. Dd studio provides the full spectrum of services for creating modern museums and exhibitions, from an idea to its final implementation. We help our clients create and tell a unique story embodied in the museum and exhibition. Dd studio creates museum interiors as well as content, including multimedia programs. Each of our projects goes through three phases: research, design, and implementation. Each of these phases is of equal importance in creating a unique product – one that reflects the client’s goals. Seeking cooperation in: Cooperation with other companies and government bodies offering high-quality design services. 23 DIZAINA PAPĪRLIETAS (PURPURS brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Mūrnieku iela 5, Rīga, LV-1009, Latvia Phone: +371 67205046 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.purpurs.com Member of the Board: Ms Ginta Šmite Contact: Ms Luīze Ārgale Position of the contact person: Sales Manager Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 10 Founded in: 2010 Turnover in 2013: EUR 205 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 185 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 56 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 51 000 Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Sweden 24 Business profile: Dizaina papīrlietas PURPURS is highquality, hand-made design stationery. Product lines feature artist-crafted designs combined with a range of finest eco/design paper and fabrics such as silk, colourful cotton and leather. All our products are made locally by professionals at the Purpurs facility. Seeking cooperation in: Stationery stores, bookstores, design shops or companies that want to develop individual products or corporate gifts. ĒRENPREISS ORIGINAL Legal form: Ltd Address: Aleksandra Čaka iela 90-4, Rīga, LV-1011, Latvia Phone: +371 20001212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.erenpreiss.com Chairman of the Board: Mr Toms Ērenpreiss Contact: Ms Asnāte Skudrēna Position of the contact person: Project Manager Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 7 Founded in: 2010 Turnover in 2013: EUR 101 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 55 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 17 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 7 000 Main markets: Latvia, Germany Business profile: Urban bicycle production with a great historical background. In the 1920s, the Gustav Erenpreiss Bicycle Factory was one of the largest in the Baltic States and exported its bicycles to many countries. The greatgreat-nephew of Gustav Erenpreiss, Toms Erenpreiss, has spent his entire life working on bicycle restoration and promoting bicycle culture. For the last three years, he has worked on creating completely new Erenpreiss bicycles suitable for modern, European requirements, but with the same fundamental values: design, high quality, and availability for everyone, so that one can proudly say: this is MY BICYCLE. Seeking cooperation in: The company is interested in bicycle export, distribution, and sales in other countries, primarily those suitable for bicycle riding, as well as development partners for bicycle production. Scandinavian countries – Sweden, Norway, and Denmark – as well as the Netherlands, UK, Germany, Russia, Latvia, and other countries whose cities are suitable for bicycle riding. 25 G-BŪVE (Bug Wooden Accessories brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Baldones iela 1, Rīga, LV-1007, Latvia Phone: +371 29514452 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bugbowtie.com Chairman of the Board: Mr Guntars Volmanis Contact: Mr Dzintars Volmanis Position of the contact person: Designer Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2006 Turnover in 2013: EUR 48 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 14 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 2 000 Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Denmark 26 Business profile: Bug Wooden Accessories is a brand that creates unique wood accessories. Our current catalogue consists of eight collections including bow ties, hair barrettes, cufflinks and tie clips. Each product is hand cut in Riga from the finest wood veneers, polished to perfection with natural oils, waxes or shellac. Bugs can be worn daily as stylish fashion accessories, or to complete an elegant look on festive occasions and in business environments. Seeking cooperation in: Retailers, wholesalers, design and fashion dealers, showrooms, online fashion shops. GLOBAL WARMING Legal form: Ltd Address: Elijas iela 17-5, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia Phone: +371 26569586, +371 29196002 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.globalwarming.lv Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Ilze Kļaviņa Contact: Ms Klinta Āze Position of the contact person: Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, French, Russian Number of employees: 2 Founded in: 2010 Business profile: These are 100% merino-wool trousers made with the best of care. Every season, Global Warming tells a new story about a specific place and culture. This young Latvian fashion brand warms up its fans with highquality wool from Italy and bold colours, making winter their favourite time of year. Seeking cooperation in: Profit and non-profit fashion and design organisations, distribution of products in Europe, Canada, the USA, Japan and Russia. Turnover in 2013: EUR 8 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 6 000 Main markets: Latvia, Norway 27 HYPNOSIS FASHION (ONE WOLF brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Lāčplēša iela 10, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia Phone: +371 27859785 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.onewolf.eu Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Agnese Narņicka Contact: Ms Sarmīte Mickeviča Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 4 Founded in: 2009 Turnover in 2013: EUR 52 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 33 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 26 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 22 000 Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Russia, USA, Japan Business profile: Hypnosis Fashion develops and represents the ONE WOLF designer denim brand. The company also engages in fashion-brand development projects, provides services such as consultancy on fashion lines and product development, pattern making and prototyping. The ONE WOLF brand delivers the best quality and confidence in contemporary, denim-based fashion. Our mission is more than just designing clothes that look and feel great. Rather, we seek to encourage alternative ways of thinking and empower positive change and new experience by inspiring our community through fashion. ONE WOLF collections feature jeans for both men and women and numerous tops: t-shirts, sweaters, cardigans and tunics. Unique cutting and styling make most of our garments suitable for both genders – unisex. ONE WOLF designs can be adapted to many situations and live on through several fashion seasons. Seeking cooperation in: ONE WOLF is looking for all kinds of cooperation – broadening our network of buyers, retailers, boutiques, and agents, as well as textile producers and ready-to-wear garment manufacturers. 28 I’M SHIRTS (I’M YOUR SHIRT brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Meža iela 4, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvia Phone: +371 29578342 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.imyourshirt.com Managing Director: Mr Kaspars Komarovs Contact: Mr Kaspars Komarovs Position of the contact person: Managing Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 1 Founded in: 2012 Turnover in 2013: EUR 13 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 11 000 Main markets: Latvia Business profile: I’M Your Shirt is a clothing and accessory brand whose main theme and aesthetic tenet is the shirt. Inspired by the advantages of classical shirts and modern human style requirements, we create our shirts and blouses. We are inspired by our customers’ personalities and our desire is to highlight them rather than repress them. Consequently, we have created a design tool which can be used by anyone to create their own shirt or blouse in line with their personal style and size. Seeking cooperation in: I’M Your Shirt has developed a store franchise concept. Our concept is a 20-30m2 design store offering all kinds of things related to shirts – blouses, shirtdresses, shirts, t-shirts, cufflinks, ties, suspenders, bow-ties, bags and other accessories. The company is planning to open at least five franchise stores over the next five years and is now looking for partners worldwide. Also looking for cooperation with buyers, sales agents and retailers. 29 IDALGO (AB VIRTUVES brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Āraišu iela 36-10A, Rīga, LV-1039, Latvia Phone: +371 67372290 Fax: +371 67375553 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.abvirtuves.lv Chairman of the Board: Mr Andis Stūrītis Contact: Ms Pārsla Tēraudkalna Position of the contact person: Commercial Manager Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 13 Founded in: 1997 Turnover in 2013: EUR 357 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 307 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 70 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 39 000 Main markets: Europe 30 Business profile: Production of kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom and other home furniture. Seeking cooperation in: Furniture design and product export opportunities. JĀNIS STRAUPE Legal form: Ltd Address: Sniedzes iela 7, Rīga, LV-1015, Latvia Phone: +371 29416093, +371 26544043 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.straupe.com Business profile: Furniture design. Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile. Director: Mr Jānis Straupe Contact: Ms Maija Rezenberga Position of the contact person: Designer Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 6 Founded in: 2006 Turnover in 2013: EUR 35 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 12 000 Main markets: Latvia 31 KATE Legal form: Ltd Address: Nīcgales iela 18A, Rīga, LV-1035, Latvia Phone: +371 67546727 Fax: +371 67546726 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kate.lv Member of the Board: Mr Jānis Vējš Contact: Ms Ieva Bušere Position of the contact person: Sales Executive Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 32 Founded in: 1993 Turnover in 2013: EUR 2 900 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 2 600 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 113 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 51 000 Main markets: Latvia, Scandinavia 32 Business profile: Sales of office furniture designed and produced by Kate. Main products: office furniture and chairs; conference furniture and chairs; furniture, chairs, and sofas for reception, waiting, and lounge areas; officepartition wall systems; and kitchen furniture. Seeking cooperation in: Sales of office furniture to dealers and direct customers. LALAMPA Legal form: Ltd Address: Pāles iela 14, Rīga, LV-1024, Latvia Phone: +371 67333085 Fax: +371 67333085 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lalampa.lv Member of the Board: Mr Kristaps Jaundzems Contact: Mr Kristaps Jaundzems Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 6 Founded in: 2008 Main markets: Latvia Business profile: LaLampa is a modern and functional brand of design lamps. The company offers high quality lamps – for households, workplaces and public interiors. Our lighting is unique because of the colourful textiles, plastics and differently shaped frame constructions we use. Our website includes a Create Your Own Design section, where customers can choose fabric colours and lamp shapes to develop their own ideas. LaLampa works closely with architects and designers, as a result we deliver exceptional quality and singular products. Each lamp is handmade and unique. Seeking cooperation in: The company is open to cooperation with professional architects/interior planners and distributors for design products and looking for cooperation with lighting agents and retailers. 33 LATVIJAS DIZAINA STUDIJA (LATVIAN DESIGN STUDIO) Legal form: Ltd Address: Andrejostas iela 4A, Rīga, LV-1045, Latvia Phone: +371 29519220 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.latviandesign.lv Chief Executive Officer: Mr Ingus Diķis Contact: Ms Kristīne Kriņģele Position of the contact person: Marketing and Sales Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Greek, Russian Number of employees: 7 Founded in: 2008 Turnover in 2013: EUR 39 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 41 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 11 000 Main markets: Latvia, Sweden, UK, Norway, Iceland 34 Business profile: LATVIAN DESIGN STUDIO is a creative company, mainly specialising in the production and development of foreign designers’ products, providing manufacturing services. Working with designers, LDS finds the best solutions for new designs and improves existing ones. LDS also works with the hotel industry (main market is Norway). The company is very flexible in terms of volumes, materials and always delivers the best quality, providing a full range of services, from price quotation to packed retail products. Seeking cooperation in: The company is seeking collaboration options with new designers and design studios, as well as hotel interior architects. LOCKER (FELTMORE brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Zaļumu prospekts 19, Baloži, Ķekavas nov., LV-2112, Latvia Phone: +371 22387736 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.feltmore.com Chairman of the Board: Mr Renārs Špāks Contact: Mr Renārs Špāks Position of the contact person: Chairman of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, Estonian, Finnish, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 15 Founded in: 2008 Turnover in 2013: EUR 20 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 19 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 12 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 2 000 Main markets: Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Norway, Russia, Ukraine Business profile: FELTMORE is the undisputed trend leader in the Baltic region for felt products and the strongest felt-slipper brand in northern Europe. FELTMORE has developed special slippers in collaboration with the world’s leading rehabilitation-equipment manufacturer, NugaBest. FELTMORE’s partners and distributors include Germany’s largest active-recreation goods store Bergzeit, five-star spa centre Jonathan Spa Estate and other prominent European companies. FELTMORE owner and manager Renars Spaks was ranked among the 30 most talented young Latvian entrepreneurs in 2014 by Forbes magazine. Seeking cooperation in: The main markets FELTMORE is interested in are Europe, Russia, North America and China. Possible cooperation options start from distribution to full FELTMORE retail franchises. 35 MAFFAM FREEFORM Legal form: Ltd Address: Lāčplēša iela 22, Rīga, LV-1011, Latvia Phone: +371 28642224 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.maffamfree.com Chairman of the Board: Mr Aigars Paegle Contact: Mr Gatis Silenieks Position of the contact person: Project Manager Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 7 Founded in: 2010 Turnover in 2013: EUR 121 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 77 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 88 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 67 000 Main markets: Poland, Germany, Italy, UK, Russia, USA 36 Business profile: Maffam Freeform is a garden furniture workshop located in Riga, Latvia. The furniture is specific because of the material used – basalt, a rock of volcanic origin – and the manufacturing process. All items are handmade. Maffam Freeform’s product list includes exclusive basalt garden tables, chairs, and stools. Seeking cooperation in: We are interested in design garden-furniture wholesalers, showrooms, and agents. MAMMASTUDIO (MAMMALAMPA brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Ūnijas iela 4/5-7, Rīga, LV-1084, Latvia E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mammalampa.com Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Ieva Kalēja Contact: Ms Ieva Kalēja Position of the contact person: Chairwoman of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2009 Turnover in 2013: EUR 156 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 98 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 49 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 37 000 Main markets: Europe Business profile: MAMMALAMPA is a design brand that creates lamps. The brand’s values are expressed in mammalampa’s manifesto: “Mass production rules. Technology is king. The things around us are as perfect as they are impersonal. But bored by the conveyor, we yearn for living beauty.” MAMMALAMPA has declared a gentle war by making lamps differently without adapting, killing, or violently beautifying materials. MAMMALAMPA creates its own distinctive signature by applying extremely natural raw materials that come from Mother Nature and are not stamped with clichéd values. Let’s look for a new appreciation of beauty! Every lamp has an individual story about its creation. Each is unique and handmade. Every element has been lovingly made with painstaking care and attention to detail. Seeking cooperation in: Professional architects/interior planners and distributors for design products. 37 MAMMU PRODUCTION (MAMMU brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Andrejostas iela 4A, Rīga, LV-1045, Latvia Phone: +371 67221320 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.mammu.lv Chairman of the Board: Mr Andris Rubins Contact: Mr Fionn Dobbin Position of the contact person: Co-founder and Creative Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 2 Founded in: 2012 Turnover in 2013: EUR 39 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 25 000 Main markets: EU, USA 38 Business profile: MAMMU is a socially aware fashion and design production company brought to life by creative people, who want to change society for the better. We collaborate with designers and offer fashion and design goods produced by young mothers in need. We collaborate with design studios and companies in Berlin, Vienna, Riga, New York, and other cities. To name just a few: Ernest Alexander, LLOT LLOV, BASF, Circ, Zweite bank, City of Wiesbaden, Grameen Creative Lab, MAREUNROL’S, Eco Baltia, etc. Seeking cooperation in: Collaboration with designers and design studios who are looking for a socially aware and high-quality production partner. Also interested in cooperating with organisations looking for handmade, personalised and socially produced gifts, merchandising materials and souvenirs. MARA OPTIC Legal form: Ltd Address: Brīvības gatve 443-8, Rīga, LV-1024, Latvia Phone: +371 26108862 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.MaraOptic.com Member of the Board: Mr Antons Stepanovs Contact: Mr Antons Stepanovs Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2013 Business profile: A creative team of opticians, designers and optometrists have come together to develop a new brand of eco-friendly products for the optical market, named MARA. MARA produces unique, handcrafted wood sunglasses, created from trees grown in Latvia without any use of chemicals. All our sunglasses provide 100% UVA protection. Lenses are polarised and provide highquality vision by reducing the amount of reflected light. Seeking cooperation in: The company is seeking reputable partners with experience in local markets to represent MARA sunglasses. Such companies should be open to long-term cooperation. Certificates in use: ISO 12870 39 MARKS M (HEAVENS brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Elizabetes iela 85A-1, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia Phone: +371 67285460 Fax: +371 67286477 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.heavens.lv, www.naktsmebeles.lv Member of the Board: Mr Juris Griķis Contact: Ms Vita Preimane Position of the contact person: International Sales Manager Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 90 Founded in: 1998 Turnover in 2013: EUR 2 000 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 1 800 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 349 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 265 000 Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Russia 40 Business profile: Natural, ergonomic mattress manufacturing, furniture design, bedroom furniture manufacturing, home furniture manufacturing, upholstered furniture manufacturing, wood furniture manufacturing. Seeking cooperation in: Retail dealers, distributors, franchisees. Certificates in use: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, FSC-STD-40-004 MGS FACTORY (DIP DAP brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Miķeļi, Rumbas pag., Kuldīgas nov., LV-3301, Latvia Phone: +371 26333654 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dipdaptoys.com Member of the Board: Mr Mareks Gipters Contact: Ms Sanita Giptere Position of the contact person: Export and Marketing Manager Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 5 Founded in: 2010 Business profile: MGS FACTORY is a family business located in Latvia. All our products are produced in our factory in Latvia. Our passion is wood and we create our DIP DAP wood toys for children. DIP DAP toys are made from Baltic birch plywood, with attractive and eco-friendly designs. Our toys are simply different because of their high quality and rather than paint or varnish toys, we use linseed oil. Seeking cooperation in: The company is interested in sales of DIP DAP wood toys to dealers and retailers. Cooperation in new markets – countries such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Russia. We are also interested in development partners for toy production. Turnover in 2013: EUR 81 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 26 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 19 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 5 000 Main markets: Latvia, Estonia, Germany, Netherlands 41 MINT Furniture (MINT Light Living brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Anniņmuižas bulvāris 80-9, Rīga, LV-1069, Latvia Phone: +371 26529037 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.mintfurniture.lv Chief Executive Officer: Ms Anda Zemīte Contact: Ms Anda Zemīte Position of the contact person: Sales and Customer Service Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 15 Founded in: 2013 Turnover in 2013: EUR 465 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 209 000 Main markets: Germany, France, Switzerland 42 Business profile: The company creates and manufactures furniture using traditions proved over centuries, the craftsmanship of skilled cabinetmakers, high-quality materials and advanced technologies. Seeking cooperation in: Professional architects/interior planners and high-profile, design-furniture retailers, distributors, agents, customised products and bespoke projects (apartments, hotels, offices, etc.). MORE FASHION Legal form: Ltd Address: Ganību dambis 13-5, Rīga, LV-1045, Latvia Phone: +371 20035460 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.redandblacksalt.com Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Indra Salceviča Contact: Ms Indra Salceviča Position of the contact person: Chairwoman of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 1 Founded in: 2013 Business profile: The BlackSALT fashion brand is made for self-confident men who choose clothing to fit their personality. The BlackSALT brand draws inspiration from people and events all around us, and has proven itself in international contests. It has also had great cooperation with several Latvian pop and rock stars. RED SALT is the BlackSALT brand‘s fashion line for women. It is characterised by its elegant simplicity with subtle details. RED SALT dresses are like an ode to women’s bodies. Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile. Main markets: Latvia 43 MRMR (MAREUNROL’S brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Purvciema iela 29, Rīga, LV-1035, Latvia Phone: +371 29420469 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mareunrols.com Member of the Board: Mr Rolands Pēterkops Contact: Mr Rolands Pēterkops Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 2 Founded in: 2012 Turnover in 2013: EUR 15 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 7 000 Main markets: Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, America 44 Business profile: MAREUNROL’S fashion design is conceptbased. It is usually accompanied by specially designed sets, scenography, video projections, installations, and photography, i.e., any creative outputs that help to communicate the story. That is why at MAREUNROL’S fashion shows, the works might seem to be avant-garde, but in reality it is ready-to-wear men’s and women’s fashion from high-quality materials. Seeking cooperation in: MAREUNROL’S is looking for financial business partners and investors, looking for partners among fabric factory owners, production factory owners, and/or retail buyers. MUNIO SPA (MUNIO CANDELA brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Andrejostas iela 4A, Rīga, LV-1045, Latvia Phone: +371 29168687 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com/muniocandela Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Elīna Čīma Contact: Ms Kristīne Rutkovska Position of the contact person: Export Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 12 Founded in: 2010 Business profile: Design soy wax candles and home ambiance products. Munio Candela’s priority is exclusively designed and ecological, innovative products and packaging. For the perfect balance between style, function and ecology, Munio Candela offers a range of collections, each with its own story. Seeking cooperation in: Distributors with experience in brand promotion and a well-established sales network in the following retail segments: high-end department stores, design/concept stores, home accessories, furniture, eco stores, hotels, spa centres, high-end restaurants, interior designers. Turnover in 2013: EUR 178 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 218 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 132 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 189 000 Main markets: Latvia, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Japan 45 MUTO (BUTELJONS brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Miera iela 10, Rīga, LV-1001, Latvia Phone: +371 26329308 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.buteljons.lv, www.facebook.com/Buteljons Member of the Board: Ms Kristīne Beņķe Contact: Ms Kristīne Beņķe Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2010 Turnover in 2013: EUR 38 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 37 000 Main markets: Latvia 46 Business profile: Buteljons design items and dishware are made from recycled glass bottles. In Buteljons workshop, recycled glass items gain a new form, application and a new life. Glass masters transform bottles into tumblers, goblets, lamps, vases, plates and other glass design items. Buteljons is dedicated to an environmentally friendly lifestyle and is doing that, one recycled bottle at a time. All our products are handmade. Live and let nature live! Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile. MY PLACE (KUKUU brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 75-15, Rīga, LV-1013, Latvia Phone: +371 29267597 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kukuu.eu Chief Executive Officer: Ms Aija Priede-Sietiņa Contact: Ms Aija Priede-Sietiņa Position of the contact person: Chief Executive Officer Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2010 Business profile: KUKUU designs and manufactures high-quality, sustainable, environmentally friendly and contemporary baby furniture and textiles. The brand is focused on three core values: safety, sustainability and purity in design. Seeking cooperation in: Retailers, distributors of children’s furniture. Certificates in use: EN 716-1&2, EN 12221-1, EN 14749, EN 12520, EN 12521 Turnover in 2013: EUR 72 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 62 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 57 000 Main markets: Latvia, Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy, Hong Kong, Australia 47 NICEPLACE Legal form: Ltd Address: Rožu iela 7, Carnikava, Carnikavas nov., LV-2163, Latvia Phone: +371 27422212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.niceplace.lv Chairman of the Board: Mr Valts Ernštreits Contact: Ms Zane Ernštreite Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, Livonian, Estonian, English, Finnish, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2006 Turnover in 2013: EUR 58 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 45 000 Main markets: Latvia 48 Business profile: Design paper products: postcards, notebooks, cup holders, etc. Souvenirs: T-shirts, cups, magnets, etc. Seeking cooperation in: Export markets for design paper products. NJ STUDIJA Legal form: Ltd Address: Jāņa iela 3, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia Phone: +371 67222450 Fax: +371 67222450 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.natalijajansone.lv Member of the Board: Ms Nataļja Jansone Contact: Ms Nataļja Jansone Position of the contact person: Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian, Korean, Japanese Number of employees: 9 Founded in: 1998 Main markets: Latvia, Germany, France, Russia, South Korea, Japan Business profile: Design and production of ready-to-wear clothing. Seeking cooperation in: Sales points, cooperation with retailers. Turnover in 2013: EUR 124 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 105 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 56 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 29 000 49 OPEN FOR GREEN Legal form: Ltd Address: Dambja iela 50-4, Jelgava, LV-3008, Latvia Phone: +371 27701388 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bark.lv Business profile: The company’s goal is not to manufacture but create things that last. And it’s great that you can do what you love and it gives you pleasure. Our friends are active users and passive observers, some of whom will develop their self confidence. Member of the Board: Mr Mārtiņš Strazdiņš Contact: Mr Mārtiņš Strazdiņš Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2013 Seeking cooperation in: Looking for collaboration partners – wholesalers and dealers of design products. Main markets: Latvia 50 ORGAMINT HOME Legal form: Ltd Address: Ernesta Birznieka-Upīša iela 29-10, Rīga, LV-1011, Latvia Phone: +371 26335198 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.orgaminthome.com Member of the Board: Mr Dmitrijs Vitjazevs Contact: Ms Inguna Žurgina Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 5 Founded in: 2013 Business profile: Our team is a bunch of eco-comfort inspired folk, who never stop their creativity and always try to make their dream designs come true. This results in fresh ORGAMINT HOME bed linen and home textile collections, where you will find clean lines, delicate pearl/ shell buttons, chic linen lace (unique from Latvia) or something ridiculously romantic – crispy ruffles straight from your bedroom wish list. We all work together to make sure we achieve the best result for our devoted customers. Seeking cooperation in: Looking for distributors and cooperation with eco-boutiques, hotels, and eco-spas. Certificates in use: GOTS Turnover in 2013: EUR 15 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 15 000 Main markets: Germany, Belgium, France, UK, Russia, Azerbaijan 51 PAA Legal form: Ltd Address: Ūnijas iela 12A, Rīga, LV-1084, Latvia Phone: +371 67830918 Fax: +371 67830928 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.paa.lv, www.paabaths.com Chairman of the Board: Mr Pēteris Treicis Contact: Ms Ingura Lipšāne Position of the contact person: Export Manager Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Swedish, French, Russian Number of employees: 70 Founded in: 1993 Turnover in 2013: EUR 2 600 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 2 600 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 1 300 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 1 500 000 Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Germany, France, Sweden, Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, USA 52 Business profile: PAA is one of the first and leading manufacturers of bathroom creations in the Baltic States, with an extensive export network. A creative, innovative approach to design and manufacturing allows PAA to occupy a unique niche among the wide range of similar producers. Both in Latvia and other countries, the PAA brand is associated with collections of cast stone and colourful bathrooms. In 2012, PAA introduced a modern composite material SILKSTONE. PAA utilises this material to manufacture premium-class products for private and public use – washbasins, bathtubs, table-tops, furniture facades, floor and wall panelling, window sills, handrails and other interior design elements. Seeking cooperation in: Middle- and high-level showrooms, architects and designers, wholesalers, manufacturers. Certificates in use: CE, Rostest, Sanitary Certificate of Ukraine, Certificate of Conformity of Belarus PAADE MODE Legal form: Ltd Address: Sīpeles iela 36, Mārupe, Mārupes nov., LV-2167, Latvia Phone: +371 26123613 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.paade.lv Member of the Board: Ms Linda Raituma Contact: Ms Linda Raituma Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2011 Turnover in 2013: EUR 33 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 8 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 14 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 800 Main markets: Latvia, Finland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, Turkey, Israel, South Korea, USA Business profile: Paade Mode offers organic, smart-casual clothing ethically made in Latvia for boys and girls up to the age of 10 (140 cm). Paade differentiates itself by offering exquisite simplicity, contemporary heritage and splendour in its clear lines and natural materials, maintaining the slow fashion tradition. The Paade brand aims to respect and support natural beauty, avoid any domination of children and respect their personality. The designer has included dresses, skirts, blouses and shirts, vests, jackets, coats, parkas, suits, knitted dresses, sweaters and pants in the collection. Knits are produced from Merino wool, Royal alpaca, silk, cashmere, while the smart-casual clothing is from linen, cotton, viscose, silk, wool and cashmere. Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile. 53 PAVLOV TRADE (ALEXANDER PAVLOV brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Lāčplēša iela 16-1, Rīga, LV-1011, Latvia Phone: +371 28800009, +371 20018789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pavlovfashion.com Member of the Board: Ms Agnija Granda Contact: Ms Agnija Granda Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 2 Founded in: 2011 Turnover in 2013: EUR 26 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 19 000 Main markets: Latvia, Russia, Canada Business profile: The ALEXANDER PAVLOV brand was founded in 1996 by elite Latvian fashion designer Alexander Pavlov. 54 Every year, ALEXANDER PAVLOV creates two prêt-aporter seasonal collections (design and production). All garments are produced from silk, cotton, knitted fabrics, wool and linen. Embroidery and special handmade finishes define the clothing’s elegance. The brand’s new line is a linen collection for homes in high-quality linen material. New processing and manufacturing techniques and technologies are used for the design of all items. The brilliance of collections by ALEXANDER PAVLOV is a mood of contemporary style only for you – tender and selfconfident. Seeking cooperation in: ALEXANDER PAVLOV areas of interest: • Fashion buyers in Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Japan, the USA and Canada; • Manufacturers in Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus; • Textile and other raw material suppliers from Lithuania; • Estonia, Belarus, Spain, Italy and other European countries, as well as China. PETRA.LV Legal form: Ltd Address: Brīvības gatve 204B, Rīga, LV-1039, Latvia Phone: +371 29129862, +371 26597100 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.petra.lv Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Katrīna Pastore-Ozoliņa Contact: Ms Inese Valta Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2010 Turnover in 2013: EUR 43 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 20 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 23 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 1 000 Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Denmark, UK, Russia Business profile: PETRA is a Latvian children’s clothing brand founded in 2010.The company’s core business is the production of children’s clothing, particularly girls’ dresses, skirts, tops and coats. PETRA’s dream dresses make every active girl not only feel free and comfortable, but also look beautiful, because PETRA uses only highquality and skin-friendly cotton material in bright and joyful colours. The designs are simple and practical and created for everyday adventures and celebrations! Children are the source of inspiration for creating PETRA apparel, therefore the dresses are made with a real understanding of little girls’ big dreams and with respect for mothers’ caring concerns and requirements. The collections are also distinguished by their handmade accents. PETRA’s collections are designed for girls in sizes 74-170. In addition to dresses, PETRA also creates matching accessories. PETRA – small dresses for great adventures! Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for potential customers and cooperation partners in wholesale and retail for the PETRA brand. 55 PINUMU PASAULE Legal form: Ltd Address: Tēriņu iela 52, Rīga, LV-1004, Latvia Phone: +371 29466377 Fax: +371 67612221 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.meetthewicker.com, www.pinumupasaule.lv Director: Ms Lolita Tutāne Contact: Ms Lolita Tutāne Position of the contact person: Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 7 Founded in: 1999 Turnover in 2013: EUR 131 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 111 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 44 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 12 000 Main markets: EU, Japan 56 Business profile: Our passion for making woven products has grown into a real business. Thanks to the professionalism of our basket makers, from a small company we have become one of the largest wicker companies in Latvia. In partnership with designer Jasmina Grase, we have created a unique series of products that aim to emphasise the strength of collaboration between craft and industry and demonstrate traditional craftwork in contemporary furniture. Seeking cooperation in: Showing wicker furniture and products in a contemporary style. PIOES (CONTVING brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Liepājas iela 3B, Rīga, LV-1002, Latvia Phone: +371 29405199 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.contving.com Member of the Board: Mr Daimonds Pučko Contact: Mr Daimonds Pučko Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2010 Turnover in 2013: EUR 135 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 129 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 300 Main markets: Latvia Business profile: Pioes is a design and production company. By bringing together a wide variety of experiences in the advertising and sales of contemporary home and lifestyle accessories, our team has created a new, cutting-edge product line – the CONTVING contemporary fireplace. If you are looking for meditation and harmony or wish to enjoy a get-together beside a lovely fireplace, whatever the season, the mobile fire pit is a mesmerizing and modern exterior element for your house, summer cottage or villa. This is an excellent combination of a design item and a practical appliance. CONTVING contemporary fire products also offer a variety of accessories, such as firewood baskets, and log carriers, with many others coming soon. Seeking cooperation in: Looking for collaboration partners – wholesalers, retailers, dealers in design products. 57 PLATPIRS Legal form: Ltd Address: Ikšķiles iela 4-1, Ogre, Ogres nov., LV-5001, Latvia Phone: +371 27838816 Fax: +371 65012621 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.platpirs.lv Member of the Board: Mr Gunārs Platpīrs Contact: Ms Jekaterina Goluba Position of the contact person: Sales Manager Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 1993 Turnover in 2013: EUR 91 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 172 000 Main markets: Latvia Business profile: The company’s new product line currently includes two design objects made from white polyethylene, perfectly suited for use indoors and outdoors and which can also be illuminated. These products were designed with special care and are an 58 attempt “to bring nature into your room, and to bring your room closer to nature.” OLIS, which means pebble in Latvian, is the company’s first design product. Before creating OLIS, Gunars carefully studied hundreds of real pebble shapes until he came up with this one, which reflects the precise geometrical lines of natural stone. The second polyethylene object is LUX BOX, which has been designed to let one enjoy the interplay of light and the growth of nature from sprout to blossom. Thanks to its special shape and design, LUX BOX can be supplemented with different fillings and can be formed into various shapes. Seeking cooperation in: PLATPIRS is interested in cooperating with retailers, distributors, and dealers in interior-design accessories, as well as with interior designers and architects. PLATPIRS can also be involved in complex projects where we can add value by managing project components such as purchasing, assembly, and outsourcing. POMPIDOO Legal form: Ltd Address: Brīvības gatve 214M-2, Rīga, LV-1039, Latvia Phone: +371 29282022 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pompidoo.com Managing Director: Ms Irina Kuzmina Contact: Ms Irina Kuzmina Position of the contact person: Managing Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2010 Turnover in 2013: EUR 23 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 29 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 22 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 28 000 Main markets: Germany, UK, Norway, USA, Canada, Australia Offering stylish bags that are a seductive blend of fashion and function, each POMPIDOO product offers the room and protection necessary for expensive cameras and equipment without compromising on looks. This go-anywhere accessory is perfect for amateur and professional photographers alike, and its quality has been appreciated by customers from more than 27 countries across the world. We make functional things stylish. Seeking cooperation in: 1) POMPIDOO is looking for retailers, distributors, stockists in fashion and photography areas across the globe 2) We are also looking for quality material suppliers (leather, textiles, trimmings, shock-absorbing materials), preferably in Italy and Germany. Business profile: In the past, cameras were carried either in unattractive gear bags or wrapped in a towel or scarf and stuffed into an everyday bag. But POMPIDOO is changing that. The company has crafted an entirely new product category. 59 R & F DESIGN Legal form: Ltd Address: Nīcgales iela 18A, Rīga, LV-1035, Latvia Phone: +371 29120522, +371 26565554 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rfdesign.lv Business profile: Full range of services from product design and manufacturing to sales of finished goods. Our speciality is complementary items (hallway sets, sideboards, coffee tables, etc.). We create design products at competitive prices. Member of the Board: Mr Aigars Meždreijs Contact: Ms Kristīne Krivāne Position of the contact person: Sales Manager Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Swedish, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2009 Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for cooperation with European sales companies, designers, retail chains, agents. Turnover in 2013: EUR 54 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 42 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 11 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 3 000 Main markets: Europe 60 RIXWOOD Legal form: Ltd Address: Paula Lejiņa iela 16-88, Rīga, LV-1029, Latvia Phone: +371 29145923 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rixwood.eu Chief Executive Officer: Mr Kalvis Kārkliņš Contact: Mr Kalvis Kārkliņš Position of the contact person: Chief Executive Officer Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2012 Business profile: Our goal is to produce and sell wood accessories, mainly for iPhones, with an artistic look and useful to people in their day-to-day activities. Thus far, we have developed and are producing/selling wood cases and skins for iPhones as well as wood wallets for business/ credit/ID cards or money bills. Seeking cooperation in: We are interested in re-sellers and online shops who can reach individual customers in Scandinavia, Western Europe and U.S, as well as to develop B2B relations in these regions. Turnover in 2013: EUR 10 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 5 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 2 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 400 Main markets: Latvia, Scandinavia, other EU countries 61 RĪGAS KRĒSLU FABRIKA (RIGA CHAIR brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Brīvības iela 177, Rīga, LV-1012, Latvia Phone: +371 67374950 Fax: +371 67501944 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rigachair.com Chairman of the Board: Mr Aldis Circenis Contact: Mr Aldis Circenis Position of the contact person: Chairman of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 30 Founded in: 1999 Turnover in 2013: EUR 793 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 657 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 37 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 37 000 Main markets: Latvia, Estonia, Scandinavia, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Australia 62 Business profile: We design, develop, and produce moulded plywood seating with great attention to detail, functionality, and the logics of use and effectiveness of production. Our product range contains visitors’ chairs, conference chairs, children’s chairs, stools and auditorium seating. A common feature of all our products is the creative use of moulded plywood components. Our production is very flexible. We can create products in line with customers’ specifications. Our products are very competitive and of high quality. Seeking cooperation in: We are seeking partners – agents and dealers – to accomplish our export programme. Certificates in use: ISO 9001 RR Legal form: Ltd Address: Matīsa iela 19, Rīga, LV-1001, Latvia Phone: +371 27790379 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.erer.lv Director: Ms Marija Caunīte Contact: Ms Marija Caunīte Position of the contact person: Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 1 Founded in: 2014 Business profile: ЯR designs and creates handcrafted accessories from genuine leather. Open to collaboration as well as custom requests, we can make your concepts into real products. Seeking cooperation in: Looking for new sales points – fashion, lifestyle and design stores, boutiques, catalogues and web shops. Main markets: Latvia 63 S+A Legal form: Ltd Address: Palasta iela 7, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia Phone: +371 29885675 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.splusa.lv Member of the Board: Mr Aleksandrs Bobrovs Contact: Ms Solvita Rulle Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2013 Main markets: Worldwide 64 Business profile: By focusing on industrial design, S+A design studio is able to provide creative services for small and complex projects. Our strength is in the combination of good design, thought-through solutions and a solid understanding of business. We want our clients to stand out, not just fit in. We offer: 1. Industrial design: including research, product design from idea to its implementation + packaging, space, exhibition and retail design; 2. Graphic design: strategy, corporate identity, copywriting; 3. Consultancy in all of the above + design audits, efficiency of manufacturing processes and workplaces. Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for long-term partners, factories and private clients worldwide interested in the design of new products, space/interior/ exhibition, graphic design and art objects. STUDIJA NATURALS Legal form: Ltd Address: Bruņinieku iela 47, Rīga, LV-1011, Latvia Phone: +371 67315914 Fax: +371 67315914 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.studionatural.lv Director: Ms Laima Kaugure Contact: Ms Antra Bermaka Position of the contact person: Project Manager Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, French, Russian Number of employees: 13 Founded in: 1999 Main markets: Germany, France, Italy, Greece, Russia, Saudi Arabia, USA Business profile: High-quality, handmade linen articles featuring contemporary design. For your home: tablecloths, napkins, table sets, table runners, bed linen, decorative pillow cases, towels, curtains, and blinds. For you: coats, jackets, suits, trousers, shirts, aprons, and bathrobes, as well as different accessories – winter and summer scarves, plaids, head scarves, and handbags. Linen fabrics. Seeking cooperation in: Looking for international partners, interior designers, manufacturers, and architects. Turnover in 2013: EUR 166 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 164 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 116 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 123 000 65 ŠMITA LAMPAS Legal form: Self-employed Address: Pulkveža Brieža iela 24A-9, Sigulda, Siguldas nov., LV-2150, Latvia Phone: +371 26571291 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.smitalampas.lv Owner: Mr Kaspars Šmits Contact: Ms Iveta Semjonova Position of the contact person: Marketing Specialist Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 1 Founded in: 2014 66 Business profile: Šmita lampas is a design company mainly working with recycled wine bottles. Bottles are transformed into interior design elements – lamps. The lamps are lit with energy-efficient LEDs. The lamps make perfect gifts, because they are offered in two different packages – cardboard or pine boxes. This packaging ensures secure and breakage-free delivery and serves as an interesting wrapping for the lamps. Šmita lampas create a cosy atmosphere and mood, wherever they are used. Seeking cooperation in: Looking for interior design shops, boutiques and eco shops. TATIS Legal form: Ltd Address: Jaunciema 4. līnija 18, Rīga, LV-1023, Latvia Phone: +371 28480520 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com/tatis.riga Business profile: TATIS are luxury leather handbags made in Latvia by the 4th generation of Riga master craftspeople. Seeking cooperation in: Retail stores. Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Eteri Gabunija Contact: Ms Eteri Gabunija Position of the contact person: Chairwoman of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 5 Founded in: 2013 Main markets: Latvia 67 TUNDRA HATA (DUSHKA) Legal form: Ltd Address: Čiekurkalna 1. līnija 11, Rīga, LV-1026, Latvia Phone: +371 25990209 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tundra.lv Member of the Board: Ms Beatrise Gore Contact: Ms Madara Gore-Bērziņa Position of the contact person: Chief Executive Officer Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2013 Main markets: Latvia, Netherlands, Italy, UK 68 Business profile: tundra HATA is an experimental-design hat atelier with a variety of related activities – master classes, exhibitions and hat therapy. tundra HATA tries to show the creativity, artistic expression and unfathomable opportunities provided by hat design. Our main products are tailor-made, high-quality design hats and seasonal collections of 6-8 models. tundra HATA is the place to order, design, decorate, freshen up, borrow, rent, colour or donate hats, as well as to create new patterns and forms. Design-hat atelier tundra HATA was launched with Brigade funding and continues with the support of the State Cultural Capital Fund. Seeking cooperation in: Designers, event organisers, boutique fashion stores, manufacturers of hat bodies. VELO SOCK Legal form: Ltd Address: Tomsona iela 25 k-1 -189, Rīga, LV-1013, Latvia Phone: +371 28682340 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.velosock.com Business profile: Bicycle accessory producer. Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile. Member of the Board: Mr Oskars Mickevičs Contact: Mr Oskars Mickevičs Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 2 Founded in: 2007 Main markets: EU, USA, Canada 69 VISIO (FELTSTYLE brand) Legal form: Ltd Address: Zaļā iela 7/1-2, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia Phone: +371 26571291 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.feltstyle.com Chief Executive Officer: Ms Iveta Semjonova Contact: Ms Iveta Semjonova Position of the contact person: Designer Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian Number of employees: 5 Founded in: 2010 Main markets: Latvia Business profile: The company produces exclusive design bags, as well as interior objects. Our products are unique, because everything is made from 100 % sheep wool felt. Consequently, the felt is able to guarantee long-term use. FeltStyle supplies high-quality, handmade products. For the FeltStyle brand, high quality and precision manufacturing is very important. The production process is laconic and aesthetic, making it even more attractive. With bags and accessories developed with precision and care, the FeltStyle team offers a wide range of colours. 22 different colours are available, both pastel and natural shades. The FeltStyle range also includes interior design items such as plate mats and table runners, also made of felt and handmade. Seeking cooperation in: Design, manufacturing patterns, buyers, design shops, boutiques, long-term partners, mainly from Russia, Europe, Asia, brand representatives. 70 VISPOOL Legal form: Ltd Address: Rožlejas, Olaines pag., Olaines nov., LV-2127, Latvia Phone: +371 67964202 Fax: +371 67964200 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.vispool.com Member of the Board: Mr Māris Jansons Contact: Mr Ilmārs Briksnis Position of the contact person: Head of Development Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Italian, Russian Number of employees: 31 Founded in: 2001 Turnover in 2013: EUR 751 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 795 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 380 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 442 000 Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Norway, Russia, Belarus, USA, Brazil Business profile: Vispool is a manufacturer of cast-stone bathtubs, washbasins and shower trays of outstanding and individual design. We are one of the very few manufacturers that can offer our customers individual design solutions. The unique qualities of the Marmoryl technology developed by us enables our customers to change the size, shape and colour of their bathtub, washbasin and shower tray. Vispool works continuously to bring our customers a wider variety of brand-new, uniquely designed and comfortable-to-use models. Seeking cooperation in: Mid- and high-level showrooms, designers and architects as well as wholesalers. Certificates in use: CrefoCert solvency certificate, Sanitaryepidemiologic conclusion Moscow, Latvian National Standard, Hygiene assessment Latvia 71 WOOLY WORLD Legal form: Ltd Address: Meldru iela 1, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia Phone: +371 28302169 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.woolyworld.lv Director: Ms Madara More Contact: Ms Madara More Position of the contact person: Director Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German Number of employees: 7 Founded in: 2011 Turnover in 2013: EUR 33 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 21 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 18 000 Export volume 2012: EUR 9 000 Main markets: Latvia, Germany, Sweden, Japan Business profile: GO GREEN All natural materials. Textiles – 100% certified organic cotton – grown without the use of toxic fertilizers or pesticides. Filling – 100% corn fibre – naturally hypoallergenic & anti-bacterial. BE SOCIAL The company’s philosophical basis is social business – the creation of social equality and respect towards each other. By choosing Wooly Organic toys you help to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities. LOVE DESIGN We hope that our sustainable toy design will be evidence for future generations about the era we live in – trying to find balance between social, environmental and economical aspects. Design by the Art Academy of Latvia. Made in Latvia. Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile. 72 ZILBERS DESIGN Legal form: Ltd Address: Ziepju iela 9-10, Rīga, LV-1004, Latvia Phone: +371 29134237 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.zilbersdesign.com Member of the Board: Mr Pēteris Zilbers Contact: Mr Pēteris Zilbers Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German, Russian Number of employees: 3 Founded in: 2013 Main markets: Latvia, Germany, France, UK, Switzerland, USA Business profile: Years of experience in modern interior, retail and product design have given the team at Zilbers Design the ambition and opportunity to grow even further. Whether it is corporate, retail, interior, furniture or product design, one initial idea permeates all our projects – transforming the ordinary and finding innovative ways of blending functionality with pure aesthetic pleasure. After completing his studies, Peteris Zilbers gained more than 10 years of experience in retail, interior and product design. During this time, the designer received international recognition for his fresh and non-traditional approach to ordinary items and concepts. Seeking cooperation in: We are seeking long-term partners worldwide, wherever creative and functional design is appreciated, including advertising agencies, corporate clients, private customers, design and artobject retailers, architects and developers. 73 ŽAGATAS UN ŠMITA LAIVU DARBNĪCA Legal form: Ltd Address: Penkules iela 33, Rīga, LV-1058, Latvia Phone: +371 26384797 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kokalaivas.lv Member of the Board: Mr Arnis Žagata Contact: Mr Arnis Žagata Position of the contact person: Member of the Board Languages spoken: Latvian, Russian Number of employees: 1 Founded in: 2009 Turnover in 2013: EUR 7 000 Turnover in 2012: EUR 2 000 Export volume 2013: EUR 7 000 Main markets: Italy 74 Business profile: Žagatas un Šmita Boat Workshop manufactures exclusive wood rowing boats on the basis of a historic boat – the Whitehall – that was recognised as the best boat in the USA in 1850. Building the boats requires 100% manual work. If used correctly, the boats can serve for a very long time, even centuries, as they can be renovated and every part replaced. In building these exclusive boats, we use as many natural materials as possible. These materials are processed in accordance with old boat-building traditions maintained over centuries in Latvia and other places around the world. Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile. Useful Addresses Latvijas Dizaineru savienība Latvian Designer’s Society Contact: Mr Andrejs Broks Address: Tēriņu iela 13, Rīga, LV-1004, Latvia Phone: +371 29257663 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.design.lv SIA „Dizaina informācijas centrs” Design Information Centre Ltd Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Daina Vītoliņa Address: Ausekļa iela 11-101, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia Phone: +371 67220501 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dic.lv Patentu valde Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia Director: Mr Sandris Laganovskis Chief Expert of Designs: Ms Asja Dišlere Address: Citadeles iela 7/70, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia Phone: +371 67099600, +371 67099641 Fax: +371 67099650 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lrpv.gov.lv Patentu tehniskā bibliotēka Patent and Technology Library of Latvia Director: Ms Agnese Buholte Address: Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 33, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia Phone: +371 67226628 Fax: +371 67210767 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lrpv.gov.lv/lv/patentu-tehniska-biblioteka/ par-patentu-tehnisko-biblioteku 76 Latvijas Mākslas akadēmijas Dizaina nodaļa The Faculty of Design, Art Academy of Latvia Rector: Mr Aleksejs Naumovs Head of the Faculty: Mr Holgers Elers Address: Kalpaka bulvāris 13, Rīga, LV-1867, Latvia Phone: +371 67336200 Fax: +371 67228963 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lma.lv Rīgas Tehniskās universitātes Tekstilmateriālu tehnoloģiju un dizaina institūts Institute of Technology and Design of Textile Materials, Riga Technical University Director: Prof. Dr.sc.ing. Ausma Viļumsone Address: Āzenes iela 18, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvia Phone: +371 67089565 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rtu.lv Baltijas Starptautiskās akadēmijas Profesionālā maģistra studiju programma „Dizains” Professional Master Programme of Design, the Baltic International Academy Director: Associate Professor Mihails Kopeikins Address: Lomonosova iela 4, Rīga, LV-1003, Latvia Phone/Fax: +371 67100610, +371 67100646 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://bsa.edu.lv Daugavpils mākslas vidusskola “Saules skola” Daugavpils College of Applied Art Address: Parādes iela 7, Daugavpils, LV-5401, Latvia Phone: +371 65424576, +371 20217446 Fax: +371 65424576 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.saules.lv Liepājas Universitātes Mākslas pētījumu laboratorija Art Research Lab, University of Liepaja Address: Kūrmājas prospekts 13, Liepāja, LV-3400, Latvia Phone: +371 63483787 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://mplab.lv/en/ Liepājas Dizaina un mākslas vidusskola Liepaja’s School of Design and Art Address: Alejas iela 18, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia Phone: +371 63423192 Fax: +371 63423192 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ldmv.edu.lv Rēzeknes Mākslas un dizaina vidusskola Rezekne’s School of Art and Design Address: Baznīcas iela 34A, Rēzekne, LV-4601, Latvia Phone: +371 64622676 Fax: +371 64622676 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://rmdv.lv/ Rīgas Amatniecības vidusskola Riga School of Arts and Crafts Address: Jūrmalas gatve 90, Rīga, LV-1029, Latvia Phone: +371 67427220, +371 67426922 Fax: +371 67418715 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rav.lv Rīgas Dizaina un mākslas vidusskola Design and Art School of Riga Address: Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 139, Rīga, LV-1013, Latvia Phone: +371 67360823 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rdmv.lv Valmieras Mākslas vidusskola Valmiera’s School of Art Address: Purva iela 12, Valmiera, LV-4201, Latvia Phone: +371 26862526, +371 64207363 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.vmv.lv Jāņa Rozentāla Rīgas Mākslas vidusskola Janis Rozentals Riga Art High-school Principal: Mr Jānis Ziņģītis Address: Hāmaņa iela 2A, Rīga, LV-1007, Latvia Phone: +371 67601783, +371 67614515 Fax: +371 67614709 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jrrmv.lv 77