DOBRINGER THERMOFORMING CONSULTING

Consulting Rates &
Return on Investment.

Transparent consulting rates, a simple cost estimate, and a practical perspective on the potential financial impact of thermoforming process improvements.

Consulting day
€999.00
Up to 10 working hours
Travel day
€499.50
50% of consulting day rate
Daily allowance
€70.00
Per on-site consulting day, if applicable
PROJECT COST ESTIMATOR

How many days do you need?

Select the number of consulting days required for your project.

✓ 1 arrival day automatically included
✓ 1 departure day automatically included
✓ Daily allowance optional

Estimated project costs

Consulting · 5 days €4,995.00
Arrival day €499.50
Departure day €499.50
Daily allowance · 5 days €350.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL · NET
€6,344.00
Excluding flights, accommodation, other travel expenses and applicable weekend charges.
BUSINESS IMPACT

What would it take to recover this investment?

Even relatively small improvements in material consumption, scrap, productivity or quality can create measurable financial benefits. The following example illustrates the savings required to recover the estimated consulting investment.

POTENTIAL PAYBACK SCENARIO

One complaint avoided + material savings

Avoiding one costly customer complaint and reducing material consumption could contribute to recovering the consulting investment.

Break-even in 30 production days

€211.47
Required net savings per production day

This is the daily saving required to recover the estimated consulting investment within 30 production days.

Illustrative scenario, not a guaranteed result. Actual ROI depends on verified savings, production volume, operating costs and the final project investment. Travel and accommodation expenses are not included.

COST SHEET DTC 2026

Detailed rates & conditions.

The following conditions provide detailed information about consulting fees, working hours, travel arrangements, payment terms and cancellation policies. Rates valid from October 2025 and subject to change without prior notice.

01 / Consulting Rates & Hourly Breakdown
ServiceRate (EUR)
Consulting day (up to 10 hours)€999.00
Travel day (50% of day rate)€499.50
Standard working or waiting time / hour€99.90
Travel time / hour€49.95

All consulting and travel rates are subject to additional expenses and travel costs.

If consulting work is performed on the arrival or departure day, the full consulting day rate of €999.00 applies instead of the reduced travel day rate.
02 / Weekend Stays (Saturday & Sunday)

If the consultant remains in the client's country over a weekend, a daily allowance will be charged for each Saturday and Sunday, regardless of whether consulting work is performed on those days.

The applicable weekend allowance is not specified as a fixed amount in this cost sheet and will be clarified for the individual assignment.

03 / Travel Costs & Accommodation

Air, rail and local transportation

Business-class air travel, rail tickets, taxi fares and other transportation expenses are charged according to actual costs incurred.

For overnight rail journeys, additional sleeping-car accommodation costs are included.

Flight and rail bookings must be flexible and allow rebooking if required.

Company car

When a DOBRINGER company car is used, a mileage rate of €0.85 per kilometer applies. Travel distance is calculated from Bad Zell, Austria, to the client's site.

Rental vehicles

Where a rental car is required, vehicle class LDAR is selected.

Tools and additional baggage

Additional costs may arise for transporting tools, measuring equipment or excess luggage. Such expenses are charged separately.

Hotel accommodation

Hotel accommodation is charged at actual cost. The standard accommodation is typically a 4-star business-category hotel, including breakfast.

04 / Meals & Daily Allowance

A daily allowance of €70.00 is charged for meals and incidental expenses during on-site consulting days.

If the client provides both lunch and dinner, the daily allowance is waived for that day.

Breakfast is normally included in the hotel rate.

The calculator above allows the daily allowance to be included or excluded for all selected consulting days. Individual arrangements can be reflected in the final quotation.
05 / Countries with Travel Warnings

DOBRINGER reserves the right to decline or postpone assignments in countries subject to official travel warnings issued by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or comparable international authorities.

06 / Payment Terms, Deposit & Banking

Net rates and taxation

All quoted rates are net rates in accordance with Austrian VAT regulations.

Deposit

Upon signing the contract, a deposit equal to 50% of the estimated workdays plus estimated travel expenses is payable immediately upon receipt of the corresponding invoice.

Estimated travel expenses may include flight and rail tickets, hotel accommodation and other relevant travel costs.

Travel expenses are ultimately invoiced based on actual costs incurred. The deposit is credited against the final invoice.

Final invoice

The final consulting invoice is issued after completion of the assignment and is payable within seven (7) days from the invoice date.

Late payments are subject to interest at 8% per annum.

Bank charges and currency

All bank transfer and transaction fees must be borne by the client. The full invoiced amount must reach DOBRINGER without deductions for bank or intermediary charges.

All payments must be made in Euro (EUR), unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Taxes in the client's country

Any taxes, fees or withholding taxes arising in the customer's country must be borne entirely by the customer.

The agreed consulting fee must be paid in full without deductions.

Payment details

Bank details are provided with the written quotation and on each invoice.

Set-off and additional agreements

Withholding payment or setting off amounts against potential counterclaims by the client is not permitted under these conditions.

Any agreement not included in the written order confirmation must be expressly agreed upon in writing.

07 / Cancellation Policy

The following cancellation charges apply according to the notice period before the scheduled assignment date.

Cancellation noticeFee
Up to 7 days before100%
Up to 14 days before75%
Up to 21 days before50%
Up to 28 days before25%
29 days or more before0%

Cancellations must be submitted in writing. Notification by email is sufficient.

Requests to reschedule due to force majeure, such as illness, flight cancellations or natural events, will be handled individually by mutual agreement.

This page provides an indicative project cost estimate together with the detailed DTC cost sheet conditions. The calculator does not include every potential assignment expense. The agreed written quotation and order confirmation determine the final scope and financial arrangements.
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