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Sample requestFurniture

Dining chairs for a hotel renovation

Hotel purchasing team · Example

Destination
Guangzhou, China
Quantity
240 upholstered dining chairs

Requirements

Request two upholstery samples and one finished chair before the main order. Removable seat covers, a consistent wood finish and delivery in two batches within 45 days of sample approval.

Sample requestLighting

Lighting for an existing workshop

Industrial facility purchasing team · Example

Destination
Suzhou, China
Quantity
360 industrial light fixtures

Requirements

Propose fixtures after reviewing the workshop height and installation layout. Provide illumination data, mounting accessories and ten units for a pilot area. Deliver the remaining units within 30 days after the pilot is accepted.

Sample requestBuilding Materials

Interior wall panels for serviced apartments

Apartment fit-out contractor · Example

Destination
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quantity
1,800 square metres of wall panels

Requirements

Three neutral finishes with matching trim. Submit physical samples, material composition and available test reports for project review. Pack by apartment floor and prepare the first shipment within 50 days after final drawings are confirmed.

Sample requestBathroom & Sanitary Ware

Bathroom vanity sets for a residential project

Residential project purchasing office · Example

Destination
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Quantity
160 vanity, basin and mirror sets

Requirements

Two cabinet widths using the same finish. Confirm plumbing cut-outs from drawings and supply a complete sample set. Use protective corner packaging and provide a spare-parts list. Target dispatch within 60 days of sample confirmation.

Sample requestHome Appliances

Private-label electric kettles for retail

Home-appliance distributor · Example

Destination
Mumbai, India
Quantity
3,000 electric kettles in two colours

Requirements

Request samples, product specifications and available test documentation before confirming the model. Include an English instruction booklet and private-label packaging. The buyer will confirm the plug and market requirements before production; allow 40 days after artwork approval.

Sample requestHardware & Tools

Cabinet hinges and handles for a distributor

Cabinet-hardware wholesaler · Example

Destination
Los Angeles, United States
Quantity
12,000 hinges and 6,000 handles

Requirements

Submit dimensioned drawings and finish samples for three handle styles. Match the approved hinge opening angle and mounting pattern. Use labelled inner cartons with a separate quantity list; ship the initial order within 35 days of sample approval.

Sample requestDoors & Windows

Made-to-measure aluminium windows

Building refurbishment contractor · Example

Destination
Manchester, United Kingdom
Quantity
85 window units across six sizes

Requirements

Review opening directions, glass build-up and installation details against the project schedule. Provide available performance reports for buyer review. Number each unit by room and prepare protective crates; plan delivery after a 70-day production window.

Sample requestMachinery

A compact carton sealing line

Consumer-goods packing workshop · Example

Destination
Moscow, Russia
Quantity
2 carton sealing lines

Requirements

Quote against three carton sizes and the buyer’s target output. Confirm floor space and power supply before the proposal. Include an English manual, wear-parts list and a recorded trial using sample cartons. Equipment readiness is requested within 55 days after technical confirmation.

Sample requestTiles & Ceramics

Floor tiles for a shopping-centre extension

Commercial-project materials buyer · Example

Destination
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Quantity
3,200 square metres of floor tiles

Requirements

Two sizes with coordinated tones and a matte finish. Request samples and available abrasion and slip-resistance information. Keep batches identifiable and include 3% spare tiles. Prepare palletised goods within 45 days of sample approval.

Sample requestMetal Products

Metal framing for office partitions

Office-interior installer · Example

Destination
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Quantity
600 sets of cut-to-length framing

Requirements

Manufacture to approved drawings with two powder-coated colours. Supply a trial assembly kit to check the connectors and tolerances. Label parts by installation zone and split the order into three shipments over eight weeks.

Sample requestKitchenware & Tableware

Mixed cookware sets for regional distribution

Central Asian household-goods distributor · Example

Destination
Central Asia · Consolidation in Khorgos, China
Quantity
2,400 cookware sets in four assortments

Requirements

Provide material specifications and sample sets for each assortment. Use buyer-approved bilingual packaging and a carton list by model. Deliver to the nominated consolidation warehouse within 30 days after the final packing plan is confirmed.

Sample requestFurniture

Outdoor seating for a hospitality terrace

Hospitality design purchasing team · Example

Destination
Singapore
Quantity
180 chairs and 45 tables

Requirements

Stackable chairs, replaceable cushions and one coordinated table finish. Share material details and outdoor-use care instructions. Confirm a complete table-and-chair sample set before production, with delivery targeted for six weeks after approval.

Sample requestPackaging & Printing

Printed cartons for a retail product launch

Retail-brand operations team · Example

Destination
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Quantity
20,000 cartons across five designs

Requirements

Use the supplied dielines and verify the print colours with physical proofs. Include a barcode scan check and pack flat by design. Provide a small pilot batch first; complete the remaining cartons within 25 days of proof approval.

Sample requestPlastics & Rubber

Household storage containers for online retail

Home-organisation retailer · Example

Destination
Jakarta, Indonesia
Quantity
5,000 nesting storage-container sets

Requirements

Three container sizes with matching lids and two colour choices. Confirm loaded stacking performance and outer-carton dimensions using samples. Request a neutral label option and dispatch within 38 days after colours and packaging are signed off.

Sample requestLighting

Track lighting for a chain-store fit-out

Retail fit-out purchasing team · Example

Destination
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quantity
600 track lights and matching track sections

Requirements

Two beam angles and a consistent colour appearance across stores. Provide photometric information and a trial kit for one display area. Confirm electrical compatibility with the project team; deliver labelled store kits in four batches over 40 days.

Sample requestMachinery

A small-batch liquid filling machine

Consumer-products pilot workshop · Example

Destination
Bangkok, Thailand
Quantity
1 filling machine with two bottle fixtures

Requirements

Review the liquid properties, filling range and bottle samples before selecting a machine. Include a cleaning procedure, spare seals and a remote setup session. Request a recorded acceptance run and readiness within 48 days after the technical specification is agreed.

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