REQUEST FOR OUTDOOR CUSHIONS

RFQ Details

Dear Sir / Madam,

I work for Maxeda DIY, one of Europes leading DIY retail chains with over 340 stores in the region. For more information, please refer to ***** I have found your factory on the internet.

I am planning a garden furniture sourcing trip to Asia in March 2009, and we are searching for outdoor Cushions factories. Your company attracted my attention as a potential supplier to visit. However, before I confirm the appointment, I would like to learn more about your factory.

Please can you answer the following questions in full and honestly:
1. Are you a manufacturer or trading company?
2. What type of cushions do you specialise in producing? Indoor or outdoor?
3. What different kinds of materials can you use for your cushions?
4. What is your factory full name, address and contact number?
5. What port do you ship from?
6. How many workers does your company have in each department: Management? Production? QC? Design & Development services?
7. What is the size (in square metres) of your factory?
8. Do you have any international certificate regarding your manufacturing system? (***** ISO9000, IS***, etc.)
9. Which country is your biggest export market?
10. Which European countries do you currently supply to? What % of your total export sales goes to Europe?
11. Who are currently your top 3 largest customers globally?
12. Do you sell mostly to furniture factories, or to retailers directly?
13. What was the total sales of your company in US$ in 2008?
14. What are the precise equipments used in your quality control and/or production? Please give a list of machines.

PLS EMAIL YOUR ANSWER TO *****
Please CC ***** in your response. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
Gaurav Wadhwani

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Gaurav Wadhwani
International Sourcing Manager
Maxeda DIY Asia
Tel (HK): +852 2366 5398
Fax (HK): +852 352 60610
Tel (UK): +44 207 722 2224
Fax (UK): +44 207 722 9533
Web: *****
E-mail: *****