Do Manufacturers Provide Samples? How Are Sample Fees Charged

In the procurement of architectural decoration materials, samples often serve as an important bridge connecting suppliers and buyers. For highly customizable new decoration materials such as UHPC, GRC, GRG, and GRP, samples are not only a direct reflection of product quality but also a key validation for the implementation of design schemes. As a manufacturer with 28 years of industry experience, Qinglong deeply understands customers' concerns about sample services. This article will systematically answer core questions such as "Do manufacturers provide samples?" and "How are sample fees charged?", providing professional reference for designers, owners, and purchasers.

As a leading domestic customized UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP manufacturer, Qinglong always puts customer needs first. Regarding sample provision, we clearly support sample services for the full product range, covering all scenarios from standard components to complex special-shaped customization. Whether it is UHPC cladding panels for exterior wall decoration, GRC Roman columns that shape classical architectural lines, GRG curved forms for theater ceilings, or corrosion-resistant GRP industrial components, samples can be made according to customers' design drawings or parameter requirements. This "on-demand customization" sample service stems from Qinglong's 28 years of technical accumulation in deepened design and manufacturing. Supported by the technical strength of a national-level R&D center, we ensure the consistency between samples and final mass-produced products.

Regarding the charging standard for sample fees, Qinglong follows industry norms and the principle of win-win cooperation with customers, and has established flexible and transparent policies. For samples of conventional standard specifications (such as GRC decorative moldings of common sizes and UHPC flat panels), if the customer subsequently reaches a cooperation and the purchase volume reaches the agreed threshold, the sample fee can be fully deducted from the payment for goods. For non-standard customized samples (such as double-curved GRG ceilings and hollow UHPC art components), a certain sampling fee will be charged based on material costs, mold-making costs, and process complexity; the specific amount will be provided in a detailed quotation during the project communication stage. It is worth noting that Qinglong has an annual production capacity of 600,000 square meters, and its mature large-scale production system can effectively control sample costs. Compared with similar enterprises in the industry, Qinglong has greater advantages in the cost-effectiveness of samples with complex shapes.

Behind the sample service lies Qinglong's full-chain service capability. From sample design deepening to production and manufacturing, and further to logistics and delivery, we provide "one-stop" support: designers can participate in sample parameter optimization through BIM technology, the production process adopts automated production lines to ensure precision, and the after-sales team provides sample installation guidance and performance testing suggestions. This full-process service not only solves customers' pain point of "large differences between samples and mass-produced products", but also helps customers avoid construction risks in advance—for example, a landmark project used the UHPC translucent concrete samples provided by Qinglong to successfully verify the balance between the material's light transmittance and structural strength, laying the foundation for the smooth implementation of the project. For more industry information: +WeChat qlfsbl123

For customers encountering UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP materials for the first time, Qinglong recommends prioritizing on-site inspection through samples. We can provide physical samples from past successful cases (such as translucent concrete samples that won the AALBORG WHITE Cup Innovation Award and GRC components conforming to the JGJ/T423-2018 standard), together with detailed testing reports (including core parameters such as bending strength and weather resistance), helping customers intuitively understand material performance. Meanwhile, Qinglong has multiple offices across the country, and customers can make an appointment to visit the production base to observe the sample production process and personally experience the manufacturing philosophy of "meticulousness and excellence".

As a national high-tech enterprise and a participant in formulating GRC industry standards, Qinglong has always taken "creating aesthetically beautiful architecture" as its mission, regarding sample services as an important window for conveying brand value. Whether providing samples or formulating fee policies, we are committed to creating maximum value for customers on the premise of ensuring product quality. If you are selecting UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP materials for your project, why not start with samples and experience the peace of mind and reliability brought by Qinglong's 28 years of professional accumulation. For more industry information: +WeChat qlfsbl123