ALWAMA SOLUTIONS, a Czech-based company, requested a custom batch of car-shaped carabiners as a test run to evaluate market demand.
The initial order volume was just 200 pieces, allowing the client to validate the product concept before scaling.

Gifts Service, founded in 2005, specializes in supplying custom promotional products directly from trusted manufacturers. Despite the small quantity, Gifts Service accepted the project without compromising on quality, branding accuracy, or delivery timelines.

📝 Project Overview

🎯 Project Objectives

➔Manufacture high-quality car-shaped metal carabiners
➔ Match specific color and surface finish
➔ Apply branding via laser engraving or single-color printing
➔Complete production and delivery within ~19 days

👥 Key Stakeholders & Scope of Collaboration

Manufacturing Partners
➔ Approved a lower-than-standard MOQ
➔ Adjusted color specifications
➔Performed engraving and final quality control

ALWAMA SOLUTIONS
➔Submitted the initial inquiry
➔ Provided vector logo files
➔Reviewed and approved final mockups

Gifts Service Team
➔ Prepared a detailed quotation
➔Finalized design and branding setup
➔Supervised production, logistics, and communication

🌐Website Overview

More information about custom promotional products is available on the Gifts Service website.
The platform showcases a wide range of customizable items — including various carabiner styles — sourced directly from certified and reliable factories.

🎯 Detailed Project Requirements

🚗 Product Specifications

✦Each carabiner had to clearly resemble a car silhouette
✦Original color request: gold
✦Final approved color: dark grey

🖋️Branding Requirements

✦ALWAMA SOLUTIONS logo applied via:
✦ Laser engraving (preferred)
✦or single-color printing
✦Use of client-supplied vector files and Pantone references

💷 Transparent Pricing

✦Clear breakdown including:
 ✔️Unit price
 ✔️ Tooling / setup fee
 ✔️ Branding cost (in EUR)
✦Shipping included to avoid hidden charges

⏱️ Delivery Timeline

✦ TProduction + delivery completed within 19 days
✦ Small order volume accepted without quality compromise

🛠️Project Timeline

1.Initial Inquiry & Specification (October 21, 2024)

✦Order placed for 200 gold carabiners
✦ Initial pricing:
 ✔️€2.90 per unit
 ✔️€82.40 setup fee
 ✔️€0.37 per laser engraving
✦Factory approved 200 pcs, despite standard 500 MOQ

2. Quotation & Approval (Oct 21–24, 2024)

✦ Detailed quotation sent (delivery to Prague included)
✦ Client provided PDF vector logo with Pantone codes
✦ Pricing and mockups approved

3. Design Finalization (Oct 24–29, 2024)

✦Gold finish appeared too orange
✦ Color changed to dark grey
✦ Updated mockups approved by the client

4. Production & Delivery (Oct 29 – Nov 17, 2024)

✦200 dark-grey carabiners produced
✦ Laser-engraved logo quality verified
✦ Delivery completed within 19-day deadline

⚙️Challenges & Solutions

🎨 Color Accuracy

✦ Challenge: Gold tone looked too orange
✦Solution: Switched to dark grey after client feedback; fast communication via email and WeChat prevented delays

📦 Minimum Order Quantity

✦Challenge: Factory MOQ was 500 units
✦Solution: Negotiated a 200-unit exception with a slightly higher unit price

🔍 Logo Clarity

✦Challenge: Maintaining logo detail on a small, uneven surface
✦Solution: Used laser engraving for precision and durability

🕒 Tight Deadline

✦Challenge: Strict 19-day delivery requirement
✦ Solution: Rapid approvals and continuous coordination kept the project on schedule

✅ Results

📦 Final Delivery
✅200 dark-grey, car-shaped carabiners
✅ Precise laser-engraved ALWAMA SOLUTIONS logo
✅ Delivered on time

😃Client Satisfaction
✅ Transparent pricing in EUR
✅Final color and engraving met expectations
✅Positive feedback on clarity and professionalism

💰 Budget Control
✅ No hidden costs
✅Final invoice matched the original quotation
✅Competitive pricing despite low volume

🔄Future Opportunities
✅ Demonstrated scalability for small and large custom orders
✅Opened doors for new shapes or product lines

📌 Key Takeaways

Clear, proactive communication enables fast revisions

➤ Regular updates via email and WeChat enabled quick design adjustments and smooth approval processes.

Flexible Production Approach

➤ Accepting a lower minimum order quantity allowed the client to test the market without unnecessary risk.

Precise Branding Quality

➤ Laser engraving preserved the fine details of the logo—crucial for achieving a professional, custom-made finish.

Transparent Pricing

➤ A complete cost breakdown in euros eliminated misunderstandings and strengthened the client’s trust.

🧩 Tailored Solutions. Seamless Results.

By adapting its production approach for a smaller batch, Gifts Service successfully delivered 200 custom car-shaped carabiners that met ALWAMA SOLUTIONS’ expectations for quality, branding precision, and reliability.
Strong factory coordination, clear communication, and end-to-end project control ensured a smooth execution from concept to delivery.

💡 Want to create your own standout promotional product?
Contact Gifts Service today and bring your idea to life — whether you need 200 or 2,000 units, we provide direct factory solutions tailored to your brand.

📞 Phone:+358 41 723 8108
✉️ Email: atta@giftsservice.com
🌐 Verkkosivusto: www.giftsservice.com