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Project Name: Boat Swing OEM Customization Project

Product Type: Boat Swing

Cooperation Model: OEM Customization

Project Scope: Product appearance design, brand logo integration, and swing rope assembly structure optimization

1. The Beginning: A Customer Provided a Sample to Develop a Boat Swing That Matched Their Brand Style

We received an inquiry from a customer in the United States asking whether we could customize a product according to their requirements. They hoped to use their sample as a reference and develop a product appearance design that incorporated their brand logo and product style.

For OEM customers, a product needs to meet basic usage requirements, but its appearance also needs to be consistent with the brand image.

After receiving the inquiry, we immediately organized a team meeting and contacted the customer to discuss the specific requirements. The customer sent us a sample for reference. After discussion, we reached an agreement to first optimize the appearance design of the sample.

The focus of this project was not simply to replicate the sample, but to create a pattern design that matched the customer’s brand style based on the sample.

2. The Process: Completing the Appearance Design Based on the Sample and Brand Logo

After receiving the customer’s sample, we focused on the product appearance and developed the design based on the product features.

During the pattern design process, we incorporated the customer’s brand logo and adjusted the product appearance according to the customer’s brand style, making the design better suited to their customization requirements.

After design discussions and confirmation, the customer finally accepted the product appearance design.

This meant that the project had moved from the initial sample reference to a product design solution that met the customer’s brand requirements.

3. The Process: Optimizing the Swing Structure for Easier Installation

After the product appearance design was confirmed, the project entered the product structure design stage.

At this stage, we focused on optimizing the swinging method of the boat swing and the assembly method of the swing ropes.

The structure of the original sample provided a reference for the optimization. Based on the product’s usage requirements, we optimized the swing rope assembly structure to improve product safety while making installation more convenient for users.

Through these structural adjustments, the boat swing was designed to meet the appearance customization requirements while also taking the user experience into consideration.

4. The Result: The Customer Accepted the Custom Design, and the Product Was Optimized from the Original Sample

After completing the appearance design and structural design stages, the customized boat swing project achieved the following results:

1. Completed a Pattern Design That Matched the Customer’s Brand Style

Using the sample provided by the customer as a reference, we developed the product appearance design by incorporating the brand logo and product style. The final design was accepted by the customer.

2. Completed the Optimization of the Boat Swing Rope Assembly Structure

We optimized the swing method and swing rope assembly method to improve product safety and make installation more convenient for users.

3. Met the Customer’s OEM Customization Requirements

Starting from the customer’s sample reference, the project went through appearance design, brand element integration, and structural optimization to complete a customized boat swing design solution that met the customer’s requirements.

Project Summary

This boat swing project demonstrates our product design capabilities in customization.

From the sample provided by the customer, to completing the pattern design with the brand logo, and then optimizing the swing rope assembly structure, the entire project was developed around the customer’s actual customization requirements.

In the end, the customer accepted the product appearance design. Through structural optimization, the boat swing was also improved in terms of safety and installation convenience.

For customers looking to customize products, structural design is just as important as product appearance during product development. We can work with customer samples and brand styles to assist with customized product appearance and structural design.

If you are looking for OEM customization services for outdoor playground set, feel free to contact us. We can customize products according to your requirements.

Context – Customizing a Compact Full Bucket Swing

A client from Australia approached us to develop a small-sized full bucket swing. They emphasized the need to reduce costs and increase efficiency, while maintaining an uncompromising focus on product safety. Designed for young toddlers, the product required top-tier quality, precise detail, and verified safety. It had to meet all load-bearing and tensile strength specifications, while lowering freight costs to boost profit margins. The client also requested a more refined product appearance.

Characters – Our OEM Engineering Team and the Client

Our technical development team working in direct collaboration with the Australian client.

Conflict – Balancing Size and Safety in Bucket Swing Seat Engineering

The core challenge was finding the right balance between product size, structural integrity, visual appearance, and freight costs. Downsizing a swing is not simply a matter of shrinking every component proportionally, as the unit must still satisfy strict tensile strength and load capacity requirements. The key to this project was creating a compact toddler bucket swing structure while ensuring it met every performance standard specified by the client.

Plot – Optimizing the Toddler Bucket Swing Design and Structure

After assessing the client’s requirements, our team launched a detailed technical evaluation. We analyzed the relationship between overall dimensions, internal structure, and load performance. By re-engineering the frame, we created a sleeker, more compact bucket swing seat contour that cut down space requirements while preserving structural integrity.

Climax – Testing and Dispatched Bucket Swing Seat Samples

Upon completing the final finished sample, we conducted strict tensile and load testing. The product fully passed these structural evaluations alongside standard compliance tests. We then dispatched the physical sample to the client for review.

Result – Mass Production Approval for the Custom Bucket Swing

The client was extremely satisfied with the sample and immediately placed an order for mass production. This project demonstrates our capability to engineer custom OEM swing products tailored to specific client demands rather than relying on standard stock models. We can flexibly adapt product dimensions, structures, and designs to help clients improve shipping efficiency without sacrificing performance.

Project Overview:

Client: Kuwait

Project Timeline: 2022 – April 2025

Project Journey and Execution

1. Design and Conceptualization (2022)

In 2022, our senior structural designer developed a comprehensive design plan tailored for residential backyards. The initial blueprints focused on maximizing space utilization, meeting structural safety standards, and achieving a balanced integration of climbing and swing modules to create a robust and reliable swing and slide set.

2. Client Selection and Regional Customization (September 2023)

In September 2023, after reviewing our product range, the client selected this design for launch under their own brand. To align with local architectural aesthetics and environmental preferences, the client requested specific customizations—most notably, an adjustment to the color scheme to harmonize with the tones of local wall finishes. Our engineering team successfully incorporated these custom color specifications into the wooden playset structure while ensuring structural stability and safety.

3. Mass Production and Export (Late 2023)

Following final sample approval and production scheduling, the custom order underwent rigorous quality inspections. By the end of 2023, the full container load featuring the monkey bars and swing set components was successfully manufactured, packaged, and exported to Kuwait on schedule.

4. Product Upgrades and Expansion (April 2025)

Based on end-user feedback and market demand gathered by April 2025, the project underwent its first major functional upgrade. Key improvements included:

Upgrading the configuration from a two-seat to a three-seat swing setup to increase play capacity.

Adding durable wooden step ladders to improve climbing accessibility and enhance the user experience.

Client Collaboration and Manufacturing Capabilities

This project demonstrates our ability to transform standard outdoor play concepts into solutions tailored to specific local market needs. Drawing on nearly 30 years of manufacturing experience in the residential wooden playground equipment sector, we provide global partners with flexible OEM/ODM support, custom color services, and structural improvement solutions.

Project Overview:
Product Category: Saucer Swing / Playground Set

Core Innovation: Recycled RPET Oxford fabric

Key Client/Channel: Sam’s Club (Member’s Mark private label)

Project Timeline: 2022 – 2025

Service Model: ODM (Original Design Manufacturer)

Project Journey and Execution

1. R&D and Sustainable Material Breakthrough (2022 – 2023)

Between 2022 and 2023, driven by a commitment to sustainability, our R&D team launched a specialized project to develop materials using eco-friendly raw inputs. Through close collaboration with material suppliers and multiple rounds of testing, we successfully developed a proprietary RPET Oxford fabric. Made from 100% recycled materials—equivalent to 45 plastic bottles—this fabric meets rigorous standards for load-bearing capacity, aging resistance, and safety required for outdoor play equipment, and has been incorporated into our saucer swing product line.

2. Selection by Sam’s Club & Member’s Mark Integration (Mid-2023)

In 2023, as a supplier to Sam’s Club, our new saucer swing featuring RPET material was submitted for product selection. Following strict quality assessments, safety testing, and sample reviews, our ODM design was selected and officially launched under Sam’s Club’s private label brand, Member’s Mark.

3. Stable Mass Production and Long-term Partnership (2023 – 2025)

From 2023 through 2025, this product has maintained steady mass production cycles and consistent shipment volumes. Whether featured as part of a residential swing set with saucer swing setup or utilized as a replacement playground swing, the item has demonstrated reliable field performance and ongoing market demand.

Manufacturing and ODM Capabilities

This case study highlights our ability to provide end-to-end ODM solutions, spanning everything from raw material innovation to global retail distribution. Leveraging nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing residential outdoor play equipment, we provide our global partners with professional support in material R&D, structural testing, and customized manufacturing.

Project Overview:
Client: Italy (OEM Partner)

Project Timeline: Second half of 2024 – January 2025

Core Product: Custom metal handles / Hardware for outdoor play equipment

Project Journey and Execution

1. Initial Consultation and Custom Design Discussion (Second half of 2024)

In the second half of 2024, we received an inquiry from an Italian client regarding a specialized metal handle. The project requirements differed significantly from standard off-the-shelf products, necessitating precise custom engineering. Through multiple rounds of technical discussions, drawing revisions, and sample validation, our engineering team ensured full alignment with the client’s exact specifications, resulting in a product that met all standards for functionality and safety.

2. Mass Production and Quality Control (Second half of 2024)

Upon approval of the design, our factory commenced production of the custom hardware. Prior to packaging and shipment, every batch underwent rigorous load-bearing tests, surface treatment checks, and dimensional inspections to ensure compliance with the client’s high standards.

3. Successful Export and Client Feedback (January 2025)

Production and delivery of the custom metal handle order were successfully completed in January 2025. Upon receipt and evaluation, the client confirmed the excellent manufacturing quality and highly commended our responsiveness and precision in production.

Manufacturing and OEM Capabilities

This case study highlights our flexibility and precision manufacturing capabilities as an OEM manufacturer of custom hardware for residential outdoor equipment. With nearly 30 years of manufacturing experience, we partner with global brands to transform unique design concepts into reliable, market-ready products.