Parts made for you in Türkiye: your brand, your drawing, or both
- Private label: existing parts in your box
- OEM: built to your drawing or sample
- ODM: the factory’s design, adapted for you
Three ways to work
They differ in who owns the design and how much is new
Private label
Existing aftermarket parts, supplied under your brand and in your packaging.
How it worksOEM manufacturing
Parts made to your drawing, specification or sample. The design is yours.
How it worksODM manufacturing
The manufacturer’s own design, adapted and branded for you.
How it works| Private label | OEM | ODM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whose design | Manufacturer’s standard part | Yours | Manufacturer’s, adapted |
| What you bring | Brand and packaging | Drawing, model or sample | Requirements and brand |
| New tooling | Usually none | Usually yes | Depends on the change |
| Time to first delivery | Shortest | Longest | In between |
| Typical buyer | Distributor building its own brand | Vehicle or equipment builder, specialist importer | Brand owner extending a range |
From brief to shipment
The same six steps apply to all three models. The first two cost you nothing.
Brief
You send part numbers, drawings or samples, quantities and target markets.
Feasibility and quotation
We take the brief to manufacturers in Türkiye and return with what can be made, tooling if any, unit price, minimum quantity and lead time. This step is free.
Sample
A sample is produced or drawn from production, in final marking and packaging where that applies.
Approval
You check the sample and the documents and approve in writing. Changes are agreed before production.
Order and production
You place the order with the manufacturer, who invoices you directly. The order is produced to the approved sample.
Inspection and shipping
We check the goods against the order before loading and arrange export shipping on the agreed delivery terms.
What to settle before production
Tooling and who owns it
Moulds, dies and fixtures made for your part are quoted as a one-off cost. Put ownership and exclusivity in writing.
Minimum quantity
It is set by the process, not by habit. A casting run, a rubber batch and a printed box each have their own minimum.
Approvals and marking
Brake linings, lamps, couplings and other regulated parts need product approval for the markets you sell in. Check that it covers your brand name.
Who you contract with
The manufacturer. Bulapp introduces the parties and follows the order, but the contract and the invoice are between you and the factory that makes the part.
Sample approval
Nothing goes into production before you approve a sample in writing. Keep the approved sample as the reference for later deliveries.
Türkiye is an established base for automotive production. The country’s automotive exports reached USD 41.5 billion in 2025, according to the Ministry of Trade.
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Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between private label, OEM and ODM?
Private label puts your brand on an existing part. OEM manufacturing builds a part to your own drawing or sample. ODM starts from the manufacturer’s design and adapts it for you.
Does Bulapp manufacture the parts?
No. Bulapp is a sourcing partner. We take your brief to manufacturers in Türkiye, return with feasibility and a quotation, and follow the order through sampling, pre-shipment inspection and export shipping. The manufacturer contracts with you and invoices you directly.
Who do I sign with and who invoices me?
The manufacturer. Bulapp introduces you, coordinates the brief and follows the order, but the sales contract and the invoice are between you and the manufacturer.
Does feasibility or a quotation cost anything?
No. The feasibility check and the quotation are free. Tooling and samples are quoted before you commit to them.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, and it depends on the part and the process. It is stated per part number in the quotation, together with any tooling cost.
Which quality standards apply?
It depends on the part and your market. ISO 9001 is common among aftermarket manufacturers. IATF 16949 is the automotive standard used by suppliers to vehicle makers. Regulated parts need product approvals such as ECE R90 for brake linings. Tell us what you require and we will confirm what each manufacturer holds.
How do I protect my design?
We sign a non-disclosure agreement with you before you send drawings. Ask for the manufacturer to be bound by the same terms before your files are passed on, and state in the order that the design and tooling you pay for are yours.