Network Requests allow you to browse all active demand on the Matium platform, including private requests shared directly with you by one of your links and public requests shared by trusted buyers with the entire Matium Network.

Visit Network Requests in the left sidebar. Narrow your search by filtering on the type of request (All, Public or Private), the type of plastic being requested (Material Type) or the company making the request (Requested By). You can also filter by the location of the need when viewing just Public or Private Requests.

Click on an individual request to view all details including the desired weight, target price point, material specifications and desired shipping terms, including location if the terms are set to Delivered.

If you would like to send the buyer a material offer in response to the request, click the Respond to Request button in the top right corner.

If you are subscribed to Matium Core, you will be prompted to select a Core Have or create a new Core Have or Inventory Item to share with the buyer.

If you are not subscribed to Matium Core, you will be prompted to select a material or create a new material to share with the buyer.

All users will also be prompted to share the weight and asking price of the material along with shipping terms and destination location. The details of the material offer will be shared privately with the buyer.

Once the buyer receives your offer, they will be able to counter, accept or decline. You will also be able to counter or cancel the offer at any time.

If accepted, you may be asked to send samples of your material before the transaction is confirmed. Note that transactions are not considered final until accepted by the buyer and then confirmed by the supplier. Once confirmed, all contact information for both buyer and supplier will be shared with the other party.

When responding to a Public Request, you may be asked to fill out a credit application to facilitate payment between yourself and the buyer.

Learn more about private offers.