> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.acelabusa.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Connecting with Manufacturers > Learn how to start a conversation, request a rep connection, or ask for recommendations from Acelab's team. ## Introduction A critical component of your project's success is your team's relationship with product manufacturers. In the Material Hub, you can find representatives, initiate conversations with them, and track their responses. You can also connect with Acelab experts whenever you need product recommendations or want to request connections with representatives not yet on our database. In this short video, you'll learn how to: 1. Start a conversation with product reps 2. Request a connection with reps 3. Request product recommendations from Acelab's team 4. Find responses, reply, or add/remove collaborations from conversations ## Managing Conversations with Manufacturers