01 / Metal
Stainless steel
Review forming, stamping, polishing and assembly options against the product specification.
Key decisions: grade, thickness, edge finish, construction and surface appearance.
Production Coordination · MINKO
Connect approved product requirements with specialist manufacturing partners. MINKO coordinates the details from sampling and packaging to order follow-up and dispatch planning.
Specialist processes
We work with independent manufacturing partners across key household materials. Process suitability, tooling, capacity and timing are confirmed for the selected product and order.
Review forming, stamping, polishing and assembly options against the product specification.
Key decisions: grade, thickness, edge finish, construction and surface appearance.
Coordinate moulding, material feel, colours and tooling requirements for the intended application.
Key decisions: material specification, hardness, wall sections, finish and function.
Review material selection, injection moulding, component fit and assembly with the relevant partner.
Key decisions: intended use, material, mould requirements, colour and fit.
Coordinate shapes, glaze, decoration and protective packaging for ceramic household items.
Key decisions: appearance standards, decoration, use conditions and packing protection.
Clear responsibilities
Connect your product requirements with the selected manufacturing partner.
Carry out the agreed development and production work within the confirmed scope.
Define the market and commercial requirements and approve the agreed project stages.
Before production begins
Product appearance, dimensions, function, packaging and inspection criteria should be understood together. We coordinate these requirements with the manufacturing partner before the agreed production step.
For repeat orders or product changes, review which details remain approved and which need a new sample, document or confirmation.
Production follow-through
| Checkpoint | What we coordinate | Buyer decision |
|---|---|---|
| Before production | Approved product and packaging requirements, materials, tooling status and order conditions. | Confirm the production scope and open actions. |
| During production | Agreed milestones, material or process questions and any proposed changes. | Review deviations and approvals before the next step. |
| Before dispatch | Inspection arrangements, packaging, marks, packing data and shipment documents. | Confirm readiness against the agreed dispatch plan. |
Inspection methods, sampling levels, testing laboratories and release arrangements are agreed for each order. Product reports and factory documents are reviewed for their scope and relevance; they do not apply automatically across all products.
Built for organised procurement
Share your required shipment window and approval schedule so the selected partner can review feasibility.
Use agreed specifications and approval references to support repeat-order discussions.
Share vendor onboarding or factory-assessment requirements early in the project.
Questions before we begin
MINKO is a trading and export company. Production is carried out by independent manufacturing partners; our team coordinates product development, sourcing, sampling, packaging and order follow-up.
Share the intended scope and timing. We can discuss the required access, documentation and inspection arrangements with the selected partner; any third-party services and costs are agreed for the project.
Capacity and timing are confirmed against the product, tooling status, quantity and partner schedule. Your required shipment date should be reviewed alongside sampling, approvals and testing dependencies.
Changes to material, dimensions, components, appearance or packaging should be reviewed with the relevant teams. The impact on cost, timing, samples and testing is clarified before the change is approved.
Start a B2B project
Tell us the product, order size, target market and required shipment window. We will review manufacturing suitability and the development and approval steps needed.
Reference files can be sent directly to Barnet@minkohome.com. If some details are still open, tell us what is confirmed and what needs development.