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Company & brands

Understand the roles of minMAX, COSONIC, our catalogs, and our B2B focus.

What is the relationship between minMAX and COSONIC?

minMAX is the primary brand and COSONIC is the secondary brand within one B2B small-appliance product-discovery and inquiry website. The shared experience lets distributors review categories, catalog resources and RFQ paths without assuming that both brands have identical models or commercial terms. The most useful comparison is model-specific: intended market, channel role, electrical configuration, packaging, documentation and quantity. Current availability and positioning should be confirmed through the relevant brand page or a sales inquiry before a buyer commits to a range.

Who does minMAX / COSONIC work with?

minMAX / COSONIC is intended for overseas B2B buyers such as wholesalers, distributors, dealers, importers, private-label buyers and businesses considering a trial order. Suitability depends on the category, market, quantity, configuration and cooperation model. The website does not present a consumer checkout flow or claim that every inquiry will fit every model. Share your company, country, sales channel, product interests and expected quantities so the team can determine whether a current product or dealer discussion is relevant.

How should I choose between minMAX and COSONIC?

Choose between the brands by comparing current model availability, target customer, channel positioning, required configuration and range architecture—not by assuming a fixed price or quality hierarchy. minMAX is presented as the primary brand, while COSONIC has a complementary secondary role. Start with the brand and product pages, then send the exact categories, market, voltage, plug, quantity and packaging needs. Sales can confirm which models and brand treatment are available for the proposed program.

Where can I view or download the latest catalog?

Use the website’s catalog resource page to request or access the current product materials. Catalog content can change as models, images and specifications are reviewed, so keep the file date and confirm shortlisted models before ordering. A catalog is a discovery tool rather than a final specification or guarantee of stock, MOQ, certification or lead time. For a current shortlist, include your country, category, quantity and electrical requirements when contacting sales.

Ordering & MOQ

Prepare quantities, model combinations, and a useful quotation request.

What is the MOQ for minMAX or COSONIC appliances?

MOQ depends on the exact model, material status, electrical variant, logo method, color, packaging, manual language and order mix. There is no single public MOQ that safely applies to every minMAX or COSONIC product. Send the model or category, destination market, first-order quantity and customization request. Sales can then confirm the applicable minimum, explain which choices increase it and identify whether a standard configuration offers a more practical starting point.

Can I place a small trial order?

A trial order may be possible, but the feasible quantity and configuration depend on the selected model, available materials, packaging and target market. A smaller order is usually easier to assess when it uses a standard color, standard packaging or an existing electrical configuration, but that must be confirmed rather than assumed. Send the product references, country, quantity and purpose of the trial. The team can respond with the available scope, quotation basis and any limitations.

Can I combine several models in one order?

Combining models may be possible, but each model can have its own MOQ, carton dimensions, production readiness, documentation and inspection requirements. A mixed order should therefore be reviewed as a program, not treated as one universal minimum. Provide a model-by-model quantity list, destination, electrical setup and requested shipment plan. Sales can confirm which combinations are commercially and operationally workable, including whether categories can share a shipment or need separate timing.

What information should I include in an RFQ?

Include your company and country, sales channel, selected models or categories, quantity per model, destination, voltage, frequency, plug, branding, color, packaging, manual languages, target date and requested Incoterm. Also state sample, inspection, document and after-sales expectations. If a field is unknown, mark it open for recommendation instead of omitting it. A complete RFQ allows minMAX / COSONIC to confirm scope and prepare a more comparable, model-specific reply.

Why are wholesale prices not published on the website?

Wholesale prices are not published because a meaningful quotation depends on model, quantity, electrical configuration, packaging, branding, accessories, destination and delivery basis. A visible number without that scope could mislead buyers or make offers impossible to compare. The website is designed for catalog discovery and qualified RFQ, not retail checkout. Send a defined shortlist and requirements so sales can quote the applicable configuration and clearly state what is included.

Samples & OEM

Plan samples, branding, packaging artwork, and market-specific configurations.

How can I request a product sample?

Request a sample by naming the model or category, destination country, electrical configuration, evaluation purpose and any requested customization. Sales should confirm sample availability, configuration, cost, freight basis and preparation time for that specific request. Evaluate the sample against a written specification and record deviations; a sample is a reference, not proof that mass production requires no quality controls. If changes follow the sample review, agree whether a revised or pre-production sample is needed.

Do you offer OEM, ODM or private-label options?

OEM, ODM or private-label discussion may be available for selected products, but the scope depends on the model, quantity, tooling, intellectual-property responsibilities, target market and validation work. Logo application on an existing platform is different from structural product development. Share the desired change, reference files, expected volume and launch timing. The team can identify which parts are standard, optional or require a separate development and approval process.

Can I customize the logo, color, packaging or manual?

Logo, color, packaging and manual customization may be possible, subject to model, quantity, material availability, artwork, language and target-market requirements. Each option can affect MOQ, cost, lead time, sample approval and document review. Provide editable artwork, color references, packaging objectives and required languages. Do not assume a change is approved until the supplier confirms feasibility and both parties approve the relevant sample or artwork version.

Can I approve a pre-production sample before mass production?

A pre-production approval can be requested and is especially useful when branding, color, packaging, accessories or construction differ from a standard sample. Whether it is required, its timing and its cost depend on the program. Define what the approval covers and who can sign it off. If production uses a documented golden sample, pair it with the final specification, artwork versions and inspection plan; the sample alone should not replace written acceptance criteria.

Can you supply the voltage and plug for my market?

Electrical configurations may be available for selected models, but voltage, frequency, plug, cord and rating must be confirmed for the exact product and destination before ordering. A travel adapter does not make an appliance electrically suitable. State the country and required mains conditions in the RFQ, then check that the quotation, sample label, specification, packaging and supporting documents all refer to the same configuration.

Compliance

Ask the right model-specific questions about documents and inspections.

Are all minMAX and COSONIC appliances certified for every country?

No. The website does not claim that every appliance is certified or documented for every country. Applicable rules vary by product, construction, electrical rating, intended use and destination. For the European Union, CE marking where applicable is supported by the manufacturer’s conformity assessment and Declaration of Conformity; it is not a universal certificate issued by the EU. Send the exact model and market so the available evidence and remaining review can be identified with qualified compliance support.

Which compliance documents are available for a specific model?

Available documents must be confirmed for the exact model, revision, electrical configuration and target market. Depending on applicability, a review may involve declarations, test reports, labels, instructions, technical information, RoHS evidence or food-contact material records. A document for a similar-looking model is not automatically sufficient. Ask with the model reference and destination, then verify names, ratings, standards, dates and scope before relying on the file.

How is product quality checked before shipment?

The appropriate quality checks depend on the model and agreed inspection plan. A useful plan can cover incoming materials, in-process controls, function and safety-related checks, workmanship, accessories, labels, packaging and final release. Sampling rules, defect classes and response actions should be agreed before production; an AQL-based plan does not promise zero defects. Ask sales to confirm the available process and whether buyer or third-party inspection requirements can be incorporated.

Can I arrange a third-party pre-shipment inspection?

A third-party pre-shipment inspection can be discussed, subject to supplier confirmation, factory access, timing and the agreed commercial terms. The buyer should appoint a qualified inspector and provide the final specification, approved sample or artwork, defect definitions, sampling plan and reporting format. Agree who pays, when inspection occurs and what happens after a failed or incomplete result. Inspection should verify the defined order; it does not replace product compliance responsibilities.

Packaging & shipping

Coordinate packaging, milestones, consolidation, and delivery responsibilities.

What packaging options are available?

Packaging options depend on the model, quantity, retail channel, destination, artwork and transport route. Possible discussions may include standard or customized retail cartons, inner protection, master cartons, manuals, labels and barcodes, but availability is not universal. Provide the merchandising objective, languages, barcode data, handling needs and distribution method. Final packaging should be approved through artwork and, where appropriate, a physical sample or suitable transport test plan.

How do I confirm production and delivery timing?

Confirm timing only after the model, quantity, electrical configuration, branding, artwork, packaging, payment trigger and required approvals are defined. Ask for a milestone plan covering specification freeze, materials, production, inspection, release and transport—not one unexplained lead-time number. Freight schedules and customs are separate from production. Changes after approval may affect the date, so record the dependency, owner and revised consequence whenever scope changes.

Which shipping documents and Incoterms can be used?

The required shipping documents and suitable Incoterm depend on the transaction, destination, transport mode and negotiated responsibilities. Commercial invoices, packing lists and transport records are common, but additional documents may apply. Incoterms allocate defined delivery costs and risks; they do not replace product specifications, payment, title, quality or customs advice. State the requested term and named place in the RFQ, then have qualified logistics or customs professionals verify the final document set.

Can products from different categories be consolidated?

Category consolidation may be possible, but readiness dates, carton sizes, loading plans, inspection status and commercial terms must be reviewed for each model. Consolidation can simplify a shipment while increasing coordination risk if one model is delayed. Submit a model-level quantity list and desired dispatch window. The parties should agree whether partial shipment is permitted, who controls consolidation, how documents will be prepared and which Incoterm and named place apply.

Warranty & support

Define wholesale warranty, spare-parts, and after-sales claim workflows.

What warranty applies to wholesale orders?

Wholesale warranty terms are confirmed by model, market and commercial agreement; there is no single public term that safely covers every appliance and program. Before ordering, define the coverage period, start point, exclusions, claim evidence, response time, local consumer-law interface and remedy. Also clarify whether the distributor handles local service and how recurring issues will be escalated. The final quotation or agreement should record the applicable warranty arrangement.

Are spare parts or replacement units available?

Spare parts or replacement-unit arrangements may be available for selected models, but the item list, quantity, pricing, storage life and replenishment process require confirmation. Build the plan around likely wear or service parts and the distributor’s local repair capability. Ask whether parts are user-replaceable, technician-only or tied to safety controls. Record part references and compatibility by model revision so the support stock does not become ambiguous.

How are product issues and after-sales claims handled?

After-sales claims should be handled through an agreed evidence and escalation process. A useful claim record includes order and model references, serial or batch information where available, quantity affected, photos or video, operating conditions, failure description and actions already taken. The applicable remedy depends on the verified cause and agreed warranty terms. Contact the sales or support channel promptly, preserve affected samples when safe, and use recurring claim data to improve future specifications and inspections.

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