VietnhatGas works with partners under three models: OEM, ODM and OBM. The difference lies in who designs the product and whose brand appears on it. The table below helps you quickly choose the model that fits your business plan.
Comparison of the three cooperation models
| Criteria | OEM | ODM | OBM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who designs the product | The customer provides samples and specifications | VietnhatGas designs, the customer chooses a model | VietnhatGas |
| Brand on the product | The customer's brand | The customer's brand | VietnhatGas |
| Best suited to | Gas companies that already have their own cylinder specifications | Businesses that want to launch a brand quickly without an existing design | Dealers and distributors who want to sell ready-made products |
| What the customer prepares | Drawings or samples, paint color, logo, quantity | Logo, paint color, capacity, quantity | Distribution area, purchasing plan |
| Samples | Samples made to drawings and approved before production | Chosen from existing models, with colors and identity adjusted | Not required |
| Minimum order quantity, lead time | Per quotation for each capacity and quantity | ||
Each model at a glance
OEM — manufacturing to the customer's design
You already have product specifications: cylinder drawings, physical samples or technical specifications. VietnhatGas manufactures exactly to them, with paint colors and logo printing to your own identity. Samples are made to the drawings and approved before mass production.
ODM — choose a VietnhatGas model and apply your own brand
You do not have a design yet but want to launch a brand quickly. You choose an existing VietnhatGas model and provide your logo, paint color, capacity and quantity; VietnhatGas adjusts the colors and identity on the chosen model. Stove and lighter models ready for manufacturing are available in the OEM private-label customization category.
OBM — distribute the VietnhatGas brand
You do not need to invest in design or sampling; instead, you buy VietnhatGas-branded products to sell under the distribution franchise policy, with regional discounts.
Information for each type of customer
Dealers and gas filling stations
Your priorities are durability, periodic inspection, batch pricing and lead time. VietnhatGas provides specification sheets by capacity, inspection records and delivery on your purchasing schedule.
Get a batch quotation for cylinders
Businesses ordering cylinders under their own brand
Your priorities are brand printing, paint color, valves to your own standard and minimum order quantity. VietnhatGas produces samples, and mass production starts only after approval. See the 7-step process applied to every batch on the LPG cylinder manufacturing service page.
Send a cylinder manufacturing request
Franchise distributors
Your priorities are the butane gas canister, gas stove and gas lighter lines, discount policy and distribution area. See the VietnhatGas distribution franchise category.
Apply for the distribution franchise
How to start working together
- Send your requirements — product type, capacity, estimated quantity and the model you are interested in, via our hotline 1900 4656, Zalo 0903 411 866, email vietnhat@vietnhatgas.com or the quotation form.
- Consultation and quotation — VietnhatGas recommends a suitable model and quotes with the minimum order quantity and lead time for each capacity and quantity.
- Sampling and sample approval — for OEM, samples are made to your drawings; for ODM, you choose an existing model and we adjust the colors and identity; for OBM, this step is skipped.
- Contract signing — a manufacturing contract or distribution agreement that clearly sets out the payment schedule, delivery schedule and accompanying documents.
- Production and delivery — mass production, inspection, and delivery in batches or installments with documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Can we start with ODM and then switch to OEM?
Yes. Many businesses choose ODM to launch a brand quickly, then switch to manufacturing to their own drawings once they have their own specifications. Talk to VietnhatGas for advice at each stage.
Are the designs and logos we send to VietnhatGas kept confidential?
Yes. Manufacturing customers' drawings, design samples, logos, printing specifications and order quantities are used only for that customer's own orders and are not provided to third parties (see our privacy policy).
How are manufacturing orders paid?
OEM · ODM · OBM manufacturing orders are paid in stages: sample approval, mass production and delivery. For franchise distributors, credit terms are set out in the distribution agreement.
What are the minimum order quantity and lead time?
They depend on capacity, product type and quantity; VietnhatGas states them specifically in the quotation for each request.