Contract Packaging & Assembly Services
Reliable Contract Packaging and Assembly Services for Streamlined Manufacturing
At Pepin Manufacturing, Inc. (PMI), our contract packaging and assembly services are designed to simplify your supply chain, reduce costs, and accelerate your time to market. Located in Lake City, Minnesota, our ISO-13485-certified facility offers flexible, scalable solutions for companies in the medical, industrial, consumer, and retail sectors. Whether you need turnkey fulfillment or labor-intensive manual assembly, PMI delivers high-quality results with speed, precision, and reliability.
With decades of experience in contract manufacturing, PMI serves as a trusted partner for businesses looking to outsource complex packaging and assembly tasks. Our dedicated team ensures that every component is handled with care, every assembly step follows your specifications, and every package is delivered ready for market.
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What Are Contract Packaging and Assembly Services?
Contract packaging and assembly services involve the outsourced handling, assembling, and packaging of products or product components on behalf of a client. This service allows manufacturers and brands to focus on their core operations, such as product development and marketing, while a trusted partner like PMI manages the intricacies of production-ready assembly, kitting, labeling, and packaging.
At PMI, our contract packaging and assembly services cover a broad range of operations, including:
- Manual and semi-automated product assembly
- Custom kitting and bundling
- Blister packing and heat sealing
- Shrink wrapping and overwrapping
- Labeling and barcoding
- Custom box packing and retail packaging
- Sterile and non-sterile packaging
- Private label packaging
- Quality assurance and inspection
Whether your product is a medical diagnostic kit, a foam pad for industrial use, or a consumer retail item, our team ensures it is assembled, packaged, and delivered with consistency and care.
Benefits of PMI’s Contract Packaging and Assembly Services
Outsourcing your packaging and assembly needs to PMI brings multiple benefits that directly impact your operational efficiency, product quality, and bottom line.
Key Benefits:
- Scalability: Whether you’re launching or managing high-volume SKUs, our facility is equipped to handle projects of all sizes with consistent output.
- Cost Efficiency: Our streamlined processes and automation capabilities help minimize overhead, labor, and material waste, providing cost savings and predictable pricing.
- Customization: Every contract packaging and assembly project is tailored to your specific requirements, from packaging design and labeling to the number of components in a kit.
- Speed to Market: Our experienced team and established infrastructure ensure your products are assembled and packaged quickly and accurately, meeting your deadlines and production goals.
- Compliance and Quality Control: With ISO-13485 certification, PMI meets the most rigorous industry standards, making us a trusted partner for regulated and high-precision markets.
Industries We Serve With Contract Packaging and Assembly
Our contract packaging and assembly services support clients across a broad spectrum of industries. Each market we serve has unique requirements, and PMI has the experience, certifications, and process controls to meet them.
Medical and Healthcare
- Diagnostic test kits and strips
- Electrode and sensor assemblies
- Sterile packaging and labeling
- Wound care and medical disposables
- Custom medical device packaging
Industrial and OEM
- Foam, rubber, and adhesive-based product kitting
- Sub-component assemblies for end products
- Tamper-evident and protective packaging
- Gasket and sealing material handling
Consumer Products and Retail
- Custom-branded retail packaging
- Multipacks, kits, and promotional bundles
- Barcode labeling and retail-ready displays
- Cosmetics and personal care packaging
Electronics and Specialty Devices
- Electrostatic-safe packaging for components
- Device assembly and part integration
- Protective packaging for transport and display
PMI’s flexible and configurable packaging and assembly solutions ensure each product is properly protected, fully functional, and ready for market, no matter the industry.
Integrated Capabilities for a Seamless Manufacturing Experience
Our contract packaging and assembly services are supported by a complete ecosystem of value-added manufacturing capabilities. This integration allows PMI to serve as a one-stop partner from component fabrication through final shipment.
Additional Capabilities Include:
- Precision Die Cutting (Flat Bed & Rotary): We manufacture parts in-house that can be directly incorporated into assembled kits or packaged products.
- Material Laminating and Slitting: Prepare multilayered materials or convert bulk materials into precise dimensions before assembly.
- Custom Printing and Labeling: Add instructions, branding, compliance information, or serialized labels as part of your assembly or packaging flow.
- Quality Inspection and Traceability: Inline and final inspections verify component integrity and ensure traceable compliance with industry and customer standards.
- Fulfillment and Logistics: PMI can ship finished goods directly to distribution centers, retail channels, or end users.
By combining manufacturing, assembly, and packaging under one roof, PMI helps you reduce lead times, minimize handoffs, and streamline your entire production workflow.
Quality and Compliance at Every Step
At Pepin Manufacturing, we know that contract packaging and assembly are often the final—and most visible—steps before your product reaches your customer. That’s why we’ve built our processes around rigorous quality control, documentation, and compliance protocols.
Quality Assurance Highlights:
- ISO 13485-certified quality management system
- Documented process controls and SOPs
- Batch record keeping and traceability
- In-line and final inspections
- Compatible packaging capabilities
Whether your product is bound for a hospital, retail shelf, or critical industrial application, our team ensures it is assembled, packaged, and shipped to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Customization and Flexibility in Contract Packaging and Assembly
We understand that no two projects are the same. PMI’s contract packaging and assembly services are fully customizable to align with your product’s unique specifications, branding, regulatory needs, and packaging goals.
Customization Options Include:
- Component sourcing and BOM integration
- Kit configuration and layout design
- Private labeling and white-labeling
- Packaging material selection (boxes, bags, clamshells, etc.)
- Insert placement, folding, and literature inclusion
- Serialized or batch-coded labels for tracking
Our team collaborates closely with yours to understand the full scope of your requirements and deliver packaging and assembly solutions that meet expectations and elevate your brand in the marketplace.
Get Started With PMI’s Contract Packaging and Assembly Services Today
Looking to streamline your production process and bring your products faster? Contact Pepin Manufacturing, Inc. to learn how our contract packaging and assembly services can help you achieve your manufacturing and fulfillment goals.
Request a quote, schedule a consultation, or send us your assembly and packaging requirements today. Let us show you how our proven expertise in contract packaging and assembly can reduce costs, improve product consistency, and deliver measurable value.