Let’s be honest—production lines are busy places. Between managing inventory, hitting deadlines, and keeping everything running smoothly, there’s not a lot of room for delays or missing parts.

That’s where kitting comes in. It’s a simple concept that can make a big difference in your day-to-day operations—and it might just be the time-saving upgrade your team has been looking for.

What Is Kitting?

Kitting is exactly what it sounds like: instead of sending you a bunch of individual components, we package everything you need—pre-sorted, labeled, and ready to go—in one organized kit.

At Great Lakes Industrial, we customize every kit based on your specific project or production process. Whether you need grouped O-rings for a machine build or neatly labeled fasteners and seals for different stages of assembly, we’ve got you covered.

Think of it like ordering a meal kit instead of a grocery list—less prep, more doing.

What’s in a Kit?

Great question. Here’s what a typical GLI kit might include:

• All the seals, fasteners, and components for one assembly or unit
• Custom-labeled bags to match your workflow
• Barcoded packaging for easy tracking
• Neatly packed parts, exactly how your team needs them

You tell us what you need—we’ll kit it up.

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How It Saves You Time (Like, a Lot of Time)

Kitting cuts out the little things that slow you down—those “Where’s that part?” moments that stack up fast.

• No more time lost pulling parts from inventory
• No more confusion on the line about what goes where
• Fewer chances for human error or assembly delays
• Less back-and-forth between your team and your stockroom

Bottom line? Your people spend less time tracking down pieces and more time building great products.

Why Our Customers Love It

We’ve worked with a lot of OEMs over the years, and here’s what they say about working with our kitting team:

It lightens the load
Your team doesn't have to do the tedious stuff—we handle the picking, sorting, and packaging.

It keeps things consistent
Every kit is packed the same way, every time. No surprises on the floor.

It cleans up inventory
Kits take up less space and make it easier to find what you need.

It scales with you
Whether you’re making 100 parts or 100,000, kitting helps keep things moving smoothly.

A Small Change That Makes a Big Impact

If your team is stretched thin or you’re just tired of production hiccups, kitting is worth a closer look. It’s one of those services that quietly saves you time, money, and a whole lot of stress.

And best of all? We make it easy. At Great Lakes Industrial, we don’t just sell parts—we deliver solutions that help your business run better.

Ready to Simplify Your Operation?

We’d love to show you what kitting can do for your team. Reach out today and let’s chat—we’ll walk you through how it works, what it looks like for your product, and how quickly you can start seeing results.

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