Essential 8 is a comprehensive approach that identifies opportunities to achieve cleaner, healthier, safer, more
productive, and more sustainable industrial packaging operations. Through an in-depth analysis, we will uncover
areas of improvement throughout the packaging process that will help you to protect your products while simplifying production, keeping your people safe, and reducing total costs
The 8 Solutions

1. STABILIZATION & LOAD CONTAINMENT
- Stretch film
- Strapping
- Edge protection
2. AUTOMATION/EQUIPMENT
- Manual equipment
- Automated equipment
- Robotics
3. LABELING
- Labels
- Ink jet printing
- Application
4. CARTON CLOSURE
- Tape
- Glue
- Staples
- Strapping
5. VOID FILL
- Air pillow/bubble
- Paper
- Foam
- Peanuts
6. PRIMARY PACKAGING
- Inner pack
- Outer pack
- Product direct contact
- Shrink film
7. PROCESS DESIGN
- Production line review
- CAD drawings
- Packaging engineer involvement
- Supply chain management/improvement
8. FACILITY CARE
- Facility maintenance products, cleaning solutions and equipment
- Washroom supplies and hand hygiene systems
- Safety and PPE supplies
Our Process
Our Essential 8 consultation addresses opportunities to consolidate and standardize product selections to save inventory space and streamline logistics.

DISCOVERY
Identify the areas of opportunities while performing an Essential 8 assessment.
PRODUCT
Align the best products and solutions for your facilities essential touch points.
PROCESSES
Implement best practices and processes with a focus on productivity, safety, and training.
PROCUREMENT
Standardize and streamline the supply chain to best fit your unique needs.
RESULTS
Achieve lower operating costs and a cleaner, healthier, safer, more productive, and more sustainable facility.

FOODSERVICE
A complete foodservice solution that combines food safety and operational expertise with professional-grade products to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

FACILITY CARE
A complete facility care solution that combines laborsaving and low environmental impact products with professional, safe, and efficient cleaning procedures at the lowest total cost.

PACKAGING
A complete industrial packaging solution that delivers a comprehensive assessment of your packaging operation to protect your most critical products in transit while reducing costs and increasing productivity.