Sub-assembly, sometimes called kitting or product assembly, is the process of combining individual parts or components into a finished package. It can include building multi-piece kits, preparing promotional bundles, or assembling items before final packaging and distribution.
For startups, sub-assembly means you can launch complex products without the cost of extra labor or equipment. For established CPG brands, this approach enables them to streamline operations and remain flexible during product launches, seasonal promotions, or high-volume runs.
At MaxUS, our contract sub-assembly services cover everything from kit building and packaging assembly to large-scale multi-component product preparation. We bring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability to every project, so your products are assembled right the first time — and ready for market.
Sub Assembly Can Look Like:
- Kitting for supplements, combining bottles, scoops, and informational inserts into retail-ready kits.
- Promotional bundles, assembling holiday snack packs, gift sets, or multi-product promotional kits.
- Personal care packaging, assembling lotions, soaps, and accessories into branded boxes or kits.
- Food and beverage multipacks, combining different flavors or product lines into variety packs.
- Industrial product prep, assembling small components or parts into kits for distribution.
Why Use Sub-Assembly Services
- Simplify product launches by outsourcing kit building and multi-component packaging.
- Save time and labor by letting us handle assembly instead of tying up your team.
- Increase flexibility during seasonal promotions, gift sets, and variety packs.
- Improve accuracy with consistent assembly of supplements, cosmetics, and food multipacks.
- Scale faster by avoiding the cost of extra space, staff, and equipment for assembly.
- Focus on growth while MaxUS manages the details of kitting and packaging assembly.
When to Use Contract Sub-Assembly
- When you are a startup launching a new product that requires kitting or multi-piece packaging.
- When your in-house team is overloaded with assembly tasks that slow down fulfillment.
- When you are preparing seasonal or promotional bundles like holiday gift sets or snack variety packs.
- When you need accurate assembly for regulated industries such as supplements or personal care.
- When you want to save on labor and equipment costs by outsourcing packaging assembly.
- When you are scaling production and need a flexible partner to manage complex packaging requirements.
Sub-Assembly FAQs
1. What is the difference between sub-assembly and kitting?
Sub-assembly involves building multi-part products before packaging, while kitting combines finished items into ready-to-ship bundles.
2. Can contract sub-assembly handle promotional packaging projects?
Yes. Many businesses use sub-assembly for holiday sets, sample kits, or limited-time bundles.
3. How does outsourcing sub-assembly improve efficiency?
It frees up your in-house team, reduces errors, and ensures complex packaging is completed correctly.
4. What industries use sub-assembly services?
Nutraceuticals, personal care, food, and industrial products commonly require assembly before packaging.
5. Is sub-assembly available for irregular or custom packaging formats?
Yes. Both automated and manual assembly options can support unique packaging needs.
Partner With MaxUS for Sub-Assembly
Complex packaging should not slow you down. MaxUS provides contract sub-assembly services that handle kitting, bundling, and multi-component assembly with speed and accuracy.
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