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Goodwill Industries of Akron’s Business Services provides local organizations with services like:

  • Packaging & Assembly
  • Industrial Sewing
  • And many other specialized, custom and unique projects

When you work with Goodwill, you can expect:

  • Competitive pricing
  • Reliable, high-quality workmanship
  • On-time delivery

 By using Goodwill for your needs, your business is helping to fund employment-related programs that help individuals in your community overcome barriers to competitive employment and self-sufficiency.

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Custom Projects

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Our skilled, dedicated team excels in assembly, packaging, collation and mailing, die‑cutting, de‑manufacturing, sorting, inspection, rework, and sewing. Is that all we do? Not even close. Those are just the services we’re known for; our capabilities go far beyond that.

If you need a job handled by an efficient, experienced crew and don’t see it listed, reach out and tell us what you’re thinking. We continually expand and adapt our services to meet the changing needs of our customers, and we’re ready to tailor our work to fit your project.

Whatever you need, we can handle it, and probably a few things you haven’t thought of yet.

Testimonials

Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.

"We have been a Goodwill Business Services customer since 2004, using services such as industrial sewing, assembly, packaging, general procurement and others. The agency is very responsive to our needs, and the quality is always great!"

  • Vincent Vecchione, Machinery Operations Product Manager

DiVal Safety Equipment

"Goodwill has been an important and reliable partner over the last couple of decades. They deliver quality products and great service."

  • Nick Geraci, Business Manager

ClearSonic Manufacturing

"We have worked with Goodwill Industries of Akron for over 20 years now. They are a great partner. Thank you for everything you have done and will do!"

  • Glenn Miller, Vice President

General Machine

"Always a pleasure when dealing with Goodwill Akron, very responsive, on-time delivery and quality are always on point. Friendliness meets professionalism, enabling great customer service."

  • Jerry Kaleal, Production Manager

GOJO Industries, Inc.

"Over the last several years we have worked with Goodwill's Assembly and Packaging group. The group always does a phenomenal job with quick turnaround, top-notch performance."

  • Tony Bachmann, CPSM, C.P.M. Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.

"Goodwill Industries of Middle TN contracted the Industrial Sewing team of Goodwill Industries of Akron to provide customized, branded aprons for personnel at one of our retail stores. They were so well-received that we decided to provide these aprons as uniforms for all associates and team members at all of our 30 retail stores and two outlets. We are happy to have such a wonderful partner in our efforts to change lives through education, training and employment."

  • Danny Rhodes, Director of Donation Acquisitions

International Soap Box Derby

"We have worked with Goodwill's Assembly and Packaging group. The group always does a great job with a quick turnaround and top-notch performance."

  • Jodi Busch, Finance Manager / Product Sales

Jamestown Container Companies

"Very satisfied with the quality and on-time delivery for the job of assembling and gluing partition sets."

  • Michael Safer, Account Manager

Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc.

"We provide custodial services at several Ohio Department of Transportation rest stops and were in need of hi-visibility vests in a short timeframe. The industrial sewing group delivered promptly, and the quality of the vests is outstanding."

  • Kathy Patton, Business Development Coordinator

SupplyOne Cleveland

"I recommend Goodwill services to everyone. Their quality, on-time delivery and dedication are key reasons we use their services."

  • Tamara Grether, Account Executive

The Arc of Southside

"Goodwill has been our business partner and supplier since I have been with this organization. For over 14 years, our products have always been delivered in a timely manner, and we have NEVER had a quality issue. That speaks volumes about service and quality!"

  • David Gusler, Director of Community Services

    Industrial Sewing Solutions

    sewing team making cloth face masks

    When you have industrial sewing needs, let us provide the solution. Goodwill is unmatched in producing top-of-the-line textiles. Any industrial sewing job you have will be completed with skill and ease. You can count on our experienced team of sewers to provide you with a quality cost-effective product. Here are a few of the solutions that we have provided for others and can provide for you:

    • Face masks
    • Safety vests
    • Tote bags
    • Aprons
    • Tool bags
    • Banners
    • Laundry bags
    • Industrial sewing
    • Mold blankets
    • Mesh backpacks
    • Custom industrial sewing

    Statewide Capabilities

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    Goodwill organizations across Ohio offer businesses a wide range of services, including:

    • Packaging & Assembly
    • Janitorial Services
    • Industrial Sewing
    • Document Imaging
    • And many other specialized, custom and unique projects

    Partnering with an Ohio Goodwill means you’ll receive competitive pricing, dependable quality and on‑time delivery.

    Whether you need fast turnaround, a cost‑effective way to reduce labor expenses, or extra production capacity, Goodwill Business Services is ready to help. 

    By choosing Goodwill, your business also supports local employment programs that help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment. 

    Assembly & Packaging

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    You can expect reliable, high-quality workmanship to complete a specific project. Partnering with us helps to eliminate time-consuming production bottlenecks and provides you with an additional workforce without having to increase payroll and other related costs. Since our facilities are centrally located, your projects are completed in a timely fashion within your budget.

    We strive to continuously improve our systems to better satisfy the needs of our customers and to deliver quality products and services on time.

    You provide the job and we provide the solution to fit the needs of a very diverse customer base. When needed, new services are developed and current services are modified to fulfill any needs.

    We Specialize In

    • Assembly
    • Collating
    • Die-cutting
    • Industrial Sewing
    • Inspection
    • Packaging
    • Kitting
    • De-manufacturing
    • Re-work
    • Sorting
    • Labeling
    • Prototyping
    • Quality Control/Inspection
    • Heat Shrinking
    • Purchasing
    • Logistics
    • Heat Sealing

    We've Done Work For

    • Myers Industries
    • Murdock Industries
    • GOJO Industries, Inc.
    • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
    • Unisource
    • Kong
    • Automated Packaging
    • Johnson Brothers Rubber Co.

    ISO 9001:2015 Certified Without Design

    Goodwill Akron Certificate of Approval

    Goodwill Industries’ Business Services is Certified to ISO 9001:2015 without design & by putting Goodwill to work you can expect:

    • Reduced labor costs
    • Quality workmanship
    • Expanded labor capacity
    • Increased turnaround time
    • Attention to detail
    • Flexibility
    • Your job done right
    • A sense of urgency
    • Accountability
    • Follow-up
    • Quick response

    Schedule a Visit

    See our business solutions first-hand. Call Goodwill to arrange a visit to our offices in Akron, Ohio.
    Toll-free at 1-800-989-8428
    Email BusinessServices@goodwillakron.org.

    Request a Quote

    For a quote on your project or to receive more information about Goodwill Business Services, please provide the following information:

    • Contact Name
    • Company Name
    • Phone
    • Email
    • Address
    • Website
    • Description of Project
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