About Us

American Essentials LLC was founded in 2008 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. With over 17+ years of experience, we have a proven track record in sourcing and distributing a wide range of consumer products for both home and business use. Together with our sister companies, our products have reached over 5,000+ stores and Fortune 500 clients including Kroger, HEB, Harris Teeter, Walmart, Amazon, Lowes, Sysco, and more.

As a certified diverse business (WBENC and NMSDC), we operate globally with offices in India and sourcing expertise across India, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan & more. Our supply chain experts manage product development, compliance, and quality control from these regions.

Our global warehouse network spans the U.S. (NJ, CA, OH, IL) and Asia (India, Vietnam, Thailand), and we offer over 10,000+ products across categories like Food & Beverage, Packaging & Disposables, Home Goods, Hardware, Apparel, and Pet Supplies.

Retail Private Label

Private Label Manufacturing Challenges We Solve

Developing and scaling private-label programs is increasingly complex, driven by compressed timelines, margin pressure, compliance requirements, packaging standards, and the need for reliable global manufacturing. American Essentials delivers end-to-end private label manufacturing solutions designed to simplify execution, reduce risk, and accelerate speed to shelf.

  • Speed-to-Market & Execution Risk : Streamlined product development, sampling, and production workflows built to meet retail launch timelines without sacrificing quality or compliance.
  • Manufacturing & Cost Optimization: Access to a diversified global manufacturing network across India, Vietnam, Thailand, China, and other key regions, structured to balance cost efficiency, capacity, and reliability.
  • Quality, Compliance & Certifications: Factory audits, product testing, regulatory compliance, and category-specific certifications to ensure every product meets retailer, industry, and market standards.
  • Product Development & Customization: Specification-driven development covering formulation, materials, packaging, barcodes, labeling, and shelf readiness, engineered to exact private-label requirements.
  • Logistics, Warehousing & Fulfillment :Integrated logistics planning and just-in-time delivery through strategically located U.S. warehouses in CA, IL, OH, and NJ, supporting consistent inventory flow and on-time replenishment.
  • Tariff, Supply Chain & Sourcing Flexibility: Manufacturing and sourcing strategies designed to mitigate tariff exposure, supply disruptions, and regional risk through diversified country-of-origin options.
  • Retail-Focused Commercial Support: Built for retailers and wholesalers managing assortment, margin, and scale with flexible production runs, disciplined cost control, and post-launch support.
  • Sustainability & Responsible Manufacturing :Eco-conscious material options, packaging innovation, and lifecycle considerations that support sustainability goals while maintaining performance and profitability and allowing our customers to stay compliant with ever changing government regulations.
  • Risk Management & Oversight : Certified facilities, ongoing audits, quality controls, and insured manufacturing partners to protect brand integrity and ensure supply chain continuity.

Sourcing Challenges We Solve

In today’s global landscape, sourcing is increasingly complex due to geopolitical instability, regulatory hurdles, supplier verification, logistics, and tariff issues—especially for imports across diverse global regions. American Essentials provides strategic, end-to-end sourcing solutions from vetted factories in countries like India, Vietnam, and Thailand to ensure quality, affordability, and compliance.

  • Tariff & Regulatory Challenges: We offer solutions to high tariffs by leveraging our strong supplier network in alternative countries.
  • Supplier Authenticity & Compliance: Verified factory partners with strict quality control and factory certifications.
  • Product Development: Sample testing, compliance certifications, and market-readiness assessments.
  • Logistics & Warehousing: Lightning-fast JIT delivery from strategically located U.S. warehouses in CA, IL, OH, NJ—plus global distribution hubs for seamless worldwide reach.
  • Customer-Centric Approach: Flexible payment terms and dedicated post-sales support teams.
  • Our Global Offices: We maintain offices in both the United States and India to offer comprehensive sourcing support from our supply chain experts.

With over 1,000+ thoroughly vetted suppliers across diverse global regions and extensive experience in sourcing, logistics, and customer service, American Essentials transforms sourcing challenges into seamless business solutions.