The company is probably best known as the innovative supplier of solid plastic layer pads to manufacturers of glass containers and beverage cans. The Paderborn plant is also a dedicated plastic layer pad washing facility, providing washing and logistics services throughout Europe from this centralised location.

In addition, ER&GE operates its own plastic layer pad washing machines, designed and built in-house by a team of experienced engineers. ER&GE washing plants are in operation at several locations around the world. ER&GE is a quality accredited company.