ePac, LLC Created as First Flexible Packaging Company Based on Digital Printing
Madison, Wisconsin (PRWEB) February 17, 2016 -- ePac, LLC, a joint partnership between Arion Partners, LLC and Emerald Packaging, Inc., today announced it would begin operations in Madison, Wisconsin in April 2016. The new company is dedicated to the growing short-run, multiple SKU, quick-turn flexible packaging market.
ePac, is the first “Greenfield” flexible packaging company in North America based exclusively on a digital technology platform. Building on Emerald Packaging Inc.’s success as the first flexible packaging HP Indigo 20000 beta in the US, this new partnership marks a significant commitment to the growth of digital printing. With the HP Indigo 20000 as the print platform, complimentary front-end workflow and down-stream finishing systems have been engineered to leverage the unique value provided by digital technology.
ePac digital solutions will provide consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs) the ability to rapidly produce test market packaging, quickly roll-out marketing promotions, and eliminate excess inventory through print-on-demand and design-to-print services.
Arion Partners’ Jack Knott, Virag Patel, and Carl Joachim will serve as the management team for ePac. Mr. Knott has an extensive background in creating and managing flexible packaging companies, most recently with Exopack Holdings Corp. and Coveris Holdings. Mr. Patel has significant experience in global market development for Exopack and Coveris, while Mr. Joachim has successfully developed production digital printing businesses for Xerox, Océ and Ricoh.
“SKU proliferation, declining run lengths, and the growing desire among CPGs to offer market-specific packaging are key drivers behind ePac’s go-to-market strategy,” according to Jack Knott, Arion Partners Co-CEO. “With our total operation engineered around a digital platform, ePac will offer a new, cost effective alternative for customers,” added Knott.
ePac is the evolution of initial entry into digital printing by Emerald Packaging through a joint venture with OEC Graphics. According to Kevin Kelly, CEO of Emerald Packaging: “We’ve proven there is a market for digital flexible packaging. To capitalize on that success it makes sense to form an entity entirely dedicated to this business model as opposed to one attached to an analog printer. With the significant expertise brought by the Arion team, we’re confident that our growth in digital will rapidly accelerate.”
ePac will start customer engagement immediately in preparation for beginning operations in April of 2016.
About ePac, LLC:
ePac is dedicated to the short-run, quick turn-around flexible packaging market. Offering digital printing, laminating, and pouch making services; ePac offers solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, converters, and contract packagers.
Address: 8233 Forsythia Street, #116 Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
Contact: Jack Knott
Email: jknott(at)epacllc(dot)com
Phone: 561-371-8903
Web Site: http://www.epacllc.com
About Arion Partners, LLC:
Arion Partners pursues strategic investments in plastics processing and packaging businesses for select global investors. Arion’s Senior Partners average more than 25 years of experience in the industry including the successful execution of varied and unique growth, operational M&A and restructuring initiatives.
Address: 200 Chambers St. # 2J New York, New York, 10007
Contact: Virag Patel
Email: vpatel(at)epacllc(dot)com
Web Site: http://www.arionpartnersllc.com
About Emerald Packaging, Inc.:
Emerald Packaging is one of the largest flexible packaging manufacturers on the West Coast and a major supplier of produce packaging within the United States.
Address: 33050 Western Avenue PO Box 5038 Union City, CA 94587
Contact: Kevin Kelly
Email: sales(at)empack(dot)com
Web Site: http://www.empack.com
Carl Joachim, ePac, LLC, http://www.epacllc.com, +1 561-573-7992, [email protected]
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