ePac ♥s the environment
environmental
Our digital printing platform lessens our carbon footprint and enables us to offer more eco-friendly packaging options.
economic
We are continuously evolving our production processes to minimize and recycle waste, positively contributing to a circular economy.
social
We are committed to our involvement in the local communities surrounding all of our plants.
sustainability matters
ePac was founded on the premise that emerging digital technology will significantly disrupt the service and manufacturing models that have served the flex pack industry for decades. Our digital printing platform is inherently sustainable, using less energy, producing less waste, and having a smaller carbon footprint than conventional printing technology. With the ability to order to demand, packaging obsolescence can also be eliminated, helping to keep unused plastic packaging out of landfills.
environmental impact
Established in 2016, ePac is the only flexible packaging company in North America built entirely around the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press to provide customers with its unique advantages, including:
economic impact
Elimination of Plate & Set-Up Fees
Digital printing provides a handful of economical benefits to brands. ePac’s use of HP Indigo 20000 digital printers eliminate the need to produce and process plates and cylinders during the printing process, reducing the amount of energy expended during setup and production. This also allows for minimal print set-up compared to conventional printing (flex and rotogravure), which use higher volumes of ink and substrates.
Reduction in Excess Inventory
With the ability to print to demand, run multiple SKUs and place low minimum orders, we are able to drastically reduce obsolescence and costs for our customers. Customers are able to take advantage of our short turnaround times and low minimum orders to run more promotions, create limited edition packaging, and test new products in the market.
Ability to Run Multiple SKUs at Once
ePac’s digital printing capabilities allow brands to run multiple SKUs in one run. Within each run, we optimize the 30″ printing web to maximize impressions, therefore reducing waste. Without the use of plates, the costs associated with the need for multiple plates are eliminated, as well as the high-minimum order quantities required with traditional printing.
social responsibility
ePac is committed to supporting the local communities surrounding each of our domestic and international plant locations. We are actively involved in giving back by volunteering with regional organizations, partnering with educators and schools, and donating time and materials to small business owners and brands.
To learn more about our community involvement on a local level, visit our plant location pages.
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