ePac Flexible Packaging

What ePac Flexible Packaging does

ePac Flexible Packaging is a privately held converter of digitally printed flexible packaging, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Del Mar, California, operating 14 manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Oceania. Its product portfolio centers on digitally printed stand-up pouches, lay flat pouches, quad seal pouches, flat bottom pouches, roll stock, sachets, films, child-resistant packaging, and sustainable variants including recyclable, post-consumer recycled, and compostable structures. Production runs on HP Indigo 20000 and 200K digital presses under a multi-year $50 million HP commercial agreement covering more than 10 next-generation presses, with the proprietary ePacONE platform connecting all plants and ePacConnect adding Scantrust QR-code-based connected packaging for track-and-trace and consumer engagement.

The company serves a hybrid customer base spanning SMBs and emerging CPG brands, mid-market companies, and select enterprise accounts across coffee, snacks, confection, frozen foods, pet food, supplements, and co-packers. Its core commercial proposition is the elimination of traditional flexo/rotogravure pain points — plates, setup fees, high minimum order quantities, and long lead times — by offering minimums as low as 100 pouches, no plate fees, and 10-15 business day turnaround, alongside variable data printing and order-to-demand production. Distribution runs through three channels: a 24/7 self-serve online shop with instant pricing for low-volume standardized orders, direct enterprise sales for volume discounts above 10,000 units and custom projects, and co-packer partnerships for mid-market reach.

In January 2026, Butterfly Equity acquired a controlling stake in ePac from an investor consortium including Amcor (which had previously invested up to $45M in September 2022) and Indevco North America, with CEO Virag Patel retaining significant ownership. The legal entity is ePac Holdings, LLC, domiciled in Delaware, with 251-500 employees; financial backers and ongoing capex (Phoenix expansion, French 200K press installation) indicate a company positioned as a scaled digital-first challenger to traditional flexible packaging incumbents.

Name

ePac Flexible Packaging

Legal name

ePac Holdings, LLC

Website

https://epacflexibles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ePac Flexible Packaging, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Del Mar, California, is a privately held digitally printed flexible packaging converter serving SMBs, emerging CPG brands, and select enterprises across coffee, snacks, supplements, and co-packers via 14 global plants on HP Indigo presses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Packaging Printing (Film/Poly/Paper Print) (IMALAKAG), Flexible Cosmetic Packaging (Pouches, Sachets, Stick Packs) (IMALAJAE)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging manufacturing
• Digital printing packaging
• Custom stand-up pouches
• Rollstock packaging materials
• Sustainable flexible packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Products: Sale of digitally printed flexible packaging including stand-up pouches, lay flat pouches, quad seal pouches, flat bottom pouches, roll stock, sachets, films, child-resistant packaging, and sustainable/recyclable options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ePac Flexible Packaging manufactures and sells digitally printed flexible packaging products, including stand-up pouches, lay flat pouches, quad seal pouches, flat bottom pouches, roll stock, sachets, films, child-resistant pouches, and sustainable/PCR packaging variants. The company operates a global manufacturing network of 14 facilities powered by its proprietary ePacONE platform and HP Indigo digital presses, offering low minimum order quantities, no plate or setup fees, and 10-15 business day turnaround to consumer goods brands and co-packers.

Product overview

ePac Flexible Packaging is a digitally printed flexible packaging company operating through two core technology platforms: the proprietary ePacONE platform that powers its global manufacturing network, and ePacConnect for connected packaging with QR code integration. The product portfolio centers on finished pouch products (Stand-Up Pouches, Lay Flat Pouches, Quad Seal Pouches, Flat Bottom Pouches) and roll stock materials, supplemented by specialized offerings including Child Resistant Packaging, Sachet Packaging, Custom Mylar Bags, and Films. Sustainable packaging variants include Recylable Packaging and Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Packaging. The company differentiates through digital printing technology using HP Indigo presses, enabling low minimum orders, 10-15 business day turnaround, and no plate fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stand-Up Pouches Versatile, self-standing pouches with excellent shelf appeal, available in multi-format options with varied gusset options, films, features, and finishes for CPG brands.
• Lay Flat Pouches Sleek, space-efficient packaging solution ideal for single-use or compact storage, available as 3-side seal and pillow pouches in various films, structures, and finishes.
• Quad Seal Pouches Premium packaging offering custom sizing, materials, and vibrant digital printing for standout product presentation and protection, used by brands such as Colectivo Coffee.
• Flat Bottom Pouches Cost-effective pouches that enhance shelf presence with a flat bottom design, making them an ideal choice for various products.
• Roll Stock Packaging Full color rollstock produced with solventless lamination, available with customizable unwind and max outer diameter specifications for form-fill-seal operations.
• Child Resistant Packaging Certified child-resistant stand-up and lay-flat pouches available in single-use and resealable options, designed to reduce risk of children opening packages. Targeted at supplements, nutraceuticals, and regulated CPG products.
• Films Range of film packaging solutions including barrier films, recyclable films, and specialty films for various packaging applications.
• Sachet Packaging Custom sachet packaging for vitamins, supplements, nutraceuticals, food products and cosmetics, available with digital printing for low minimum orders.
• Custom Mylar Bags Mylar-style bags highly desirable in food, herb, and supplement space for their strength, durability and ability to protect contents from the outside environment.
• Sustainable Packaging Eco-friendly packaging options including recyclable films, post-consumer recycled content (PCR), and compostable materials designed to support brand sustainability goals.
• ePacConnect Connected Packaging Connected packaging solution with QR code integration by Scantrust that turns packaging into a digital experience, enabling brand owners to connect directly with customers, enable track and trace, and product authentication.
• Easy Open Barrier Films Premium peelable, high-barrier films designed for coffee brands featuring smooth opening that eliminates need for scissors or tear notches while maintaining aroma, flavor, and freshness protection. Compatible with vertical and horizontal form fill seal equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders ship within 10-15 business days from artwork approval
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• HP Inc.flagshipTechnology or IntegrationLongstanding partnership with HP for Indigo digital presses. In 2026, signed $50 million three-year commercial agreement including installation of more than 10 HP Indigo 200K digital presses across ePac operations. Agreement includes approximately $20m on press installations and $30m in additional equipment and services.
• ScantrustcoreTechnology or IntegrationScantrust provides QR code integration technology for ePacConnect connected packaging solution, enabling brands to connect directly with customers through packaging.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ProAmpac: Private US-based flexible packaging and specialty films manufacturer serving CPG customers with stand-up pouches, rollstock and sustainable substrates — directly comparable product mix and customer base to ePac, though ProAmpac's roots are in conventional flexo/lamination rather than digital-first.
• Coveris Holdings: European-headquartered flexible packaging manufacturer producing pouches, films and sustainable substrates for food, pet food and consumer goods — a direct functional peer to ePac with overlapping product formats and a comparable multi-region footprint.
• Constantia Flexibles: Austria-headquartered flexible packaging specialist supplying pouches, sachets and lidding films to global CPG brands across food, pharma and personal care — a close functional peer in flexible formats, with deeper conventional scale than ePac.

Broad incumbents

• Amcor: Global rigid and flexible packaging leader; a former minority investor in ePac and now a direct competitor in digital flexible packaging for CPG, food and beverage end markets.
• Mondi Group: European integrated packaging and paper group with a sizeable flexible packaging business serving CPG, food and personal care; competes with ePac across stand-up pouches, kraft and barrier films, with broader scope including corrugated.
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Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIog585E8JvGt5ab4u8mIAg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ePacFlexiblePackaging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epacflexiblepackaging
• Instagraminstagram.com/epacflexiblepackaging
• Xx.com/epacflexibles

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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