Eptac
EPTAC is a privately held, IPC-licensed provider of solder training, electronics manufacturing certification, and PCB design education, serving electronics manufacturers, defense/aerospace contractors, and component distributors across 24 North American training locations and online delivery channels.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersManchester, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Eptac does
EPTAC Corporation is a privately held provider of professional training and certification services for the electronics manufacturing industry, founded in the late 1980s and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire. The company is licensed by IPC — the governing standards body for electronic assembly — to deliver certification programs across IPC-A-610 (visual inspection), IPC-A-620 (cable and wire harness), IPC-A-600 (bare board), J-STD-001 (soldering), IPC-7711/7721 (rework/repair), IPC-6012 (printed board qualification), and the PCB Designer (CID/CID+) track. EPTAC also offers specialized programs in aerospace/space-addendum assembly, hand soldering, and counterfeit component mitigation (IDEA-STD-1010) in cooperation with industry partners.
The company operates through 24 owned and partner-operated training centers across the United States and Canada, supplemented by live instructor-led online classes and dedicated on-site corporate training at customer facilities. A mobile app for iOS and Android supports self-service class discovery and registration across 1,000+ classes delivered annually. Training is delivered by 15+ Master IPC Instructors with prior production experience at major EMS and OEM organizations (Mack Technologies, Tyco Electronics, Suntron, among others). Curricula are predominantly hands-on (75-80% practical lab work in soldering and rework courses) with multi-day (3-5 day) formats and a 2-year certification validity requiring recurring recertification revenue.
The revenue model is fee-for-service professional training, sold B2B through corporate enrollment rather than to individual consumers. Pricing includes per-attendee tuition for scheduled and on-site classes, challenge-test fees for experienced professionals, and ancillary revenue from consulting (compliance audits, gap analysis) and licensing of IPC standards-based materials through an affiliated platform (soldertraining.com). The customer base spans enterprise electronics manufacturers (Flextronics, Nokia, Raytheon, Texas Instruments, Sanmina, Celestica, Harris, Solectron, Columbia Tech), component distributors, aerospace/defense contractors, and educational institutions such as NC State University via PowerAmerica.
Eptac firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Eptac
- Legal name
- EPTAC Corporation
- Website
- https://eptac.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EPTAC is a privately held, IPC-licensed provider of solder training, electronics manufacturing certification, and PCB design education, serving electronics manufacturers, defense/aerospace contractors, and component distributors across 24 North American training locations and online delivery channels.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Eptac industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electronics Manufacturing Training & Certification
- NAICS
- Technical and Trade Schools (6115)
- SIC
- Services-Educational Services (8200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)
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Where Eptac is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Manchester
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices25 records
Markets served
Eptac business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- IPC Certification Programs: Fee-based certification programs for IPC standards including IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-A-620, IPC-A-600, IPC-7711/7721, IPC-6012, and IPC Designer Certification. Programs offered at Instructor, Specialist, and Standard Expert levels with 2-year certification validity.
- Hand Soldering Certification: Customizable hand soldering certification programs with modular training options covering fundamental through advanced techniques. Revenue generated through per-attendee training fees.
- Corporate On-Site Training: Dedicated in-person training delivered at client facilities with EPTAC providing Master Instructors, equipment, and materials. Includes customized training programs tailored to specific company requirements.
- IPC Standards Training Materials: Sale of IPC industry-standard materials and training aids through affiliated platform soldertraining.com (Planettraining.com).
- Consulting Services: Process auditing, gap analysis, and compliance consulting including J-STD-001 compliance audits and RoHS lead-free process capability audits.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | One time/ perpetual license | Standard IPC Certification Program Pricing |
| Other | One time/ perpetual license | Challenge Test Option |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Eptac product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EPTAC provides IPC-certified training programs and solder certification courses for the electronics manufacturing industry. Deliverables include instructor-level, specialist-level, and standard-expert certifications covering IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721, and PCB Designer (CID/CID+) standards, delivered through 24 North American training centers, live online classes, on-site corporate programs, and accompanying consulting/audit services.
Product overview
EPTAC is a training and certification services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of IPC certification and solder training programs. The core offerings include instructor-level and specialist-level certifications across multiple IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721), PCB Designer Certification (CID and CID+), hand soldering certification, and specialized programs for aerospace, counterfeit component detection, and advanced microelectronics. Training is delivered through scheduled classes at 24 North American locations, online instructor-led sessions, dedicated on-site training at customer facilities, and challenge tests for experienced professionals. Recertification programs maintain the 2-year certification validity required by IPC standards.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- IPC-A-610 Instructor Certification
Companies that use Eptac
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Eptac technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Eptac partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- PowerAmericacoreCollaboration to offer IPC Designer Certification to students and faculty of North Carolina State University, supporting professional development for careers in electronics manufacturing.
- Accelper IPC Training CentercoreAcquisition of Accelper IPC Training Center in Schaumburg, IL (Chicago area) expanding Midwest market presence and adding focus to offerings in that region.
- IDEA (Independent Distributors of Electronics Association)coreExclusive training center partnership to deliver counterfeit component mitigation and inspection programs including IDEA-STD-1010 and IDEA-ICE-3000 Professional Inspector Certification preparation.
- Microtek LaboratoriescorePartnership to create West Coast IPC Master Training Center offering full range of IPC certification programs. Expanded to provide increased focus on the western US market.
- CONNSTEPminorQualified as Approved Service Provider for IPC Training and Certification for companies in Connecticut seeking specialized training. CONNSTEP provides financial and technical support to Connecticut manufacturers.
- Precision Assembly Technologies, Inc. (PAT)corePartnership to provide IPC Certification and solder training at operator and instructor levels for the Long Island and Mid Atlantic electronics industry. Cost-effective solutions for regional market access.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves13 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Eptac competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Blackfox Training Center: Another IPC-licensed Master Training Center in the U.S. that delivers the same family of IPC certification programs (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721, etc.) to electronics manufacturing personnel. Direct head-to-head competitor for the same enterprise training budget at OEMs and EMS providers.
- STI Electronics: U.S.-based provider of IPC training plus contract electronic manufacturing services, with multiple training locations overlapping EPTAC geographies. Directly comparable combination of certified instructional services and electronics manufacturing expertise.
- BEST Inc. Provides electronics manufacturing services, engineering support, and IPC-related training through its education division. Comparable in combining hands-on electronics production work with technical training delivery to industry customers.
Emerging players
- Precision Assembly Technologies (PAT): Long-time EPTAC channel partner operating the Long Island IPC Training Center and serving Mid-Atlantic electronics manufacturers. Operates in an overlapping niche with EPTAC but at a smaller regional scale and primarily as a partner rather than a fully independent competitor.
- Microtek Laboratories: Anaheim-based IPC Master Training Center partner delivering IPC certification programs on the West Coast. Overlaps with EPTAC's curriculum (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, etc.) but at regional scale; serves a similar customer segment in complementary geography.
Broad incumbents
- IPC (Association Connecting Electronics Industries): The standards-setting body that licenses EPTAC and other training centers. While IPC itself is not a primary training competitor, it controls licensing terms, standard development, and committee work in which EPTAC's leaders participate — making it a critical gatekeeper and ecosystem influencer for the entire industry.
- SAE International: Larger standards and professional certification body operating broadly across aerospace, automotive, and defense industries. While it does not directly compete in IPC electronics soldering training, it represents the broader credentialing ecosystem and offers adjacent aerospace certification programs that intersect with EPTAC's J-STD-001 Space Addendum offering.
Others
- Polaris Technical Industries: Provider of electronics manufacturing and quality/testing services that participates in similar end markets and customer overlaps as EPTAC. Not a direct training competitor, but an adjacent services company that competes for the same enterprise customers' quality and compliance budgets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Eptac social profiles
Digital presenceEptac compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Eptac financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Eptac leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Eptac funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Eptac M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Eptac
What does Eptac do?
EPTAC provides IPC-certified training programs and solder certification courses for the electronics manufacturing industry. Deliverables include instructor-level, specialist-level, and standard-expert certifications covering IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721, and PCB Designer (CID/CID+) standards, delivered through 24 North American training centers, live online classes, on-site corporate programs, and accompanying consulting/audit services.
Is Eptac a public or private company?
Eptac is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Eptac founded?
Eptac was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Eptac based?
Eptac is headquartered in Manchester, United States, in the North America region.
How does Eptac make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. IPC Certification Programs are the primary driver. The others are hand Soldering Certification, corporate On-Site Training, IPC Standards Training Materials and consulting Services.
Who are Eptac's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Blackfox Training Center, STI Electronics and BEST Inc.. Emerging players are Precision Assembly Technologies (PAT) and Microtek Laboratories. Broad incumbents are IPC (Association Connecting Electronics Industries) and SAE International. Polaris Technical Industries is listed as an others.
Does Eptac have an API?
No public API is recorded for Eptac.
What industry is Eptac in?
Eptac's product category is Electronics Manufacturing Training & Certification. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAAANAA, Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications. Its NAICS code is 6115 and its SIC code is 8200.