Engineered Packaging Services

What Engineered Packaging Services does

Engineered Packaging Services, Inc. (EPS) is a US-based contract packaging services provider headquartered in Batavia, Ohio, founded in 2008 by Dan McLaughlin. The company specializes in protective packaging for automotive glass and aftermarket parts, serving enterprise OEMs and tier-one automotive suppliers including Fiat Chrysler, Toyota, AGC, NSG, Saint-Gobain, PGW, and Auto-Temp, with one industrial customer (Caterpillar) outside the automotive glass vertical. EPS employs between 11 and 50 people and operates across the Mid-West and Eastern United States.

EPS's core technology comprises two proprietary packaging methodologies: Skin-Pack Packaging, which secures products on a corrugated substrate inserted into a telescope carton to prevent movement-related breakage, and Euro-Pack Packaging, a shrink-wrap-over-foam/rubber-edging technique EPS pioneered in the Mid-West and Eastern US after importing the European automotive parts packaging approach. The technical differentiator is reduced dunnage and elimination of corrugated paper filler, which also positions the offering within the environmental sustainability narrative. Underlying packaging materials include corrugated boxes, expanded foam, and wood pallets.

EPS operates a bundled services model: value engineering and design, contract packaging, expendable and returnable packaging, warehousing, logistics, 3PL services, and asset recovery, all priced via quote-based negotiations rather than published rates. Distribution is direct, with on-site consultations at customer operations. The company markets primarily through its website, is independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds, and participates in the Packaging Roundtable industry consortium to cultivate supplier partnerships. Revenue, ownership structure beyond the founder, and detailed headcount trends are not disclosed in available sources.

Name

Engineered Packaging Services

Legal name

Engineered Packaging Service, Inc.

Website

https://epspack.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Engineered Packaging Services is a US contract packaging provider that designs and executes protective packaging solutions, including proprietary Skin-Pack and Euro-Pack methods, for automotive glass OEMs and aftermarket parts manufacturers in the Mid-West and Eastern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Packaging Services

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrugated Protective Inserts & Partitions (Die-Cut Inserts, Dividers) (IMALAFAD), Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Contract packaging services
• Automotive glass packaging
• Protective packaging solutions
• Skin-pack packaging
• Euro-pack packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Batavia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Packaging Services: EPS provides contract packaging services for service and warranty parts, automotive glass, and aftermarket parts. Services include value engineering and design, contract packaging, expendable and returnable packaging, warehousing, logistics, 3PL services, asset recovery, and packaging materials supply.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Engineered Packaging Services provides contract packaging services specializing in protective packaging for automotive glass, aftermarket parts, and class A surface products. Its core methodologies are Skin-Pack Packaging (products secured on corrugated substrate within telescope cartons) and Euro-Pack Packaging (foam/rubber protective edging combined with shrink wrap). The company also offers value engineering and design, expendable and returnable packaging, warehousing, logistics, 3PL services, asset recovery, and packaging materials including corrugated boxes, foam, and wood/pallets.

Product overview

Engineered Packaging Services (EPS) is a contract packaging services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized packaging solutions. The core offerings include Skin-Pack Packaging (products secured on corrugated substrate in telescope cartons) and Euro-Pack Packaging (shrink wrap with foam/rubber protective edging), along with value engineering and design services. The company also provides contract packaging, expendable and returnable packaging options, warehousing, logistics, third-party logistics (3PL) services, and asset recovery. Packaging materials offered include corrugated boxes, foam, and wood/pallets. These services work together as an integrated packaging management program designed to protect products (especially automotive glass and parts) during shipping and handling while reducing customer costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Euro-Pack Packaging A protective packaging method in which products are wrapped with shrink film over foam and/or rubber protective edging, originally developed in Europe for the safe distribution of automotive parts and offered by EPS to customers in the Mid-West and Eastern United States.
• Skin-Pack Packaging A packaging technique in which products are secured with skin packaging on a corrugated substrate inserted into a telescope carton, keeping items centered and protected from movement, breakage, and dents during shipping and handling.
• Contract Packaging Professional contract packaging services for automotive parts, aftermarket glass products, and various goods requiring specialized protection during shipping and handling.
• Value Engineering and Design Engineering and design services for developing cost-effective and protective packaging solutions tailored to specific product requirements.
• Expendable and Returnable Packaging Packaging solutions available in both expendable (disposable) and returnable (reusable) formats to meet various customer needs and sustainability goals.
• Warehousing Storage and inventory management services for packaged goods and packaging materials.
• Logistics Transportation and delivery management services for packaged products.
• 3PL Services Third-party logistics services managing order fulfillment, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Asset Recovery Recovery and recycling services for packaging materials and assets.
• Corrugated Boxes Corrugated box packaging materials for shipping and product protection.
• Foam Expanded foam products used for protective cushioning in packaging.
• Wood/Pallets Wood pallets and related wood packaging materials for transport and storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products arrive undamaged at customer docks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fiat ChryslercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPS has been selected to offer specialized packaging services for Fiat Chrysler as part of the automotive glass industry segment. This represents a key customer partnership in the automotive supplier sector.
• ToyotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPS provides specialized packaging services for Toyota automotive glass products. This partnership positions EPS as a trusted contract packaging provider for the aftermarket parts sector.
• CaterpillarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPS serves Caterpillar as a contract packing and packaging management partner, expanding their industrial sector reach.
• Auto-TempminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPS provides specialized packaging services for Auto-Temp in the automotive glass industry.
• AGCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGC is listed as one of the leaders in the automotive glass industry that EPS has been selected to partner with for specialized packaging services.
• NSGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSG is listed as one of the leaders in the automotive glass industry that EPS has been selected to partner with for specialized packaging services.
• PGWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGW is listed as a partner in the automotive glass industry that EPS has been selected to provide specialized packaging services.
• Saint-Gobain (St. Gobain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint-Gobain is listed as a leader in the automotive glass industry that EPS has been selected to partner with for specialized packaging services.
• Packaging RoundtableminorOthersEPS actively participates in the Packaging Roundtable, which serves as an industry dialog for best practices in packaging design and engineering. EPS encourages feedback from suppliers and partners to drive value-added components and methods.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Nefab: Engineered packaging provider specializing in industrial transit packaging and export packaging, with sustainability-focused solutions including reusable and returnable packaging — directly comparable to EPS's engineered packaging and expendable/returnable offerings.
• Polyair Inter Pack: Manufacturer of protective packaging products including foam, bubble, and engineered cushioning systems used in shipping and distribution — directly comparable to EPS's expanded foam and shrink-wrap protection stack.
• Pratt Industries: US-focused corrugated packaging manufacturer with strong sustainability positioning; comparable to EPS on corrugated transit-packaging offerings and on the green-initiative messaging around dunnage reduction.
• Pregis: Specialty protective and engineered packaging provider offering foam-in-place, paper, and shrink-based transit packaging systems; competes head-to-head with EPS in protective transit packaging for industrial and automotive customers.
• Ranpak: Provider of paper-based protective packaging solutions and systems (including custom-engineered cushioning) for shipping and distribution — closely aligned with EPS's engineered-transit and cushioning focus.

Broad incumbents

• Packaging Corporation of America: Large US corrugated packaging manufacturer producing shipping containers and protective corrugated packaging; overlaps with EPS's corrugated-boxes and Skin-Pack-on-corrugated-substrate methods.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging incumbent with a Protective Packaging division offering shrink wrap, foam, and engineered transit packaging solutions — directly comparable to EPS's Skin-Pack and Euro-Pack methods, but at vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• Sonoco Products: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with engineered packaging and protective solutions serving industrial and automotive customers; overlapping capabilities with EPS's contract packaging and corrugated materials work.
• Smurfit Kappa: Major corrugated and paper-based packaging manufacturer with engineered transit-packaging solutions for industrial supply chains; comparable to EPS on the corrugated-boxes side of the offering.

Emerging players

• Free-Flow Packaging International: Specialty provider of paper-based protective packaging systems (e.g., paper pillows, cushioning) marketed as eco-friendly alternatives to foam and plastic — partial overlap with EPS's sustainability-focused protective packaging approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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