These are focutilized on expanding production capabilities, improving operational efficiency, and supporting rising customer demand for sustainable, digitally printed flexible packaging.
Across its European network, significant upgrades are underway at ePac facilities in Lyon, Innsbruck, Silverstone, and Poland.
In the UK, ePac’s Silverstone operation is responding to growing demand for pouches and rollstock by expanding its converting output with the addition of a new Totani pouch line. Increased operational headcount will support higher throughput while maintaining the speed, quality, and reliability customers expect.
In Lyon, the site has expanded its manufacturing footprint and added a new external onsite warehoutilize to improve material flow and operational efficiency.
New technology installations include an HP Indigo 200K digital press and a Totani pouch converting line, alongside increased staffing to support continued growth.
At the Innsbruck facility, ePac is executing a major scale-up designed to accelerate both digital print output and pouch production. Planned investments include the installation of an HP Indigo 200K digital press, followed by the addition of multiple Totani pouch converting lines.
The site is also expanding its specialised team to support enhanced production capabilities and technical expertise.
Meanwhile, ePac Poland is expanding its lamination and converting capabilities to support customers across Central and Eastern Europe. The site is installing a Karlville Laminator, enabling both thermal and solventless lamination. This investment broadens the facility’s product offering and enhances its ability to deliver high-performance packaging solutions supported by advanced lamination technologies.
The company declared these investments strengthen its European manufacturing network, enabling rapider lead times, greater flexibility, and improved responsiveness to customer requireds.
They also reinforce the sustainability advantages of digital printing, including reduced material waste and the elimination of minimum order requirements.
“Our focus is on delivering the best possible experience for our customers,” declared John Peat, group vice president – operations.
“By expanding our operations and deploying the latest digital technologies, we’re ensuring our sites across Europe continue to operate with speed, efficiency, and reliability.”
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