HP Indigo and ePac Flexible Packaging have today announced a multiyear strategic agreement to convert ePac Flexible Packaging fleet to HP’s Indigo 200K digital press. This is a significant milestone for the partnership as ePac Flexible Packaging continues its fleet expansion in the digital print market.
This deal is set to revolutionize ePac Flexible Packaging’s portfolio and solidify its position as an industry leader with the flexible packaging sector. The advanced capabilities of the HP Indigo 200K series, including enhanced speed, quality, and versatility, will enable ePac Flexible Packaging to offer innovative packaging solutions with unparalleled customization and efficiency.
This expansion of its HP Indigo digital press fleet will not only differentiate ePac Flexible Packaging against market competitors but also empower the company to meet the increasing demands of customers for high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions while maintaining a competitive edge in the digital printing landscape.
The multiyear strategic agreement is a significant step for the longstanding partnership and reflects HP Indigo’s and ePac Flexible Packaging dedication to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in digital printing.
ePac Flexible Packaging’s vision is to utilize digital print to give a voice to small and medium brands and revitalize local communities. Established in 2016 ePac has achieved annual growth rates of 50-100%, showcasing its consistent upward trajectory in the market.
Digital print innovation is the technological diver behind ePac Flexible Packaging overarching vision, and demonstrates the ROI HP technology delivers for Print Service Providers (PSPs), brands and end-users around the globe.
The HP Indigo 200K platform will not only enhance operational efficiency but offer even more flexibility, speed, and innovation to ePac Flexible Packaging customers.
The HP Indigo 200K digital press is proven to deliver a 30 percent increase in speed and 45 percent boost in productivity compared to the HP Indigo 25K. Featuring gravure-matching color quality based on the HP Indigo Liquid Electro Photography (LEP) and One-Shot Color technologies, it offers the widest available range of ElectroInks and is designed to print high coverage packages with white on most industrial substrates, both surface and reverse. Additional business opportunities include unique brand protection elements.
Virag Patel, ePac CEO said “Our agreement with HP’s Indigo 200K platform seamlessly integrates with ePac Flexible Packaging business growth as the leader of the global digital flexible packaging movement and underscores ePac Flexible Packaging commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry”.
Noam Zilbershtain, VP & General Manager, HP Indigo & Scitex said “HP Indigo and ePac Flexible Packaging have always had a joint vision for transforming the flexible packing space through digital innovation. Our HP Indigo 200K series with its significantly higher productivity, versatility and cost of print, will provide ePac the ability to go further and faster as it continues to disrupt this segment and deliver new value to its customers. This strategic agreement further signifies our commitment to this continued collaboration and an important step in our journey together.”
