ePac Flexible Packaging has officially opened its new Grade A 2200sqm production plant in Accra, Ghana.
Since being established in 2021, ePac West Africa has served a number of customers across the continent, including those from Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and Zanzibar, with fulfilment initially handled by ePac’s plants in the UK and Lyon, France.
With the opening of a new plant, ePac West Africa is now positioned to directly serve CPG brands of all sizes throughout the region.
A grand opening celebration was held on 22 June with nearly 150 local dignitaries, government officials, customers and media in attendance.
Victor Sosah, general manager of ePac West Africa, said, ‘ePac is poised to serve the West African community with the highest quality packaging that has been proven to help small and medium enterprises grow. With our first facility in the region located in Ghana, we can help our customers, and consumers alike buy local, in support of the government initiatives to increase local food manufacturing and reduce imports.
‘No longer will local brands need to accept inferior packaging, or source it from overseas. With ePac’s all-digital platform we’re able to reduce lead times on packaging orders from months to 15 business days (following artwork approval), while enabling brands to order to demand and avoid costly excess inventory and obsolescence.’
Jack Knott, in one of his last acts as ePac Flexible Packaging CEO before he handed over the reigns to Virag Patel, commented, ‘The opening of the plant in Ghana represents a significant milestone in ePac’s global expansion. I am excited that we are able to provide a great packaging option which allows brands to compete for space on local supermarket shelves and introduce new products to international markets.’
