Kopco Graphics Acquires Flexible Packaging Manufacturer Techpak
CINCINNATI, Ohio—Kopco Graphics announced that as of October 18, 2011 the company has acquired Techpak, Inc. located in Franklin, Ohio. Techpak is a converter of flexible packaging specializing in mid-web flexographic printing, hot melt/heat sealed coatings, and laminations.
Techpak’s product line includes food pouches, candy wraps, pharmaceutical applications, spiral labels, chewing gum packaging, film laminations, bar soap wrappers, and tissue and foil laminations for the soap industry.
Doug Kopp, Kopco chairman and founder, announced the acquisition of Techpak, which will now become the Flexible Packaging Division of Kopco Graphics. “Having known Jerry Parish for over 20 years and having worked with Techpak on various projects during that time, I am very excited that Kopco is able to offer the converting and management expertise of both companies to our current and future customers,” he reports. “Since 1984 Techpak has provided a high level of unique, quality flexible packaging products. We are pleased to be able to offer our customers a broader range of products for their packaging requirements through this acquisition.”
Jerry Parish, president of Techpak, additionally states, “We’re pleased with this acquisition as the additional purchasing and sales power will allow us to expand our marketing agenda both domestically and internationally.”
The same Techpak management and production team will continue to operate out of the Franklin, Ohio location. The acquisition of Techpak by Kopco Graphics will allow the company to better service customers, leveraging the experience, technology, and growth the acquisition provides.
