Zacpac opening $25m plant

摘要

A strategy to grow its client base while other companies tighten belts and cut costs is leading family owned packager Zacpac to expand its reach across the east coast with a new $25m factory. Three years ago, Zacpac decided to see the aftermath of the GFC as an opportunity rather than a setback, and began a plan for growth while some competitors streamlined their operations and closed plants. Fast forward to 2014 and Za.cpac has seen between 32 and 35 per cent growth over each of the last three years, and is now in the midst of a massive development, thanks to enticing some plum multinational clients in the food and beverage, personal care and wine markets. John Zac, director and general manager, says the expansion is all about living up to the new clients' expectations while maintaining service for existing customers. He says, "These large customers expect good service, top quality and fast turnaround. We have had to come through to give them everything they expect from their supplier.