Flexible Manufacturing & Outsourcing: Co-Manufacturing with ECPA
- Routsourcing Production and Packaging to Specialised Partners
- RECPA connects companies with certified and experienced co-manufacturing service providers across Europe
- Rcross-industry solutions for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, DIY, and more
- Rsupport with product development, filling, quality management, and fulfilment
- ;fast partner identification via a digital enquiry form and member directory
- ;transparent processes, certified procedures, and flexible production capacities
Co-manufacturing refers to the outsourcing of production processes to specialised external partners. Companies throughout Europe utilise this form of collaboration to flexibly expand production capacities, manage seasonal fluctuations, or trial new products on the market.
Unlike classical contract packing, a co-manufacturer not only handles packaging but also undertakes various stages of production and filling. For brand owners, manufacturers, and retailers, this provides an opportunity to control costs while gaining access to state-of-the-art manufacturing technology.
Take advantage of co-manufacturing now and find the right manufacturing partner for your project quickly and easily with ECPA.
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Advantages
Benefits of Working with ECPA Members
ECPA brings together experienced companies from the co-manufacturing sector across Europe. Members adhere to unified quality standards and operate modern production facilities.
Companies benefit from a network that offers years of industry expertise, various certifications, and flexible solutions for different product categories. Working with ECPA members ensures reliable processes, traceable procedures, and transparent communication throughout all stages of manufacturing.
Benefits at a Glance:
- Raccess to certified and experienced production partners across Europe
- Runified quality standards and transparent procedures
- Rflexible solutions for various industries and product requirements
- Rdirect contact and structured communication between client and partner
Industries
Industry Solutions in Contract Manufacturing
Food producers and brand owners use co-manufacturing to bring new recipes to market or cover seasonal demand. In the cosmetics and personal care sector, external manufacturers support the filling of creams, lotions, and fluids.
Pharmaceutical companies rely on certified partners to produce small and large batches in compliance with current standards. In the pet food and veterinary sectors, companies benefit from flexible production lines for different packaging sizes.
Chemical products, household goods, as well as DIY and leisure products can be manufactured precisely and according to current standards via co-manufacturing. Partners are available for every industry, covering both small-scale projects and highly automated series production.
Services
Service Portfolio of Co-Manufacturing Partners
Within a co-manufacturing project, partners handle the transfer of formulations and the implementation of individual product specifications. They manage raw material procurement, warehousing, and integration into existing logistics processes.
Filling, blending, sieving of powders, or filling liquids into PET bottles is performed according to client requirements. Quality management and certifications such as IFS, BRC, or ISO are integral parts of the collaboration. Many partners also offer supplementary fulfilment services, enabling direct dispatch from the production site.
Services Provided by Co-Manufacturing Partners:
- development and transfer of product formulations
- raw material management, warehousing, and logistics integration
- filling, blending, and packaging of a wide range of products
- certified quality management to international standards
- fulfilment and dispatch directly from the production site
Meet Our Co-Manufacturing Partners
Your Network Partner
How Companies Find the Right Co-Manufacturing Partner
ECPA offers a central directory with a search function, enabling selection by industry, product category, or location. The digital enquiry tool allows you to describe your project in detail. Members with suitable capacities and technical expertise will get in touch and provide targeted solutions.
The entire process is designed to reduce effort and time while identifying the perfect manufacturing partner. Through the member directory and interactive map, companies have a transparent overview of available co-manufacturing providers across Europe.
AsiaPack Limited
Assindia GmbH
Amixo BV
Adelphi Hygiene Products
Budelpack Poortvliet BV
As a primary packaging process specialist, we pack naked products. We contribute to your success with optimum product protection and appealing shelf presentation.
Adelphi Manufacturing
A&P (Andreou and Paraskevaides) DOO
Altacel Packaging
beRobox Europe GmbH
Brand-Marc, Creative Project Management
Alfred Neudert GmbH
Crème de la Cream Company BV
Sluispolderweg 40, 1505 HK Zaandam, Netherlands
Collaborationz BV
CP ITALY SRL
Budelpack On Site BV
Our reliable co-packing takes packaging worries, capacity problems and investments risks off your hands adding flexibility and efficiency to the packing process.
Driessen United Blenders BV
Voltstraat 5, 5753 RL Deurne, Netherlands
CPA, USA’s Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers
DaklaPack Filling
delfortgroup AG
Easyfairs Netherlands BV
Deutsches Verpackungsinstitute e.V.
FormerFab GmbH
Emgee Trading bvba
Sonnisstraat 106 3530 Helchteren Belgium
Food Blending
Formika Sp. z o.o.
FullFact – a DECIDE4ACTION company
FIPROS A/S + FIPROS Nutrition
Global Co-Packing
Vimmerik 12, 5253 CB Nieuwkuijk, Netherlands
GUALA PACK S.p.A.
Graco EMEA
Gejo Interpack
Anton Tijdinklaan 5, 7071 CX Ulft, The Netherlands
Heme
Henegouwerweg 46, 2741 KG Waddinxveen, Netherlands
Hazeleger Kaas
Koningsbergenweg 10 , 3771 NS Barneveld, Netherlands
I-Pack BV
KRONOS Packaging GmbH
Labelisten
Mentpack GmbH
MPH Co-Packing
Venbroekstraat 3-A, 5253 AS Nieuwkuijk, Netherlands
Meitron GmbH
Arnoldstraße 66a, 47906 Kempen, Germany
Macropack B.V.
Réaumurstraat 13, 3846 BZ Harderwijk, Netherlands
NOMI Co-packing
Pauvreweg 46, 4879 NH Etten-Leur, Netherlands
Meadow
Östermalmsgatan 26A, 11426, Stockholm, Sweden
Maskinpakking AS
Evjetun 2, 3471 Slemmestad, Norway
Multipac Montage & Verpackung GmbH
Alfred-Krupp-Str. 8, 73479 Ellwangen, Germany
Na-Nomi
Rietgraafsingel 2, 6678 PH Oosterhout, Nederland
Nulogy
Nordex BV
Nova Trade Ltd.
OFI
Omron Europe
PET Power
PTG Lohnabfüllung GmbH
Packaging Europe
Print and Media Association (SiMA)
Proderma AG
Pakonap
Packiro
Pack4Food
PW Logistics Slovakia s.r.o.
Zoltána Kodálya 767, 924 01 Galanta, Slowakije
QuinLyte Sustainable Packaging B.V.
Poststraat 1,6135 KR , Sittard, Netherlands
Acrisure
Smurfit Westrock
SternMaid GmbH & Co. KG
SternMaid GmbH & Co. KG, Am Mühlenberg 4, 19243 Wittenburg, Germany
Total Pack BV
Romeinenweg 84, 5349 AL Oss, Netherlands
The Alexir Partnership
ThePackHub Ltd
TM Pet Concepts
TraceGains
Tapperiet Aps
Tapperiet Aps Elektronvej 10, 2670 Greve, Denmark
Page
TPC SCOP SA
31 Avenue Denis Papin, 45800 Saint-Jean-de-Braye, France
Page
United Caps
Vetipak BV
Menhirweg 15, 5342 LS Oss, Netherlands
Victuspak
Grabeščak 1/B, Zagreb 10 000, Croatia
Variopack Lohnfertigungen GmbH
Kolberger Straße 13-15, 63667 Nidda, Germany
Van Oordt the Portion Company BV
L.J. Costerstraat 12, 3261 LH Oud-Beijerland, Netherlands
watttron GmbH
Weightpack Srl
BMW Service
Dreiturm GmbH
FOBOS ONE SP. Z O.O.
Food Ingrediënts & Specialties
Geno Foods
HARKE PackServ GmbH
Contact ECPA
Start your enquiry and find the right partner
Via the ECPA enquiry form, project details can be sent directly to suitable co-manufacturing partners. Companies receive targeted responses and can compare offers. This saves time in the search process and enables a quick start to the outsourcing project. For individual advice, the ECPA team is available as your point of contact. Alternatively, the member directory provides an overview of all available partners in Europe.
FAQ
What is the difference between co-packing and co-manufacturing?
Co-packing mainly involves the packing and assembly of products. Co-manufacturing goes further, including the production, blending, or processing of products. This means that companies receive a more comprehensive service from a single source with co-manufacturing.
What are the benefits of co-manufacturing?
Co-manufacturing allows for flexible production capacities and the rapid introduction of new products. Companies benefit from specialised partners, modern technology, and certified processes. Outsourcing reduces costs and simplifies complex operations.
Why is working with ECPA worthwhile?
ECPA provides access to vetted and experienced co-manufacturing partners across Europe. Companies can find the right service providers via a central platform. The collaboration ensures transparent processes, high quality standards, and efficient communication.
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