When it comes to essential companies , Essel Propack occupies a slightly unusual space , where consumers rely on their products largely without even knowing who the company is .

That ’ s a shame given the company ’ s great progression . Founded in 1984 in Mumbai , India , Essel Propack has carved out an impressive market share . But this consumer packaging company isn ’ t content to rest on its laurels .

Essel Propack America ( Essel ) has been aggressively expanding its operations while expanding its

product line . With a broad range of packaging products that respond to consumer demand , the company has come a long way since first entering the United States in 2002 .

“ We realize as a company we need to demonstrate continuous improvements as our market is competitive and our customers are continuously looking for us to come up with ways to partner , to innovate in support of their new products and also to help manage costs for them ,” said Ted Sojourner , regional vice president .

For much of its history , Essel has largely focused on manufacturing

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When it comes to essential companies , Essel Propack occupies a slightly unusual space , where consumers rely on their products largely without even knowing who the company is .