Empire Emco’s Regional Packaging Experts

Empire EMCO Regional Packaging Experts

Packaging Consultants Who Understand Your Business

Empire EMCO's Regional Packaging Experts work directly with manufacturers to solve rigid packaging, sourcing, engineering, cost, inventory, sustainability, and supply chain challenges. Each customer works with a dedicated regional consultant backed by Empire EMCO's broader packaging resources and global supplier network.

120 Years Packaging Experience Since 1906
200+ Years Combined Packaging & Industry Experience
500+ Global Packaging Partners
North America Regional Customer Coverage
Packaging Consulting

What Does an Empire EMCO Regional Packaging Expert Do?

An Empire EMCO Regional Packaging Expert serves as a manufacturer's primary packaging consultant and point of contact.

Regional experts help customers evaluate stock and custom rigid packaging, packaging engineering, global sourcing, supplier options, cost reduction, sustainability, inventory programs, new product launches, and supply chain strategies while connecting customers with Empire EMCO's technical, operational, and supplier resources.

Packaging Support

How Can an Empire EMCO Regional Packaging Expert Help?

Our regional consultants work with manufacturers across the life of a packaging program, from initial evaluation and development through sourcing, commercialization, and ongoing supply.

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Custom Packaging

Develop packaging around product, manufacturing, branding, and performance requirements.

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Stock Packaging

Identify existing bottles, jars, containers, closures, and packaging alternatives.

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Meet Your Packaging Experts

Empire EMCO Regional Packaging Experts

Each consultant serves a defined territory or strategic role while drawing on Empire EMCO's broader expertise in packaging engineering, global sourcing, supplier development, operations, and supply chain support.

Dan Roundy, Director of Strategic Accounts at Empire EMCO

Dan Roundy

Director of Strategic Accounts
Central New York, Québec & Strategic Accounts Throughout the U.S.
46 Years with Empire EMCO

Dan Roundy brings decades of experience helping manufacturers develop reliable, cost-effective rigid packaging programs. He supports customers in Central New York and Québec while also managing strategic accounts throughout the United States. His expertise includes strategic business development, custom packaging, rigid plastic packaging, supplier development, sourcing, packaging project management, and supply chain strategy.

Strategic Accounts Rigid Packaging Custom Packaging Supplier Development Supply Chain Strategy
Anne Spellman, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation at Empire EMCO

Anne Spellman

Director of Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
Packaging Innovation & Commercialization
27 Years with Empire EMCO

Anne Spellman connects brand owners, engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, and emerging technologies to turn packaging concepts into commercially viable solutions. Her expertise spans packaging innovation, engineering, material selection, custom development, sustainable packaging, manufacturing feasibility, and commercialization.

Packaging Innovation Engineering Commercialization Sustainability Material Selection
Kevin Curtin, Western Region Director of Sales at Empire EMCO

Kevin Curtin

Western Region Director of Sales
Western United States
30 Years with Empire EMCO

Kevin Curtin brings extensive packaging experience across consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, personal care, beauty, and sun care. He helps manufacturers navigate custom packaging, commercialization, global sourcing, supplier development, and supply chain execution.

CPG Packaging Pharmaceutical Personal Care Global Sourcing Commercialization
Tym Takacs, Regional Sales Manager at Empire EMCO

Tym Takacs

Regional Sales Manager
Ohio, Michigan & Western Pennsylvania
10 Years with Empire EMCO

Tym Takacs partners with manufacturers to develop packaging strategies that support new product launches, improve supply chain performance, and balance packaging performance, cost, sourcing, and operational efficiency.

Rigid Packaging Custom Packaging Global Sourcing Supply Chain Strategic Accounts
Andy Smith, Regional Sales Manager at Empire EMCO

Andy Smith

Regional Sales Manager
New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine & Ontario
8 Years with Empire EMCO

Andy Smith helps manufacturers evaluate custom and stock rigid packaging solutions with a focus on product requirements, manufacturing, engineering support, cost, global sourcing, personal care packaging, and supply chain performance.

Custom Packaging Stock Packaging Engineering Support Global Sourcing Personal Care
Lori Cooper, Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic at Empire EMCO

Lori Cooper

Regional Sales Manager
Mid-Atlantic
9 Years with Empire EMCO

Lori Cooper works with manufacturers on packaging strategies involving cost reduction, lead-time improvement, custom packaging, engineering, global sourcing, sustainability, supplier development, and supply chain optimization.

Cost Strategy Sustainability Custom Packaging Global Sourcing Supply Chain
Liz Sager-Manning, Regional Sales Manager at Empire EMCO

Liz Sager-Manning

Regional Sales Manager
Minnesota, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa & Kentucky
4 Years with Empire EMCO

Liz Sager-Manning brings extensive contract manufacturing, purchasing, packaging procurement, development, commercialization, supplier development, and sourcing experience to manufacturers throughout her territory.

Procurement Contract Manufacturing Rigid Packaging Supplier Development Commercialization
Gordon Bruner, Regional Sales Manager for Texas at Empire EMCO

Gordon Bruner

Regional Sales Manager
Texas
2 Years with Empire EMCO

Gordon Bruner helps manufacturers evaluate packaging for chemical, automotive, oil and lubricant, car wash, and industrial applications. His work includes material selection, chemical compatibility, barrier protection, Kortrax vs. fluorination, engineering, sourcing, and supply chain strategy.

Chemical Packaging Automotive Barrier Protection Material Selection Kortrax / Fluorination
Jeremy Ewoldt, Regional Sales Manager at Empire EMCO

Jeremy Ewoldt

Regional Sales Manager
Wisconsin & Midwest
2 Years with Empire EMCO

Jeremy Ewoldt works with manufacturers to improve operational performance, reduce supply chain risk, and develop practical packaging strategies involving stock and custom rigid packaging, engineering, sustainability, and sourcing.

Packaging Distribution Rigid Packaging Engineering Sustainability Operational Efficiency
Michele Jura, Regional Sales Manager for the Southeastern United States at Empire EMCO

Michele Jura

Regional Sales Manager
Southeastern United States
10 Years with Empire EMCO

Michele Jura brings extensive packaging industry experience to manufacturers throughout the Southeast. She helps customers evaluate custom and stock rigid packaging, procurement, engineering, global sourcing, supplier development, and packaging innovation.

Rigid Packaging Custom Packaging Procurement Supplier Development Packaging Innovation
Janki Amin, Regional Sales Manager for Southern California at Empire EMCO

Janki Amin

Regional Sales Manager
Orange County & San Diego County
1 Year with Empire EMCO

Janki Amin partners with beauty, personal care, and nutraceutical manufacturers throughout Southern California. She helps customers evaluate custom and stock packaging, engineering, innovation, global sourcing, supply chain optimization, and product launches.

Beauty Packaging Personal Care Nutraceuticals Product Launches Brand Packaging
Regional Coverage

Where Do Empire EMCO's Regional Packaging Experts Work?

Empire EMCO supports manufacturers across major North American manufacturing regions through dedicated regional and strategic account experts.

Northeast

New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Ontario, with strategic account coverage throughout the United States.

Mid-Atlantic

Downstate New York, far eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

Midwest

Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa and Kentucky, with support across key Midwest manufacturing markets.

Southeast

North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida and designated areas of Eastern Tennessee.

Texas

Dedicated rigid packaging consulting and account support for manufacturers throughout Texas, including chemical, automotive, lubricant and industrial packaging applications.

Western United States

California, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and Arizona, supported by Empire EMCO's Western Region packaging expertise.

Southern California

Dedicated regional packaging support from Orange County through San Diego County, with particular experience in beauty, personal care and nutraceutical packaging.

Canada

Selected Canadian manufacturing markets including Ontario and Québec, supported by regional and strategic account expertise.

Industry Expertise

What Industries Do Empire EMCO's Packaging Experts Support?

Our regional team works with manufacturers across diverse markets where package performance, cost, compliance, branding, production, and supply continuity matter.

Consumer Packaged Goods Food & Beverage Personal Care & Cosmetics Nutraceuticals Pharmaceutical Household Chemicals Automotive Industrial Manufacturing Lawn & Garden Specialty Chemicals
Local Expertise + Broader Resources

Why Work With an Empire EMCO Regional Packaging Expert?

One Dedicated Contact

Work directly with a consultant who learns your products, production requirements, business goals, and packaging priorities.

More Packaging Options

Access a broad supplier network instead of being limited to the capabilities of a single packaging manufacturer.

Cross-Functional Support

Your regional consultant can connect you with engineering, sourcing, operations, inventory, and supply chain resources.

Commercial Perspective

Packaging recommendations consider more than component price, including performance, freight, lead time, inventory, and supply risk.

Long-Term Problem Solving

Continue working with the same team as products, suppliers, markets, and packaging requirements change.

120 Years of Packaging Knowledge

Regional expertise is supported by Empire EMCO's packaging experience, supplier relationships, and organizational resources.

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Connect With the Right Packaging Resource

Leadership Team

Meet the leaders guiding Empire EMCO's packaging strategy, operations, sourcing, finance, and long-term growth.

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Regional Account Support

Meet the team helping coordinate quotes, samples, orders, suppliers, inventory, and customer communication.

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Packaging Support Specialists

Connect with specialists supporting engineering, compliance, strategic projects, warehousing, inventory, logistics, supplier coordination, and other technical requirements.

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Find Your Contact

Find the Empire EMCO team member best suited to your location, packaging project, or support requirement.

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Regional Packaging Expert FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Empire EMCO's Regional Packaging Experts

How do I find my Empire EMCO Regional Packaging Expert?
Empire EMCO assigns customers to regional packaging experts based on geography, manufacturing location, account needs, and relevant expertise. Visit the Find Your Contact page or contact Empire EMCO directly to identify the appropriate consultant.
Can Empire EMCO's regional experts help with custom packaging design?
Yes. Regional packaging experts work with Empire EMCO's engineering resources and manufacturing partners to support custom rigid packaging, materials, container design, closures, production methods, performance, branding, and commercialization.
Do Regional Packaging Experts help reduce packaging costs?
Yes. Cost-reduction opportunities may include package redesign, alternative materials, supplier changes, inventory optimization, freight improvements, global sourcing, supplier consolidation, or other strategies that reduce total packaging cost while maintaining required performance.
Can Empire EMCO help with sustainable packaging?
Yes. Depending on the application, regional experts can help evaluate PCR content, recyclable materials, lightweighting, resin reduction, material conversion, and alternative package designs while considering product protection, manufacturing compatibility, and commercial requirements.
Does Empire EMCO provide packaging engineering support?
Yes. Regional experts can connect customers with packaging engineering resources for material selection, package performance, manufacturing compatibility, transportation requirements, custom development, and cost-saving opportunities.
Can Empire EMCO help if I have a packaging or supply chain problem?
Yes. Regional experts help manufacturers investigate supplier disruptions, long lead times, packaging failures, inventory shortages, rising costs, sourcing issues, and production inefficiencies by combining packaging expertise, supplier development, engineering, inventory programs, and global sourcing.
Can Empire EMCO help with packaging for a new product launch?
Yes. The team can support packaging evaluation from concept through commercial production, including stock and custom packaging, engineering, material selection, supplier sourcing, feasibility, sustainability considerations, and production timing.
Why use a packaging consultant instead of buying directly from one manufacturer?
A packaging consultant can evaluate multiple suppliers, materials, manufacturing processes, engineering options, inventory strategies, and supply chain considerations rather than limiting the recommendation to one manufacturer's product line.
What industries do Empire EMCO's Regional Packaging Experts serve?
The team supports manufacturers across consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, personal care, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical, household chemicals, automotive, industrial manufacturing, lawn and garden, and specialty chemical markets.
How long has Empire EMCO been in the packaging industry?
Empire EMCO traces its history to 1906 and marks 120 years in the packaging industry in 2026.

Talk With a Packaging Expert Who Understands Your Business

Whether you're developing a new package, reducing costs, solving a supply issue, exploring sustainable materials, or strengthening your packaging supply chain, start with a conversation with Empire EMCO.