Metis Group (Gimv) has reached an agreement with EPAC’s existing shareholders to acquire a majority stake in the company

Metis Group has entered into an agreement with the current shareholders of EPAC to acquire a majority share in EPAC, a fast-growing electronics contract manufacturer in Printed Circuit Board Assembly, cable assembly and module construction. With EPAC joining Metis Group, the group further strengthens its position in the electronics market.

EPAC provides electronic manufacturing services focused on the high-mix low volume segment servicing 60+ customers.

The current management team consisting of Arno Boot, Iva Borisova and Svilen Borisov, will participate as minority shareholders and maintain their roles as managing directors of EPAC to ensure continuity and further growth of the company. The co-operation with Metis will enable EPAC to achieve accelerated growth and further increase the added value for its customers. EPAC complements Metis Group by adding a very flexible supply chain and production capabilities to cater high-mix and prototyping. Whereas Metis’ extensive engineering, technology and higher volume production capabilities will be beneficial for EPAC’s customers.

Reinier Beltman, CEO of Metis Group, comments: “We are very excited to welcome EPAC to the Group. EPAC serves similar target markets like Energy, Industry, Agriculture and Defence and provides an additional operating model to serve customers in a very fast and flexible way including rapid prototyping. Together with Metis’ strength we can support our joint customer base even better. We are looking forward to work with Arno, Iva and Svilen and the team”.

Arno Boot, Svilen Borisov and Iva Borisova, management team of EPAC, jointly add: “We are excited to join Metis Group and are pleased to have found a partner that fits well with our philosophy and entrepreneurship and will enable to provide even more added value to our customers. We look forward to the collaboration with Metis”.

Boris Wirtz, chairman of Metis Group’s Supervisory Board, concludes: „As Supervisory Board we are pleased to welcome EPAC to the Metis Group. The acquisition fits perfectly in our buy-and-build strategy which is focused on creating a group of high-quality electronics companies that complement and strengthen each other, whereby we concentrate on realizing synergies through continued knowledge and best-practice sharing”.

About EPAC
EPAC, established in 2011, is a fast-growing electronics contract manufacturer specializing in PCB assembly, cable assembly, and module construction. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality manufacturing services across a wide range of industries. EPAC excels in high-mix, low- and mid-volume production, making it an ideal partner for customers requiring flexibility, customization, and rapid response times. The company is highly adaptable and capable of managing short lead times, helping customers bring products to market quickly and efficiently. In addition, EPAC has extensive experience in the production of prototypes, pilot runs, and small to medium-sized production series, supporting customers throughout the entire product lifecycle, from development and validation to full-scale manufacturing. With its customer-focused approach, technical expertise, and commitment to quality, EPAC provides reliable and cost-effective electronics manufacturing solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client.

For more information about EPAC and its services, please visit: https://www.epacbv.nl/

About Metis Group
Metis Group is a group of electronics companies that provide Development, Manufacturing and Product Life Cycle Management services to customers in a variety of markets. Mutual goals and shared knowledge will help us face the challenges of the future. And make the most of its new opportunities it brings. Bringing together people, businesses, knowledge and technology, empowers us to accelerate high-tech solutions.

For more information about Metis Group and its subsidiaries, please visit https://metis-group.nl.