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PAK Solutions, LLC Invests in Revitalizing Downtown Lancaster, NH with Restoration of Iconic Main Street Buildings
LANCASTER, NH – May 6, 2025 – PAK Solutions, LLC, a leading flexible packaging manufacturer based in Lancaster, NH, has announced the recent completion of two landmark restoration projects in downtown Lancaster through ImPAK Realty, its division dedicated community revitalization and economic development in the North Country. Sharon Kopp, who leads ImPAK Realty for PAK: “ImPAK Realty has truly been impactful in my community. I couldn’t be more proud of the results, and I’m excited to show off the new spaces at our Official Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday May 28
th at 2 pm at 55 Main Street Lancaster.”
PAK Solutions’ owners completed the transformation of the Chesley Block, a stunning and historic gateway building distinguished by its rounded glass windows. Once a burnt out shell as a result of a fire back in 1987, the Chesley Block is now fully restored and reimagined. It houses the Carlisle Place Wellness Center on the street level and features two upper floors of newly constructed, state-of-the-art apartments—complete with elevator access—designed to attract and retain a strong local workforce. Residential leasing is now underway.
This follows the successful restoration of the Odd Fellows building, another Main Street icon, which now includes vibrant retail space for local businesses Northwoods on Main and Northeast Family Services, and eight newly built apartments—already home to community members, including PAK Solutions employees.
“These projects are more than real estate investments—they're investments in the future of Lancaster,” said Kevin Powers, President of PAK Solutions. “Change has been a constant in our business. With COVID, we moved away from coin-bag manufacturing into specialized packaging and food packaging, and that is the segment we are looking to grow.”
PAK Solutions, known for converting film into specialty packaging, has made major equipment investments such as the acquisition of a Koenig & Bauer 8-color printing press, enabling expansion into high-quality packaging solutions. As demand in that sector grows, so does the company’s need for a stable, local workforce.
“When we struggled to find workforce housing to help us recruit and retain top-tier talent for PAK, we realized we needed to be part of the solution,” said Brian Jones, Vice President of all Operations. “By restoring and building out these Main Street properties, we’re not only helping PAK, but also providing housing options for staff at Weeks Hospital and other local businesses trying to grow.”
Jones, a seasoned flexible packaging executive with a career spanning firms such as Starpak, Garlock, and Overwraps Flexibles, recently relocated to Lancaster from Texas, and now proudly lives in the restored Odd Fellows building. “I love my new residence here. It’s exciting to be part of a company that’s deeply committed to both industrial innovation and community progress.”
The restoration of Main Street buildings builds on PAK Solutions’ original revitalization milestone in 2017, when its owners purchased the struggling plant and brought it back to life, preserving critical jobs in the North Country. Today, PAK Solutions is a growing regional employer, a key supplier in the flexible packaging industry, and a catalyst for community transformation in northern New Hampshire.
About PAK Solutions, LLC
PAK Solutions, LLC is a Lancaster, NH-based flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in high-performance printed packaging for a variety of industries, including food and retail. With advanced printing capabilities and a mission-driven leadership team, PAK is committed to operational excellence and community investment.
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