VARC Builds on VPI Legacy to Expand Packaging and Assembly Capabilities Across Wisconsin
VIROQUA, WI. — Following its January 1 merger with Fox Valley-based VPI, VARC, Inc. is expanding its packaging, assembly, and fulfillment operations to better serve manufacturers and distributors across Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. By building on VPI’s long-standing reputation in the region, VARC is strengthening its ability to deliver flexible, high-quality production solutions while increasing capacity for business partners.
The integration brings together complementary expertise, combining VPI’s experience in large-scale packaging operations with VARC’s established assembly and fulfillment services. As a result, VARC now offers a broader range of subcontract services, including kitting, sealing, labeling, inspection, inventory control, and warehousing.
VARC’s operational footprint has also significantly expanded, with locations spanning Viroqua, La Crosse, Reedsburg, Mauston, Racine, Burlington, and Appleton. This expanded network provides increased capacity, improved logistics, and greater responsiveness for partners throughout the Fox Valley and across Wisconsin.
“Our focus has been on building stronger operations and expanding opportunity,” said Elizabeth Filter, President and Chief Executive Officer of VARC. “By aligning our capabilities and investing in growth, we are better positioned to serve our business partners while continuing to create meaningful employment opportunities in the communities where we operate.”
Tim Riebau, who previously served as President & CEO of VPI and now serves as Chief Operating Officer for VARC, added, “This next chapter allows us to build on VPI’s strong foundation in the Fox Valley while expanding the resources and capabilities available to our customers. Together, we are creating greater efficiency, increased capacity, and more opportunities for growth.”
Filter, who has led VARC through a period of significant organizational growth, continues to guide the combined organization’s mission-driven approach to workforce development. Under her leadership, VARC connects business needs with a reliable, inclusive workforce while delivering high-quality results and creating employment opportunities for individuals of all abilities.
As VARC continues to grow, the organization remains committed to strengthening partnerships across Northeast Wisconsin and the broader region, supporting local manufacturers, enhancing supply chain solutions, and driving both economic and community impact.
About VARC
Founded in 1975 in Viroqua, Wisconsin, VARC serves over 2,500 individuals with varying abilities across 18 locations, including eight production facilities. Guided by its mission “to support and empower children and adults with disabilities and other life barriers to build greater independence and community inclusion,” VARC provides a wide range of services including licensed childcare, adult day services, supported employment, early intervention services, trauma-informed mental health care, and school-to-work transition programming. Its production facilities partner with commercial businesses to provide co-packaging and co-assembly services, blending mission-driven impact with sustainable revenue. With a presence across much of Wisconsin, VARC empowers individuals to build independence, engage in their communities, and access meaningful, choice-driven experiences. For more information about VARC, visit varcinc.com.
