VARC Business Services: Subcontract Packaging & Assembly

Founded in 1975, VARC is celebrating their 50th Anniversary of being in business this year. VARC operates a comprehensive subcontract manufacturing operation in which companies can outsource their packaging, manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, and specific processes to be completed. In 2025, VARC was honored to win an award in the 36th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards (MOTY).

At the heart of VARC’s success is their comprehensive suite of production services, perfectly designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various industries. Whether it's packaging, manufacturing, assembly, or warehousing, VARC has established itself as a trusted partner for companies looking to streamline their operations with a manufacturer creating Wisconsin jobs.

Leading with Innovation and Quality

What sets VARC apart in the manufacturing landscape is their dedication to evolving with the times. They continually invest in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and the latest automated technologies, ensuring both cost-effectiveness and efficiency. This blend of innovative technology with the craftsmanship of skilled workers allows VARC to tackle projects of any size, whether it’s a small-run project or a high-volume assembly line, all while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Their extensive packaging services are designed to meet the highest regulatory requirements, including food-grade and medical packaging solutions that are GMP-compliant and FDA-certified. From blister sealing to shrink wrapping and automated bagging, VARC provides a wide array of packaging options that keep products safe and ready for the market.

Businesses, companies, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in various industries leverage contract assembly and sub-assembly services by VARC to produce their components and products. Experienced production engineers integrate Lean Manufacturing philosophies with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) to reduce waste, maximize production quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency, while also providing savings to the customer.

A VARC employee is assembling multiple components, including PVC fittings, valves, grease, and O-Rings to create a leak-proof sub-assembly.

Packaging Services

• Blister sealing, heat sealing, shrink wrapping, automated bagging, poly-bagging and clamshell packaging

• Bagging, sealing, & labeling

• Food-grade packaging solutions - GMP compliant and FDA Certified

• Packaging of single-use medical products.

• GMP certified and registered to package class 1 exempt medical devices

Manufacturing & Assembly Services

• Dedicated assembly lines and skilled staff meet any specific assembly requirements, reduce production costs, and improve the quality of their manufactured products

• Assembly, kitting, and collating

• Subassembly of a unit or part of a finished product that is ready for the next stage of the production process

• Cable and wire harness assembly

• Assembly of hoses, tubes, fittings, valves, connectors, and parts for various industries and products, including medical IV’s, plumbing components, commercial products, and manufacturing components

• Medical & healthcare kitting and assembly

  
  

Additional Services

• Thermal label printing

• P.O.P. displays

• Warehousing, inventory management, and scalable on-demand storage with over 260,000 sq ft of production warehouse space

• Boxing, pallet wrapping, shipping, order fulfillment, supply chain management, drop-shipping, global shipping, and delivery tracking

  
  

Quality Control

• Inspection, auditing, testing, and quality audits. Quarantine, segregation of non-conforming products, and rework to reduce waste, optimize production efficiency, and maintain customer satisfaction

• Precise monitoring, control, documentation, logs, and record keeping

•  Julian date code, bar codes, custom codes, and logos printed on labels, products, and boxes allow tracking of when and where the item was produced

• Ensure product consistency and reliability with a commitment to the highest available quality standards and technologies

VARC is not limited to the capabilities stated here. As VARC continues to grow, it remains dedicated to listening to its customers and adapting to their unique needs. Businesses can count on VARC to be a value-added partner, offering innovative solutions for small start-ups to major corporations and global partners.

VARC employs approximately 500 hundred people at their seven Wisconsin locations. Their employment model stands out by integrating people with and without disabilities into meaningful work environments. This model not only empowers personal growth, but it also builds employment skills, helps individuals gain independence, and increases American jobs in a global supply chain.  

A Trusted Partner

This February VARC was honored to be recognized as the 36th annual winner of the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award (the MOTY), in WMC's Empowerment Through Inclusion category.

As VARC steps into its next 50 years, it invites businesses to join them in creating a partnership that leverages their expertise to meet a client’s scalable needs, from a one-time project to robust manufacturing production schedules, VARC is ready to take your business to the next level.

Contact us with any questions or for an estimate and discover how VARC can support your production goals.

Eric Filter Business Development Manager 608-782-7010 Ext. 1501