A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Wednesday on a 30,000-square-foot addition at E-PAK Machinery. A more than 60% increase in space will allow the company to keep up with increased demand for liquid filling machines designed and made at the plant, said E-Pak CEO Ron Sarto. Sarto said construction of a steel building next to the existing structure will be completed in September. âItâs a significant expansion for us,â he said. Currently, about 60 people work at the company on Ind. 39 near LaPorte Municipal Airport. See a day in the life of Michigan City Police Officer Brian Wright in the latest Riding Shotgun with NWI Cops installment.