Business View Magazine - May 2025

specializing in product and packaging distribution testing and validation. WESTPAK brings almost 40 years of expertise to the forefront, standing apart through its people-first culture and commitment to excellence. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with more facilities in San Diego and in Union City, WESTPAK has built its reputation through rigorous, accredited testing for clients in the medical, pharmaceutical, food, electronics, aerospace, and automotive sectors. “We conduct physical testing of products and packaging. We simulate the distribution environment from the end of the manufacturing line to the end-user, the customer. So that means shock and vibration, temperature, humidity, and even altitude, all so that our customers can be sure that their products will survive,” explains Principal Engineer Greg Schwinghammer. So, WESTPAK isn’t just a product testing lab—it’s a trusted partner in the lifecycle of countless products. Its rigorous validation and testing services bridge the gap between conceptual design and real-world performance. WESTPAK’s mission has always centered on working side-by-side with clients to ensure their products are ready for market and for anything the world throws at them. So, when co-founder Herbert Schueneman sought to transition out of his leadership roles, preserving the company’s original ethos while paying back the people who made it possible was a huge inspiration behind his decision to shift WESTPAK into an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Under the leadership of CEO Nora Crivello, Schueneman’s daughter, the company currently stands as a beacon of dependability. “We became 100% employee-owned in 2017, so that was kind of the evolution of WESTPAK. We’re now approaching 39 years, and it was built into our DNA to provide great customer service and thought leadership, and employee ownership aligned 42 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 05

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