UNAKA was formed as a holding company to support the diversification efforts of the Austin Company, a Greeneville, TN based tobacco enterprise founded in the late 19th century.  Originally created to house innovative military ration and packaging initiatives beginning in 1943, we have grown into a thriving family of companies built on strength through diversification.  Today, we provide strategic leadership and shared expertise across our operating companies, enabling them to collaborate, adapt, and succeed through decades of economic and social change.

Sopakco Packaging has delivered quality food solutions to private-label customers since 1943. For 80 years, we have been one of the world's leading food processing and packaging companies.

Meco, founded in 1959, has been based in Greeneville, TN for more than six decades.  We design and manufacture a range of household products and are known as the home of The Original Square Grill under our Americana Grills brand.  The Stakmore line of space-saving furniture is also designed and developed in Greeneville, TN.  We remain family-owned and operated and continue to emphasize product quality, customer service, and community involvement.

Sopakco Distribution SoPakCo is dedicated to meeting and exceeding all our customers' diversified warehousing and transportation needs through our knowledgeable and experienced employees.

Crown Point is a U.S.-based company that has specialized in supplying ingredients to food processors and quality products to the distribution and retail trades since 1988. Our mission is to continue to provide top-quality products and exceptional service while increasing our product lines to better serve our customers' requirements and high standards.