Paul S. Echenberg
Founder at Eckvest Equity, Inc.
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Paul S.
Echenberg is the founder of BDE & Partners, founded in 1991, and Eckvest Equity, Inc., founded in 1989 where he holds the title of Director & General Partner.
Currently, Mr. Echenberg holds the position of Director at Matra Plast Industries, Inc., ITI Medical Technologies, Inc., and Fib-Pak Industries, Inc. In the past, he served as President & Chief Executive Officer at SACI Associates Canada, Inc. from 1996 to 2016, President & Chief Executive Officer at Twinpak, Inc. from 1970 to 1989, Chairman at E-Z-EM, Inc. from 1987 to 2008, Chairman at Med-Eng Systems, Inc., Chairman at E-Z-EM Canada, Inc., Director at MacroChem Corp.
from 2000 to 2008, Director at Benvest Capital, Inc. from 1991 to 2005, Director at New Look Eyewear, Inc. from 2005 to 2010, Director-Emeritus at AngioDynamics, Inc. from 1996 to 2010, Director at Lallemand, Inc., Director at A.P.
Plasman, Inc., Director at Flexia Corp.
Ltd., Independent Director at New Look Vision Group, Inc. from 2010 to 2021, Trustee at Benvest New Look Income Fund from 2005 to 2010, and Executive Vice President at CB Pak, Inc. from 1970 to 1989.
Mr. Echenberg obtained his undergraduate degree from McGill University in 1964 and his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1967.
Paul S. Echenberg active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Eckvest Equity, Inc. | Founder | 08/09/2009 |
ITI Medical Technologies, Inc.
 ITI Medical Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology ITI Medical Technologies, Inc. makes MRI devices. The private company is based in Livermore, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Fib-Pak Industries, Inc.
 Fib-Pak Industries, Inc. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Part of Intertape Polymer Group, Inc., Fib-Pak Industries, Inc. is a Canadian company that manufactures bags and related specialty wraps. The company is based in Hawkesbury, Canada. Fib-Pak Industries was acquired by Intertape Polymer, Inc. on October 04, 2005. | Director/Board Member | 14/09/2009 |
Matra Plast Industries, Inc.
 Matra Plast Industries, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Matra Plast Industries, Inc. manufactures extruded corrugated plastic sheets. It provides polypropylene and high density polyethylene sheet products. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Berthierville, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 14/09/2009 |
Former positions of Paul S. Echenberg
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NEW LOOK VISION GROUP INC | Director/Board Member | 26/05/2021 |
SACI Associates Canada, Inc.
 SACI Associates Canada, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance SACI Associates Canada Inc is a private equity firm founded in 1987. Headquartered in Montréal. The firm is a subsidiary of Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR). | Chief Executive Officer | 28/11/2016 |
Benvest New Look Income Fund
 Benvest New Look Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Benvest New Look Income Fund provides eye care products and services and merchant banking services. It operates through two segments namely Eye Care and Merchant Banking. It operates in its optical business through Lunetterie New Look International, Inc. in Canada. The products of the Group include opthalmic frames, lenses and related services. It was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 04/03/2010 |
| New Look Eyewear, Inc. /Old/ | Director/Board Member | 03/03/2010 |
MacroChem Corp.
 MacroChem Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology MacroChem Corp. Develops pharmaceutical products to prevent chemicals in insect repellant from penetrating the skin. Its drug delivery technologies include Soft Enhancement of Percutaneous Absorption, MacroDem and DermaPass. The company was founded in 1982 and is located in Wellesley Hills, MI. | Director/Board Member | 22/04/2008 |
Training of Paul S. Echenberg
| McGill University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| ANGIODYNAMICS, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 19 |
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MacroChem Corp.
MacroChem Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology MacroChem Corp. Develops pharmaceutical products to prevent chemicals in insect repellant from penetrating the skin. Its drug delivery technologies include Soft Enhancement of Percutaneous Absorption, MacroDem and DermaPass. The company was founded in 1982 and is located in Wellesley Hills, MI. | Health Technology |
| BDE & Partners | |
SACI Associates Canada, Inc.
SACI Associates Canada, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance SACI Associates Canada Inc is a private equity firm founded in 1987. Headquartered in Montréal. The firm is a subsidiary of Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR). | Finance |
Lallemand, Inc.
 Lallemand, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Lallemand, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets yeasts and bacteria products for the food and beverage industry. It specializes in baker's yeast and ingredients, health, animal nutrition, bio-ingredients, plant care, biofuels and distilled spirits products. The company was founded by Fred Lallemand in 1915 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Med-Eng Systems, Inc.
 Med-Eng Systems, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Med-Eng Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supplies integrated personal and electronic protection systems. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
A.P. Plasman, Inc.
 A.P. Plasman, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing A.P. Plasman, Inc. designs and manufactures plastic injection molding for automated painting and complete assembly operations. It offers exterior trim products and sub-systems to a variety of original equipment manufacturers. The company was founded by Alec Pinsonneault in 1992 and is headquartered in Windsor, Canada. | Producer Manufacturing |
Benvest New Look Income Fund
Benvest New Look Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Benvest New Look Income Fund provides eye care products and services and merchant banking services. It operates through two segments namely Eye Care and Merchant Banking. It operates in its optical business through Lunetterie New Look International, Inc. in Canada. The products of the Group include opthalmic frames, lenses and related services. It was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Miscellaneous |
E-Z-EM Canada, Inc.
 E-Z-EM Canada, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals E-Z-EM Canada, Inc. manufactures barium products and related accessories for the GI track imaging solutions. The company is headquartered in Anjou, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Eckvest Equity, Inc. | |
E-Z-EM, Inc.
 E-Z-EM, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology E-Z-EM, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets diagnostic imaging products. The firm's products are used for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, colorectal cancer screening, evaluation of swallowing disorders and testing for other diseases, and disorders of the gastrointestinal system. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Lake Success, NY. | Health Technology |
Twinpak, Inc.
 Twinpak, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Twinpak, Inc. provides investment services. | Finance |
ITI Medical Technologies, Inc.
ITI Medical Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology ITI Medical Technologies, Inc. makes MRI devices. The private company is based in Livermore, CA. | Health Technology |
| CB Pak, Inc. | Process Industries |
| Benvest Capital, Inc. | Finance |
Flexia Corp. Ltd.
 Flexia Corp. Ltd. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Flexia Corp. used to manufacture & distribute coated, printed and laminated materials. Its products fabrics, paper, film and foil. The company was headquartered in Brantford, Canada | Process Industries |
Fib-Pak Industries, Inc.
Fib-Pak Industries, Inc. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Part of Intertape Polymer Group, Inc., Fib-Pak Industries, Inc. is a Canadian company that manufactures bags and related specialty wraps. The company is based in Hawkesbury, Canada. Fib-Pak Industries was acquired by Intertape Polymer, Inc. on October 04, 2005. | Process Industries |
Matra Plast Industries, Inc.
Matra Plast Industries, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Matra Plast Industries, Inc. manufactures extruded corrugated plastic sheets. It provides polypropylene and high density polyethylene sheet products. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Berthierville, Canada. | Process Industries |
New Look Vision Group, Inc.
 New Look Vision Group, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services New Look Vision Group, Inc. engages in the eye care retail activities. Its categories of optical products include prescription and non-prescription eyewear; contact lenses; sunglasses, protective eyewear, and reading glasses; and accessories. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Distribution Services |
| New Look Eyewear, Inc. /Old/ |
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