What Brangs + Heinrich does

Brangs + Heinrich GmbH is a privately-held German packaging solutions provider founded in 1875 and headquartered in Solingen. The company serves industrial manufacturers, e-commerce retailers, and trade/commerce customers across Europe with a portfolio that spans corrugated packaging, stretch and packaging films, packaging papers, cushioning materials, and custom constructive packaging, plus branded sub-products such as FillPak® paper void fill, ProfiStretch®/ProfiWrap® films, RecyCold® thermal packaging, and the proprietary hey circle reusable packaging system. It also distributes PaperWrap® as a sustainability-focused partnership product.

The underlying technology stack combines in-house paper and film processing capabilities (custom cutting, coatings, printing), CAD-based packaging development with 3D visualization, and a digital procurement layer comprising the verpacken.online e-commerce shop, a B2B portal with ERP integration via BMEcat and individual API programming, and connectivity to procurement platforms such as Mercateo and Simple Systems. Distribution is anchored by eight regional logistics locations totaling 50,000 m² of warehousing, enabling just-in-time delivery and consignment warehousing across Europe, with over 100,000 shipments per year.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid go-to-market model: quote-based custom packaging solutions and contract management for enterprise and mid-market customers via regional packaging consultants and B2B portals, complemented by unit-priced self-serve transactions through verpacken.online for SMBs. Additional streams include professional services (consulting, CAD design, packaging development, training), e-business solutions (digital procurement), and managed logistics services. The company is positioning its portfolio around EU PPWR compliance, emphasizing reusable systems, recycled content (35%+ PCR certified), and certified sustainability credentials including EcoVadis Bronze, ClimatePartner, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.

Name

Brangs + Heinrich

Legal name

Brangs + Heinrich GmbH

Website

https://brangs-heinrich.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Brangs + Heinrich GmbH is a 150-year-old German packaging solutions provider serving industrial manufacturers and e-commerce retailers across Europe with custom and sustainable packaging, stretch films, reusable systems, and integrated logistics across eight regional locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Papers & Allied Products (2600), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Folding Cartons & Paperboard Packaging Converting (IMAMAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads) (IMALACAA), Folding Cartons (Folding Boxboard, SBS/SUS) (IMALACAB), Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF), Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging solutions
• Protective packaging materials
• Logistics and warehousing
• Reusable packaging systems
• Sustainable packaging design

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Packaging Materials Sales: Sale of packaging materials including stretch films, packaging films, corrugated packaging, packaging papers, cushioning materials, and custom packaging solutions. The company operates an online shop with over 1,300 standard articles.
2. Professional Services: Packaging consulting, custom packaging development, CAD design, contract management, logistics concepts, and training services. Includes process optimization and supply chain management.
3. E-Business Solutions: Digital procurement solutions including B2B portals, ERP system integrations, and automated ordering processes for large customers.
4. Logistics and Warehousing: Warehouse management, consignment warehouses, just-in-time delivery, and regional logistics services across 8 locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brangs + Heinrich is a German packaging solutions provider that manufactures, distributes, and processes packaging materials including corrugated cardboard, stretch films, packaging papers, cushioning materials, and custom-engineered packaging systems. The company offers end-to-end services spanning packaging consulting, CAD-based custom development, in-house paper and film processing, warehouse and logistics management across 8 regional locations, and digital procurement solutions through B2B portals and an e-commerce shop with over 1,300 standard articles.

Product overview

Brangs + Heinrich GmbH is a European market leader in packaging solutions and logistics concepts, operating since 1875 (150 years). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into product categories (Wellpappverpackungen, Stretchfolien, Verpackungsfolien, Verpackungspapiere, Konstruktive Verpackungen, Polsterstoffe, Korrosionsschutz & Exportverpackungen) and solution/service categories (E-Commerce Verpackungen, hey circle reusable packaging system, Ladungssicherung, Maßgeschneiderte Verpackungskonzepte, and services including E-Business/digital procurement, Verpackungsentwicklung, Papier- und Folienverarbeitung, Lager- und Logistikkonzepte, Verpackungsberatung, Verpackungsservice, and Kontraktmanagement). The offering also includes branded sub-products like FillPak® paper void fill systems, ProfiStretch®/ProfiWrap® stretch films, RecyCold® thermal packaging, and PaperWrap® (distribution partner). The portfolio is anchored in sustainability with a focus on PPWR compliance, reusable packaging (hey circle), recycled content (35%+ PCR certified), and renewable materials. Core services include CAD-based packaging development, digital E-Procurement with ERP integration, and comprehensive logistics solutions across 8 locations with 50,000 m² storage capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• hey circle: A reusable packaging system for e-commerce, allowing up to 50 uses per packaging unit, reducing waste by 94% and CO2 emissions by 76%.
• ProfiStretch®
• ProfiPackline®
• FillPak®
• PaperWrap®

Products and services

• Wellpappverpackungen (Corrugated Cardboard Packaging) Corrugated cardboard packaging solutions ranging from standard sizes to custom-designed packages for optimal product protection, serving industrial and commercial customers.
• Stretchfolien (Stretch Films) Premium stretch films from 4 µm thickness, stretchable up to 400%, elastic, flexible, puncture-resistant, and tear-resistant for pallet wrapping applications.
• Verpackungsfolien (Packaging Films) Films for single, bundle, tray, or pallet packaging, ensuring safe product protection during transport.
• Verpackungspapiere (Packaging Papers) Papers, cartons, and cardboards in custom formats and roll sizes, processed in-house for industry and trade applications.
• Konstruktive Verpackungen (Custom-Engineered Packaging) Custom-shaped cartonage and packaging systems designed from various materials to optimize product protection and reduce need for cushioning materials.
• Polsterstoffe (Cushioning Materials) Cushioning materials for various product shapes, sensitivity levels, and shipping routes, including recycled, reusable, and sustainable options.
• Korrosionsschutz & Exportverpackungen (Corrosion Protection and Export Packaging) Innovative corrosion protection and specially equipped export packaging for reliable, long-lasting protection of high-value products against rust.
• hey circle Mehrwegsystem (Reusable Packaging System) Reusable shipping packaging system for e-commerce and intralogistics. Boxes (5 sizes) and bags (3 sizes) reusable up to 50 times, reducing waste by 94% and CO2 emissions by 76%. Foldable for return via mailbox.
• E-Commerce Verpackungen (E-Commerce Packaging Solutions) Complete e-commerce packaging portfolio including shipping cartons, folding cartons, mailers, sustainable packaging, FillPak paper void fill systems, thermal packaging, and tape for online retailers.
• Ladungssicherung (Load Securing Solutions) Load securing solutions including stretch films, pallet stabilization, certification services (EN12195, EUMOS 40509), PaperWrap, strapping bands, edge protection, lashing straps, and anti-slip mats.
• Maßgeschneiderte Verpackungskonzepte (Customized Packaging Concepts) Customized packaging concepts including CAD development, process optimization, supply chain management, and sustainability integration for volume-optimized, weight-reduced packaging.
• E-Business / Digital Procurement Solutions Digital procurement solutions including online shop (verpacken.online), B2B portal, E-Procurement, ERP interface connections (BMEcat, custom APIs), and support for Mercateo and Simple Systems platforms.
• Verpackungsentwicklung (Packaging Development Service) Custom packaging development service using 3D graphics and CAD animation to create volume-optimized, weight-reduced packaging with maximum transport protection.
• Lager- und Logistikkonzepte (Warehouse and Logistics Solutions) Warehouse and logistics solutions with 8 logistics locations, 50,000 m² storage capacity, 100,000 shipments per year, just-in-time delivery, and consignment warehouse options.
• Verpackungsberatung (Packaging Consulting) Packaging consulting service analyzing materials, logistics processes, personnel deployment, and administration to optimize consumption and processes with focus on sustainability.
• Verpackungsservice (Packaging Machine Service) Packaging machine service including rental, setup, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and staff training for automated packaging processes.
• Kontraktmanagement (Contract Management) Contract management service providing partial deliveries, fixed price agreements, and simplified procurement processes with security in planning and calculation.
• Papier- und Folienverarbeitung (Paper and Film Processing) In-house cutting and processing of papers, cartons, and films with special properties including anti-stick coatings, interleaving papers, slip or fire-retardant coatings, and custom printing.
• Nachhaltige Verpackungen (Sustainable Packaging Solutions) Sustainable packaging solutions using renewable raw materials, recycled materials, grass paper, and optimized consumption. Includes recycled films with minimum 35% PCR certified by RecyClass.
• verpacken.online (Online Shop) Self-service e-commerce platform offering over 1,300 standard packaging articles for immediate ordering, targeting SMB customers and startups with smaller order volumes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% material consumption reduction through optimized packaging design
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PaperWrap green by orange GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2025Official distribution partner for PaperWrap, a 100% paper-based load securing solution for pallet loads made from lightweight long-fiber kraft paper. Brangs + Heinrich resells and distributes PaperWrap products as part of their sustainable packaging portfolio.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mondi Group: Integrated paper and packaging manufacturer with a strong European corrugated and paperboard portfolio; competes with Brangs + Heinrich at the upstream converter and finished-box levels and on sustainability credentials.
• DS Smith: Pan-European recycled-paper-based packaging manufacturer and circular-economy advocate; directly overlaps with Brangs + Heinrich's corrugated, protective, and e-commerce packaging categories and its sustainability positioning.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging giant with extensive European corrugated operations and growing sustainable packaging offering; represents the scale benchmark Brangs + Heinrich competes against for larger enterprise accounts.
• Stora Enso: European renewable packaging materials producer with paperboard, corrugated, and biomaterial divisions; competes with Brangs + Heinrich on the input material and converted carton side of the value chain.
• Sealed Air: Large global packaging company spanning protective packaging, food packaging, and automated systems; overlaps directly with Brangs + Heinrich on protective and e-commerce packaging categories at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Ranpak: Global paper-based protective packaging specialist selling cushioning, void fill, and wrapping systems into e-commerce and industrial fulfillment — directly comparable to Brangs + Heinrich's FillPak® and PaperWrap portfolios.
• Papier-Mettler: German-based manufacturer and distributor of paper and plastic packaging products, serving industrial and consumer customers with comparable films, bags, and protective packaging solutions.
• ratioform Verpackungen: German direct competitor offering catalog-based industrial and shipping packaging with a similar mix of standard articles, custom solutions, and consulting services aimed at mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Antalis (Inapa): European distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication products serving similar SMB and enterprise customers via catalog distribution and digital procurement — a comparable business model in adjacent geographies.

Regional players

• Kayser + Sezer Verpackungen: Smaller regional German packaging distributor focused on industrial and commercial customers; comparable in product mix and customer profile but operates at a smaller scale than Brangs + Heinrich.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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