Medewo

What Medewo does

MEDEWO GmbH is a German B2B packaging materials distributor and online retailer, headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, and operating as a subsidiary of the MEDEWO GRUPPE. Founded over 40 years ago, the company specializes in transport and shipping packaging - corrugated cardboard cartons (FEFCO 0201, automatic-bottom, and slip-lid styles), paper and foil bags and pouches, shipping envelopes, cushioning and void-fill materials, adhesive and stretch films, plus specialty packaging for hazardous goods, ESD-sensitive electronics, VCI corrosion protection, and thermal-insulated shipments. It carries a warehouse stock of more than 4,000 articles (with roughly 2,100 positioned as sustainable / eco-friendly) and supports them with a portfolio of nine proprietary private-label brands including MECASTRETCH, MECAFERM, MECATAPE, MECATHERM, MECOUVERT, and QUICK-BOX.

The core technology layer is an e-commerce storefront (medewo.com) running localized DACH country stores (Germany, Austria, German- and French-language Switzerland), backed by logistics partnerships with DPD and Andreas Schmid Logistik that enable 24/48-hour delivery on stocked items. Differentiating tooling includes the Kartonfinder (an interactive dimension-based box-selection tool), a custom-packaging / custom-printing service for made-to-measure cartons and branded adhesive tapes, and a "Storage-on-Call" warehousing service. MEDEWO holds ISO 9001:2015, PEFC, and FSC certifications, and the company explicitly restricts orders to business customers (Privatpersonen are excluded).

The business model is direct B2B e-commerce with unit-based pricing (folding boxes from €0.12 per piece, stretch film from €12.15 per roll, delivery-note pouches from €0.0103 each), volume discounts, free shipping above a €200 net order threshold, and free sample dispatch for product testing. Revenue streams are (1) standard catalogue sales, (2) custom / individualized packaging (made-to-measure and printed orders), and (3) Storage-on-Call managed warehousing services. Customer segments are industrial / trade / commercial buyers plus e-commerce retailers needing postage-optimized and return-friendly packaging; specialized industries (VCI, ESD, dangerous goods, thermal) are addressed through themed sub-shops. Marketing is multi-channel: SEO-driven blog content (Verpackung 360°), email newsletters, and social presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Xing, Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp Business.

Name

Medewo

Legal name

MEDEWO GmbH

Website

https://medewo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MEDEWO is a German B2B packaging materials distributor operating an e-commerce platform that supplies corrugated cartons, bags, films, tapes, and specialty packaging to industrial, trade, and e-commerce customers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Materials Distribution

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Packaging (GMP, Tamper-Evident, Cold-Chain Packs) (TLAIAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cold-Chain Packaging & Pack-Out Services (Gel Packs, Dry Ice, Insulated Shippers) (TLAIAGAK)

Keywords

• Packaging materials distribution
• Industrial packaging supplies
• Shipping cartons wholesale
• Corrugated cardboard packaging
• B2B packaging e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Standard Packaging: MEDEWO generates revenue through the sale of standard packaging materials from its warehouse inventory of over 4,000 articles including cartons, bags, films, tapes, and operational supplies.
2. Custom/Individualized Packaging: Revenue from custom-designed packaging solutions including custom-sized boxes, printed tapes, bags, and shipping materials with customer logos and branding.
3. Storage-on-Call Service: MEDEWO offers warehousing services where products can be stored and retrieved on demand, generating additional service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MEDEWO GmbH is a B2B distributor and online retailer of packaging materials, selling more than 4,000 stock articles including folding cartons, shipping cartons, plastic bags and pouches, shipping envelopes, bubble wrap and cushioning, adhesive tapes, stretch films, gift packaging and food packaging, plus specialty lines for VCI corrosion protection, ESD anti-static, UN-certified dangerous goods, thermal insulation and sustainable packaging. In addition to stock items, the company offers made-to-measure custom carton design and custom printing on packaging (tapes, bags, cartons) and a managed storage-on-call warehousing service. Sales occur primarily through dedicated country storefronts on medewo.com serving the DACH region, with logistics handled by DPD and Andreas Schmid Logistik.

Product overview

MEDEWO is a full-range packaging materials supplier offering over 4,000 articles for industrial, commercial, and trade businesses. The product portfolio centers on transport and shipping packaging including folding cartons (FEFCO 0201, Versandkartons, Klappschachteln, Stülpdeckelkartons), automatic-bottom boxes, and specialty cartons for bottles, archives, and hazardous goods. The bags and pouches category includes foil bags (Druckverschlussbeutel under the MECAFERM brand), stand-up pouches, paper bags, and shipping envelopes. Protective and cushioning materials encompass bubble wrap films, foam films, packaging papers, and paper cushioning. The adhesive tapes range (including MECATAPE brand) covers PVC, PP, paper, and wet-adhesive tapes. Stretch films under the MECASTRETCH brand serve pallet securing needs. MEDEWO also offers specialized packaging for E-commerce (postage-optimized, return-optimized), sustainability (approximately 2,100 eco-friendly articles), ESD/anti-static, VCI corrosion protection, dangerous goods (UN-certified), and thermal insulation (MECATHERM brand). Gift packaging includes gift boxes, gift bags, gift baskets, decorative materials, and carrier bags. Food packaging covers cups, to-go containers, and food-safe bags. The company provides custom packaging services for made-to-measure solutions and branded printing. A free carton finder tool helps customers select optimal box dimensions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MECASTRETCH: Stretch film brand
• MECAFERM
• MECATAPE
• MECATHERM
• MECOUVERT
• QUICK-BOX
• COMFORT-BOX
• NIVEAU-BOX
• GRAS-PAC
• FILL-IN

Products and services

• Folding and Shipping Cartons Core stock range of folding cartons (Faltkartons FEFCO 0201), shipping cartons (Versandkartons), tuck-flap boxes (Klappschachteln), overlap-lid cartons (Stülpdeckelkartons), self-erecting cartons with automatic bottom (Aufrichtekartons), white cartons, long/flat/square cartons, archive/transport/moving cartons, plywood crates and corrugated containers, Euro containers and plastic containers, plus carton-helper accessories. Sold to B2B customers for shipping, storage and product protection.
• Plastic Bags, Pouches and Foil Bags Foil bags with and without zip closure (Druckverschlussbeutel under the MECAFERM brand), tubular films, paper bags, stand-up pouches (Standbodenbeutel), bottom bags, aluminium-laminated pouches, foil sacks, special bags, sealing and welding devices, bag closures and big bags / woven sacks. Sold to B2B customers in industry, trade and commerce.
• Shipping Envelopes Carton shipping envelopes, folding envelopes (Faltentaschen), foil shipping envelopes and padded mailers (Polsterumschläge) for documents and small-item shipments. Sold to B2B customers for dispatch and fulfillment.
• Cushioning and Protective Packaging Materials Bubble wrap films (Luftpolster), foam films, filling materials (Füllmaterial), packaging papers, cardboard die-cuts and paper cushioning, filling and cushioning systems, foam boards and packaging foam, edge/corner/pad protection profiles, cover and flat films, net sleeves and corrugated cardboard sleeves, VCI films/papers and desiccants (Trockenmittel). Sold to B2B customers for product protection in transit and storage.
• Adhesive Tapes Package tapes, adhesive dots (Klebepunkte), adhesive films, specialty adhesive tapes, and tape dispensers under the MECATAPE private-label brand including PVC, PP, paper and wet-adhesive tapes. Sold to B2B customers for sealing cartons and parcels.
• Stretch Films Hand and machine stretch films for pallet securing under the proprietary MECASTRETCH brand. Sold to B2B customers in logistics, manufacturing and warehousing.
• Gift Packaging, Gift Bags and Gift Baskets Gift packaging including gift boxes, gift bags (Geschenktaschen) and paper carrier bags with kraft paper, window and custom-printable options, gift pouches (Geschenkbeutel — cross-base, block-bottom and transparent variants), gift baskets and presentation baskets (Geschenkkörbe), decorative filling materials and gift ribbons. Sold to B2B retail and corporate customers.
• Food Packaging Food packaging including beverage cups, disposable tableware, to-go containers and food bags. Sold to B2B customers in food service, hospitality and retail.
• VCI Corrosion Protection Packaging Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) packaging solutions including VCI films and VCI papers for protecting metal products from corrosion during storage and transport. Sold to industrial buyers with long-term storage and export needs.
• ESD Anti-Static Packaging Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protective packaging for sensitive electronic components. Sold to electronics manufacturers and logistics operators.
• UN-Certified Dangerous Goods Packaging UN-certified dangerous goods packaging for compliant transport of hazardous materials. Sold to manufacturers, chemical distributors and logistics operators requiring regulatory compliance.
• Thermal Insulation Packaging Thermal insulation packaging for temperature-sensitive products under the proprietary MECATHERM brand. Sold to pharmaceutical, food and life-sciences shippers.
• E-Commerce Packaging Solutions Specialized packaging solutions for online retailers including time-saving, postage-optimized and return-optimized shipping packaging. Sold to e-commerce and mail-order businesses.
• Sustainable and Resource-Conserving Packaging Sustainable and resource-conserving packaging including recycled materials, grass paper (GRAS-PAC brand) and eco-friendly alternatives. Approximately 2,100 articles in the sustainable range, backed by PEFC and FSC certifications. Sold to B2B customers seeking ESG-aligned packaging.
• Custom Made-to-Measure Packaging and Printing Custom packaging solutions including made-to-measure cartons and custom printing on packaging materials (cartons, adhesive tapes, bags) with customer logos and designs. Sold to B2B customers with bespoke sizing or branding requirements.
• Storage-on-Call Warehousing Service Warehousing service where products can be stored and retrieved on demand, generating additional service revenue and saving customer warehouse space. Sold to B2B customers with variable packaging demand.
• Flaschen-Tragekarton VITA Premium Bottle Carrier Carton Premium bottle carrier carton with extra-long windows for label display and an elegant structured surface with carry handle. Targeted at wine, spirits and gift-bottle shippers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DPDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDPD is MEDEWO's primary logistics partner for shipping packages to customers within the DACH region. MEDEWO ships orders using DPD delivery services.
• Andreas Schmid LogistikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAndreas Schmid Logistik serves as an additional logistics partner for MEDEWO's shipping operations within Germany.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rajapack: Rajapack is one of Europe's largest independent B2B packaging distributors, offering a multi-thousand SKU catalog of cardboard, fillers, tapes, and mailers via e-commerce across multiple European markets. It is the closest direct competitor to Medewo's model of web-direct, broad-range packaging supply to SMEs.
• ratioform Verpackungen: ratioform is a major German B2B packaging distributor with a comparable product breadth (cartons, mailers, films, tapes) and a strong online ordering platform serving German SMEs and trade customers. It competes directly with Medewo in the German mid-market packaging segment.
• Kite Packaging: Kite Packaging is a UK-based B2B packaging distributor selling a similarly broad carton, mailer, tape, and protective packaging catalog online to industrial and commercial customers. The business model, customer base, and breadth of SKUs closely mirror Medewo's.

Emerging players

• Packhelp: Packhelp is a European digital packaging company specializing in small-batch custom-printed boxes and mailers, with a strong online configurator-led ordering experience. It overlaps with Medewo on custom-printed packaging and competes for SME and e-commerce customers in DACH and across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Antalis: Antalis is a major European distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication products, operating in multiple countries with logistics and co-packing services. It competes with Medewo in industrial packaging distribution across the DACH region and broader Europe.
• Smurfit Kappa: Smurfit Kappa is a global paper-based packaging manufacturer and distributor with extensive operations in DACH. While it does not match Medewo's pure distribution model, it supplies comparable cardboard and protective packaging to overlapping industrial and e-commerce customers.
• DS Smith: DS Smith is a leading international provider of corrugated packaging and supply-chain solutions with a strong DACH presence. It serves large industrial customers with both manufactured and distributed packaging, including the cardboard, mailer, and protective categories where Medewo competes.
• Mondi: Mondi is a global packaging and paper group producing corrugated, kraft paper, and flexible packaging, with significant operations serving DACH B2B customers. It overlaps with Medewo's product categories at the higher-volume and customized end of the market.

Regional players

• Papier LIEBL: Papier LIEBL is a German paper and packaging wholesaler with a long regional heritage serving trade and commercial customers, comparable to Medewo in its paper-product focus and B2B distribution model. Its footprint overlaps with Medewo's southern German customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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