Emiliana Imballaggi

What Emiliana Imballaggi does

Emiliana Imballaggi S.p.a is an Italian manufacturer of industrial wooden packaging, headquartered in Fabbrico (Reggio Emilia) and founded in 1967. The company designs and produces standard and custom folding wooden crates — ten core product lines including E-BOX, E-SIX, E-UN (UN-approved for dangerous goods), E-PRESS, E-FORCE, E-BLOCK, VIKO, COLLAR, E-PAN, and VELAPACK — supported by an accessories range (pallets, hooks, handles, custom prints, honeycomb partitions, adjusters and wedges). Its core engineering proposition centers on folding crates with a steel-tab locking system that can be manually assembled in approximately 30 seconds, combined with certifications for international transport compliance (ISPM-15, ADR, IMDG, ICAO/IATA, UN, and Italian environmental labeling).

The business model is direct, quote-based B2B sales of custom-manufactured crates to industrial customers — primarily manufacturers of intermediate and finished goods in mechanics and electronics, plus shippers of dangerous goods and high-value/sensitive equipment. Emiliana Imballaggi serves thousands of customers globally through its own direct sales force (website, phone, email), multilingual collateral in Italian, English, French, and German, and participation in trade fairs such as IPACK-IMA (2022 and 2025 at FieraMilano Rho). The company is privately held, has no disclosed funding rounds or external investors, and operates a network/subsidiary relationship with Emi Pack Logistic for specialized high-tech goods packaging. Its scale commentary cites 50+ years of continuous operation and worldwide export reach, but no revenue, ARR, or growth figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Emiliana Imballaggi

Legal name

Emiliana Imballaggi S.p.a

Website

https://emilianaimballaggi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Emiliana Imballaggi is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1967 that designs and produces custom folding wooden crates and accessories for industrial customers in mechanics, electronics, and dangerous-goods transport, selling globally via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wooden Packaging

NAICS

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (321920)

akta.pro primary industry

Crates & Cases (Wooden/Plastic/Metal, Export Cases) (IMALAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL), Wood Pallets, Crates & Industrial Wood Packaging (IMADADAJ), Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH)

Keywords

• Wooden packaging
• Industrial crates
• Folding wooden crates
• Dangerous goods packaging
• Custom wooden pallets

Headquarters

HQ city

Fabbrico

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wooden Crate Manufacturing: Manufacturing and selling standard and custom wooden crates for industrial packaging, including E-BOX, E-SIX, E-UN, E-PRESS, E-FORCE, E-BLOCK, VIKO, COLLAR, E-PAN, and VELAPACK product lines

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Emiliana Imballaggi designs, manufactures and sells standard and custom wooden packaging — folding and reusable plywood and solid-wood crates — for industrial customers worldwide. Its offer spans ten core crate models (E-BOX, E-SIX, E-UN, E-PRESS, E-FORCE, E-BLOCK, VIKO, COLLAR, E-PAN, VELAPACK), complementary accessories (pallets, handles, hooks, prints, honeycomb partitions), and value-added services including packaging consultancy, custom design, just-in-time delivery, capacity tests, and dangerous-goods approval for ADR/IMDG/ICAO-IATA compliant shipments.

Product overview

Emiliana Imballaggi is a wooden packaging company offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial crates and accessories. The product lineup centers on 10 main folding wooden crate models (E-BOX, E-SIX, E-UN, E-PRESS, E-FORCE, E-BLOCK, VIKO, COLLAR, E-PAN, and VELAPACK) designed for various transport and storage applications, including dangerous goods shipping. The crates range from lightweight protective packaging (VELAPACK) to heavy-duty reusable systems (E-BLOCK, VIKO). Supporting the crates are complementary accessories including pallets, hooks and spacers, handles, custom prints, honeycomb partitions, saddles, adjusters, and wedges. Services include consultancy, custom design, customisation, just-in-time delivery, capacity testing, and dangerous goods approval. The company serves manufacturers in mechanics and electronics sectors, exporting worldwide with ISPM-15, ADR, IMDG, and ICAO/IATA compliant packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-BOX Crate Folding wooden crate equipped with a steel tab locking system that inserts into slots for secure closure, intended for industrial goods transport and storage.
• E-SIX Crate Riveted folding crate available with optional vertical reinforcements on the crate sides, short crate sides, and lid for enhanced structural integrity in transport.
• E-UN Crate Folding wooden crate UN-approved for shipping dangerous goods, designed to meet international road, sea and air transport regulations for hazardous materials.
• E-PRESS Crate Folding crate manufactured with quality raw materials, providing a practical and sturdy packaging solution for industrial goods.
• E-FORCE Crate Heavy-duty folding crate with reinforced construction, designed for demanding industrial transport applications.
• E-BLOCK Crate Reusable wooden crate built from independent panels featuring quenched and galvanised metal hooks, designed for multiple use cycles in industrial logistics.
• VIKO Crate Modular, reusable plywood folding collar system that can be produced in any format to provide flexible protective packaging around palletised goods.
• COLLAR Crate (Pallet Collar) Wooden collar system available in multiple heights with galvanised steel hinges for attachment to pallets, used to build variable-height pallet-based packaging.
• E-PAN Crate Plywood-panelled crate with internal and external wooden reinforcement structure, designed for maximum protection of heavy industrial goods.
• VELAPACK Protective wooden packaging specifically designed for shipping fragile items, providing cushioning and protection during transport.
• Pallets Pallet bases available in various configurations for supporting Emiliana Imballaggi wooden crate packaging.
• Hooks and Spacers Hardware components used for crate assembly, reinforcement and cargo spacing within Emiliana Imballaggi wooden packaging systems.
• Handles (Maniglie) Handle options including military-type steel handles, milled handles and rope handles for ease of handling Emiliana Imballaggi crates.
• Prints (Stampe) Custom printing services for wooden crates including disposal symbology, CE marking, custom graphics, forklift warnings, fragility symbols, centre of gravity symbols, barcodes and technical data sheets.
• Honeycomb Partitions and Saddles (Alveari e Selle) Custom shaped sheets, internal dividing honeycombs and wooden saddles for protecting and separating items within Emiliana Imballaggi wooden crates.
• Adjusters and Wedges (Regoli e Cunei) Includes DUN fixing wedges, support wedges, DUN support rules and shaped wood rules for securing and supporting cargo within Emiliana Imballaggi crates.
• Packaging Consultancy, Design, Customisation, Just-in-Time Delivery, Capacity Testing and Dangerous Goods Approval Services Value-added services offered alongside Emiliana Imballaggi's wooden crates, covering packaging consultancy, custom design, customisation, just-in-time delivery, capacity tests (incl. leak testing), and dangerous goods approval in line with international regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manual assembly in 30 seconds for folding crates
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Emi Pack LogisticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmi Pack Logistic is a subsidiary and network partner of Emiliana Imballaggi, specializing in custom packaging for high-tech goods. The partnership enables comprehensive packaging solutions with specialized logistics support.
• OverpackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOverpack is a historic partner for packaging materials, collaborating with Emiliana Imballaggi at trade events like IPACK-IMA.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nefab: Swedish-founded global industrial packaging manufacturer offering engineered wooden crates, plywood boxes, and complete export packaging solutions with multinational footprint. Highly comparable on product portfolio, target customers (industrial OEMs), and global service model.
• Schoeller Allibert: European leader in reusable plastic containers, pallets, and bulk packaging serving industrial supply chains. Competes with Emiliana's reusable crate lines (E-BLOCK, VIKO) for the same industrial returnable-packaging budget.
• PalletBiz: European manufacturer and distributor of wooden pallets and industrial packaging serving industrial customers across multiple countries. Closely comparable on wooden packaging core product, B2B sales model, and customer base.

Emerging players

• CABKA Group: Specializes in plastic pallets, large containers, and reusable transport packaging. Competes for the same returnable/reusable industrial packaging budget Emiliana targets with its VIKO and E-BLOCK lines.

Broad incumbents

• Brambles (CHEP): Global leader in pallet and container pooling services with the CHEP brand, serving automotive, consumer goods, and industrial supply chains. Significant competitive overlap with Emiliana in pallet-based and reusable packaging for industrial customers.
• Smurfit Kappa: One of the world's largest paper-based packaging manufacturers with extensive industrial and protective packaging offerings. Competes for the same industrial protective packaging wallet, particularly for customers seeking fiber-based alternatives to wood.
• DS Smith: Global packaging solutions provider offering corrugated, protective, and industrial packaging with focus on circular economy. Competes with Emiliana's industrial packaging lines, particularly for customers evaluating fiber-based vs. wooden alternatives.
• Mondi Group: International packaging and paper group with significant industrial packaging and protective solutions business. Comparable in targeting industrial manufacturers with engineered protective packaging, though with a paper-based portfolio focus.
• IFCO Systems: Global provider of reusable plastic containers and pooling services for fresh produce and retail supply chains. Indirect competitor for reusable packaging contracts in segments where Emiliana's reusable wooden systems could otherwise compete.

Regional players

• Lika Imballaggi: Italian wooden packaging manufacturer producing custom industrial crates, pallets, and export packaging. Direct comparable within the Italian wooden packaging market, serving overlapping customer segments in mechanics and machinery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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