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mayer-bestpac GmbH is a German manufacturer of paper-based shipping and packaging solutions, headquartered in Heilbronn and operating as a subsidiary of the Mayer-Gruppe conglomerate. The company produces E-Commerce shipping bags, paper cushion mailers, paper carrier bags, side-fold (gusset) bags for food and non-food applications, and a broad envelope portfolio including insertion (kuvertier) envelopes, print mailings, and small packaging formats. Its product portfolio is anchored by eight proprietary brands — SUMO®, airpoc®, SECURITEX®, REVELOPE® / PROFESSIONAL-Revelope®, Cygnus Excellence®, MAILdigital®, Kuvermatic®, and Envirelope® — each addressing distinct performance attributes such as plastic-free cushioning, security/opacity, climate-neutral construction, and compatibility with automated insertion equipment. Several products carry recognized sustainability certifications (Blue Angel on Envirelope®, FSC® paper on Cygnus Excellence®), and the wider Mayer-Gruppe has achieved an EcoVadis Bronze rating for 2025/2026 and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation of its emissions reduction targets.

The company's business model is sales-led B2B, generating revenue through one-time product sales (both stock items via its own e-commerce shop at mayer-gruppe.shop and customized solutions via direct sales) rather than licensing or subscription. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts implied for enterprise customers; sales are supported by a multilingual (German/English) website, product catalogs, blog content oriented around EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) compliance, and direct contact channels. Customer segments are horizontal: e-commerce businesses (primary), retail and trade, and corporate business-mailing users. Geographic scope is concentrated in the DACH region, and the company has demonstrated large-batch manufacturing scale — its Torgau-Kuvert affiliate within the Mayer-Gruppe produced over 30 million election ballot envelopes for the 2025 German Federal Election in record time.

On March 21, 2025, the company was officially rebranded from mayer-network to mayer-bestpac, signaling a sharpened positioning around its packaging core. The business is privately held (German GmbH) with no disclosed revenue, headcount, or external funding, making it a non-platform, asset-and-manufacturing-intensive industrial business rather than a venture-backed technology company.

Name

mayer network

Legal name

mayer-bestpac GmbH

Website

https://de.mayer-network.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

mayer-bestpac GmbH (formerly mayer-network) is a German manufacturer of paper-based shipping and packaging solutions serving B2B customers across e-commerce, retail, and corporate mailing segments, with a portfolio of eight proprietary brands operated under the Mayer-Gruppe conglomerate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paper Packaging and Shipping Solutions

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Paper packaging solutions
• E-commerce shipping bags
• Paper envelopes
• Paper carrier bags
• Sustainable packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Heilbronn

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. Paper Packaging Products Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling paper-based packaging and shipping solutions including E-Commerce shipping bags, paper cushion mailers, paper carrier bags, side-fold bags, envelopes and shipping pouches. Both stock products and customized solutions are offered directly to business customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

mayer-bestpac GmbH is a German manufacturer of paper-based shipping and packaging solutions sold directly to business customers. The portfolio spans e-commerce shipping bags, paper cushion mailers (SUMO®), air cushion packaging (airpoc®), security packaging (SECURITEX®), paper carrier bags, side gusset bags for food and non-food, and a full range of branded envelopes for business mailings and automated insertion. The company also offers custom printing services and Click & Collect paper carrier solutions for retail point-of-sale.

Product overview

mayer-bestpac GmbH (formerly mayer-network) is a manufacturer offering paper-based shipping and packaging solutions as well as envelopes and shipping bags. The portfolio includes E-Commerce Versandtaschen for online retailers, SUMO® paper cushion shipping bags made from 100% recycled paper, paper carrier bags, side gusset bags for food and non-food applications, and various envelope products including Kuvertierhüllen (insertion envelopes), Print-Mailings, and Kleinpackungen (small packages). The company also provides custom printing services for branding and Click & Collect solutions for retail. Brand portfolio includes SUMO®, airpoc®, SECURITEX®, PROFESSIONAL-Revelope®, Cygnus Excellence®, MAILdigital®, Kuvermatic®, and Envirelope®.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUMO®: Paper padded shipping bags made from 100% recycled paper. Plastic-free protection for shipments and environment.
• airpoc®
• SECURITEX®
• PROFESSIONAL – Revelope®
• Cygnus Excellence®
• MAILdigital®
• Kuvermatic®
• Envirelope®
• Pack'n Post
• MAILmedia

Products and services

• E-Commerce Versandtaschen Sustainable paper-based shipping bags designed for e-commerce businesses and online retailers needing plastic-free order fulfillment packaging.
• SUMO® Papierpolster Versandtaschen Paper cushion shipping bags made from 100% recycled paper providing cushion protection for shipments while being completely plastic-free and environmentally friendly.
• airpoc® Air Cushion Series Air cushion packaging series providing reusable paper-based air protection for items requiring safe transit, available in various paper versions.
• SECURITEX® Security Packaging Security packaging with interior security film providing moisture protection, privacy from visual inspection, and high tear resistance for sensitive shipments.
• Papiertragetaschen (Paper Carrier Bags) Paper carrier bags for retail and point-of-sale use, available with Click & Collect solutions for in-store pickup.
• Seitenfaltenbeutel Food & Non-Food Side gusset paper bags designed for both food and non-food applications, providing flexible paper packaging solutions with side fold construction.
• Kuvertierhüllen (Insertion Envelopes) Standard insertion envelopes designed for automatic mailing systems (kuvertierautomaten), optimizing document management workflows for high-volume business correspondence.
• Kuvermatic® Kuvertierhüllen High-performance insertion envelopes designed for maximum throughput in automated insertion machines (kuvertierautomaten), optimized for offset or flexo printing, with standard sizes available from stock.
• Envirelope® Kuvertierhüllen Climate-neutral insertion envelopes made from recycling paper with deinkable interior print, optimized for maximum performance in insertion machines and document management.
• Envirelope® Climate-Neutral Envelopes Climate-neutral envelopes made from bright white recycled paper with deinkable interior print, CO2-compensated, with window film from renewable raw materials, certified with the Blue Angel eco-label.
• Cygnus Excellence® Premium Envelopes Premium envelopes with the highest security level through privacy protection and light opacity, made from bright white FSC®-certified paper for pristine appearance.
• MAILdigital® Heat-Resistant Envelopes Heat-resistant envelopes designed for printing on all common laser printers without damage from heat.
• PROFESSIONAL – Revelope® Closure Technology Professional closure technology for envelopes and shipping bags featuring easy handling, no adhesive tape waste, and ultra-strong adhesive with extra-long durability.
• Print-Mailings Print mailing solutions for business correspondence and marketing campaigns, available with custom printing options.
• Kleinpackungen (Small Packages) Small paper packaging solutions for compact shipments and retail applications.
• Click & Collect Lösungen Sustainable paper carrier bag solutions for point-of-sale pickup services, designed for retail environments enabling customer in-store collection of online orders.
• Briefumschläge bedrucken (Custom Envelope Printing Service) Custom printing service for envelopes, shipping bags, and other paper packaging, allowing businesses to personalize products with their brand identity using offset or flexo printing methods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 million election ballot envelopes produced in record time for the 2025 German Federal Election

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TSG Hoffenheim FrauenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025The Mayer-Gruppe (parent company) serves as the back sponsor for TSG Hoffenheim Frauen football team. This is a sports sponsorship partnership that increases brand visibility and recognition.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SÜDPACK Verpackungen GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned packaging manufacturer producing flexible paper and film packaging for food and non-food applications. Directly comparable to mayer-bestpac's side gusset bags (Seitenfaltenbeutel) for food/non-food and paper packaging portfolio, with similar geographic focus on DACH.
• Ranpak Holdings Corp. Global manufacturer of paper-based protective packaging including paper cushioning and mailers. Ranpak is the closest direct competitor to mayer-bestpac's SUMO® and airpoc® paper cushion mailer product lines, serving the same e-commerce and B2B shipping customers with sustainable paper-based solutions.
• Papier-Mettler KG: German manufacturer of paper carrier bags, food-grade paper bags, and paper packaging products. Directly comparable to mayer-bestpac's Papiertragetaschen (paper carrier bags) and Seitenfaltenbeutel (side gusset bags) with overlapping retail and food/non-food customer segments.
• Gascogne Papier (Gascogne SA): European manufacturer of kraft paper, paper bags, and packaging including recyclable paper carrier bags and industrial paper packaging. Comparable to mayer-bestpac's paper carrier bag and side gusset bag lines serving food/non-food retail and industrial customers across Europe.
• Novus Print Media (Novus Envelope): European envelope and direct-mail manufacturer producing kuvertierhüllen (insertion envelopes) and business mailing products. Directly comparable to mayer-bestpac's Kuvermatic® and Envirelope® Kuvertierhüllen ranges for automated business mailings and inserters.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso Oyj: Nordic-based renewable packaging materials company producing paperboards, kraft paper bags, and packaging solutions for e-commerce and retail. Comparable to mayer-bestpac on kraft paper bags and sustainable packaging substrates, but operating as a pulp-to-packaging integrated supplier with much broader reach.
• Smurfit Kappa Group: Global paper-based packaging leader with extensive paper bag, mailer, and corrugated product lines serving e-commerce and retail customers. Comparable to mayer-bestpac on the paper shipping bag and retail carrier bag categories but with far broader geographic reach and portfolio depth.
• Mondi plc: Large European integrated paper and packaging group producing paper bags, corrugated packaging, and flexible paper packaging. Mondi is a broad incumbent with overlapping e-commerce paper mailer and kraft paper bag ranges, supplying many of the same end markets as mayer-bestpac but at substantially larger scale.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Established protective and food packaging manufacturer that has expanded into paper-based and sustainable e-commerce packaging. Comparable to mayer-bestpac on paper mailers and protective cushioning but with a much larger legacy plastics portfolio and global footprint.

Emerging players

• noissue (noissue Co.): Specialty sustainable packaging provider offering custom-printed paper mailers, tissue, and tape primarily to DTC and e-commerce brands. Comparable to mayer-bestpac's custom-printed SUMO® and SECURITEX® paper mailers but focused on smaller, premium-branded DTC customers rather than B2B bulk.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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