What Stok Emballage does

Stok Emballage is a Danish industrial packaging solutions provider founded in 1978 and headquartered in Langeskov, Denmark, operating through the legal entity STOK Emballage K/S (CVR 16427284) with 101–250 employees. The company positions itself as a one-stop shop for industrial packaging, offering corrugated cardboard, stretch film, plastic films, flexible packaging including MAP solutions for food, solid board, corrugated plastic, wooden and plastic pallets, rigid plastic containers, IBC/FIBC containers, waste solutions, and closure products. It runs an in-house box factory in Middelfart and a second manufacturing facility in Vejle, with 10+ locations serving Denmark, Norway, Germany, Iceland, and Greenland, plus Sweden via an exclusive Panotec distribution agreement. Around 15 sub-brands (Thorpak, Olicon, Hyframe, Flexa, Rebox, Dipack, Thorca, Dirust, Dican, OliPro, Protec, Fullpack, Fullflex, Technofoam, STOK Display) address distinct product niches.

The technology stack includes the R-Connect IoT service for remote monitoring of stretch-film machinery (predictive maintenance and automatic reordering, live since 2019), an AR-based packaging visualization mobile app, the CAPE pallet optimization software, and a TechLab testing facility operating in partnership with RoboPac that delivers ISTA-3A drop tests, ECT, Mullen, FCT, and PET testing, complemented by a dedicated EUMOS-certified Test Center for transport-safety compliance. Certifications include FSSC 22000 (since 2017), BRCGS, EUMOS, FSC chain-of-custody, and Ecovadis.

The business model combines direct enterprise field sales with a customer portal and webshop. Each major customer is supported by a dedicated account manager, with revenue drawn from one-time product sales, recurring just-in-time replenishment, hardware sales (including Panotec OPERA automated packaging machines and other packaging machinery), and professional services such as packaging consulting and CAPE optimization. Pricing is unit-based, with handling fees applied to orders below DKK 3,000. Target segments are industrial manufacturing, logistics, and food as primary verticals, with furniture/design, e-commerce, and retail as secondary segments.

Name

Stok Emballage

Legal name

STOK Emballage K/S

Website

https://stok.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stok Emballage is a Danish industrial packaging distributor and manufacturer serving food, logistics, and industrial customers across Scandinavia and Germany via a one-stop-shop model spanning 15+ sub-brands, in-house box manufacturing, IoT-enabled machinery services, and certified testing facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Supplies

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready Meals & Prepared Foods Packaging (IMALAHAL), Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG), Primary Packaging (Form-Fill-Seal, Blister, Sachet/Stick Pack, Bottling) (TLAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging supplies
• Corrugated cardboard manufacturing
• Stretch film products
• Packaging machinery distribution
• Food contact packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Langeskov

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Packaging Products Sales: STOK Emballage sells a wide range of standard and custom packaging products including corrugated boxes, plastic films, stretch film, protective packaging, pallets, IBC/FIBC containers, flexible packaging, and more. Products are sold through direct sales, webshop, and customer portal. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales, recurring orders from established customers.
2. Packaging Machinery Sales and Service: Sale and service of packaging machines including strækfilm wrappers, case sealers, strap machines, filling machines, and Panotec OPERA packaging machines. Includes service agreements, preventive maintenance, and 24/7 emergency call-out service. Service revenue is recurring through service contracts.
3. Packaging Consulting and Optimization: Advisory services including packaging optimization analysis, stretch film optimization, pallet optimization, CO2 calculations, total cost of ownership analysis. Just-in-time logistics partnerships where STOK manages critical packaging inventory on behalf of customers.
4. Custom Packaging Design and Manufacturing: Custom packaging construction and design services, including corrugated box manufacturing in small and medium series at their Middelfart factory. Prototype samples via plotter cutting. One-stop-shop model bundles multiple product categories under a single supplier relationship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

STOK Emballage manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of industrial packaging products including corrugated cardboard, stretch film, plastic films, flexible food packaging, solid board, pallets, rigid plastic containers, IBC/FIBC containers, and waste solutions. The company also sells and services packaging machinery (including exclusive Panotec OPERA distribution in Scandinavia), operates an in-house box factory in Middelfart, and provides design, testing (EUMOS-certified), certification, optimization, and just-in-time logistics services.

Product overview

STOK Emballage is a comprehensive packaging solutions provider and knowledge hub serving the Scandinavian market. The company offers an extensive portfolio organized around core packaging materials (corrugated cardboard/bølgepap, stretch film/strækfilm, plastic films/plastfolie, flexible food packaging/fleksibel emballage, rigid plastics/hård plast, pallets/paller, waste solutions), complemented by design and engineering services (custom Technofoam protection construction, paper construction with prototyping, own box factory in Middelfart). The company provides technology-enabled services including R-connect remote monitoring for stretch film machines, Panotec OPERA automated custom box-making systems, and AR-based packaging visualization. A full suite of optimization and testing services includes EUMOS certification testing, drop testing to ISTA-3A standards, paper analysis (ECT, Mullen, FCT, PET), stretch film optimization, pallet optimization via Cape Pack software, and supplier audits. Supporting services include food-grade dedicated warehousing, just-in-time logistics partnerships, dedicated account management, online ordering portal, and 24/7 machine service with certified Robopac technicians. The company positions itself as a one-stop-shop covering 100% of industrial packaging needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kassefabrik: Cardboard box factory in Middelfart producing small and medium series of customized packaging solutions
• BEWI Packaging
• KD Emballage
• STOK Display
• Thorpak
• Thorpak
• Olicon
• Thorpak
• Hyframe
• Flexa
• Rebox
• Dipack
• Olicon
• Thorca
• Dirust
• Dican
• OliPro
• Protec
• Fullpack
• Fullflex
• Technofoam
• EUMOS

Products and services

• Corrugated Cardboard (Bølgepap)
• Stretch Film (Strækfilm)
• Plastic Film (Plastfolie)
• Flexible Packaging (Fleksibel Emballage)
• Solid Board (Massiv Pap)
• Corrugated Plastic (Bølgeplast)
• Pallets (Paller)
• Rigid Plastic Containers (Hård Plast)
• Closure Products (Lukning)
• IBC and FIBC Containers
• Waste Solutions
• Bio-based Plastic
• Box Factory (Kassefabrik)
• Packaging Automation Machinery
• Machine Service and Maintenance
• EUMOS Certification and Test Center
• Warehouse Program (Lagerprogram)
• Just-in-Time Delivery Service
• R-Connect Remote Machine Monitoring

Quantifiable outcome

• Average payback period of 3 years for Panotec OPERA packaging machine investment
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KD Emballage A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026STOK Group has entered into an agreement to acquire KD Emballage A/S, with takeover expected before end of April 2026. The agreement marks a shared step towards strengthening the foundation for KD Emballage's continued development while supporting STOK Group's ambition to build one of Scandinavia's leading packaging platforms.
• BEWIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEWI's trading business has merged with STOK Emballage, combining BEWI's trading operations with STOK's packaging platform to create a stronger Scandinavian packaging entity.
• PanoteccoreTechnology or IntegrationSTOK Emballage is the exclusive single supplier of Panotec's advanced packaging solutions in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Panotec's OPERA machine automatically scans products, designs and produces perfectly fitting packaging, and fills and seals boxes automatically. STOK is also authorized dealer, sales, and service partner.
• RoboPaccoreTechnology or IntegrationRoboPac is a market-leading Italian manufacturer of semi- and fully automatic stretch film wrapping machines. STOK has worked closely with RoboPac for over 25 years. STOK's service technicians and solution managers receive ongoing training from RoboPac specialists and are certified in RoboPac machine service. STOK also collaborates with RoboPac's TechLab for advanced packaging testing.
• EUMOS (European Safe Logistics Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUMOS (European Safe Logistics Association) is a membership organization focused on improving safety throughout the logistics chain through knowledge and expertise in transport securing of goods. As a member, STOK leads in Danish transport safety and helps clients achieve EUMOS certification for their loads.
• Supplier Network (Food and Non-food)minorOthersSTOK conducts ongoing audits of suppliers in Denmark and internationally across both food and non-food segments. Category managers are trained to perform supplier audits. Supplier audits are part of quality assurance and new supplier approval, supplier follow-up, and development of existing partnerships.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Mondi: Global packaging and paper group producing corrugated packaging, flexible packaging, and engineered materials. Provides direct competition in the industrial packaging segment STOK serves across Europe.
• Smurfit Kappa: One of the world's largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturers with global operations including Northern Europe. Competes with STOK in corrugated boxes but at vastly greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging company specializing in protective packaging, food packaging, and automated packaging systems. Competes with STOK in stretch film, protective materials, and packaging machinery segments.
• DS Smith: Major European corrugated packaging manufacturer with significant Nordic presence through recycling and packaging operations. Overlaps with STOK's box manufacturing and recycling-adjacent offerings at greater scale.
• Antalis: European packaging and visual communication solutions distributor serving B2B customers across multiple countries with broad product portfolio—directly comparable to STOK's distribution model and multi-country footprint.

Direct peers

• Rajapack: Europe's largest B2B packaging distributor offering wide product assortment and rapid delivery via webshop. Mirrors STOK's distribution-led one-stop-shop strategy across corrugated, protective, and shipping supplies.
• Ranpak: Specialist in paper-based protective packaging solutions and automated packaging systems. Comparable to STOK's protective packaging and packaging machinery offerings with strong focus on sustainability credentials.
• BEWI: Nordic-headquartered provider of packaging, insulation, and fish box solutions whose trading business has merged with STOK. Overlaps with STOK in protective and food-contact packaging distribution across Scandinavia.
• Nefab: Swedish-headquartered engineered packaging and logistics provider specializing in industrial customers with full-service packaging design, testing, and global supply—closely matching STOK's one-stop-shop model in adjacent Nordic geographies.

Emerging players

• Packsize: Provider of on-demand, right-sized box-making systems serving e-commerce and industrial customers—direct competitor to STOK's exclusive Panotec OPERA distribution business across multiple geographies.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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