WEIG Karton
WEIG Karton is the carton-manufacturing division of Germany-based WEIG Group, producing recycled folding boxboard and gypsum liner from recovered paper at its Mayen and Annweiler plants (~730,000 tonnes/year), serving food packaging, non-food packaging, and gypsum board customers across Europe, with expansion into the US and South America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1931
- HeadquartersMayen, Germany
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What WEIG Karton does
WEIG Karton is the carton-manufacturing division of the privately held WEIG Group, headquartered in Mayen, Germany, and produces recycled folding boxboard and gypsum liner from recovered paper on four paper machines across two integrated sites in Mayen and Annweiler, with combined annual capacity of approximately 730,000 tonnes. The division supplies folding boxboard to multinational and regional customers in the food and non-food packaging sectors and is a globally leading producer of gypsum carton for the gypsum board industry, with its products described as defining standards for downstream converting.
The business operates a vertically integrated model spanning waste disposal, recovered-paper trading, recycling, carton production, packaging services and in-house logistics (Spedition), enabling a closed-loop raw-material chain. GTM is enterprise field sales via dedicated regional sales managers covering DACH, France, Italy, Poland, UK, Benelux, Central/Eastern Europe, Iberia, Turkey and overseas markets, supported by on-site service staff at customer facilities worldwide. Pricing is quote-based and the company has publicly announced folding boxboard price adjustments to manage rising costs, indicating active commercial pricing discipline.
Recent strategic activity under group-owner Cederwald Holding includes entry into the US recycled-carton market (2025), the sale of a paper machine (Project "KM9") to Yaguarete Papeles extending the gypsum carton franchise into South America, commissioning of an automated inspection line (Autoline), and the April 2025 appointment of Frank Pies as Managing Director of both WEIG Holding and Cederwald Holding. Sustainability credentials are supported by an upgraded EcoVadis Silver (2025) rating and multiple industry awards, including Pro Carton Gold (Sweets, 2025).
WEIG Karton firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- WEIG Karton
- Legal name
- WEIG Holding GmbH & Co. KG
- Website
- https://weig-karton.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1931
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- WEIG Karton is the carton-manufacturing division of Germany-based WEIG Group, producing recycled folding boxboard and gypsum liner from recovered paper at its Mayen and Annweiler plants (~730,000 tonnes/year), serving food packaging, non-food packaging, and gypsum board customers across Europe, with expansion into the US and South America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
WEIG Karton industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Recycled Carton Board Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Paperboard Mills (32213)
- SIC
- Paperboard Mills (2631)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Recycled Paperboard & Containerboard (IMAMAKAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Recycled Containerboard (Testliner) Manufacturing (IMAMAFAB), Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH), Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)
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Where WEIG Karton is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mayen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
WEIG Karton business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Folding Boxboard and Liner Sales: Manufacturing and selling folding boxboard and liner products to food and non-food sectors for product packaging applications
- Gypsum Carton Sales: Production and sale of gypsum carton to the gypsum board industry for efficient processes and stable gypsum boards
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
WEIG Karton product offering
Product offeringCore offering
WEIG Karton manufactures recycled folding boxboard (Faltschachtelkarton) and gypsum carton (Gipskarton) from recovered paper on four production machines at its facilities in Mayen and Annweiler, Germany, delivering a combined annual capacity of approximately 730,000 tonnes. The division serves food and non-food packaging converters and global gypsum board manufacturers through dedicated B2B regional sales, complemented by integrated recycling inputs and joint product development with customers worldwide.
Product overview
WEIG Karton operates as a division of the WEIG GROUP producing recycled carton products from recovered paper. The product portfolio centers on two core product lines: Faltschachtelkarton (folding carton board) for food and non-food packaging sectors, and Gipskarton (gypsum carton) for the gypsum board industry. Key product brands include Uniboard S and Uniplac. The division produces on four machines at facilities in Mayen and Annweiler with a combined annual capacity of approximately 730,000 tonnes. WEIG Karton also offers integrated service and product development support, leveraging the group's recycling capabilities to provide a closed-loop solution from raw material sourcing through finished packaging.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Uniboard s: Faltschachtelkarton (folding carton) product line for food and non-food packaging applications
- Uniplac
- WEIG Technical Liner
- WEIG Packaging
Products and services
- Folding Boxboard and Liner (Faltschachtelkarton und Liner) Recycled folding carton board and liner products manufactured for food and non-food packaging converters and brand owners on four machines at WEIG Karton's Mayen and Annweiler facilities. Targets packaging manufacturers requiring sustainable, sales-promoting cartons.
- Gypsum Carton (Gipskarton / Uniplac) Specialized recycled gypsum liner produced for the global gypsum board industry, enabling efficient manufacturing processes and stable finished gypsum boards. Sold under the Uniplac sub-brand via the WEIG Technical Liner sales organization.
- Uniboard S Folding Carton Board Branded folding carton board product line marketed under the Uniboard S sub-brand for food and non-food packaging applications, manufactured at the Mayen and Annweiler production sites.
- WEIG Technical Liner (Uniplac gypsum liner) Dedicated technical liner product line and sales organization for industrial gypsum liner applications, offering sales leadership, quality assurance and customer technical support for gypsum board manufacturers worldwide.
- Recycling Services (Waste disposal, material recycling and old paper trading) Integrated recycling services covering waste disposal, material recycling and old paper trading that supply the recovered paper used in WEIG Karton's carton manufacturing. Supports the closed-loop value chain of the WEIG GROUP.
- Packaging Services Downstream packaging services producing sustainable packaging materials and providing technical services for various markets, complementing WEIG Karton's recycled carton board production.
- Service and Product Development Customer-facing service and joint product development offering from WEIG Karton, with service staff providing on-site support to packaging converters and gypsum board manufacturers at their facilities worldwide.
Quantifiable outcome
- 730,000 tons annual capacity
Companies that use WEIG Karton
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
WEIG Karton technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
WEIG Karton partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Yaguarete PapelescoreYaguarete Papeles acquired a modern paper machine (Project 'KM9') from WEIG, strengthening WEIG's gypsum carton business while enabling Yaguarete Papeles to expand into new markets. This represents a strategic transaction strengthening the gypsum carton market position for both parties.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
WEIG Karton competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sappi: Global paper group with European mills producing coated and uncoated woodfree paperboard for packaging, folding cartons, and graphic applications; overlaps with WEIG in paperboard manufacturing and serves similar converters and brand owners.
- Sonoco Products: Global packaging company with paperboard, recycled fiber, and industrial paper operations across multiple continents; overlaps with WEIG in recycled paperboard and packaging materials serving consumer and industrial customers.
- Stora Enso: Nordic-based forest products group with European folding boxboard (FBB), coated unbleached board, and packaging operations; directly comparable to WEIG in FBB product but with materially larger asset base and broader product portfolio.
- Pratt Industries: US-based, 100% recycled paperboard and corrugated manufacturer focused exclusively on recycled fiber; comparable to WEIG in recycled-only paperboard philosophy and represents a key incumbent WEIG will compete against on entry into the US market.
- Smurfit Westrock: Global paperboard and packaging group formed by the Smurfit Kappa/WestRock merger; overlaps with WEIG in containerboard and paper-based packaging materials, with massive scale and US/global footprint relevant to WEIG's new US push.
- Graphic Packaging: US paperboard packaging manufacturer producing coated unbleached kraft paperboard and folding cartons for food, beverage, and consumer goods customers; comparable to WEIG in recycled paperboard/carton manufacturing serving FMCG customers, with a North American footprint relevant to WEIG's US expansion.
- Mondi Group: Large European-listed paper and packaging group with containerboard, kraft paper, and corrugated operations across multiple countries; overlapping with WEIG in paperboard-based packaging but operating at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
Direct peers
- Pankaboard: Finnish specialty folding boxboard (FBB) mill producing folding boxboard from virgin and recycled pulp for food and non-food packaging; comparable as a similarly sized, single-site FBB specialist serving the same converter customers as WEIG Karton.
- MM Board & Paper (Mayr-Melnhof Karton): Austrian folding boxboard (FBB) producer with mills across Europe; the closest direct competitor to WEIG Karton in recycled folding boxboard and even co-published a European market study with WEIG on recycled carton, signaling direct overlap in product, customer base, and geography.
- Heinzel Group: Austrian paper group operating the Pölten and Laakirchen paper mills producing recycled paperboard for packaging converters; comparable to WEIG in recycled board raw material, sustainability profile, and European converter customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
WEIG Karton social profiles
Digital presenceWEIG Karton compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
WEIG Karton financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
WEIG Karton leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
WEIG Karton subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
WEIG Karton funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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WEIG Karton M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about WEIG Karton
What does WEIG Karton do?
WEIG Karton manufactures recycled folding boxboard (Faltschachtelkarton) and gypsum carton (Gipskarton) from recovered paper on four production machines at its facilities in Mayen and Annweiler, Germany, delivering a combined annual capacity of approximately 730,000 tonnes. The division serves food and non-food packaging converters and global gypsum board manufacturers through dedicated B2B regional sales, complemented by integrated recycling inputs and joint product development with customers worldwide.
Is WEIG Karton a public or private company?
WEIG Karton is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was WEIG Karton founded?
WEIG Karton was founded in 1931. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is WEIG Karton based?
WEIG Karton is headquartered in Mayen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does WEIG Karton make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Folding Boxboard and Liner Sales are the primary driver. The others are gypsum Carton Sales.
Who are WEIG Karton's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sappi, Sonoco Products, Stora Enso, Pratt Industries, Smurfit Westrock, Graphic Packaging and Mondi Group. Direct peers are Pankaboard, MM Board & Paper (Mayr-Melnhof Karton) and Heinzel Group.
Does WEIG Karton have an API?
No public API is recorded for WEIG Karton.
What industry is WEIG Karton in?
WEIG Karton's product category is Recycled Carton Board Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMAKAG, Recycled Paperboard & Containerboard, with a secondary code of IMAMAFAB, Recycled Containerboard (Testliner) Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 32213 and its SIC code is 2631.