GIGANT Verpackungstechnik

What GIGANT Verpackungstechnik does

GIGANT Verpackungstechnik GmbH is an Austrian, family-owned B2B packaging specialist headquartered in Vienna (Pfarrgasse 62-64, A-1230 Wien) and operating from a single-country DACH footprint. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of packaging materials — cartons, cushioning, adhesive tapes, strapping, stretch films, edge protectors, banding products, load securing items, and a dedicated sustainable-packaging line — alongside packaging machinery covering cartoning, protective-cushion production, stapling, banding, strapping, pallet wrapping, wet-adhesive taping, bag packaging, palletizing (including a newly introduced mobile cobot), conveyor technology, and modular packing-station systems. Beyond product distribution, GIGANT operates a stocked Vienna warehouse supporting 24-hour shipping, free delivery above €70, and an on-site showroom, with a machine-rental channel and a complementary services layer (process optimization, load securing, machine service, ARA Entpflichtung compliance) that monetizes the installed base.

The business model combines transactional unit pricing for materials (€0.06 to several hundred euros), one-time sales and monthly rentals for machines, and professional-services revenue. GIGANT serves four horizontally-defined customer segments — E-commerce, Industry/Manufacturing, Logistics, and Trade/Commerce — and operates on a direct B2B go-to-market via its own e-commerce storefront (gigant.at) augmented by phone sales and consultation (+43 1 61069), backed by email, social (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), and SEO marketing. The company is a member of the European PackSynergy network of independent packaging specialists. Headcount sits in the 51–100 range; the firm is privately held by the Seisl family with no disclosed funding rounds or external investors.

Name

GIGANT Verpackungstechnik

Legal name

GIGANT Verpackungstechnik GmbH

Website

https://gigant.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GIGANT Verpackungstechnik is an Austrian, family-owned B2B distributor of packaging materials and machinery — cartons, cushioning, strapping, stretch films, and packaging machines — serving mid-market e-commerce, manufacturing, logistics, and trade customers across the DACH region from its Vienna warehouse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Supplies and Machinery

NAICS

Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42412), Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344), Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342)

SIC

Wholesale-Durable Goods (5000), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms (BPAMAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wholesale/B2B Generalist Marketplaces (CRAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Packaging materials
• Packaging machinery
• Protective packaging
• Load securing
• Industrial packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiener Neustadt

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Materials Sales: One-time sales of packaging materials including cartonages, cushioning materials, tapes, strapping, stretch films, edge protectors, and other packaging supplies through their B2B e-commerce platform.
2. Packaging Machines Sales: Sales of packaging machinery including carton erectors, sealers, strapping machines, stretch wrappers, palletizers, and conveyor systems. Machines range from manual to fully automated solutions.
3. Machine Rental: Rental services for packaging machines, allowing customers to lease equipment for specific needs or trial periods.
4. Packaging Services: Additional services including process optimization consulting, load securing, machine service, ARA derecruitment (packaging ordinance compliance), and first aid for machines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GIGANT Verpackungstechnik GmbH is an Austrian B2B packaging specialist that distributes a comprehensive range of packaging materials (cartons, shipping packaging, cushioning, tapes, strapping, stretch films, edge protection, and load securing products) alongside packaging machinery (carton erectors, sealers, strapping machines, stretch wrappers, palletizers, bag packaging machines, and conveyor systems). The company combines direct B2B e-commerce sales with personalized consultation, machine rental, and process optimization services focused on ergonomics and sustainability.

Product overview

GIGANT Verpackungstechnik is an Austrian B2B packaging specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging materials and packaging machines. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: Verpackungsmaterial (Packaging Materials) including Kartonagen, Versandverpackungen, Füllmaterial/Polster, Heften, Klebebänder, Umreifen, Banderolieren, Stretchfolien, Kantenschutz, Packhilfsmittel, Ladungssicherung, and Nachhaltige Produkte; and Maschinen & Geräte (Machines & Equipment) including Kartonverarbeitung, Schutzpolstermaschinen, Heftgeräte, Banderoliermaschinen, Umreifungsmaschinen, Umreifungsgeräte, Palettenwickler, Nassklebegeräte, Beutelverpackungsmaschinen, Palettierer, Fördertechnik, and Packplatzsysteme. The company also offers machine rental services and runs regular sales promotions. Named product highlights include the ProStacker light 30 cobot palletizer, HADE VARIO series wet adhesive tape machines, and Speedpack bag packaging machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kartonagen (Carton Packaging) Folding cartons, shipping boxes, and carton packaging solutions including single-wall and double-wall cartons, automatic bottom cartons, pallet containers, and modular cartons for industrial and e-commerce businesses.
• Versandverpackungen (Shipping Packaging) Shipping packaging including bubble-lined mailers, cushioning bags, bottle shipping cartons, multi-compartment packaging, and padded mailers for e-commerce and logistics businesses.
• Füllmaterial / Polster (Cushioning Materials) Cushioning and protective materials including air cushion film, paper padding, foam film, loose fill, and padding rolls for optimal product protection in shipping.
• Klebebänder (Adhesive Tapes) Adhesive tapes including PP tapes, PVC tapes, PET tapes, wet adhesive tapes, paper tapes, filament tapes, printed tapes, and tape dispensers for carton sealing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free shipping within Austria for orders over €70, enabling cost savings for regular customers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PackSynergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGIGANT is a member of the PackSynergy network, a partnership of independent packaging specialists. PackSynergy is a European association of packaging professionals that enables members to share expertise, access a broader product range, and benefit from collective market presence while maintaining their independence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Global protective and food packaging manufacturer (bubble wrap, cushioning, automated systems). Comparable as a manufacturer of protective packaging materials and machines that GIGANT resells; much larger and globally diversified.
• RAJA Group: Pan-European packaging distributor with broad catalogs across materials, machines, and supplies. Comparable as a multi-country packaging B2B distributor serving overlapping customer segments; larger scale and broader geography than GIGANT.
• Mondi: Global packaging and paper manufacturer with direct B2B sales of corrugated and protective packaging. Comparable as a supplier of cardboard/paperboard packaging products that GIGANT resells; larger and vertically integrated.
• Storopack: German manufacturer and distributor of protective packaging and packaging machines (including paper cushioning systems sold by GIGANT). Comparable as a supplier/adjacent player in cushioning materials and machines; broader portfolio and manufacturing presence.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging manufacturer with extensive European footprint. Comparable as a major upstream supplier of cartonage products and a direct-to-customer competitor for larger accounts that may bypass distributors.
• Antalis: European distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication products with B2B e-commerce channels. Comparable in B2B packaging distribution model and product breadth; significantly larger and operates across multiple European countries.

Direct peers

• ratioform Verpackungen GmbH: German B2B packaging distributor offering packaging materials, machines, and services with an e-commerce catalog — directly comparable to GIGANT in product range, target customer (industrial/e-commerce), and channel mix, but operating at larger scale in Germany.
• Knüpf Verpackungen: German B2B packaging specialist offering materials, machines, and services with direct sales and consultation model. Closely comparable to GIGANT's product/service mix and target mid-market customer profile; Germany-focused.

Others

• PackSynergy: European alliance of independent packaging specialists of which GIGANT is a member. Comparable as a network of similar SME distributors; relevant because it shapes GIGANT's sourcing, product range, and collective market presence rather than as a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Packmedia / Verpackungs-Vertrieb: Austrian/regional packaging distributor serving similar B2B customers with comparable materials offering. Comparable as a domestic Austrian packaging distributor targeting the same industrial and e-commerce customer base; regional scale versus GIGANT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GIGANTWien
• Facebookfacebook.com/gigant.verpackungstechnik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5325291

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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