karton.eu

What karton.eu does

karton.eu, operated by IPS Karton.eu GmbH & Co. KG, is a German e-commerce platform for packaging materials founded in 2007 and headquartered in Spremberg. The company sells a broad horizontal assortment of cardboard boxes, shipping packaging, filling materials, packaging films, adhesive tapes, carrier bags, euro containers, office supplies, warehouse equipment, industrial hygiene products, strapping materials, and pallets. It serves both B2B customers (e-commerce, trade, industry, logistics, public sector, hospitality) and B2C consumers across Germany and the wider EU.

The platform is built on an e-commerce storefront featuring two notable technical components: an online configurator for custom-sized cartons manufactured to individual specifications, and an in-house digital printing service that applies eco-friendly water-based inks to boxes, tape, and carrier bags with minimum order quantities as low as 5 pieces. The company operates from a single 13,500+ m² warehouse facility that enables direct-from-stock fulfillment, with 1-5 working day delivery in Germany and 3-7 working day shipping to other EU countries. PEFC certification on copy paper products signals sustainability credentials within the office supplies category. The storefront is available in German, English, and French versions.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time transactional product sales at tiered volume-based pricing, with business customers eligible for invoice billing and individual quotes available for large orders. Distribution is exclusively direct via the company's own online shop, supported by SEO, social media (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram), and email newsletter marketing. The business is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or external investment.

Name

karton.eu

Legal name

IPS Karton.eu GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://karton.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

karton.eu is a German e-commerce platform founded in 2007 that sells cardboard boxes, shipping packaging, and related supplies to B2B and B2C customers across Germany and the EU from a 13,500+ m² warehouse in Spremberg, with custom-sized carton configurators and digital printing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Materials Retail

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers (4241), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Retail-Miscellaneous Retail (5900), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC), Tertiary/Transit Packaging for Food & Beverage (IMALAHAC)

Keywords

• Packaging materials
• Cardboard boxes
• Shipping supplies
• Warehouse equipment
• Digital printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Spremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Produktverkauf Kartonagen und Verpackungsmaterial: Der Hauptumsatz wird durch den Online-Verkauf von Kartons, Versandverpackungen, Verpackungsmaterial, Klebeband, Umreifungsband, Euroboxen, Bürobedarf, Betriebshygiene und Lagerausstattung generiert. Das Geschäftsmodell basiert auf Einmal- und Einzelbestellungen mit gestaffelten Mengenrabatten (Staffelpreise). Geschäftskunden können auf Rechnung zahlen.
2. Digitaldruck / Individuell bedruckte Verpackungen: Zusätzlicher Umsatz durch kundenspezifischen Digitaldruck auf Kartons, Versandverpackungen, Papiertragetaschen und Klebeband. Lieferzeit nach Druckfreigabe 5–25 Werktage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

karton.eu is an online retailer that sells cardboard boxes, shipping packaging, packaging materials, films, adhesive tapes, carrier bags, euro containers, office and warehouse equipment, industrial hygiene products, strapping materials, and custom-sized cartons to B2B and B2C customers in Germany and the EU. The company also offers an eco-friendly digital printing service for custom-branded packaging from a minimum order of 5 pieces, supported by an online configurator for made-to-measure cartons.

Product overview

karton.eu is an e-commerce platform for packaging materials operated by IPS Karton.eu GmbH & Co. KG, a German company based in Spremberg. The platform offers a comprehensive portfolio of cardboard and packaging products as a single unified e-commerce offering. Core products include various cardboard boxes (Kartons), shipping packaging (Versandverpackungen), packaging materials (Verpackungsmaterial), packaging films (Verpackungsfolie), adhesive tapes (Klebeband), carrier bags (Tragetaschen), euro containers (Euroboxen), office equipment (Büroausstattung), warehouse equipment (Lagerausstattung), industrial hygiene products (Betriebshygiene), and strapping materials (Umreifungsband). The platform differentiates through a digital printing add-on service (Digitaldruck) for custom-branded packaging and a custom-sizing configurator (Kartons nach Maß). The company has operated since 2007, serving both B2B and B2C customers across Germany with over 13,500 m² of warehouse space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardboard Boxes (Kartons) Wide range of single-wall and double-wall corrugated cartons, folding boxes, automatic bottom boxes, moving boxes, and custom-sized cartons for shipping, storage, and packaging, offered to business and private customers.
• Shipping Packaging (Versandverpackungen) Shipping packaging solutions including book packaging, padded mailers, shipping tubes, bottle cartons, and media packaging for secure transport of various goods.
• Packaging Materials (Verpackungsmaterial) Fill materials and cushioning products including bubble wrap, packing paper, air cushions, foam film, and cardboard padding for protecting goods during shipping.
• Packaging Film (Verpackungsfolie) Packaging films including stretch film, bubble wrap, foam film, shrink wrap, and various plastic bags for pallet wrapping and product packaging.
• Adhesive Tape (Klebeband) Adhesive tapes including PP tape, PVC tape, paper tape, warning tape, wet tape, fiber-reinforced tape, and custom printed tape for sealing packages.
• Paper Carrier Bags (Tragetaschen) Paper carrier bags including kraft paper bags with handles, available in brown and white, in various sizes for retail and e-commerce.
• Euro Containers (Euroboxen) Stackable plastic euro containers in standard EUR dimensions (600x400mm and 400x300mm), with accessories including lids, rolling platforms, and handle locks.
• Office Equipment (Büroausstattung) Office supplies including copy paper A4 (PEFC-certified), envelopes, labels, box cutters, rubber bands, cable ties, and parcel scales.
• Warehouse Equipment (Lagerausstattung) Warehouse equipment including pallet trucks, foil welding devices, cutting stands, packing tables, pallets, stretch machines, strapping machines, big bags, and safety work gloves.
• Industrial Hygiene Products (Betriebshygiene) Industrial hygiene products including toilet paper bulk packs, paper hand towel dispensers, kitchen rolls, waste bags (HDPE/LDPE), and hand soap in 10-liter containers, for businesses, public authorities, and food service operators.
• Strapping and Accessories (Umreifungsband und Zubehör) Strapping materials including PP strapping bands, pallet bands, hand strapping tools, battery-powered strapping tools, and strapping machines for pallet securing.
• Custom-Sized Cartons (Kartons nach Maß) Custom-sized cardboard boxes manufactured to customer specifications using an online configurator for individual packaging requirements.
• Pallets (Paletten) Various pallet types including euro pallets, disposable pallets, and pallet accessories for storage and shipping.
• Digital Printing Service (Digitaldruck) Custom digital printing service for cardboard boxes, shipping packaging, paper carrier bags, and adhesive tape with company logos. Eco-friendly water-based inks without chemical fixatives, available from a minimum order of 5 pieces, with delivery 5–25 business days after print approval.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bis zu 80% Ersparnis gegenüber Packsets der Versanddienstleister
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mondi: Global packaging and paper group with significant European operations across corrugated, kraft paper and consumer packaging. Comparable product category but at producer scale and with broader B2B contract orientation.
• DS Smith: Major European supplier of corrugated packaging solutions, recycling and packaging services. Comparable product category and customer base but operates as a large-scale producer rather than a small-order e-commerce retailer.
• Smurfit Kappa: One of the world's largest integrated paper-based packaging manufacturers with a strong European footprint. Comparable on corrugated boxes and packaging category but operates as a vertically integrated producer rather than an SMB-focused retailer.
• Staples (office supplies): Large office and business supplies retailer operating in Germany with broad catalogue that includes packaging, shipping and warehouse supplies. Comparable on multi-category SMB supplies and online ordering, but with a broader office-supply focus.

Direct peers

• noxic (Karton24 / similar German packaging retailers): German online retailers of cardboard boxes and packaging materials serving both B2B and B2C customers. Closely comparable on product mix, German market focus and direct-from-stock online ordering model.
• Kite Packaging: UK-based packaging distributor serving B2B customers across Europe with an extensive catalogue of boxes, void fill and protective packaging. Comparable in product breadth and online ordering model.
• Boxon: Nordic packaging solutions provider offering standard and custom packaging products with a focus on SMB and industrial customers. Comparable in product mix, custom sizing capability and direct-to-customer e-commerce.
• Packhelp: European online packaging platform offering custom-printed and standard cartons to SMBs with an online configurator. Closely comparable to karton.eu on e-commerce model, configurator-based customization and SMB customer focus.
• Raja: One of Europe's largest distributors of packaging, supplies and workplace equipment with strong German and pan-European presence. Direct competitor in B2B packaging distribution with broad catalogue and rapid delivery.

Regional players

• Verpackung1: Germany-focused online retailer of packaging and shipping supplies serving SMBs. Direct competitor in the German D2C/B2B packaging e-commerce niche that karton.eu operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@karton_eu
• Facebookfacebook.com/karton.eu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/karton-eu
• Instagraminstagram.com/karton.eu

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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