Rissmann

What Rissmann does

Rissmann GmbH is a privately held German specialty packaging manufacturer founded in 1855 and headquartered in Nuremberg. The company designs, develops, and produces premium paper-based packaging — including a broad portfolio of cardboard boxes (e.g., collar boxes, slipcase boxes, folding boxes, fitted-lid boxes, BookBox, FlipInBox, MagicBox, NewMagic, TwistedBox, and specialty configurations) and paper carrier bags (4-knot, glued-handle, grip-hole, flap, ZipperBag, and ImageBag designer collections) — together with accessories such as hang tags, inlays, closures, viewing windows, and POS items. Finishing capabilities span offset and screen printing, cellophaning/lamination, and hot foil embossing, and the company operates a hand-built sample manufacturing workshop and CAD-based product development service.

Its customer base is concentrated in the luxury and premium goods segment — fashion houses (Givenchy, Armani, Bottega Veneta, Hugo Victor, Esprit, Kenzo), jewelry (Cartier, Wempe, Swarovski), spirits and champagne (Laurent-Perrier, Heidsieck, Davidoff, Schlumberger), cosmetics (Caudalie, Biodroga, Sante, Faber-Castell), and adjacent premium brands (Bentley, Staedtler, Johnson & Johnson) — with the same anchor accounts appearing across multiple product lines. The company runs a B2B sales-led, quote-based custom manufacturing model with multi-year contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set per specification.

Operations span three continents: the Nuremberg headquarters integrates a production site and a 10,000+ m² logistics center with 5,000 pallet positions for just-in-time delivery; a manufacturing facility in Hungary supports European production; and wholly-owned sales offices in the USA (RISSMANN INC.), Shanghai, and Hong Kong serve the Americas and Asia-Pacific. Sophie Ivens serves as Managing Director (Geschäftsführerin). No external institutional or private equity investment has been disclosed; the company appears to be family/management-owned.

Name

Rissmann

Legal name

RISSMANN GmbH

Website

https://rissmann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1855

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rissmann GmbH is a Nuremberg-based premium paper packaging manufacturer serving luxury and premium B2B customers with bespoke cardboard boxes, carrier bags, and accessories, complemented by in-house design, finishing, and global warehousing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Paper Packaging (Gift Boxes, Luxury Cartons, Composite Paper Cans) (IMALACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC), Flexible Cosmetic Packaging (Pouches, Sachets, Stick Packs) (IMALAJAE)

Keywords

• Luxury packaging manufacturing
• Custom cardboard boxes
• Premium paper carrier bags
• Foldable packaging design
• Finishing and printing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Packaging Manufacturing: Design, development, and production of high-quality customized packaging solutions including cardboard boxes, carrier bags, and accessories. Revenue generated through bespoke manufacturing contracts with B2B customers in luxury and premium goods sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rissmann GmbH designs, develops, and manufactures bespoke premium paper-based packaging including cardboard boxes (e.g., FlipInBox, MagicBox, NewMagic, TwistedBox, collar boxes, slipcase boxes, folding boxes) and carrier bags (4-knot, grip hole, flap, glued handle, ZipperBag). The company also offers finishing services (offset/screen printing, cellophaning, hot foil embossing), product development with CAD design, handcrafted sample manufacturing, and integrated warehousing and logistics with global delivery to luxury and premium brand customers.

Product overview

Rissmann is a premium paper-based packaging company offering a comprehensive portfolio of cardboard boxes, paper carrier bags, and accessories, complemented by product development, sample manufacturing, and warehousing services. The cardboard box portfolio includes innovative designs such as MagicBox (solid cover with foldable inner), NewMagic (fixed lid on foldable box), FlipInBox (flip-opening with integrated inlay), TwistedBox (satin ribbon closure with presentation function), BookBox (book-like appearance), and various collar, slipcase, folding, and specialty boxes. Carrier bag offerings feature the classic 4-knot carrier bag, grip hole bags, flap bags, glued handle bags, ZipperBag, and designer ImageBags. The accessory line includes hang tags, inlays, garment bags, POS articles, pull tabs, viewing windows, and diverse closure options. Services encompass custom sample manufacturing, CAD-based product development, warehousing with over 10,000 m² space, and finishing effects (printing, lamination, embossing).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RISSMANN ImageBag: A collection of creative carrier bags with distinctive designs including DOTS, DEER, TATTOO, ORNAMENT, ANIMAL, and NEON themes.
• FlipInBox
• NewMagic
• MagicBox
• TwistedBox

Products and services

• AutomaticBox

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10,000 m2 of warehouse space for flexible warehousing and delivery services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers46 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Karl Knauer KG: German premium packaging and promotional products specialist with expertise in luxury cartons, gift packaging, and finishing effects. Comparable to Rissmann as a mid-sized, family-owned German player serving high-end brands with bespoke paperboard solutions.
• MW Luxury Packaging: Italy-rooted premium packaging maker specializing in rigid boxes, paper bags, and finishing for fashion, fragrance, wine, and jewelry maisons. Comparable to Rissmann on customer profile, bespoke finishes, and luxury sector focus.
• Curtis Packaging: US-based specialty folding carton and rigid box manufacturer focused on cosmetics, personal care, and premium consumer brands. Comparable in scale, customer verticals, and finishing-intensive custom work.
• Pollard Group: UK-based print and packaging group with strong premium packaging capability serving beauty, food, and luxury drinks brands. Direct comparable in bespoke cartons, finishing, and luxury vertical mix.
• Edelmann Group: German-headquartered premium packaging manufacturer producing cartons, rigid boxes, and leaflets for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and luxury FMCG brands. Direct comparable to Rissmann in customer overlap (luxury/cosmetics maisons) and bespoke German paperboard finishing capabilities.
• Model Kramp GmbH & Co. KG: German paperboard packaging converter producing folding boxes, premium cartons, and displays for branded consumer goods. Overlaps with Rissmann's folding carton and specialty box portfolio for branded customers.
• Diamond Packaging: US-based manufacturer of luxury paperboard packaging including folding cartons, rigid setup boxes, and decorated cartons with hot foil and specialty finishes. Serves cosmetics, spirits, confectionery, and jewelry brands similar to Rissmann's customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Smurfit Kappa Group: Global paper-based packaging leader with operations across Europe, the Americas, and emerging markets. Competes with Rissmann on paperboard cartons and increasingly on premium/sustainable packaging segments, but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Coveris Group: European-headquartered packaging manufacturer offering paper, flexible, and rigid packaging solutions to FMCG and premium customers. Comparable in paper packaging capabilities though operating at larger scale and across broader categories.
• Mondi Group: Vertically integrated paper and packaging group producing containerboard, kraft paper, and converted packaging including folding cartons. Overlaps with Rissmann's paperboard packaging offerings but at industrial scale and with broader product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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