What BayPack does

BayPack GmbH is a German family-owned Mittelstand packaging converter founded in 2006 in Türkheim and relocated in 2011 to a purpose-built 10,000 sqm facility in Stetten, Allgäu, where it now employs 85 staff and produces approximately 200 million packaging units annually. The company designs and manufactures custom fibre-based packaging solutions — primarily Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP), transport packaging, folding cartons, and sleeves — using Vollpappe (solid board), Kompaktpappe (compact board), and Wellpappe (corrugated board), produced in-house via six-color offset printing, precision stamping, and gluing. Its proprietary Zipp + Knack divisible tray system and Konterritztechnologie counter-scoring technology enable differentiated shelf presentation and easy-open functionality, with a documented 40% sales uplift in a 6-month test market with dairy customer Ravensberger.

The business model is project-based custom B2B manufacturing sold through a direct enterprise field-sales motion targeting food manufacturers (dairy, meat, fish, bakery, confectionery, convenience, beverages, produce, floristry), with secondary verticals in pharma/medical transport packaging, pet food, and retail displays/pallet security. Pricing is quote-based on specifications, materials, print requirements, and volume, with no public price list. The company is a subsidiary of the foundation-backed HZI-Gruppe, which integrates upstream paper and carton supply — including PKV (970,000 ton capacity) — providing raw material security and FSC-certified sustainability credentials (FSC-C176369), alongside ISO 9001 quality certification and explicit PPWR compliance positioning. GTM channels combine the baypack.eu consultation funnel, LinkedIn/Instagram/Facebook presence, Google Ads, and case-study content marketing, with all engagement ultimately routed through personal consultation, factory visits, and direct contact via phone or email.

Geographic focus is DACH/Germany with European raw-material reach via HZI-Gruppe; revenue, ownership structure beyond HZI membership, and forward financials are not publicly disclosed, and the company operates with low employee turnover and a stable long-tenured workforce typical of family-owned Mittelstand converters.

Name

BayPack

Legal name

BayPack GmbH

Website

https://baypack.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BayPack is a German family-owned Mittelstand converter designing and manufacturing custom fibre-based shelf-ready and transport packaging for food, pharma, and retail customers, producing 200 million units annually from a single 10,000 sqm Stetten facility with 85 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating) (IMALACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM), Secondary & Multipack Packaging (IMALAHAB), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)

Keywords

• Fibre-based packaging
• Shelf ready packaging
• Custom packaging manufacturing
• Corrugated packaging solutions
• Food industry packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Stetten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Packaging Manufacturing: BayPack generates revenue through the design and manufacture of custom fibre-based packaging solutions. As a specialist in transport and shelf-ready packaging (Shelf Ready Packaging), the company creates bespoke solutions for food and non-food industries. Revenue is project-based with custom quotations rather than standardized product pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BayPack designs and manufactures custom fibre-based transport and shelf-ready packaging (SRP) using Vollpappe (solid board), Kompaktpappe (compact board), and Wellpappe (corrugated board) for food and non-food manufacturers and retailers. The company operates in-house offset printing, precision stamping, and gluing production capabilities, supported by a fully automated high-bay warehouse with 600 pallet spaces at its 10,000 sqm Stetten facility. Packaging development consulting is offered as a dedicated service alongside manufacturing, producing approximately 200 million packaging units annually.

Product overview

BayPack is a packaging development and manufacturing company that functions as a single unified offering — not a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its core product is the design and production of intelligent transport and shelf-ready packaging (Shelf Ready Packaging, SRP) from Vollpappe (solid board), Kompaktpappe (compact board), and Wellpappe (corrugated board), complemented by folding cartons and sleeves. The portfolio spans food and non-food industries and is organized into product sub-categories covering dairy products, confectionery, sausages, convenience foods, produce, fish, beverages, floristics, pet food, medical/pharmaceutical, meat, vegan/vegetarian, bakery, displays/edge protection, and more. A key proprietary construction is the BayPack Zipp + Knack divisible tray system, which converts from flat transport to upright shelf presentation. BayPack is a member of the HZI Group, which provides integrated access to paper and carton manufacturing, ensuring raw material supply security and diversity. The company also offers packaging development consulting as a service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transport and Shelf-Ready Packaging (SRP) Trade-ready transport and shelf packaging (Shelf Ready Packaging) designed for food and non-food industries, enabling efficient supply chain handling and strong point-of-sale presentation.
• Folding cartons and sleeves (Faltschachteln und Sleeves) Folding cartons and sleeves for brand articles and retail packaging across the food and non-food industries.
• Dairy product packaging (Molkereiprodukte) Cooling-optimized Vollpappe packaging for yogurt, milk drinks, and cheese in self-service areas, available as hand packaging or machine-ready formats.
• Confectionery packaging (Süßwaren) Fibre-based Vollpappe packaging solutions for chocolate, confectionery, and pralines designed for high-quality shelf presentation in retail and discount channels.
• Sausage self-service packaging (Wurst SB) Cooling-optimized Vollpappe packaging for the sausage self-service segment, ideal for sliced products such as ham and salami, supporting brand positioning and block placements.
• Convenience food packaging Cooling-optimized Vollpappe packaging for spreads and self-service salads, engineered for the cold chain to keep products cooler longer and reach target temperature faster in cooling tunnels.
• Produce packaging (Obst & Gemüse) Vollpappe solutions for produce featuring double-wall constructions for high load-bearing capacity, moisture-resistant variants, and offset printing for retail and farm-direct marketing.
• Fish packaging Packaging for fish and seafood ensuring freshness, hygiene, and product safety for retail, gastronomy, and at-sea processing, with water-resistant coatings and double-wall construction.
• Beverage packaging Beverage multipacks and promotional packaging constructions (4/6/8-pack, anniversary packs 3+1) for hand packing or machine-ready formats with high-quality offset printing.
• Floristry and flower packaging Sustainable packaging and transport solutions for cut flowers, bouquets, and arrangements, replacing plastic with carton alternatives including the Flower Bag for transport and freshness.
• Pet food packaging Fibre-based carton solutions for pet food combining sustainability and point-of-sale marketing, including promotional cartons, shelf-ready packaging, and dispensing constructions.
• Medical & pharmaceutical packaging Fibre-based carton packaging for medical and pharmaceutical products, including transport packaging for disposable syringes designed for break-proof, dry, and dust-protected transport.
• Displays, edge protection, and anti-slip paper Corrugated board trays, floor-standing displays for secondary placements, edge protection, and anti-slip interlayers for comprehensive pallet security, delivered in partnership with competent suppliers.
• Meat packaging Hinged-lid cartons combining stability with strong brand presentation, available with integrated grip and ventilation holes and PE coating for moisture and grease resistance in meat applications.
• Vegan/vegetarian packaging Packaging solutions for vegan and vegetarian products featuring intelligent Shelf Ready Packaging with tear-open mechanisms, stable display constructions, and 100% recyclable materials.
• Bakery packaging Vollkarton (solid board) bakery packaging offering product protection, freshness, and strong brand impact, with integrated windows, offset printing, and PPWR-compliant mono-material designs.
• Packaging development consulting (Verpackungsentwicklung) Custom packaging development consulting offering tailored solutions for transport and trade packaging challenges, focused on cost reduction and sales uplift, with expertise in Vollpappe, Kompaktpappe, and Wellpappe.
• BayPack Zipp + Knack divisible tray construction A divisible packaging construction that separates into two individual trays with upright product presentation (face-to-face to the buyer in shelf). Products are transported lying flat and stand upright upon opening, preventing product settling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% sales increase in 6-month test market (Ravensberger quark packaging)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HZI-Gruppe (Harlacher Zwei Investment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBayPack GmbH is a subsidiary company of the HZI-Gruppe, a foundation-backed group that unites paper and carton manufacturers and converters as well as packaging manufacturers. The HZI-Gruppe provides BayPack with secure raw material supply and diverse material selection, offering customers product breadth and delivery reliability.
• PKV (Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel)coreTechnology or IntegrationPKV supplies high-quality raw carton made from recycled material for BayPack packaging production. As one of Europe's largest carton factories with 970,000 ton capacity, PKV enables BayPack to offer FSC-certified packaging solutions. PKV's sustainability roadmap targets 42% CO2 reduction by 2031 and climate neutrality by 2045.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mondi: Global packaging and paper group with significant European corrugated, solid board, and folding carton operations serving FMCG and industrial customers. Comparable to BayPack as a broad paper-based packaging supplier but at significantly larger scale and integrated into paper production.
• Mayr-Melnhof Karton: Austrian-listed European leader in recycled folding boxboard and folding cartons with vertically integrated cartonboard mills. Comparable to BayPack at the broader packaging-systems level, though much larger scale and integrated upstream into paperboard manufacturing.
• DS Smith: International packaging manufacturer specializing in corrugated and recycled paper packaging for retail, FMCG, and industrial customers. Comparable to BayPack at the broader paperboard packaging level, but operates a pan-European mill-and-converter network rather than a single specialty site.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging leader with corrugated and consumer packaging divisions across Europe and the Americas. Comparable at the industry/vertical level (paper-based packaging for food and consumer goods), but operates at vastly greater scale and broader geographic scope than BayPack.

Direct peers

• Van Genechten Packaging: European folding cartons and packaging group operating across multiple countries with strong positions in FMCG, food, and beverages. Comparable to BayPack in paperboard carton converting, multi-country customer reach, and offset/stamping capabilities.
• rlc packaging group: German-based folding cartons and packaging converter specializing in food and non-food cartons, with a multi-site European footprint. Closely comparable to BayPack in core converting capabilities (offset, stamping, gluing), Mittelstand heritage, and focus on shelf-ready and brand packaging.
• Carl Edelmann GmbH: German family-owned folding carton and packaging solutions provider for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food. Comparable to BayPack as a custom paperboard converter with strong design and finishing capabilities and B2B enterprise customer base.
• A&R Carton: European folding cartons and packaging converter serving premium confectionery, food, and beverage customers. Comparable to BayPack in product (folding cartons and SRP), end markets, and custom-engineered finishing technologies.
• Schur Pack Germany (Schur International): German/Danish family-owned packaging group producing folding cartons and flexible packaging for food, confectionery, and consumer goods. Comparable to BayPack as a Mittelstand European custom paperboard converter serving similar CPG end markets.

Others

• PKV (Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel): Parent-group affiliate and upstream supplier of recycled carton to BayPack within HZI-Gruppe, with 970,000 ton capacity. Comparable not as a competitor but as a vertical ecosystem partner providing raw material security that shapes BayPack's competitive position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BayPackStetten
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/baypack-packaging
• Instagraminstagram.com/baypack.eu

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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