Koninklijke Moorman Karton Weesp

What Koninklijke Moorman Karton Weesp does

Koninklijke Moorman Karton Weesp B.V. is a privately held Dutch specialty cardboard and paperboard manufacturer founded in 1912 by H.J.A. Moorman in Amsterdam and relocated to Weesp in 1970, where it occupies 11,000 m² of production and office space supplemented by a 9,000 m² warehouse in Winschoten, Groningen. The company holds FSC (license FSC-C016295) and PEFC certifications since 2009 and received the Royal designation (Koninklijk predicaat) from the Dutch monarch in 2012. It produces and distributes an unusually broad portfolio organized into seven product groups: greyboard (Eskaboard, Eskablack, Eskawhite, Eskacolour, Primo, Grafisch Grijskarton); foamboard (Moorman Foamboard, Boekbindersfoamboard, Kapa range); lightweight construction boards (honeycomb/Falconboard, Digicomb Print, Swedboard, Triple A Wall); corrugated cardboard (Digiwell, Mowell, Printwell); specialty preservation papers (Museumkarton, Passepartoutkarton, Basico Inlijstkarton); self-adhesive materials (Scanstick, Morastick, Doublestick, Centafix, Smart! Tac); and specialty finishes (Mirri metallics, Aquaboard Eco waterproof, Displayline Premium Print). Application focus spans five core verticals — framing and art dealers, bookbinding, print and sign, luxury packaging, and museums/archives — with display solutions served through a dedicated Moorman Display sub-brand.

The business operates a sales-led B2B model with dedicated Netherlands ([email protected]) and Export ([email protected]) sales departments, a separate custom-manufacturing sales channel (Afmaakverkoop) for bespoke specifications, and approximately 50% of revenue generated internationally. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed: standard products from stock are priced per unit with pay-as-you-go billing, while custom specifications, special colors and non-standard sizes require bespoke quotation under multi-year contracts. Custom cutting, sawing, gluing and die-cutting services are offered as part of the order workflow. Distribution is direct to enterprise and mid-market customers globally, complemented by a content-marketing presence via moorman.nl and email newsletter; no app, API or integration ecosystem is offered. The company has no disclosed funding events, no parent entity, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity in the source material, indicating an independent, owner-operated operating posture.

Name

Koninklijke Moorman Karton Weesp

Legal name

Koninklijke Moorman Karton Weesp B.V.

Website

https://moorman.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Koninklijke Moorman Karton Weesp is a Dutch specialty cardboard and paperboard manufacturer (founded 1912) producing greyboard, foamboard, museum board, passepartout and honeycomb cardboard for B2B customers in framing, bookbinding, print/sign, luxury packaging and archival preservation across European and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Paperboard Manufacturing

NAICS

Paperboard Mills (32213), Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Paperboard Mills (2631), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled Paperboard & Containerboard (IMAMAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycled Containerboard (Testliner) Manufacturing (IMAMAFAB), Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating) (IMALACAL), Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH)

Keywords

• Specialty paperboard manufacturing
• Matboard and framing board
• Museum and archival board
• Foamboard and honeycomb cardboard
• Greyboard and bookbinding board

Headquarters

HQ city

Weesp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Cardboard and Paper Products: Sale of cardboard and paper specialty products including greyboard, foamboard, passepartoutkarton, museumkarton, and related materials. Products supplied in sheets or reels, either from stock or custom-made to specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Koninklijke Moorman Karton Weesp manufactures and supplies specialty cardboard and paperboard products for professional use. Its catalog covers picture-framing matboard (passepartoutkarton), museum and archival board, self-adhesive board systems, bookbinding foamboard, graphic greyboard, honeycomb cardboard, and printable display substrates. Products are sold under branded families including Eskaboard, Basico, Moorman Foamboard, Moorman Display, and Mirri, serving framers, bookbinders, printers, sign makers, luxury packaging converters, and museums.

Product overview

Koninklijke Moorman Karton Weesp is a cardboard and paper specialty manufacturer with over a century of experience (established 1912). The company operates as a single unified manufacturer offering an extensive portfolio of cardboard and paper products organized into distinct product categories: (1) Greyboard products including Eskaboard, Eskablack, Eskawhite, Eskacolour, Parelgrijskarton, Snijkarton, Primo, Grafisch Grijskarton, and Blackline Duo for graphic and industrial applications; (2) Foamboard products including Moorman Foamboard, Boekbindersfoamboard, Centafix, and Kapa-assortiment for packaging and presentations; (3) Lightweight construction boards including Honingraatkarton/Falconboard, Digicomb Print, Swedboard, and Triple A Wall for POS, signage, and displays; (4) Corrugated cardboard including Digiwell, Mowell, Printwell for packaging and retail promotions; (5) Specialty papers including Museumkarton, Standaard Museumkarton, Passepartoutkarton, and Basico Inlijstkarton for framing and preservation; (6) Self-adhesive materials including Scanstick, Morastick, Doublestick, Moratac, Smart! Tac, and Zelfklevend Polystyreen for mounting; (7) Specialty finishes including Mirri-assortiment (metallic/mirrored materials), Aquaboard/Aquaboard Eco (waterproof), and Displayline Premium Print (coated). The company holds FSC and PEFC certifications for sustainable sourcing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mirri: Luxury specialty board collection including high-gloss metallized polyester foil, holographic patterns, brushed aluminum, and biodegradable options for premium packaging and creative applications.
• Moorman Display

Products and services

• Passepartoutkarton (Matboard) Acid-free matboard for picture framing and conservation mounting of artwork, photographs and prints, supplied in standardized colors, thicknesses and sheet sizes.
• Museumkarton (Museum Board) Archival-grade board certified to DIN/ANSI/ISO standards, used by museums, archives, libraries and conservation studios for housing, mounting and storing artworks and documents.
• Standaard Museumkarton Standard museum board variant for archival mounting and storage applications.
• Basico Inlijstkarton Entry-level framing board supplied in expanded thickness options for picture framers.
• Eskaboard Premium Eskaboard substrate for graphic, framing and conservation applications, with distinct white and black variants.
• Eskablack Black-core Eskaboard variant used for framing, display and conservation where a dark substrate is required.
• Eskawhite White-core Eskaboard variant used for framing, display and conservation applications.
• Eskacolour Colored Eskaboard variant for design, display and graphic finishing uses.
• Boekbindersfoamboard Foamboard specifically engineered for bookbinding, hardcover construction and luxury stationery production.
• Moorman Foamboard General-purpose foamboard for display, mounting and graphic finishing.
• Honingraatkarton (Falconboard / Honeycomb Cardboard) Lightweight rigid honeycomb cardboard panels for signage, displays and structural applications.
• Digicomb Print Printable honeycomb cardboard substrate for digital printing and display builds.
• Digiwell Engineered printable substrate variant in the Moorman digital print range.
• Mowell Profile-structured Mowell board family (including MakroMowell, Dubbel Mikromowell, Mikromowell variants) used in creative finishing and packaging.
• Printwell Printable Printwell substrate for digital finishing and print applications.
• Triple A Wall Heavy-duty structural wall panel for large-format display and exhibition builds.
• Swedboard Premium White Premium white Swedboard substrate for high-end display and print finishing.
• Aquaboard Eco Eco-positioned Aquaboard substrate for display and signage applications.
• Displayline Premium Print Premium printable display board marketed under the Displayline range for high-quality signage.
• Printboard S White White printable substrate for digital print and POS display production.
• Mirri assortment High-end Mirri mirror/metallic substrates marketed for luxury packaging, premium cartons and brand presentation.
• Blackline Duo Two-tone Blackline substrate used in luxury packaging and premium graphics.
• Parelgrijskarton Pearl-grey board in the Moorman Karton standard range for framing and graphic uses.
• Snijkarton Cutter's board supplied for die-cutting, custom cutting and packaging prototype production.
• Primo Primo paperboard product positioned in the Moorman catalog for graphic and packaging uses.
• Coverboard Coverboard substrate for hardcover books, sample books and luxury packaging covers.
• Houtbord Wood-based board for bookbinding, packaging and structural applications.
• Fins Machinehoutbord Fine Finnish machine wood board for high-quality bookbinding and packaging construction.
• Fotokarton Photo board intended for mounting and presentation of photographs and prints.
• Testliner Testliner linerboard for packaging and industrial board applications.
• Kraftliner Kraftliner linerboard for premium corrugated packaging and industrial uses.
• Gemarmerd Achtergrondkarton Marbled background board used for picture framing and conservation display.
• Grafisch Grijskarton Graphic greyboard produced for general framing, bookbinding and graphic finishing uses.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreOthers · 1 January 2009FSC certified since 2009 for both production and trading (license number FSC-C016295). This certification guarantees products come from responsibly managed forests.
• PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)coreOthers · 1 January 2009PEFC certified since 2009 for both production and trading. PEFC endorsement supports sustainable forest management globally.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Strathmore: US fine paper brand owned by Mohawk Fine Papers, producing artist papers, museum board, and specialty papers. Directly comparable to Moorman's framing, fine art, and bookbinding product lines.
• Fabriano: Italian specialty paper manufacturer (under Fedrigoni group) with deep heritage in fine art and specialty papers. Comparable to Moorman in fine art, bookbinding, and graphic specialty segments across European markets.
• Nielsen Bainbridge: Major global supplier of framing materials including matboard, foamboard, and specialty boards. Direct competitor to Moorman across both B2B framers and packaging/presentation customers in Europe and worldwide.
• Crescent Cardboard Company: US-based specialty matboard and museum board manufacturer (now part of Elmer's). Closest North American analogue to Moorman in matboard, museum board, and ragmat production for framing customers.
• Canson: French fine paper and specialty board manufacturer (owned by FILA Group) producing matboard/passepartout, museum board, and graphic art papers. Direct competitor to Moorman in framing, museum/archival, and fine art applications across European and global markets.
• Hahnemühle: German fine art paper and museum board manufacturer with a heritage dating to 1584. Competes directly with Moorman's Museumkarton and Passepartoutkarton lines in archival, framing, and fine art markets globally.
• Schut Papier: Dutch specialty paper and board supplier based in the Netherlands, with deep overlap to Moorman's specialty board assortment. Geographic and product-line competitor in Benelux and broader European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedish integrated paperboard and packaging biomaterials giant. Competes with Moorman in folding boxboard, containerboard, and specialty paperboard grades while operating at vastly greater scale.
• Mondi: Austria/UK-based global packaging and paper group with corrugated packaging, kraft paper, and uncoated fine paper operations. Overlaps with Moorman in containerboard and specialty kraft/testliner products.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global integrated paper-based packaging leader with significant European paperboard operations. Competes with Moorman in corrugated and recycled containerboard while operating at materially greater scale across a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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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