Wepa Verpackungen

What Wepa Verpackungen does

Wepa Verpackungen GmbH is a German industrial packaging manufacturer founded in 1999 and headquartered in Germany, operating from two logistics centers and serving automotive, industrial manufacturing, and logistics/trade customers. Its product portfolio spans corrugated cardboard packaging, thermoformed inlays, the PackSynergy Modulare Packstation, the Wepa KLT (corrugated small-load carrier), Schlauchverpackungen (tubular packaging), and licensed INTERCEPT Technology corrosion-protection packaging. The company sells custom-engineered protective and transport packaging for industrial supply chains, with notable exposure to a leading US automaker for EV battery transport packaging, and extends its reach through its own B2B webshops serving SMB and mid-market customers.

Name

Wepa Verpackungen

Legal name

Wepa Verpackungen GmbH

Website

https://wepa-verpackungen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary & Multipack Packaging (IMALAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Returnable/Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP) & Totes (Reusable Containers, Trays, Bins) (IMALAFAH), Reusable & Refill Packaging Systems (Returnable Packaging, Refill-at-Home/In-Store) (IMALAMAE)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging solutions
• Corrosion protection packaging
• Packaging machinery systems
• Thermoformed plastic packaging
• Custom packaging development

Headquarters

HQ city

Ennepetal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Materials Sales: Sale of standard and customized packaging materials including corrugated boxes, films, protective packaging, labels, pallets, and industrial packaging supplies through direct sales and e-commerce webshops.
2. Custom Packaging Solutions: Design and construction of custom packaging systems, including total packaging solutions, deep-drawn parts, and specialized industrial packaging tailored to customer specifications.
3. Packaging Technology and Equipment: Sale and leasing of packaging machinery and equipment including impulse sealers, stretch film wrappers, strapping machines, paper cushion machines, carton staplers, and complete pack station systems.
4. PackSynergy Network Services: Services provided through the European PackSynergy network including cross-border packaging solutions and access to partner expertise and product portfolio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Wepa Verpackungen is an industrial packaging system supplier manufacturing corrugated cardboard, films, protective packaging, thermoformed plastic parts, and packaging machinery, and integrating proprietary INTERCEPT corrosion protection technology into custom packaging solutions for industrial customers. The company provides end-to-end services from constructive sample building and packaging development through production to fulfillment via six German logistics centers.

Product overview

Wepa Verpackungen is a system supplier and service provider for industrial packaging solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging materials and systems. The core offering centers on INTERCEPT Technology for corrosion and ESD protection, thermoformed/vacuum-formed plastic parts, and a complete range of standard packaging materials. The company provides tailored packaging systems combining various materials and technologies for protection, transport, presentation and storage. Their PackSynergy® own-brand includes SpeedBox, SpeedFix, tapes, strapping, modular packing stations, stretch films and work safety products. Additional services include packing station optimization, constructive sample development, and the WCC Wepa Creativ Center for customer experience. The company operates through the PackSynergy European network with over 400 million EUR in combined revenue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PackSynergy: European packaging network brand under which Wepa and 19 other regional packaging distributors operate, offering shared private-label products including tapes, stretch films, and packaging systems.

Products and services

• INTERCEPT corrosion protection packaging Proprietary corrosion-inhibiting packaging technology integrated into custom packaging solutions for protecting metal parts during storage and global shipping. Intended for industrial manufacturers in metal processing, automotive, machinery, and defense sectors that require oxidation-free transit of finished metal components.
• Thermoformed plastic parts Custom thermoformed plastic packaging components produced in-house for industrial protective packaging applications. Suited to manufacturers requiring custom-formed plastic inserts, trays, or shells as part of their packaging system.
• Corrugated cardboard, films, and protective packaging Core catalog of industrial packaging materials including corrugated cardboard, films, and protective packaging sold to manufacturing customers through direct sales and through the Neuhaus Papier and Kopp Verpackungen webshops.
• Packaging machinery Industrial packaging machinery supplied to customers as part of an integrated packaging system, paired with Wepa's consumables and packing station systems.
• Packing station systems (Packplatzsysteme) Engineered packing station configurations combining hardware, packaging materials, and workflow design for industrial customers' packaging operations.
• Constructive sample building and packaging development (Konstruktiver Musterbau / Verpackungsentwicklung) Custom prototyping and tooling service through which Wepa builds packaging samples and develops new packaging designs for industrial customers before series production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% material savings possible with optimized stretch film usage per PackSynergy measurement system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PackSynergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPackSynergy is Europe's leading network of medium-sized, owner-managed packaging distributors with 20 regional leaders in 19 European countries. Wepa Verpackungen is a founding member since 1998. The network enables cross-border packaging solutions, shared procurement, knowledge transfer, and joint brand development. Wepa's Dirk Dietzel serves on the PackSynergy supervisory board.
• INTERCEPT Technology GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for exclusive distribution and application of INTERCEPT corrosion protection technology in Germany and Europe. INTERCEPT uses copper particle technology developed by Lucent Technologies Bell Laboratories. The technology provides corrosion protection without oils or chemicals, with applications in films, containers, trays, and foam packaging.
• Huwald Liebschner GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorddeutscher Marktführer (regional market leader) for northern Germany based in Henstedt-Ulzburg near Hamburg. Third-generation family business with over 50 years of experience. Specializes in packaging, logistics, and aerospace industry solutions. Joined PackSynergy in July 2019.
• Gigant Verpackungstechnik GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian packaging company based in Vienna with sales office in Linz. Joined PackSynergy in January 2023 as the network's Austrian representative, expanding PackSynergy's presence in the Alpine region.
• ContimetaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew partner company integrated into the PackSynergy network, strengthening market position in Southeast Europe following the network's expansion in South and Southeast Europe.
• Neuhaus PapiercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional webshop partner operating from Dortmund, serving western and northern Germany with fast, cost-effective delivery from the central North Rhine-Westphalia location.
• Kopp VerpackungencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional webshop partner operating from Pirmasens, serving southwestern Germany including Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, and Baden-Württemberg with short delivery routes.
• COMPtrade Technologies GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationEuropean and Asian licensing partner for INTERCEPT Technology. Implements the patented copper particle technology into customized packaging solutions in collaboration with regional partners.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Packhelp: European online platform for custom-branded and standard packaging; partial overlap in corrugated cartons and e-commerce-focused packaging solutions serving SMBs.

Broad incumbents

• Antalis: European leader in paper-based and industrial packaging distribution; broader portfolio and geographic reach but overlapping standard materials, protective packaging, and machinery categories.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging manufacturer with corrugated, solid board, and protective packaging lines; competes with Wepa's paperboard products at scale and via integrated supply.
• Mondi Group: Global packaging and paper group with corrugated, kraft paper, and specialty packaging; overlaps with Wepa's industrial paper-based packaging portfolio at much larger scale.
• DS Smith: European sustainable packaging manufacturer with corrugated, protective, and display packaging products; competes in secondary packaging, e-commerce, and industrial customer segments.

Direct peers

• Huwald Liebschner GmbH: Northern German regional market leader in packaging, logistics, and aerospace industry solutions; PackSynergy partner with overlapping product portfolio (corrugated, films, machinery) and similar Mittelstand positioning as Wepa.
• Rajapack: European B2B packaging e-commerce distributor with a strong webshop channel in Germany, overlapping in cardboard, mailing, and protective packaging sold to SMBs.
• Gigant Verpackungstechnik GmbH: Austrian packaging distributor and PackSynergy partner offering comparable industrial packaging materials, films, and load-securing solutions across the Alpine region.
• ratioform Verpackungen GmbH: Major German catalog and online distributor of industrial packaging and warehouse supplies; direct competitor in corrugated, films, strapping, and standard packaging consumables sold to SMB and mid-market customers.
• Knüppel Verpackung GmbH & Co. KG: German full-service packaging distributor offering custom packaging solutions, design services, and packaging machinery — directly comparable system-supplier positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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