TransPak

What TransPak does

TransPak AG is a privately held German packaging materials distributor founded in 1975, headquartered in Solms, and operating across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The company serves commercial buyers across five primary segments — tradespeople/Handwerk, logistics companies, manufacturing, moving companies, and public institutions — with a catalog of more than 40,000 stock-keeping units spanning cartons, cushioning and filling materials, films and bags, adhesive tapes, mailing and shipping packaging, palletizing and transport-securing products, labels, and warehouse/office supplies. Distribution is supported by 18 physical locations and 14 warehouses in Germany, a workforce of over 400 employees, and a nationwide field force of more than 170 packaging consultants, enabling a stated 48-hour delivery promise on stocked items.

The core product offering combines third-party packaging brands with proprietary lines, including the TransPak own brand and the Xenial eco-focused sub-brand (paper tape, PET recycling tape, PP high-tack tape). The company also sells and services packaging machinery such as the TP SK 20 and TP SR 20 pneumatic carton sealing machines and the Sharp SX chain-bag packaging machine, and offers ancillary services including custom packaging development, logistics, recycling, and disposal for industrial customers. Technical differentiation is anchored in regulatory compliance (ISO 9001 + 14001, FSC, PEFC, IPPC-ISPM 15, EPAL) and eProcurement/partner-portal integration for industrial buyers.

TransPak's revenue model is primarily transactional product sales through three channels: its own e-commerce platform at transpak.de, toll-free phone/inside sales, and a direct field-sales consultant channel. Pricing follows unit-based B2B terms with a €50 net minimum order, free freight above €200 net within Germany, quantity-tier discounts, and 20-day net payment with 2% Skonto for SEPA direct debit within 8 days. New customers receive a 15% discount on first orders via the HALLO15 code. Complementary revenue streams include machine sales and service (one-time + professional services), industrial custom packaging development, and rental of packaging machines on request. The company is family-controlled under the TransPak AG parent entity, which wholly owns ten operating subsidiaries (nine TransPak GmbH locations and one TransPak GmbH & Co. KG), with no external venture, private equity, or strategic investor disclosed.

Name

TransPak

Legal name

TransPak AG

Website

https://transpak.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TransPak AG is a German packaging materials distributor founded in 1975, serving commercial customers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with 40,000+ SKUs, 14 warehouses, and 170+ field packaging consultants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Materials Distribution

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pallets, Bins, Totes & Returnable Transport Packaging (RTP) (IMAHABAG)

Keywords

• Packaging materials distribution
• Industrial packaging supplies
• Shipping packaging wholesale
• Packaging machinery service
• B2B packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Solms

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sales of packaging materials through the online shop, telephone orders, and sales consultants. Revenue generated from sale of boxes, tape, stretch film, pallets, and other packaging materials.
2. Machine Services: Service and maintenance for packaging machines, including the TransPak TP SK 20 and TP SR 20 carton sealing machines.
3. Industrial Services: Custom packaging development, logistics services, recycling and disposal services for industrial customers.
4. Rental Services: Rental offerings for packaging machines available upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TransPak is a German packaging materials distributor that sells over 40,000 packaging articles including cartons, cushioning, films, tapes, pallets, strapping, labels, moving supplies, and warehouse equipment, alongside packaging machinery (carton sealers and chain bag machines) and the Xenial and KAYPAL private-label brands. The company serves commercial customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland through an own e-commerce platform, a direct sales force of 170+ packaging consultants, a partner portal, and eProcurement integration, supported by 18 locations and 14 warehouses enabling 48-hour delivery.

Product overview

TransPak is a German packaging materials distributor offering over 40,000 articles across 18 locations and 14 warehouses. The product portfolio is organized into 10 main categories: (1) Kartons & Schachteln (cartons and boxes) including folding cartons, shipping cartons, printed cartons, and moving boxes; (2) Füllen, Polstern, Schützen (filling, cushioning, protecting) with packaging chips, bubble wrap, foam, and edge protection; (3) Transportsicherung, Palettierung, Export (transport securing, palletizing, export) covering pallets, strapping, and stretch films; (4) Folien & Beutel (films and bags) including stretch films and bubble wrap; (5) Klebebänder & Verschlussmittel (adhesive tapes and closure materials) with PP, PVC, and paper tapes; (6) Versandverpackungen (shipping packaging) such as mailing bags and document pouches; (7) Umzugsbedarf (moving supplies); (8) Etiketten & Kennzeichnung (labels and marking); (9) Ausstattung Lager & Büro (warehouse and office equipment); and (10) Aktionen & Restposten (promotions and remaindered items). The company also offers machinery including carton sealing machines (TP SK 20, TP SR 20) and chain bag packaging machines, along with branded sub-products under Xenial (paper tape, PET recycling tape, PP high-tack tape) and KAYPAL (corrugated pallets). Services include packaging development, logistics services, and machine maintenance. All products are available through an e-commerce platform with 48-hour delivery, ISO 9001 + 14001 certified operations, and a focus on sustainable packaging solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xenial: A sub-brand offering environmentally friendly packaging materials including paper tape, recycled bubble wrap, and PET recycling tape with added value.

Products and services

• Kartons & Schachteln (Cartons & Boxes) Comprehensive range of folding cartons, shipping cartons for e-commerce, printed cartons, moving boxes, pallet containers, and gift packaging accessories for commercial customers.
• Füllen, Polstern, Schützen (Filling, Cushioning, Protecting) Filling and cushioning materials including packaging chips, bubble wrap, foam cushions, paper padding, dangerous goods packaging, edge and corner protection, and PU foam packaging solutions.
• Transportsicherung, Palettierung, Export (Transport Securing, Palletizing, Export) Pallets, securing systems, stretching solutions, transport containers, strapping, shrink guns, shrink hoods, indicators, and sealing solutions for transport safety.
• Folien & Beutel (Films & Bags) Stretch films, bubble wrap, bags, films, gusseted bags and hoods, and associated devices and dispensers for packaging applications.
• Klebebänder & Verschlussmittel (Adhesive Tapes & Closure Materials) Wide range of adhesive tapes including PP, PVC, recycled PET, paper tape, filament tape, crepe tape, and wet tape, along with dispensers and warning labels.
• Versandverpackungen (Shipping Packaging) Mailing bags, document pouches with address protection, envelopes, and shipping tubes and sleeves for various shipping needs.
• Umzugsbedarf (Moving Supplies) Complete moving solutions including moving boxes, cushioning materials, packing tape, hand stretch film, marking tape, furniture blankets, floor protection, and transport aids.
• Etiketten & Kennzeichnung (Labels & Marking) Marking tape, warning and notice labels, various labels, signing solutions, and label dispensers for identification and marking purposes.
• Ausstattung Lager & Büro (Warehouse & Office Equipment) Work aids, boxes and transport containers, transport equipment, writing supplies, waste disposal, cleaning and hygiene products, safety equipment, standing and climbing aids, packing stations and lines, and lockers.
• Maschinenservice (Machine Service) Installation, maintenance, and repair services for packaging machines including carton sealing machines and other packaging equipment.
• Kartonverschließmaschine TP SK 20 (Carton Sealing Machine TP SK 20) Pneumatic carton sealing machine for consistent carton formats with automatic carton centering, 2 sealing aggregates for 50mm tape, average hourly output up to 750 cartons, working height 485-825mm. Listed at €4,248.00/unit.
• Kartonverschließmaschine TP SR 20 (Carton Sealing Machine TP SR 20) Pneumatic carton sealing machine for varying carton formats with pneumatic format change, automatic carton centering, 2 sealing aggregates for 50mm tape (75mm available), up to 900 cartons/hour. Min carton 150 x 140 x 100mm, max no limit x 500 x 500mm. Listed at €7,473.00/unit.
• Kettenbeutel-Verpackungsmaschine Sharp SX (Chain Bag Packaging Machine Sharp SX) Machine for processing chain bag films, suitable for automated packaging operations. Available for rental.
• Xenial Papier-Packband (Xenial Paper Packing Tape) Environmentally friendly paper tape with natural rubber adhesive, made from renewable raw materials, recyclable, suitable for light cartons up to 12 kg, with very good adhesive strength and moisture resistance.
• Xenial PET-Recycling-Klebeband Großrolle (Xenial PET Recycling Tape Jumbo Roll) Large 1250 running meter PET recycling tape roll made from at least 85% recycled PET bottles, suitable for automated carton sealing machines, low CO2 footprint, reliable closure for heavy cartons up to 35 kg.
• Europalette (Euro Pallet) Standard Euro pallet made from treated solid wood material, manufactured according to UIC regulations, bearing EPAL quality mark. Suitable for all standard pallet trucks and forklifts, all-side accessible, static load capacity up to 4,100 kg.
• Pressholzpalette (Presswood Pallet) Light and robust disposable pallet made from lightweight recycled material, suitable for export trade, nestable/stackable to save storage space, IPPC-ISPM 15 certified and PEFC certified, air freight suitable.
• KAYPAL Wellpapp-Palette (KAYPAL Corrugated Cardboard Pallet) Lightweight and robust disposable pallet made from corrugated cardboard, resource-saving alternative. No nails or wood reduces injury risk, saves storage space, and allows all-side access. Made from recyclable corrugated cardboard.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48-hour delivery guarantee
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Antalis: Pan-European distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication products with significantly broader portfolio and larger scale than TransPak. Overlaps in packaging distribution but also serves print, signage, and industrial customers beyond TransPak's core focus.
• DS Smith: Global packaging manufacturer and supplier with significant presence in DACH. Overlaps with TransPak in transit and corrugated packaging but operates primarily as a manufacturer with integrated recycling rather than as a multi-brand distributor.
• Viking (Office Depot Europe): European direct marketer of office, packaging, and facility supplies to business customers. Competes with TransPak on shipping and packaging SKUs within a much broader non-packaging assortment for B2B customers.
• Staples Deutschland: German arm of the global office supplies retailer carrying packaging products alongside office, printing, and facility supplies. Serves overlapping SMB and B2B customers but with a much broader (non-packaging-focused) assortment.

Direct peers

• Rajapack: UK subsidiary of the RAJA Group, operating the same packaging distribution catalog model across the British market. Directly comparable business model, customer segments, and product breadth to TransPak.
• Manutan: Pan-European B2B distributor of workplace, warehouse, and packaging supplies with a German presence. Comparable multi-country catalog model serving industrial and institutional customers with packaging as a core category.
• RAJA Group: French-headquartered European packaging distributor operating across multiple countries including Germany. Similar multi-channel catalog business serving industrial and SMB customers with comparable product breadth in transit and protective packaging.
• Pack24 GmbH: German online packaging retailer offering cartons, moving supplies, and cushioning materials to commercial and private customers. Competes directly with TransPak in the German e-commerce channel for packaging products.
• ratioform GmbH: German packaging distributor (part of TAKKT AG) offering catalog sales of cartons, cushioning, tapes, and warehouse supplies to commercial customers. Closely mirrors TransPak's product range, B2B catalog model, and German Mittelstand customer base.

Emerging players

• Amazon Business: B2B marketplace offering packaging materials alongside broad office and industrial supplies with aggressive pricing and fast delivery. Represents the digital-native threat to traditional distributors like TransPak on commoditized SKUs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TransPakGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/TranspakGruppe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transpak-gruppe
• Instagraminstagram.com/transpak_gruppe
• TikToktiktok.com/@transpak_gruppe
• Xx.com/TransPakAG

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

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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