KVD

What KVD does

KVD spol. s r.o. is a Czech manufacturer of corrugated cardboard packaging headquartered in Hovězí, Vsetín district. The company operates approximately 20 production machines on a footprint that includes a 3,500 m² warehouse, with stated annual capacity of 10,000 tons of corrugated product. Its core output is custom and stock corrugated packaging — including food-safe pizza boxes — supplemented by a separate wood products division (Dřevovýroba KVD). The facility is certified to ISO 9001:2015, FSC chain-of-custody (since October 2022), EKO-KOM packaging compliance, IATF 16949 (on request), and holds food-safety certification for pizza-box production.

The company serves roughly 1,000 customers across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, predominantly small and mid-sized industrial and consumer-goods buyers requiring custom-specification corrugated packaging. Revenue is generated through two parallel go-to-market motions: traditional B2B sales into industrial and commercial accounts, and direct online sales via the company's own e-commerce platforms Krabicovna.cz and Zaspi.cz, which capture price-sensitive SMB and end-consumer demand. The Managing Director is Ondřej Pončík, and headcount is reported in the 11–50 employee band.

KVD's competitive positioning rests on certification breadth (FSC, IATF, food-safety), multi-channel distribution (own e-shops plus B2B), and adjacent product extension into wood-based industrial goods. The business model is fundamentally a custom manufacturing operation with a fixed-asset-heavy cost structure: revenue is driven by tonnage throughput at per-ton corrugated pricing, with margin sensitivity to raw-paper input costs, machine utilization, and mix between commodity and certified/SKU-differentiated product.

Name

KVD

Legal name

KVD spol. s r.o.

Website

https://kvd.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KVD spol. s r.o. is a Czech corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer serving roughly 1,000 B2B and direct-to-customer accounts across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, producing custom boxes, FSC-certified and food-safe packaging, and adjacent wood products from a 10,000-ton-capacity facility in Hovězí.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Secondary & Multipack Packaging (IMALAHAB)

Keywords

• Corrugated cardboard packaging
• FEFCO standard boxes
• Custom packaging manufacturing
• Automotive packaging containers
• Wood product manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Vsetin

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom cardboard packaging manufacturing: KVD manufactures custom corrugated cardboard packaging (kartonáž) including klopové krabice (folder boxes), boxes with lids, shelving packaging, sliding packaging, solid packaging, and folded glued packaging. Prices are individually set for each packaging order.
2. E-commerce cardboard boxes: Through Krabicovna.cz e-shop, KVD sells pallet sales of cardboards with option for custom printing. Boxes in various standard sizes are available for purchase online.
3. Wool products (Zaspi.cz): Sale of wool blankets and pillows from sheep wool, sold through dedicated e-shop Zaspi.cz
4. Wood products manufacturing: Carpentry work, furniture parts, kitchens, garden furniture, windows, doors, and other custom wood products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KVD spol. s r.o. manufactures custom corrugated cardboard packaging (kartonáž) following FEFCO standards, including clamp boxes, lid boxes, folded, sliding, rigid and glued packaging, internal packaging elements, specialty boxes (pizza, wine), and automotive EW-KLT and IMC containers, with custom dimensions, logo printing, and die-cutting. The company also runs the Krabicovna.cz e-shop for standardized cardboard boxes and Zaspi.cz for wool blankets, plus a wood production (dřevovýroba) division for custom furniture, kitchens, windows, and doors.

Product overview

KVD spol. s r.o. is a Czech manufacturer of corrugated cardboard packaging solutions founded in 1993, operating as a single unified product company with its core business in cardboard box manufacturing. The product portfolio centers on kartonáž (corrugated cardboard packaging) offered through multiple product lines following FEFCO standards, including klopové krabice (clamp boxes 02xx), krabice s víkem (lid boxes 03xx), skládané obaly (folded packaging 04xx), zasouvací obaly (sliding packaging 05xx), pevné obaly (rigid boxes 06xx), and skládané lepené obaly (glued folded packaging 07xx), along with vnitřní prvky obalů (internal packaging elements 09xx). The company also manufactures specialty boxes including pizza boxes with food-contact certification, wine boxes, and automotive packaging (EW-KLT and IMC boxes). Supporting e-commerce operations include Krabicovna.cz for standardized box sales and Zaspi.cz for wool blankets. A wood production division (dřevovýroba) offers custom wood products. Core services include custom logo printing, custom dimensions, and die-cutting for complex shapes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Krabicovna.cz: E-shop for cardboard boxes offering three-layer and five-layer cardboard in popular sizes with custom printing options.
• Zaspi.cz
• Dřevovýroba KVD

Products and services

• Kartonáž - Custom Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Custom manufactured corrugated cardboard packaging produced to FEFCO standard designs including klopové krabice (02xx clamp boxes), krabice s víkem (03xx lid boxes), skládané obaly (04xx folded packaging), zasouvací obaly (05xx sliding packaging), pevné obaly (06xx rigid sewn boxes), skládané lepené obaly (07xx glued self-erecting boxes), vnitřní prvky obalů (09xx internal elements), with custom dimensions, 1-2 color logo printing, and 3-7 layer constructions. Sold to Czech and Slovak B2B manufacturing, e-commerce, automotive, food, and retail customers.
• Krabice na pizzu (Pizza Boxes) Specialty pizza boxes made from micro-corrugated cardboard with food-contact certification, available in single or dual-color printing with optional window cutouts, sold to pizzerias, restaurants, and food service businesses.
• Krabice na víno (Wine Boxes) Specialty wine bottle boxes for 1-3 bottles with window cutouts for label visibility, folding designs with interlocking closures for gift packaging and transport, sold to wineries and beverage producers.
• EW-KLT and IMC Automotive Packaging Containers Automotive packaging containers compliant with VDA standards and ISO pallet dimensions (1200x800 and 1200x1000), including EW-KLT boxes and IMC (ISO Modular Container) boxes designed for use in the automotive industry supply chain. Sold to automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.
• Tvarový výsek (Custom Shape Die-Cutting Service) Custom shape die-cutting service for complex and atypical box constructions, with maximum cut size 1190x1690 mm, 400 tons pressure capacity, and up to 3,000 cuts per hour. Sold to B2B customers needing non-standard packaging shapes.
• Krabicovna.cz E-shop Own e-commerce platform selling standardized cardboard boxes in three-layer and five-layer corrugated cardboard in popular sizes with optional custom printing, targeted at Czech SMBs and individual consumers needing shipping, moving, or storage boxes.
• Zaspi.cz Wool Blankets and Pillows Own e-commerce platform selling traditional wool blankets and pillows made from sheep's wool and hollow fiber from the Valašsko region, targeted at Czech end consumers.
• Dřevovýroba (Custom Wood Production) Custom wood manufacturing including furniture components, kitchens, garden furniture, windows, doors, shelving, stair treads, and railings from solid wood, laminate, and plywood materials, sold to B2B customers under the Dřevovýroba KVD sub-brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of 10,000 tons of packaging annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Czech corrugated cardboard supplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationKVD sources corrugated cardboard exclusively from Czech suppliers who guarantee consistent quality, short delivery times, and acceptable pricing. Materials undergo regular testing with quality certifications provided.
• EKO-KOM (Czech packaging recycling system)coreOthersKVD participates in the EKO-KOM collective packaging waste recovery system (client number EK-PO2O2OO55), fulfilling their obligations for packaging material utilization.
• Carriers for transport servicesminorOthersKVD collaborates with transport carriers for deliveries across Czech Republic and Slovakia, in addition to their own delivery fleet.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

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Broad incumbents

• Mondi Group: Global paper and packaging manufacturer with integrated containerboard mills and corrugated converting operations across Europe. Comparable to KVD as a corrugated packaging producer, but operates at vastly larger scale and geographic footprint.
• Stora Enso: Nordic integrated forest products company with significant European containerboard and packaging converting operations. Comparable to KVD as a corrugated packaging supplier in European markets, but with vertically integrated pulp and paperboard production.
• Saica Group: Spanish-headquartered paper and corrugated packaging group with European-wide operations including recycling and containerboard production. Comparable to KVD in corrugated converting activities but operates as an integrated paper-to-packaging player at much greater scale.
• DS Smith: Major European corrugated packaging company with a strong presence in Central Europe. Comparable to KVD in product offering (custom corrugated, point-of-sale, industrial packaging) but with multi-country production capabilities and larger customer accounts.

Direct peers

• Packhelp: Polish online platform for custom-printed cardboard packaging serving SMBs across Europe. Comparable to KVD in that both offer custom-printed corrugated boxes via digital channels, though Packhelp operates an asset-light aggregator model rather than in-house manufacturing.
• VPK Packaging: European family-owned corrugated and solid board packaging group with sites across Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, and Central Europe. Comparable to KVD as a regional corrugated converter competing for similar B2B accounts.
• Karl Knauer: German packaging manufacturer specializing in folding cartons, corrugated packaging, and premium printed boxes. Comparable to KVD as a Central European mid-sized converter focused on custom printed and luxury packaging.
• Model Group: Swiss corrugated packaging manufacturer with European production network. Comparable to KVD as a regional custom corrugated converter serving industrial and consumer goods customers with similar product breadth (FEFCO-style boxes, point-of-sale displays).
• THIMM Group: German family-owned corrugated packaging manufacturer with multiple converting sites in Central Europe. Comparable to KVD as a mid-sized custom corrugated converter focused on industrial, retail, and e-commerce customers with similar FEFCO-style product portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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