WPA

What WPA does

WPA CZ s.r.o., trading as WPA packaging, is a privately held Czech packaging solutions provider headquartered in Brno (Řípská 1153/20a, 627 00). The company designs, produces, and distributes custom and standard packaging in foam (PU, PE, XPE, EPP), timber (custom pallets, wooden boxes/crates, IPPC-treated export packaging), and corrugated cardboard (die-cut boxes, RSC, lid boxes, wine boxes, archive boxes, rolls), supplemented by a proprietary Gatorpak line of 100% recycled paper transit protection and a portfolio of consumables (tapes, strapping, stretch film, bags, barrier foils, export indicators). Underlying technology centers on a large-format digital ink-jet printer for corrugated board (up to 1,065 mm width, 800/1600 dpi) that operates without printing plates or cutting tools, enabling cost-effective short-run and sample production.

The business operates on a B2B, sales-led GTM: customers engage via phone (+420 515 919 695), email ([email protected]), or the company website for quote-based pricing that varies by material, customization, and volume, with explicit volume discounts for regular buyers. Recurring supply relationships include warehousing at WPA facilities, scheduled deliveries, and 24-hour express delivery for regular customers, executed through an own delivery fleet and supplemented by professional logistics partners for large orders. Worldwide export packaging with IPPC treatment and accompanying documentation extends the reach internationally. A separate e-commerce storefront (penove-desky.cz) addresses SMB and individual buyers of standard foam boards and packaging materials. Customer segments are primarily manufacturing companies needing product protection during storage and transport, export-oriented firms requiring compliant international shipping packaging, and recurring volume buyers.

WPA holds ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), and FSC chain-of-custody certifications, which are commonly required by industrial and export customers and underpin the company's qualification for those accounts. The firm has been operating since 2002 and active in the Czech Republic since 2011, with a leadership team led by Managing Director John Morris and functional heads for operations, sales, warehouse, sales representation, and accounting. The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or external funding rounds.

Name

WPA

Legal name

WPA CZ s.r.o.

Website

https://wpa-packaging.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WPA CZ s.r.o. is a Brno-based Czech packaging solutions provider offering custom and standard foam, timber, and corrugated cardboard packaging, plus digital printing and Gatorpak recycled transit protection, primarily for manufacturers and exporters with own-fleet JIT delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Materials

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614), Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (32192)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Plastics Foam Products (3086), Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA), Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL)

Keywords

• Custom packaging solutions
• Protective foam packaging
• Corrugated cardboard packaging
• Timber export packaging
• Industrial packaging materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Packaging Products: Sale of bespoke packaging solutions manufactured to customer specifications including foam inserts, corrugated boxes, and timber packaging. Revenue generated from one-time custom orders and recurring supply relationships.
2. Standard Packaging Materials: Sale of standard off-the-shelf packaging materials including foam boards, corrugated boxes, timber pallets, and consumables. Products available for immediate delivery from stock.
3. Regular Supply / JIT Delivery: Ongoing supply agreements with just-in-time delivery for regular customers. Includes warehousing services at WPA facilities and scheduled deliveries.
4. Printing Services: Corrugated board printing services with two quality options (800dpi fast/affordable, 1600dpi high definition). No tooling costs required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WPA manufactures and supplies custom protective packaging made from foam, timber, and corrugated cardboard for industrial and commercial customers. Beyond physical products, the company provides complementary services including custom packaging design, prototyping, large-format digital printing on corrugated board, warehousing, and just-in-time delivery executed with its own vehicle fleet.

Product overview

WPA is a Czech packaging solutions company (WPA CZ s.r.o.) offering a comprehensive range of custom and standard packaging materials. The product portfolio centers on five core product categories: Foam Packaging (PU, PE, XPE, EPP materials), Timber Packaging (custom pallets, wooden boxes/crates, export packaging), Corrugated Packaging (die-cut boxes, RSC, lid boxes, wine boxes, archive boxes, paper bags, corrugated rolls), Gatorpak (100% recycled paper transit protection), and Other Packaging Materials (general supplies, bags, barrier foil, export packaging accessories). Services include custom packaging design, corrugated board printing (up to 1600dpi), and comprehensive packaging solutions from design through JIT delivery. The company operates primarily in B2B with a focus on industrial, manufacturing, and export customers in the Czech Republic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gatorpak: A fully recyclable transit protection solution manufactured from 100% recycled paper, offering excellent cushioning and load-bearing properties.

Products and services

• Foam Packaging Custom protective packaging manufactured from foam, designed to safeguard products during transport and storage. Targeted at industrial and commercial customers requiring tailored foam-based protective solutions.
• Timber Packaging Wooden custom packaging including crates, cases, and pallets produced for shipping and export. Targeted at manufacturers and exporters needing sturdy timber packaging, including IPPC ISPM 15 compliant heat-treated options for international shipments.
• Corrugated Packaging Custom corrugated cardboard packaging produced to customer specifications for shipping, storage, and presentation. Targeted at industrial and commercial buyers requiring tailored cardboard packaging solutions.
• Gatorpak Proprietary branded packaging product line offered as a distinctive WPA solution. Targeted at customers seeking WPA's in-house developed packaging product.
• Bags Industrial and commercial bags offered as part of WPA's general packaging supplies range. Targeted at customers needing bag-style packaging as part of broader packaging procurement.
• Barrier Aluminum Foil Aluminum foil barrier packaging supplied as part of WPA's general packaging materials range. Targeted at customers needing moisture- or barrier-protection packaging components.
• Export Packaging Packaging solutions specifically engineered and documented for goods shipped internationally, including compliance with destination-market regulations. Targeted at exporters requiring customs-ready packaging.
• Corrugated Board Printing In-house service printing high-resolution graphics onto corrugated board using a large-format digital ink-jet printer at 800 or 1600 dpi, without the need for printing plates or tooling. Targeted at customers wanting short-run, high-graphics branded or informational packaging.
• Custom Packaging Design Service In-house design and prototyping service through which WPA develops custom packaging concepts tailored to customer product, logistics, and branding requirements. Targeted at customers needing bespoke packaging design before moving into production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Express delivery within 24 hours for regular customers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Global protective and food packaging incumbent with broad portfolio including foam, inflatable, and corrugated systems — competes with WPA across multiple product lines but at much larger scale and broader category coverage.
• Smurfit Kappa: World-leading paper-based packaging manufacturer with corrugated, solid board, and bag-in-box offerings — overlaps with WPA's corrugated packaging and export business but operates at continental scale with integrated paper mills.
• Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedish forest products and packaging major with significant corrugated, containerboard, and wooden packaging divisions — overlaps with WPA's corrugated and timber packaging categories, with vertically integrated pulp/paper assets WPA lacks.
• DS Smith: Major European corrugated and protective packaging manufacturer serving FMCG and industrial customers — comparable to WPA's corrugated and custom packaging offering but with pan-European footprint and recycling-integration scale advantages.
• Mondi Group: Global packaging and paper group with corrugated, flexible, and engineered materials businesses — overlapping with WPA's corrugated and timber packaging, with CEE manufacturing presence including CZ/SK that creates local competitive pressure.

Direct peers

• Nefab: Swedish-headquartered engineered packaging specialist offering custom transit packaging, foam, corrugated, and timber solutions for export with global multi-country fulfillment — directly comparable to WPA's custom design + IPPC export packaging offering, though at much larger scale.
• Ranpak: Specializes in paper-based protective packaging (cushioning, void fill, wrapping) as sustainable alternatives to plastic foam — directly comparable to WPA's Gatorpak product line and foam packaging business, with similar sustainability-driven positioning.
• Rajapack: European packaging distributor with Czech operations selling cardboard boxes, mailers, and packaging supplies to SMEs — comparable to WPA's standard packaging materials, e-commerce (penove-desky.cz), and SMB segment reach.
• Pregis: Protective packaging manufacturer offering foam, paper, and inflatable cushioning solutions — directly comparable to WPA's foam and paper-based protective packaging products across industrial and e-commerce customers.

Emerging players

• Packhelp: European online custom packaging platform (founded in Poland) offering short-run custom printed boxes and mailers — comparable to WPA's low-MOQ digital printing capability for SMB and e-commerce customers, but with stronger digital/online ordering infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wpabrno
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wpa-packaging
• Instagraminstagram.com/wpa_cz

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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