Ilm-Pack GmbH

What Ilm-Pack GmbH does

Ilm-Pack GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of corrugated cardboard packaging solutions, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Weimar, Thuringia. The company designs and produces folding boxes, die-cut packaging, ESD-protected packaging for electronic components, archive boxes, and engineered multi-part packaging systems for sectors including automotive, solar, electronics, pharmaceuticals, food retail, e-commerce, agriculture, and assembly. Production is conducted at a single facility in Weimar using a modern machinery park oriented to small and medium runs, processing everything from micro-wave to heavy-wave corrugated board and covering all Fefco catalog models. Specialized finishing capabilities include flexographic, offset, and digital printing, plus coatings for moisture resistance, anti-slip protection, and scratch defense.

Name

Ilm-Pack GmbH

Legal name

Ilm-Pack GmbH

Website

https://ilm-pack.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ilm-Pack GmbH is a German corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer in Weimar producing custom folding boxes, die-cut and ESD packaging, printing, and engineered system packaging for automotive, solar, electronics, pharmaceutical, and e-commerce customers via direct B2B sales and an online self-service calculator.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrugated Protective Inserts & Partitions (Die-Cut Inserts, Dividers) (IMALAFAD), Packaging & Product Brand Design (BPAFAEAG), Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads) (IMALACAA)

Keywords

• Corrugated cardboard packaging
• Custom packaging solutions
• ESD protective packaging
• Folding box manufacturing
• Die-cut packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Weimar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Packaging Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of individual packaging solutions including folding boxes, die-cut packaging, and system packaging for automotive and solar industries.
2. Standard Packaging Products: Sale of standardized Fefco catalog products including ESD packaging, archive boxes, and other standard formats via online calculator.
3. Printing and Finishing Services: Single and multi-color printing, anti-slip coatings, scratch protection, and weather-resistant coatings applied to packaging materials.
4. Storage Services: Warehouse storage of customer's packaging materials until they can be collected or shipped.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ilm-Pack GmbH designs and manufactures corrugated cardboard packaging solutions, including folding boxes, die-cut packaging, system packaging for automotive and solar industries, and specialized ESD (antistatic) packaging for electronics. The company offers individual product development with sample construction, multi-technology printing (flexo, offset, digital), and surface coatings (water-repellent, anti-slip, scratch protection). It also sells standardized Fefco catalog formats and archive boxes, and provides scheduled shipping and storage services.

Product overview

Ilm-Pack GmbH is a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard packaging solutions based in Weimar, Thuringia. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include Faltkisten (folding boxes) and Stanzverpackungen (die-cut packaging) as primary products, supplemented by comprehensive Druck (printing) services with various printing technologies and Beschichtungen (coatings) for surface finishing. The company also produces specialized ESD-Verpackungen (ESD packaging) for the electronics industry and Archivkartons (archive boxes). A notable service is Produktentwicklung (product development) for creating custom packaging solutions and prototypes. The Onlinekalkulator enables customers to self-service order from the Fefco catalog, while the Box on Demand service allows production as needed. Systeme + Branchenlosungen (systems and industry solutions) cater to complex packaging needs for automotive and solar industries. Industries served include e-commerce, food, electronics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, automotive, solar, and assembly groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faltkisten (Folding Boxes)

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreOthers · 1 August 2020Ilm-Pack is FSC-certified since August 1, 2020. The FSC certification ensures that paper and cardboard materials come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits.
• TÜV ThüringencoreOthers · 1 January 2005TÜV Thüringen certifies Ilm-Pack's quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001 since 2005. The company also has their data protection officer affiliated with TÜV Thüringen.
• Nachhaltigkeitsabkommen Thüringen (Thuringia Sustainability Agreement)minorOthersIlm-Pack participates in the Thuringia Sustainability Agreement, demonstrating commitment to conscious sustainable production, innovation, and strategies.
• Kinderhospiz Mitteldeutschland (Children's Hospice Central Germany)minorOthersIlm-Pack supports the children's hospice with charitable engagement, demonstrating corporate social responsibility.
• EU (European Union)minorOthersIlm-Pack received EU funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects at their Weimar facility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mondi Group: Global paper-based packaging group with a strong European corrugated footprint serving industrial, FMCG and e-commerce customers. Comparable on product technology (corrugated boxes, custom solutions) but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Smurfit Kappa Group: Irish-listed global packaging giant with extensive European corrugated operations serving industrial and consumer goods customers. Overlaps with Ilm-Pack on corrugated boxes, custom industrial packaging and sustainability-led product positioning (FSC credentials) but at significantly larger scale.
• DS Smith Packaging: UK-listed multinational packaging group with deep European corrugated and fiber-based packaging operations serving FMCG, e-commerce and industrial customers. A larger incumbent that overlaps with Ilm-Pack on custom corrugated, system packaging and ESD-related solutions but at vastly broader scale and geographic reach.
• Stora Enso Packaging Materials: Finnish-Swedish forest products major producing renewable packaging materials including corrugated packaging for industrial and consumer end markets. Comparable on fiber-based substrate technology and sustainability certifications; less comparable as an end-product converter, more as a supplier/enabler.

Direct peers

• Palm Group (Palm Verpackung): One of the largest European corrugated packaging manufacturers with German operations, producing folding cartons, die-cut solutions and specialty industrial packaging. Directly comparable on product mix, vertical specialization and customer base in automotive and industrial accounts.
• Model Group: Swiss family-owned corrugated packaging manufacturer offering folding boxes, die-cut packaging and display solutions across multiple European countries. Closely comparable as a mid-sized regional corrugated specialist with industrial customer focus and customization capabilities.
• Rondo Ganahl AG: Austrian corrugated packaging producer serving food, retail, and industrial customers across Central Europe with custom die-cut and standard Fefco-style packaging. Comparable on product portfolio (folding cartons, die-cut, custom systems) and DACH regional focus.
• Heinzel Group: Austrian paper and packaging group with operations in containerboard and corrugated packaging across Central Europe. Comparable product range and similar regional positioning to Ilm-Pack, serving industrial customers with customized corrugated solutions.
• Klingele Paper & Packaging Group: German-headquartered family-owned corrugated packaging manufacturer producing folding boxes, die-cut packaging and custom industrial systems across multiple European sites. Closest direct competitor to Ilm-Pack given shared German footprint, mid-market customer focus and comparable product range (Fefco catalog, die-cut, system packaging).
• Wellpappe GmbH: Specialized German corrugated converter producing standard Fefco-format cartons, custom die-cut packaging and ESD packaging for electronics customers. Highly comparable as a regionally focused corrugated specialist with similar product mix including ESD-specific packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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