INPRO - International Packing & Routing Organisation

What INPRO - International Packing & Routing Organisation does

INPRO - International Packing & Routing Organisation is a Paris-headquartered association of cooperating export packaging specialists, founded in the 1960s to enhance cross-border business services through the exchange of technical and commercial information. The organization operates as a disciplined member network rather than a direct service provider, currently comprising at least 22 independent member companies that deliver export packing, packaging materials, container stowing/stuffing, project cargo, and third-party logistics services from facilities across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

INPRO's core "product" is the federated service offering its members collectively present to customers — branded as "Global Solutions in One Hand" — backed by the member firms' combined warehousing, consolidation, and project cargo capabilities (for example, GCA's nine-site French footprint, Heer & Tailleur's six-site Swiss network, and Meilink's multi-site Dutch presence). Member firms retain operational independence while affiliating under the INPRO brand, and the association facilitates collaboration through annual meetings (e.g., INPRO 2026 in Barcelona) and a content/news channel on its website.

The business model is subscription/recurring, monetized primarily through member association fees paid by participating export packaging companies. INPRO itself is a 5-employee coordinating body; revenue is concentrated in dues and member engagement activities rather than transactional service fees. End customers — enterprise shippers requiring export packaging and project cargo handling — access INPRO's network through its member firms rather than contracting directly with the association.

Name

INPRO - International Packing & Routing Organisation

Legal name

INPRO - International Packing & Routing Organisation

Website

https://inprogroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

INPRO is a Paris-headquartered association of 22+ independent export packaging specialists coordinating cross-border packing, project cargo, container stuffing, and 3PL services across 18+ countries via member-firm fees and shared branding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Export Packaging & Logistics Services

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Packing for Food & Beverage (Co-Manufacturing Adjacent, Portioning, Case Packing) (TLAIAGAH)

Keywords

• Export packaging services
• Industrial crating solutions
• Project cargo logistics
• Container stuffing services
• Third party logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Association Fees: INPRO operates as a disciplined association of cooperating members. The organization generates revenue through membership fees from its global network of export packaging specialists who pay to be part of the INPRO Group network.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

INPRO is a Paris-headquartered association of cooperating export packaging specialists founded in the 1960s. Through its global network of 22+ member companies, it delivers export packing, customized packaging solutions and packing materials, container stuffing, project cargo handling, and third-party logistics services to businesses engaged in international trade. The association acts as a single trusted coordinator, connecting clients to qualified member firms across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Product overview

INPRO (International Packing & Routing Organisation) is a global association of export packaging specialists providing customized packaging and logistics solutions. The organization connects members through a network offering five core services: Export Packing, Packaging Solutions and Packing Materials, Stowing & Stuffing of Containers, Project Cargo, and 3rd Party Logistics. The unified value proposition is delivering 'global solutions in one hand' through member firms with advanced infrastructure and innovative technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Export Packing Specialized packing services for export goods, ensuring items are properly secured and protected for international transport, delivered through INPRO's member companies.
• Packaging Solutions and Packing Materials Customized packaging solutions and supply of packing materials tailored to specific export requirements, delivered by member firms.
• Stowing & Stuffing of Containers Professional container loading and stuffing services ensuring optimal space utilization and cargo security for international shipments.
• Project Cargo Specialized handling and packing services for oversized, heavy, or complex project cargo shipments, coordinated across INPRO's member network.
• 3rd Party Logistics Third-party logistics services connecting clients with INPRO's global network of export packaging specialists through its member firms.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record.

• BKSIOthersBKSI Packing, based in Antwerpen, Belgium (Bredabaan 173, 2170). One of the founding/early members of the INPRO association, providing export packing services in the Benelux region.
• Cargo Handling SpecialistsOthersCargo Handling Specialists Pty Ltd, based in Cape Town, South Africa. Member company providing export packing and cargo handling services in the African region.
• CIMIOthersCIMI S.r.l., based in Segrate, Italy (Via Enrico Fermi 30, 20054). Member company providing packing and logistics division services in Italy.
• Cratex Industrial PackingOthersCratex Industrial Packing Ltd., based in Delta, Canada (92 Street 8232, V4G 0A4). Export packing and crating professionals serving the North American market.
• EmbalsegurOthersEmbalsegur, based in Arada, Portugal (Travessa do Navega 217, 3885-718). Member company providing export packing services in Portugal.
• GCA (Groupe Charles André)OthersGCA (Groupe Charles André), based in Montélimar, France (Allée du Port 4, 26200). Major member company with multiple facilities across France including logistics operations in Fos, Gignac-la-Nerthe, Rognac, Marseille, Le Havre, Saint-Jean-d'Angély, Meyzieu, Le Creusot, and Champigneulles.
• Green PalletOthersGreen Pallet, based in Greece (Kandanou 193). Member company providing sustainable pallet and packaging solutions.
• Heer & TailleurOthersHeer & Tailleur SA, based in Losone, Switzerland (Via Zandone 4, 6616). Swiss member company with additional facilities in St. Gallen, Buchs, Felben-Wellhausen, Matzingen, and Lyss.
• Hirji LogipackOthersHirji Logipack Pvt. Ltd., based in Savli, India with additional operations in Mumbai. Member company providing packaging and logistics solutions in India.
• IPAC-ValsemOthersIPAC-Valsem Specialized Packing LLC, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Member company serving the Middle East region.
• Ipsen Industrial PackingOthersIpsen Industrial Packing GmbH & Co KG, based in Bremen, Germany (Heinrich-Büssing-Straße 1, 28237). Member company providing industrial packing services in Germany.
• KADOROthersKADOR, based in Człopa, Poland with additional facilities in Gliwice, Miłków, and Gdańsk. Member company providing export packing and logistics services in Poland.
• LämmleOthersLämmle Industriepack, based in Rot an der Rot, Germany (Bei der Sägmühle 15, 88430) with additional operations in Tannheim, Ravensburg, Nersingen, and Memmingen through PTS Logistics.
• MeilinkOthersMeilink, based in Borculo, Netherlands with multiple facilities across the country including Boxmeer, Raamsdonksveer, Schijndel, Edam, and engineering/precision cleaning operations in Eindhoven. Member company with project forwarding operations in Rotterdam.
• Neal BrothersOthersNeal Brothers Export Packers, with operations in the UK (Leicester, Penistone, Reading, Silchester), USA (North Charleston, Savannah, Pooler, Jacksonville), Romania (Craiova, Cluj-Napoca), and Belgium (Bruxelles). Major member company with multiple warehouse facilities.
• PAWELOthersPAWEL packing & logistics GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria (Hellingstraße 2, 1020) with additional operations in Gemeinde Gratwein. Member company serving the Austrian market.
• TopaxOthersTopax Protektive Packaging, based in Vaughan, Canada (Spinnaker Way 380, L4K 4W1). Member company providing protective packaging solutions in Canada.
• Grupo EmbalexOthersGrupo Embalex, based in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Spain (Carrer Empordà 4, 08130) with additional locations in Griñón and El Prat de Llobregat. Announced as the host of INPRO 2026 in Barcelona.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/inprogroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weareinpro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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