What Wellpappe Auerswalde KG does

Wellpappe Auerswalde KG is a German corrugated and solid cardboard packaging manufacturer based in Lichtenau, operating as part of the privately held Schiettinger Group since 1991. The site focuses on high-quality flexographic-printed packaging produced on inline and offline printing machines equipped with 7-color inking units capable of up to 60 L/cm resolution, using fine screens, coated papers, and fine F/E flute profiles to deliver print quality positioned as a real alternative to offset. The plant is described as one of the most modern corrugated cardboard facilities in Europe and has invested 70-100 million euros since 2020 into a near-15 million euro direct food-contact coating plant and a 40,000-pallet automated warehouse with an 80-meter connecting bridge.

The product portfolio spans Food Safe Boxes (BRCGS- and GMP-certified for direct food contact from freezer to oven), POS displays, crates and trays, shipping packaging with self-adhesive seal and tear-off strip (including the S-Pack-Eco e-commerce line), tamper-proof air-freight cartons compliant with German Federal Aviation Office (LBA) requirements, beverage and wine packaging, grass-fiber sustainable packaging, and dual-function 2-in-1 solutions. Customers are served across food & beverage, e-commerce & retail, beverage, consumer goods, pet supplies, and regulated air-freight verticals through a direct, sales-led GTM with on-site or online consultation, CAD-based custom development, and structured warehousing services.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of custom-manufactured packaging, supplemented by professional services for packaging development and managed warehousing/logistics. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The Lichtenau operations employ roughly 300 people when combined with sister entity LCS – Lichtenau Corrugated Services GmbH & Co. KG (founded 2019), within a Schiettinger Group totaling approximately 800 employees across four German locations (Göppingen, Brand, Lichtenau-Auerswalde, Lichtenau-LCS). The business is fifth-generation family-managed and holds BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, FSC Chain of Custody (C106356), and ECMA GMP certifications.

Name

Wellpappe Auerswalde KG

Legal name

Wellpappe Auerswalde KG

Website

https://wellpappe-auerswalde.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wellpappe Auerswalde KG is a German corrugated and solid cardboard packaging manufacturer in Lichtenau, part of the Schiettinger Group, producing high-quality flexographic-printed, BRCGS-certified packaging for food & beverage, e-commerce, beverage, consumer goods, and air-freight customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrugated Cardboard Packaging

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH), Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL), Custom Crating & Export-Grade Packaging (HSAKADAC)

Keywords

• Corrugated cardboard packaging
• Flexographic printed packaging
• Food safe packaging
• Shipping cartons manufacturing
• Point of sale displays

Headquarters

HQ city

Brand

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging manufacturing and sales: Manufacturing and selling custom packaging solutions made of solid and corrugated cardboard. Products include shipping packaging, food packaging, displays, beverage packaging, wine boxes, and air freight cartons.
2. Custom packaging development services: Consulting and development services for custom packaging solutions, including design, testing, and production of packaging prototypes.
3. Warehousing and logistics services: Structured and systematic warehousing solutions allowing customers to manufacture annual packaging requirements and access stock at specified times.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wellpappe Auerswalde KG manufactures custom corrugated and solid cardboard packaging on one of Europe's most modern corrugated cardboard plants, with high-quality flexographic printing up to 7 colors. Products span food-safe boxes for direct food contact, point-of-sale displays, tamper-proof air freight cartons, beverage and wine packaging, e-commerce shipping solutions, and grass-fiber sustainable packaging for enterprise customers across food and beverage, e-commerce, consumer goods, and aviation logistics industries.

Product overview

Wellpappe Auerswalde KG is a corrugated cardboard (Wellpappe) manufacturing plant within the Schiettinger Gruppe, specializing in high-quality flexographic-printed packaging. The company operates some of the most modern corrugated cardboard production facilities in Europe, using inline and offline printing machines with 7 color units. Its product portfolio centers on corrugated and solid cardboard packaging solutions including Food Safe Boxes for direct food contact, displays for retail promotion, shipping packaging with security features (SAS/TOS), tamper-proof air freight cartons, grass packaging with sustainable credentials, beverage and wine packaging, and various specialty packaging formats. The company serves diverse industries including food, beverages, e-commerce, and consumer goods, with a focus on replacing plastic packaging with recyclable paper alternatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• S-Pack-Eco: E-commerce shipping packaging with security closure, accessible and sustainable, available in different sizes.
• Food safe box
• LCS – Lichtenau Corrugated Services

Products and services

• Flexographic-Printed Packaging High-quality flexographic-printed corrugated cardboard packaging produced on inline and offline printing machines with 7-color units achieving up to 60 L/cm resolution, considered among the most modern corrugated cardboard plants in Europe. For enterprise customers across food, beverage, e-commerce, and consumer goods.
• Food Safe Box Food packaging manufactured in compliance with all current European food packaging regulations, suitable for applications ranging from freezing to baking, for food and beverage manufacturers requiring direct food contact.
• Displays aus Wellpappe (POS Displays) Point-of-sale displays made from corrugated cardboard for product presentation and brand promotion at retail locations, for consumer goods manufacturers and retailers.
• Steigen und Trays (Crates and Trays) Crates and trays made from corrugated cardboard for transport, storage, and display of products, for food producers and logistics operators.
• Versandverpackungen (Shipping Packaging) Shipping packaging with self-adhesive seal (SAS) and tear-off strip (TOS) for secure and tamper-evident delivery of goods, for e-commerce companies and retailers.
• Luftfrachtkarton (Air Freight Carton) Tamper-proof air freight cartons developed according to Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (German Federal Aviation Office) regulations for 'Known Shippers' with self-adhesive seal and tear-off strip, for regulated air freight shippers.
• Gras-Verpackungen (Grass Packaging) Packaging made from solid and corrugated board containing grass fibers (up to 30%), offering improved eco-balance and reduced water and energy consumption, for sustainability-focused brands and manufacturers.
• Getränkeverpackungen (Beverage Packaging) Packaging solutions for beverages including six-packs, bottle carriers, bag-in-box, and bottle packaging, for breweries, distilleries, wineries, fruit juice and soft drink manufacturers.
• Weinkartons (Wine Boxes) Wine packaging designed for dimensional stability and protection of wine bottles during transport and storage, for wineries and wine distributors.
• S-Pack-Eco E-commerce shipping packaging with security closure, access-secure and sustainable, available in different sizes, for online retailers seeking tamper-evident, sustainable parcel packaging.
• Verkaufsverpackungen (Sales Packaging) Point-of-sale packaging designed for product presentation with different forms, high-quality materials, and printing finishes, for consumer goods brands seeking premium retail presentation.
• 2 in 1-Verpackungen Dual-function packaging combining multiple purposes such as transport packaging and sales display in one solution, for manufacturers and brands seeking combined shipping and presentation functionality.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete recyclability allowing paper to be widely reused and supporting closed-loop recycling
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 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

One partnership is on record.

• Just Pack GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for development of tamper-proof air freight packaging. Based on regulation issued by the German Federal Aviation Office (LBA), the companies jointly developed tamper-proof airfreight packaging made of corrugated cardboard. The packaging ensures objects cannot be inserted after sealing and traces of manipulation are detectable.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Graphic Packaging: Global folding carton and paperboard packaging supplier focused on food and beverage end-markets with high-graphics capability. Comparable on food-contact packaging and printing technology, though primarily US-focused with limited European footprint.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Manufacturer of food and beverage packaging including paperboard cartons, cups, and food-service containers with sustainability-led fiber-based product lines. Comparable on food-contact packaging and plastic-to-paper substitution theme, though primarily North American.
• Mayr-Melnhof Karton: Leading European producer of folding cartons and cartonboard with focus on food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods packaging. Comparable on high-quality printing, food-contact capability, and European customer base, though stronger in folding cartons than corrugated.
• Mondi: Vertically integrated European packaging and paper group with significant corrugated and kraft paper operations serving FMCG, e-commerce, and industrial customers. Comparable on product mix and end-markets, with broader geographic reach.
• Huhtamäki: Global food and consumer packaging company with significant fiber-based packaging operations in Europe including egg cartons, trays, and food-service packaging. Comparable on fiber-based food packaging products, sustainability positioning, and European customer base.
• DS Smith: One of Europe's largest corrugated packaging manufacturers with a continent-wide converting network. Directly comparable on product category (corrugated boxes, displays, food-contact packaging) and customer base (FMCG, e-commerce, industrial), though at materially greater scale.
• Smurfit Kappa (Smurfit Westrock): Global leader in paper-based packaging with deep European corrugated footprint and integrated containerboard production. Comparable in corrugated packaging products, food-contact capability, and high-graphics printing, but with backward integration and global scale that Wellpappe Auerswalde lacks.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso: Major European paperboard and packaging manufacturer with renewable packaging materials division offering corrugated, folding cartons, and food-service boards. Comparable on paperboard-based packaging categories, but operates at much larger scale across multiple packaging segments and pulp/forestry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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