WECK

What WECK does

WECK GmbH is a German manufacturer of glass canning jars and home preservation equipment, founded in 1900 and headquartered in Bonn. The company's product portfolio spans 128+ SKUs across glass jars in seven distinct shapes (Sturz, Tulpe, Zylinder, Schmuck, Gugelhupf, Quadro, Delikatesse) and sizes from 25ml to 3000ml, three electric preserving automat models (Einkochautomaten WAT25A stainless steel, WAT15A enamel, WAT35A plastic), matched accessories (rubber Einkochringe, glass lids, metal clamps, fresh-keeping lids), books in multiple languages, and seasonal magazines. Its proprietary WECK vacuum-sealing system relies on heat processing to create vacuum seals via glass lids, rubber rings, and metal clamps rather than screw-top closures — a 124-year-old mechanical approach that the company positions as a point of differentiation.

The business operates an essentially direct-to-consumer model: the primary revenue engine is the company's own weck.de e-commerce storefront, localized in five languages and serving six European countries (Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland), supplemented by two physical factory outlets in Warendorf and Bonn. Pricing is straightforward consumer retail — jars sold in 6-packs at €16.49–€27.99, preserving appliances at €169.99–€239.99, the Master-Set bundle at €282.21 (a 25% discount off €376.28), cookbooks at €34.99, and digital gift vouchers at €10–€100. The core customer base is individual home canners, fermenters, and meal-prep enthusiasts in German-speaking markets, with a secondary 'Abfüllende Industrie' (packaging industry) B2B channel referenced for artisanal food producers. Despite a stated headcount of only 1–10 employees, the company sustains a 4.73/5 average rating across 617 reviews, a 5-year warranty on preserving appliances, and a 100-day return policy.

Revenue mechanics are concentrated in one-time durable goods sales — jars, appliances, accessories, and books — rather than recurring subscriptions. The company drives traffic via content marketing (a 200+ recipe blog organized by season, dietary preference, and meal type), an email newsletter with a 15% welcome discount, and prominent social proof on product pages. No funding rounds, M&A, parent-company relationships, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the source data, and the founder-year stated on the website ('Das Original seit 1900') differs from the 1946 founding date in third-party firmographic data — a discrepancy investors should verify before any transaction.

Name

WECK

Legal name

WECK GmbH

Website

https://weck.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WECK GmbH, founded in 1900, manufactures glass canning jars, electric preserving appliances, and accessories for home canning and fermentation. The Bonn-based company sells primarily direct-to-consumer across six European countries via its own weck.de e-commerce platform and two German factory outlets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Glass Containers and Accessories: One-time product sales of glass jars, bottles, lids, rubber rings, and canning clamps. Products are durable goods designed for repeated use across many years of home preservation.
2. Canning Appliances: Sale of Einkochautomaten (canning automata/cookers) such as WAT25A, WAT15A, and WAT35A models. These are electric appliances for automated home canning.
3. Books and Publications: Sale of recipe books, the WECK LandJournal magazine, and specialty publications on canning and fermentation (e.g., 'Natürlich Fermentieren' at €34.99, 'Das Original Einkochbuch').
4. Gift Vouchers: Digital gift vouchers sold in denominations of €10, €25, €50, and €100, delivered via email as online codes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WECK manufactures and sells glass canning jars, specialty bottles, electric preserving automats (Einkochautomaten), and related accessories such as rubber rings, glass lids, and metal clamps for home food preservation and fermentation. The offerings are built around the proprietary WECK vacuum-sealing system, which uses heat processing combined with glass lids, rubber rings, and metal clamps to create vacuum seals on durable glass containers. WECK also publishes recipe books and seasonal magazines in multiple languages to support the use of its products.

Product overview

WECK is a German manufacturer of glass jars and preserving equipment, founded in 1900. The product portfolio centers on reusable glass containers in various shapes (Sturz, Tulpe, Zylinder, Schmuck, Gugelhupf, Quadro, Delikatesse) and sizes ranging from 25ml to 3000ml, sealed with the traditional WECK system using glass lids, rubber rings, and clamps. The product line includes Einkochautomaten (preserving automats) in three models: WAT25A (stainless steel, 30L), WAT15A (enamel, 29L), and WAT35A (plastic, 29L), plus the Master-Set bundle. Supporting accessories include Einkochringe (canning rings), Einkochklammern (canning clamps), Glasdeckel (glass lids), and Frischhaltedeckel (fresh-keeping lids). The company publishes books including the Fermentation Book (Natürlich Fermentieren) and The Original Preserving Cookbook (Das Original Einkochbuch) in multiple languages, plus seasonal magazines. Gift options include digital vouchers. The complete range spans 128+ products across 43+ glass varieties, organized by use cases: canning, fermenting, meal prep, dessert, storage, and decoration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sturz-Gläser (Tumbler Jars) Classic WECK glass jars with straight sides, available in sizes from 25 ml to 1500 ml, suitable for canning, storing, and serving. Sealed with glass lids, rubber rings, and canning clamps.
• Tulpen-Gläser (Tulip Jars) Elegant jars with tulip-shaped silhouette, ideal for meal prep, salads, and storage. Available in sizes from 60 ml to 2700 ml.
• Zylinder-Gläser (Cylinder Jars) Tall cylindrical jars for larger quantities, fermentation, and storage. Available in sizes from 125 ml to 3000 ml.
• Schmuck-Gläser (Jewel Jars) Decorative jars with ornamental ridges, suitable for gifting and elegant food presentation. Available in various sizes.
• Gugelhupf-Gläser (Bundt Jars) Bundt-shaped jars ideal for desserts, small portions, and creative presentations. Available in sizes from 60 ml to 450 ml.
• Quadro-Gläser (Square Jars) Square-shaped jars with angular design for efficient storage and modern presentation.
• Delikatessen-Gläser (Delicatessen Jars) Specialty jars for fine foods, sauces, and gourmet preparations. Available in various sizes.
• Glaskaraffen & Saftflaschen (Glass Carafes & Juice Bottles) Glass bottles and carafes for juices, syrups, sauces, and beverages. Available in sizes from 125 ml to 1000 ml.
• Einkochautomat WAT25A Edelstahl (Preserving Automat WAT25A Stainless Steel) Premium preserving automat with stainless steel housing, drain tap, and digital timer. 30L capacity. Suitable for canning, heating, keeping warm, juicing, and dispensing.
• Einkochautomat WAT15A Emaille (Preserving Automat WAT15A Enamel) Preserving automat with enamel finish. 29L capacity. Suitable for home canning and preserving.
• Einkochautomat WAT35A Kunststoff (Preserving Automat WAT35A Plastic) Preserving automat with plastic housing, precision thermostat, drain tap, and timer. 29L capacity.
• Einkochautomat Master-Set (Preserving Automat Master-Set) Complete preserving starter set including WAT25A preserving automat, 18 WECK jars in three sizes, rings, clamps, and glass lifter. 5-year warranty.
• Natürlich Fermentieren — Fermentation Book 280-page fermentation book with over 70 recipes, expert knowledge from five fermentation specialists, step-by-step instructions for vegetables, fruits, drinks, vinegar, and sourdough. Printed on recycled paper with three bookmark ribbons, note pages, and seasonal calendar.
• Das Original Einkochbuch (The Original Preserving Cookbook) Comprehensive cookbook combining traditional preserving techniques with modern recipes and methods for canning and fermenting.
• The Original WECK Recipe Book (English Edition) English language edition of the WECK recipe book covering preserving, canning, and fermenting basics and recipes.
• Het ultieme WECK Inmaakboek (Dutch Edition) Dutch language edition of the WECK preserving cookbook covering basics, recipes, tips, and tricks.
• Le grand livre WECK de la conservation (French Edition) French language edition of the WECK preserving cookbook covering principles, recipes, tips, and tricks.
• Geschenkgutschein (Gift Voucher) Digital gift vouchers available in denominations of €10, €25, €50, and €100. Delivered via email as online codes, ideal for quick gifting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year warranty coverage on Einkochautomaten (canning appliances)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lock & Lock: Lock & Lock is a major global food storage container brand competing for the same meal-prep and home food storage use case as WECK, though using plastic/plastic-clip systems rather than glass vacuum-seal jars.
• Le Parfait: Le Parfait is the leading French home canning jar brand, using a similar rubber-ring sealing system to WECK. Direct competitor in WECK's home canning category with comparable product form factor and target customer.
• Mason Cash: Mason Cash is a UK heritage brand specializing in cane storage jars and home canning products, similar in heritage positioning and glass jar focus to WECK.
• Kilner: Kilner is a UK heritage brand (now owned by Rayware) selling glass jars and preserving equipment, with a swing-top / clip-top jar system functionally similar to WECK's. Comparable in product, channel mix (DTC + retail), and heritage positioning.
• Bormioli Rocco / Fido: Bormioli Rocco is an Italian glassmaker whose Fido line sells swing-top jars in the same form factor as WECK. Direct peer on glass storage / canning jars with strong presence across European retail.
• Ball Corporation (Home Canning): Ball is the leading US home canning jar brand (now owned by Newell Brands). Both Ball and WECK sell branded glass jars with vacuum-sealing systems for home canning, targeting DIY preservation enthusiasts — directly comparable product, customer, and use case.

Broad incumbents

• Pyrex (Instant Brands): Pyrex is a heritage glass cookware and storage brand. While its core focus is ovenware, it overlaps with WECK on glass food storage and competes for the glass-preferring consumer segment.
• Anchor Hocking: Anchor Hocking is a major US glass manufacturer with products spanning home canning jars, bakeware, and storage. Broad incumbent with overlap to WECK in the glass home canning category.
• IKEA (KORKIG / KONSERV jars): IKEA sells private-label glass storage and preserving jars (e.g., KORKIG series) at value price points across global retail. Competes with WECK on price for entry-level home canning customers.
• Tupperware Brands: Tupperware is a broad-incumbent leader in food storage containers. While not specializing in glass home canning, it competes with WECK for the same meal-prep / storage customer use case via plastic containers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/j.weck.gmbh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weckglassandpackaginggmbh

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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