Boxon Oy – Lisää arvoa pakkauksella

Name

Boxon Oy – Lisää arvoa pakkauksella

Legal name

Boxon Oy

Website

https://boxon.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boxon Oy is the Finnish subsidiary of Sweden-based Boxon Group, a family-owned packaging supplier founded in 1932. It sells corrugated and protective packaging, labeling systems, packaging machinery, and related services to manufacturing, automotive, trade, and logistics customers across Europe and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Materials and Solutions

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads) (IMALACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG), Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH), Packaging, Containers & Shipping Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging materials
• Corrugated boxes
• Packaging machinery
• Labeling and traceability
• Protective packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Materials and Supplies: Boxon generates revenue primarily from selling a wide range of standard and customized packaging materials including corrugated boxes, pallet boxes, postal packaging, bags, stretch films, protective packaging, sealing products, and cargo securing materials. Products are available through e-commerce platform and sales-assisted channels.
2. Packaging Machinery and Equipment: Sale of packaging machines including wrapping machines, taping machines, strapping machines, shrink machines, heat sealers, and cushioning filling machines. Boxon also provides service and support for packaging equipment.
3. Labels and Traceability Solutions: Labels, printing ribbons, and label management systems. Boxon offers label design, production, and software solutions including the Tracy Global Label System for managing labeling across multiple sites.
4. Customized and Tailored Packaging Solutions: Bespoke packaging design services, custom printing, and special packaging solutions developed with Boxon's internal designers and engineers. This includes Corrugated boxes, profiled packaging, and specialized packaging for various industries.
5. Warehousing Services: Boxon offers warehousing services with Standard (3 months free storage, then €4/pallet/week) and Premium (customized packages) tiers. This allows customers to store packaging materials and receive deliveries based on agreed schedules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Boxon Oy designs, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of packaging materials (corrugated boxes, pallet boxes, postal packaging, cushioning, tapes, stretch films), packaging machinery (wrappers, tapers, strappers, shrink machines), and labeling/traceability solutions for industrial, e-commerce, automotive, and trade customers. The company also provides customized packaging design, warehousing services, and the proprietary AIDEN AI assistant for packaging recommendations. Operations span the Nordics, continental Europe, China, Thailand, and Morocco.

Product overview

Boxon offers a comprehensive packaging ecosystem built around four core pillars: Packaging Solutions, Labels and Traceability, Machines and Equipment, and Services. The product portfolio spans from standard corrugated boxes and custom-printed cartons to specialized solutions like the award-winning BoxCor® corrosion prevention box, alongside protective materials (cushioning, antistatic, edge protection), sealing products (tapes, strapping), and labeling systems. The company provides packaging machines for automation (wrapping, taping, strapping) and complementary services including the AI-powered AIDEN assistant, global label management (Tracy), warehouse storage, and design/TCO analysis. The offering operates as an integrated platform where customers can select individual solutions or combine multiple services into complete packaging packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BoxCor®: Corrugated cardboard box with integrated corrosion prevention coating for metal components. The corrosion inhibitor is sprayed directly onto the inner surface of the box during manufacturing, providing automatic protection for metal parts without the need for separate plastic bags or oiling. The box is fully recyclable or reusable. Awarded WorldStar 2023 and ScanStar 2022.

Products and services

• BoxCor® Corrosion Prevention Box Proprietary corrugated cardboard box with VCI corrosion inhibitor integrated directly into the inner surface, providing automatic 24-month protection for metal parts without requiring plastic bags, oiling, or separate wrapping. Fully recyclable/reusable and free of nitrites, phosphates, and prohibited substances. Used by industrial and automotive customers shipping metal components.
• Corrugated Boxes and Cartons Standard and custom-printed corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons in FEFCO-standard configurations for shipping, storage, and product packaging. Sold to industrial, trade, and e-commerce customers.
• Pallet Boxes and Collars Collapsible pallet containers and removable wooden or corrugated collars for efficient bulk handling and storage of large-volume shipments. Used by industrial and logistics customers.
• Postal and E-commerce Packaging E-commerce and postal packaging solutions including mailing foil, boxes, and bags designed for efficient online retail shipping. Sold to trade, e-commerce, and SMB customers.
• Cushioning and Void Fill Materials Void fill and cushioning products including paper and foam-based solutions to protect goods during transit. Sold to e-commerce, industrial, and trade customers.
• Packaging Tapes Packaging tapes including PP, paper (FSC-certified), and fiberglass-reinforced options for box sealing, with PVC-free alternatives available. Sold via the webshop and through field sales.
• Stretch Film and Load Securing Load securing stretch films, strapping materials, edge protectors, and pallet top sheets for cargo stabilization and secure transport. Sold to industrial, logistics, and trade customers.
• Labels and Traceability Solutions Label solutions with traceability features including label production, printing ribbons, label printers, and the Tracy Global Label System for managing standardized labeling across multiple sites and countries. Sold to industrial, logistics, and healthcare customers.
• Packaging Machines and Equipment Automated packaging equipment including wrapping machines, taping machines, strapping machines, shrink machines, heat sealers, and cushioning machines, along with installation, training, and maintenance services. Sold to industrial customers automating their packaging lines.
• AIDEN AI Assistant AI-powered digital assistant offered as a standalone service on Boxon's Norwegian and Danish sites, providing packaging-related knowledge retrieval and product recommendations to customers.
• Tracy Global Label System Worldwide label management system enabling standardized labeling across multiple locations and countries. Sold as a service package to industrial and logistics customers operating across borders.
• Warehouse Storage Services Standard and Premium warehousing services for customer packaging inventory, with 3-month free storage and ongoing storage fees per pallet per week, plus customized premium service packages. Sold to B2B customers needing buffer stock and scheduled deliveries.
• Design and Total Cost Analysis Service Packaging design and Total Cost Analysis (TCO) service delivered by Boxon's in-house designers and engineers to help customers reduce total packaging costs and optimize their packaging. Sold as a consulting service to industrial, e-commerce, and trade customers.
• Customized and Tailored Packaging Solutions Bespoke packaging design, custom printing, profiled packaging, and specialized packaging solutions developed with Boxon's internal designers and engineers for industrial, automotive, and trade customers with non-standard requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Corrugated pallet support can reduce transport costs by up to 50%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DHL Supply Chain FinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoxon partners with DHL Supply Chain for warehouse operations in Finland. DHL operates Boxon's Helsinki warehouse in Sipoo, handling logistics and goods flow. The partnership enables efficient order fulfillment and distribution services for Finnish customers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Antalis: European distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication solutions. A direct peer in the wholesale/distribution of packaging materials including corrugated, protective, and labeling products, with comparable breadth across Europe.
• DS Smith: Major European-focused corrugated and protective packaging producer. Overlaps directly with Boxon's core offering across retail-ready, e-commerce, and industrial packaging, and competes for the same automotive and industrial customers in the Nordics and continental Europe.
• Coveris: European flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer serving food, consumer goods, and industrial customers. Compares to Boxon in the breadth of packaging formats and customer segments, particularly in continental Europe.
• Mondi Group: Integrated paper and packaging group with significant European operations in corrugated, kraft paper, and flexible packaging. Competes head-on with Boxon in industrial and e-commerce packaging, with deeper upstream paper-making exposure.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global leader in corrugated packaging with a strong European footprint. Direct competitor to Boxon in corrugated boxes, e-commerce packaging, and protective solutions, but with materially greater scale and vertical integration into paper production.

Emerging players

• Ranpak: Specialist in paper-based protective packaging and automated packaging systems. Comparable to Boxon's cushioning materials and machinery bundling strategy, with a narrower focus on sustainable void fill and wrapping solutions.
• Crawford Packaging: North American-focused provider of packaging equipment, materials, and integrated packaging lines. Closely aligned with Boxon's one-stop-shop model combining machinery with consumables and design services, though operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso: Nordic forest products and renewable packaging major, including consumer board and corrugated packaging. Competes with Boxon in Nordic and European markets with broader portfolio scope (biomaterials, timber, packaging boards).
• Sealed Air: Global protective and food packaging company best known for Bubble Wrap and Cryovac. Overlaps with Boxon's protective packaging and cushioning categories but is a broad incumbent across many packaging end markets rather than a Nordic corrugated specialist.
• Graphic Packaging: Global paperboard and folding carton producer with a sustainability-led portfolio. Partially comparable to Boxon's folding carton and paperboard packaging lines and its focus on recyclable solutions, but a much larger US-centric player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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