What klingele papierwerke gmbh & co. kg does

Klingele Paper & Packaging SE & Co. KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of corrugated base papers and customized corrugated cardboard packaging, founded in 1920 and headquartered in Remshalden, Germany. The company operates a vertically integrated business model spanning its own paper mills (in Germany, France, and Brazil), corrugated board converting plants, flexographic and digital printing operations, co-packing services, and downstream packaging development and consulting. Production is distributed across 30 facilities in 12 countries on three continents (Europe, the Americas, and Africa), with subsidiaries including Klingele Paper Weener SE & Co. KG and Norpack Verpackungsgesellschaft mbH.

The product portfolio is organized into two core lines: corrugated base papers (white/brown, coated/uncoated grades manufactured at owned paper mills) and finished packaging solutions covering folding boxes, shipping cartons, trays, shelf-ready packaging, displays, protective packaging, hazardous goods packaging, and specialty solutions such as the WellBag shopping bag, BiCOBOX thermal packaging, and ECOGRIP Flat bottle securing system. Services include packaging development and optimization, laboratory testing, technical consulting, co-packing, the AMS automated wrapping system, Amazon APASS certification support, the Klingele Academy training program, and an Artificial Intelligence Research Hub.

Revenue mechanics are B2B and quote-based across multiple verticals: e-commerce, food, beverages, industrial/logistics, trade/retail, and consumer goods. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated Key Account Management supported by technical consulting, complemented by Klingele Shops for smaller orders. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per specification. The company is led by Managing Director Dr. Jan Klingele and Supervisory Board Chair Fiona Klingele, with no external institutional or PE ownership indicated.

Name

klingele papierwerke gmbh & co. kg

Legal name

Klingele Paper & Packaging SE & Co. KG

Website

https://klingele.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Klingele Paper & Packaging is a family-owned German corrugated packaging manufacturer producing base papers and customized packaging solutions across 30 facilities in 12 countries, serving e-commerce, food, beverage, industrial, retail, and consumer goods clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrugated Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Paperboard Mills (32213), Paperboard Mills (322130), Paper Mills (322120), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Paperboard Mills (2631), Paper Mills (2621), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating) (IMALACAL), Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA), Paperboard Sheet & Roll Converting (Slitting/Sheeting/Rewinding) (IMAMAFAM)

Keywords

• Corrugated cardboard packaging
• Corrugated base paper
• Flexo digital printing
• Shelf-ready packaging
• Packaging development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grunbach (Remshalden)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices31 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corrugated Packaging Manufacturing: Design, development and manufacturing of customized corrugated cardboard packaging solutions including folding boxes, shipping packaging, trays, displays, and specialty packaging for various industries.
2. Corrugated Base Paper Production: Production and sale of high-quality corrugated base papers in various qualities (white/brown, coated/uncoated) for internal use and external customers.
3. Printing Services: Flexo and digital printing services for packaging customization, including pre-press preparation, color management, and finishing options (gloss/matt lacquer, special colors).
4. Technical Consulting and Development Services: Packaging development, optimization, technical consulting, and laboratory services for customers seeking customized packaging solutions.
5. Co-Packing Services: Commissioning, picking, and shipping services for complete packaging process management.
6. Training and Academy Services: Seminars and training programs on corrugated cardboard, sustainability management, and PPWR regulations for industry professionals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Klingele designs, develops and manufactures corrugated base papers at its own paper mills and converts them into customized corrugated cardboard packaging solutions, including folding boxes, shipping cartons, trays, displays, shelf-ready packaging, and specialty solutions. It complements manufacturing with integrated printing services (flexo and digital), packaging development and optimization, technical consulting, co-packing, and regulatory (PPWR) advisory services for industrial buyers.

Product overview

Klingele Paper & Packaging SE & Co. KG is a family-owned manufacturer of corrugated cardboard packaging and corrugated base papers. The company operates a vertically integrated business model with two core product lines: Wellpappenrohpapiere (corrugated base papers) manufactured in their own paper mills, and Verpackungslösungen (packaging solutions) encompassing over 15 packaging product categories including folding boxes, shipping packaging, trays, displays, protective packaging, and specialty solutions. The product portfolio is complemented by extensive services including flexographic and digital printing capabilities, packaging development and optimization, technical consulting, co-packing, and the Klingele Academy for industry training. The company also operates an Artificial Intelligence Research Hub and offers PPWR regulatory compliance consulting services. With 30 production sites across three continents and presence in 12 countries, Klingele serves diverse industries including e-commerce, food, beverages, industrial/logistics, trade, and consumer goods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WellBag: Shopping bag made from corrugated cardboard, a contemporary alternative to plastic bags
• WellBag2Go
• BiCOBOX
• ECOGRIP Flat
• Maistapack
• Blue Box Partners

Products and services

• Wellpappenrohpapiere (Corrugated Base Papers) High-quality corrugated base papers manufactured in Klingele's own paper mills (Weener, Straßburg, Nova Campina) in white and brown qualities, coated and uncoated, for internal converting and sale to external corrugated producers.
• Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Solutions Customized corrugated cardboard packaging including folding boxes, shipping cartons, trays, displays, shelf-ready packaging, protective packaging, hazardous goods packaging, and specialty solutions, manufactured for industrial customers across e-commerce, food, beverage, industrial, retail, and consumer goods segments.
• WellBag Corrugated Shopping Bag Corrugated cardboard shopping bag marketed as a contemporary, trendy alternative to plastic bags for everyday retail and consumer use.
• BiCOBOX Thermal Packaging Thermal packaging solution for shipping chilled and frozen products including medicine, food, and fragile goods.
• ECOGRIP Flat Bottle Protection System Flat corrugated cardboard system designed to secure plastic bottles in transit for beverage manufacturers and retailers.
• Flexographic Printing Service High-quality flexo printing for corrugated packaging with up to 7 colors including matt/gloss lacquer finishing, using environmentally friendly water-based inks, for large production runs at high speed.
• Digital Printing Service Digital printing offering CMYK color space with no cliché costs, production starting from 10 pieces and 4-5 working-day delivery, plus digital roll preprint with serial codes for track & trace.
• Print Consulting Expert consultation on optimal printing processes based on quality requirements, colors, print screens, and run quantities, including 3D visualization for design support.
• Packaging Development Customized packaging development tailored to specific customer requirements, including design, material selection, and engineering.
• Packaging Optimization Optimization of existing packaging solutions to improve cost efficiency, security, and visual appeal.
• APASS Amazon Packaging Certification Support Support service helping vendors obtain Amazon packaging certification through the APASS (Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network).
• Laboratory and Testing Services Testing and laboratory services for packaging quality assurance and compliance verification.
• Technical Consulting Expert technical consulting to optimize packaging solutions and production processes for customers.
• Key Account Management Dedicated account management service providing strategic customers with a single point of contact for packaging programs.
• Co-Packing Service Complete co-packing services covering commissioning, picking, and shipping, handling the entire packaging process from a single source.
• Wrapping System AMS Automated wrapping system (AMS) deployed as a service for efficient packaging operations in customer lines.
• PPWR Compliance Consulting Consulting service to help customers design future-proof packaging compliant with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
• Klingele Academy Training Professional training and education services for the paper, corrugated cardboard, and packaging industry, including online seminars on corrugated board, sustainability management, and PPWR implementation.
• Artificial Intelligence Research Hub Research hub dedicated to developing and applying AI solutions for the packaging industry.
• Klingele Shops Online Storefront Online shop for Klingele packaging products serving smaller-order and standard packaging buyers.

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 capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Blue Box PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of independent packaging companies cooperating in Germany and Europe. Enables Klingele to serve customers across borders while maintaining local expertise and responsiveness.
• Amazon (APASS)coreTechnology or IntegrationKlingele participates in the APASS (Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network) helping customers obtain Amazon packaging certification for their products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/klingele-group
• Xtwitter.com/Klingele
• YouTubeyoutube.com/klingele

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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