Mission & Purpose
A packaging world without plastic - taking responsibility for packaging through a connection to nature.
For us, this means organizing supply and delivery effectively and sustainably, as it is now more important than ever to be able to rely on innovative and safe products and packaging that are produced sustainably in Germany and Europe and can be delivered reliably.
With its current expertise, PAPACKS® is a developer, packaging manufacturer and driving force for innovative raw materials, coatings and the production of climate-neutral, sustainable packaging and product solutions that are used in the Circular Economy can be fully utilized and reused or processed into secondary raw materials in the existing paper recycling system.
Authenticity, fairness and honesty for nature, our partners and our customers is always our top priority.
It is time for a global change to make our actions as diverse as our nature.
We have optimized our image to reflect our values, integrity and mission. For us, diversity also means being in harmony with the diversity of nature and using it sustainably.
Company Goals
PAPACKS® has set itself the goal of producing molded fiber packaging made from sustainable, biodegradable and recyclable raw materials. We are implementing various measures to achieve this goal:
We use closed separators in our production to minimize water consumption and achieve water savings. We also reduce the amount of waste that has to be disposed of in landfill sites in order to reduce CO₂ emissions.
By using controlled, high-quality raw materials, we guarantee a pure raw material origin without foreign substances and thus contribute to saving resources. We also promote biodiversity through the use of fibers from paludicultures and PAPACKS® Industrial Hemp.
Our materials are sourced from sustainable forestry and are FSC®-certified, with a new tree being planted for every tree felled. We also apply the highest quality standards to our raw materials to ensure high product quality.
Through further measures, we want to produce our cast fiber packaging from PAPACKS® Industrial Hemp fibers and thus contribute to saving resources and reducing CO₂ emissions.
In addition, we operate our production facilities with renewable energy in order to further minimize our ecological footprint and ensure sustainable production. We are convinced that these measures will help us to achieve our corporate goals in line with the requirements of a sustainable and resource-conserving economy.
Packaging for tomorrow - your advantage with us at your side
Innovative packaging solutions for your success
Patent families worldwide
Exclusive technologies for unique products
Leverage globally registered patent families in design, materials, and manufacturing processes to develop packaging that stands out from the crowd.
Billion units Capacity
Scalable solutions for your growth
With an annual production capacity of over 1 billion units at all our sites, we can reliably serve industrial volumes to achieve a sustainable impact.
Productions in Europe
European production for short delivery routes
Our production sites in Germany/Arnstadt (Thuringia) and R&D Cologne (North Rhine-Westphalia) – as well as in the Netherlands/Appingedam (Groningen) – ensure fast and reliable deliveries within Europe.
International offices
Worldwide presence for your global success
Years of innovation
Innovative strength for your competitive edge
Committed employees
Expertise from a strong team
Engaged employees bring their expertise to create customized and high-quality packaging for you.
International awards
Excellent quality
Over 50 international awards confirm our innovative spirit and the high quality of our packaging solutions: clear added value for your company.
hectares of hemp cultivation
DIY organic farming
With 5,000 hectares of our own hemp cultivation, we ensure the quality of our raw materials.
Fiber casting expert for renewable raw materials
At a time when sustainability is becoming increasingly important, Papacks has dedicated itself to researching and optimizing renewable raw materials. Over the course of a decade, we have investigated more than 40 different renewable raw materials and developed valuable insights and technologies.
As experts in fibre optimization, we have developed methods to analyse the properties of these sustainable materials and use them efficiently in various applications. Our focus is on providing environmentally friendly solutions for a wide range of industries.
Workshops and training courses
In order to pass on our knowledge and expertise, we offer workshops and training courses. These focus on the various renewable raw materials and their possible applications. The workshops enable companies and professionals to benefit from our experience and expertise and jointly implement sustainable solutions in their projects.
Our ongoing commitment to researching new materials and sharing knowledge helps to promote environmentally conscious and responsible products and services and protect the planet for future generations.
Core competencies as a packaging manufacturer
- 4 PRODUCTIONS IN EUROPEproduction facilities in Germany (Arnstadt, Thuringia) and the Netherlands (Appingedam, Groningen).
- 4 INTERNATIONAL OFFICESOffices in Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Prague and in the USA, New York.
- 10 YEARS FULL OF INNOVATIONSIn just a decade, we have raised the bar for innovation while the industry has stagnated, making us pioneers in the field of molded fiber parts.
- 120+ PATENT FAMILIES WORLDWIDEPending patent families for designs, products, raw materials and innovative manufacturing processes for fiber casting and plant-based coatings.
- + 1 BILLION CAPACITY P.A.Growing production capacities support the provision of industrial solutions.
- +50 AWARDS & HONORSThe sustainable spirit of innovation has been recognized with numerous international sustainability and environmental awards.
- 5,000 HA. HEMP CULTIVATIONCommitment to independence, sustainability and quality by focusing on industrial hemp as a raw material for molded fiber packaging solutions.
- PAPACKS® PLANT-BASED-COATINGPAPACKS® PLANT-BASED-COATING is a plastic-free and recyclable solution developed for OTR and WVTR barriers. It is based on our coating development and specialized application techniques from PAPACKS®. Our coating development is not a classic composite material - recycling without material separation.
- BRCGS - Global standard for packaging materialsProduction of virgin fiber packaging using the fiber casting process for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and technical packaging
BRC Global Standards for Packaging Materials (Version 6, August 2019) are met (Achieved grade: AA) - DIN9001:2015Ongoing certification process in accordance with ISO 9001:2015
- FSC® Certified(License number: FSC® C125098)
- PAPACKS GREEN ROBOTICSPAPACKS® GREEN ROBOTICS is a pioneer in the field of sustainable automation, combining environmentally friendly packaging expertise with advanced robotic solutions.
- Expertise in mechanical engineering and toolmakingMachine development & optimization
- 3D printing and classic toolmakingBoth in-house and outsourced toolmaking for fast and scalable options. Production capacities for small and large series
- R&D Innovation Hub / Prototyping/Product DevelopmentOur place for technical innovations, small series production, further development of our 3D tool technology and raw materials research.
- Research and development of raw materialsAt a time when sustainability is becoming increasingly important, PAPACKS is committed to researching and optimizing renewable raw materials. Over the course of a decade, we have investigated more than 40 different renewable raw materials and developed valuable insights and technologies.
- Workshops & trainingsWe offer workshops and training courses to pass on our knowledge and skills. These focus on the various renewable raw materials and their possible applications.
- Licensing and model concept / productionThe PAPACKS® license model offers you the unique opportunity to produce sustainable molded fiber packaging. As a licensee, you have access to our comprehensive production concept, including all technologies, machines and our know-how in the field of molded fiber parts.
PAPACKS® productions
International expansion and production sites in Germany and Europe
PAPACKS® GIGAFACTORY 2
Arnstadt/Thuringia (FOODSAFE/MEDICAL DEVICES)
Commissioning of PAPACKS® GIGAFACTORY 2 in 2023.
Molded fiber castings of certified primary packaging for the food and medical/pharmaceutical industries. Certification according to the hygiene standards for packaging manufacturers of primary packaging and other management systems according to ISO 9001:2015.
PAPACKS® GIGAFACTORY 1
Arnstadt/Thuringia (TRANSPORT-LOGISTICS/FOODSAFE/MEDICAL DEVICES)
Molded fiber castings of certified primary packaging for the food and medical/pharmaceutical industries. Certification according to the hygiene standards for packaging manufacturers of primary packaging and other management systems according to ISO 9001:2015.
PAPACKS® Headquarters
Cologne/NRW
Customer showroom, workshops, strategic planning, sales & marketing. Central control of all productions.
PAPACKS® R&D Innovation Hub
Cologne/NRW (INDUSTRIAL)
Our place for technical innovations, small series production, further development of our 3D tool technology and raw materials research.
PAPACKS® Molded Fiber License
PAPACKS® GIGAFACTORY 3
Netherlands (FOODSAFE)
Molded fiber castings of certified primary packaging for the food and medical/pharmaceutical industries. Certification according to the hygiene standards for packaging manufacturers of primary packaging and other management systems according to ISO 9001:2015.
PAPACKS® AMERICA INC.
PAPACKS® CZECH REPUBLIC
Trading and distribution company for Eastern Europe
PAPACKS® MANUFACTORY
Plastic-free thanks to natural fibers made from renewable raw materials - Made in Germany
To meet industrial requirements, we use modern production processes and solutions for the circular economy. It is time for a global change to make our actions as diverse as our nature.
We have optimized our image to reflect our values, integrity and mission. For us, diversity also means being in harmony with the diversity of nature and using it sustainably.
Be colorful and diverse with your products and use natural packaging for a way back to nature. It's time to go beyond 'green' and work together to create global change that can be implemented by everyone.
Circular design
Circular design points the way to a regenerative and resilient future. This approach involves designing and developing products, services and systems that focus on the big picture. The focus is on the needs of the user and at the same time the entire system in which we work is considered. Circular design enables us to tackle global challenges such as the reduction of packaging and the reuse of packaging at the root.
In addition to the environmental benefits, it is important to emphasize that circular design can also make economic sense. It helps to save resources and energy and reduce waste disposal costs. Circular design is an approach that should be considered as part of a broader sustainable strategy in product development and business management.
At PAPACKS, we work with you to design packaging products according to the principles of circular design. In doing so, we take into account the entire life cycle of the product and the various material flows to ensure efficient and resource-saving production. By implementing circular design, we help to make better use of resources and reduce the environmental impact.
We are convinced that circular design is an important step towards a regenerative and resilient future. That is why we are committed to consistently implementing this concept in our production of molded fiber casting parts.
Circular Economy - Reuse
We rely on the principles of the circular economy in the production of product, protective and transport packaging made from cast fiber. By permanently returning the packaging used to our production process, we can use the materials in a closed loop and reduce our carbon footprint.
The packaging is returned directly to our production facilities, without any energy-intensive raw material processing. We rely on green electricity, which is additionally supported by solar power.
By implementing reuse strategies, we are helping to reduce the amount of waste and minimize the consumption of resources. We are convinced that this measure will help to shape a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.
Customers who trust innovative packaging solutions
You too can use packaging made from renewable raw materials for an environmentally friendly future!