Karl Knauer Group

Karl Knauer is a German manufacturer of high-quality packaging, promotional products and packaging machinery, drawing on more than 80 years of expertise. The company develops tailored solutions to protect products, strengthen brands and support customers across a wide range of industries. Its packaging includes folding boxes made from cardboard or corrugated board, blister cards, beverage and shipping packaging, displays, trays, Bag-in-Box formats and specialist designs. Karl Knauer also produces gift packaging, advent calendars, promotional items and mailings, with options for customisation and print finishing such as varnishing, embossing, lamination and special applications.

Beyond manufacturing, the company offers packaging design, packaging management, product and brand protection, fulfillment, co-packing and other contract packaging services, including order picking and preparing goods for dispatch. Its mechanical engineering team develops and adapts bespoke packaging machines, informed by practical production experience. Karl Knauer presents sustainability, efficient production and innovative packaging as important parts of its work, and serves sectors including cosmetics, food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, home and industry.