Antalis reinforces its growth in the European Packaging sector with the acquisition of Hein Verpackungen

This new acquisition strengthens Antalis' commitment to a growing presence in the industrial and custom packaging sector, an important growth driver for the group. With Hein Verpackungen’s design and manufacturing expertise, Antalis expands its added-values services in Germany, Europe’s largest packaging market. The acquisition also aligns with Antalis’ sustainability strategy and environmental initiatives, adding a partner whose primary material (corrugated cardboard) are derived from recycled fibres and boasts a high recycling rate.

Hein Verpackungen GmbH: a specialist in custom packaging and point-of-sale (POS) display solutions

Hein Verpackungen is based in Lauterhofen, Bavaria, and has nearly 100 years of experience since its foundation in 1928. Employing 50 people and generating ca. €8 million in revenue in 2025, it serves clients across Germany and other European markets.
Renowned for its quality and reliability, Hein Verpackungen offers innovative packaging tailored to internationally leading corporations in the automotive, food and electronics sectors, combining high-quality printing with packaging materials expertise.
A driving force in sustainable packaging, the company manufactures from corrugated cardboard, a recyclable material made predominantly from wastepaper, achieving a recycling rate of almost 100%, establishing it as a leading partner for eco-designed packaging.
Hervé Poncin, Chief Executive Officer of Antalis, commented: "We are delighted to welcome the Hein Verpackungen team to Antalis. Their extensive expertise in custom packaging and POS displays, mixed with their commitment to quality and customer-centric innovation, perfectly complements our Packaging organisation.”
“Joining Antalis is a fantastic opportunity for Hein Verpackungen.” declared Stephan Hein, “As part of a leading global group in the Packaging industry, we will have the resources and network to accelerate our growth, invest in new technologies, and bring our innovative, sustainable packaging solutions to a wider audience.”

About Antalis:

Antalis is a member of KPP Group Holdings Co., Ltd., a worldwide leader in Papers, Packaging and Visual Communication distribution headquartered in Japan. The group, which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (ISIN JP3293350009), generated sales of JPY 670 billion* turnover in FY 2025. With activities in Europe, Latin America and North America, Antalis is a leading B2B distributor of products and services with breakthrough e-commerce solutions in Papers, industrial Packaging and Visual Communication media. Headquartered in the Paris area (France), Antalis operates in 34 countries serving over 100,000 customers with a team of 4,300 employees. Our 120 distribution centres, focused on eco-responsibility, provide world-class services.
* approx. €4.2 billion