Karl Knauer is a leading specialist in innovative packaging solutions made of cardboard and corrugated cardboard, promotional products, gift packaging, and packaging machinery. With over 80 years of experience and state-of-the-art technology, the company develops tailored solutions for international customers in the pharma, OTC, cosmetics, food, and consumer goods industries.
A key focus of the broad portfolio lies in pharma and healthcare packaging, particularly for OTC products, dietary supplements, and healthcare applications. Karl Knauer develops solutions that meet the highest requirements in terms of product safety, protection, user-friendliness, and regulatory compliance – including tamper-evident and child-resistant constructions, clearly structured information areas, as well as inserts and labels.
In the cosmetics and personal care sector, Karl Knauer combines technical precision with emotional brand staging – from highly refined premium perfume packaging and high-quality gift sets to sustainable solutions for natural cosmetics and functional folding cartons for oral care products.
As a full-service partner, Karl Knauer supports its customers along the entire value chain – from initial idea and construction through printing, finishing, and packaging to co-packing, logistics, and shipping.
The company operates at two locations: its headquarters in Germany and a production site in Pniewy, Poland. This structure enables flexibility, efficient production, and international supply capabilities. Karl Knauer is internationally awarded for innovative packaging solutions and creative constructions and is considered one of the recognized innovation leaders in the industry.
The company is driven by the values of innovation, quality, sustainability, and partnership-based collaboration. Its goal is to develop packaging that protects products, strengthens brands, and stands out at the point of sale – especially in demanding markets such as pharma/OTC and cosmetics.