Fulfilment: Packaging, Co-Packing, Logistics & Dropshipping
In a time when customers expect fast delivery, memorable brand experiences and sustainability, good packaging alone is no longer enough. Fulfilment — that is, packaging, assembly, storage and dispatch from a single source — becomes a decisive lever for connecting logistics, brand management and customer experience. At Karl Knauer, we address this need: as a packaging expert with over 85 years of experience, we now offer holistic fulfilment solutions that go far beyond classic packaging services.
Our Full-Service Philosophy
With Karl Knauer’s fulfilment offering, customers benefit from a partner who handles every step from a single source — from idea and development to design, production, finishing, co-packing and dispatch. Integration with your webshop or through our Karl Knauer shop is available on request. Whether small runs or large volumes, standard products or elaborate gift sets — by combining packaging expertise and logistics know-how, complex requirements can be implemented reliably and in a way that reflects your brand
What we cover:
Idea
We work with you to turn your packaging concepts into reality with close coordination.
Development
Our in-house product development team creates tailor-made packaging solutions suited to your product and brand in terms of material, form, function and finishing.
Production
In our production facilities, your packaging is manufactured with precision and high quality — from printing and laminating to die-cutting, gluing and finishing.
Co-Packing
Professional assembly and packaging of products — ideal when multiple components need to be combined into an attractive unit (e.g. gift sets or advent calendars).
Storage
Modern warehouse space with flexible capacity ensures secure and structured storage of your products and packaging.
Dropshipping
Direct dispatch without your own warehouse – Karl Knauer handles storage, packaging, shipping and reporting, so ecommerce merchants can avoid logistical complexity.
Returns
We inspect returned products and coordinate the further handling process.
Webshop Support
If required, we can manage webshop operation — from product presentation to order processing and integration with storage, dispatch and reporting.
An Example from Practice: The Black Forest Advent Calendar
A successful example of how fulfilment works in practice at Karl Knauer is the Black Forest Advent Calendar project, consisting of more than 40 individual products. Karl Knauer was responsible for all steps: packaging, assembly, webshop and direct shipping to end customers.
This project shows that for complex, multi-component products or gift sets, an experienced full-service partner is invaluable: it’s no longer just about protection and aesthetics, but about perfect management of material flows, logistics processes and customer communication — right up to the customer’s door.
Sustainability also plays a key role: production, assembly and dispatch were all carried out regionally in the Black Forest, combining ecological responsibility with high service quality.
Who Benefits from Fulfilment & Dropshipping?
- Online and e-commerce merchants who want to sell without their own warehouse — especially for gift packaging or seasonal campaigns.
- Brands with complex packaging or multi-product sets that need to create a holistic experience.
- Companies that value sustainability and brand management, and want to run their logistics processes efficiently and responsibly.
- Growing companies or start-ups looking to scale with minimal logistics effort, without building their own storage or dispatch infrastructure.
Packaging is just the beginning
Fulfillment at Karl Knauer is a holistic approach that combines custom packaging development, production, co-packing, logistics and dispatch with a focus on brand experience, sustainability and service — ideal for companies wanting to delight their customers without logistical hassle.
