Kartonveredlung Knapp GmbH: Packaging Excellence with Esko

For more than 50 years, Kartonveredlung Knapp GmbH has stood for innovative packaging solutions in Germany and across Europe.

As a family-owned company, Knapp combines tradition with a strong focus on the future. With more than 150 employees, state-of-the-art printing and finishing technology, and a diverse customer portfolio ranging from mid-sized businesses to major consumer brands, the company develops tailored packaging solutions that meet the highest quality standards.

As product diversity increased and demands for speed and transparency continued to grow, coordinating information and approval processes became increasingly complex. Data related to orders, designs, and approvals originated from different systems and communication channels, making it difficult to maintain structured workflows and a clear overview.

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To address these challenges, Knapp relies on the integrated Esko ecosystem, consisting of Automation Engine, WebCenter, ArtPro+, and Imaging Engine. Today, WebCenter serves as the central collaboration platform, while Automation Engine orchestrates workflows between the ERP system, prepress, and production.

“WebCenter has evolved from a pure approval tool into a central platform for collaboration and process management. Everyone involved — from the customer to production — works with the same up-to-date information. This significantly accelerates our processes and provides a much higher level of transparency.”

Knapp Management Team

The seamless integration of the systems creates an end-to-end workflow — from order intake and design to approvals and production. Automated processes, faster approval cycles, and high process reliability enable shorter turnaround times and consistently high quality.

For us, Esko is not just a software provider, but a true process partner. The combination of technology, consulting, and integration helps us connect the strengths of our family business with the requirements of modern packaging production.

Knapp Management Team

Together with Esko, Knapp continuously develops its processes further — driving greater efficiency, transparency, and future readiness in packaging production.