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The history of the company started in Austria in 1877. Since that time, product range and production possibilities have significantly advanced. Today, Cardbox Packaging has acquired state-of-the-art printing capabilities and has adopted smart packaging solutions.

1877 
Ernst Ploetz found his printing house in Wolfsberg (AT)

2011
Restructuring of Ploetz Packaging – takeover by investors of Cardbox Packaging

2012
Cardbox Packaging founded

2013
Opening of a plant in Zádveřice (CZ) – joint venture with Greiner Packaging

2014
Diversification and further growth

2015
Acquisition of Schachner Pack in Pinkafeld (AT) by Cardbox Packaging

2016
Further growth
Acquired new window patching machine for Pinkafeld plant
Won the European Carton Excellence Award: Beverages
Won Obal roku 2016: Food

2018
Significant investments: Acquired BOBST die cutting machine and Heidelberg XL 106 printing machine

2019
Investment in Pinkafeld: Acquired new die cutting machine
Startup of Cardbox Packaging U.S. (PA) – green field operation
Won the European Carton Excellence Award for Innovation
Joined the alliance for sustainability: 4evergreen

2020 
Acquired new carton erecting machine in Zádveřice
Acquired new sustainable sealing tray machine in Pinkafeld
Won Obal roku 2020: Food
Won Carton Austria Award 2020

2021
Winning WorldStar Packaging Award 2021: Food
Startup of Cardbox Packaging in Serbia
Acquisition of Valuepap
Winning European Carton Excellence  Award 2021: Innovation
Investing in the new BOBST glueing line Pinkafeld (AT)
Investing in the new BOBST die-cutting machine in Zádveřice (CZ)

2022
Winning WorldStar Packaging Award 2022: Food
Winning Carton Austria Award 2021 Public and Jury Award
Won Obal roku 2022: Food
Winning European Carton Excellence Award 2021: Gold category

2023
2x Winning WorldStar Packaging Award 2023: Food category

2024

Winning European Carton Excellence Award – Gold Award