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PPWR Documentation for Industrial Packaging - Made Easy

Prepare industrial packaging documentation for PPWR

Optimize and document packaging for automotive parts, machine components, assemblies and other industrial goods. Measure empty space, plan reusable load carriers and build traceable PPWR documentation from simulation data.

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Turn PPWR requirements into measurable packaging decisions

up to 18%

higher pallet and container utilization by comparing part orientations, packing methods and load-carrier options before release.

40% Reusable by 2030

Build a documented data basis for listed transport packaging formats subject to the PPWR reuse target.

permanently

Available project data, packaging reports, and decision histories.

*Based on internal Pakera simulation scenarios and qualitative feedback from early adopters.

PPWR milestones for industry

5 PPWR requirements industrial packaging teams need to prepare for

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) generally applies from 12.08.2026 for all EU companies and turns packaging compliance into a mandatory ongoing design, data and documentation task. For manufacturers, suppliers and industrial logistics teams, five requirements are particularly relevant through 2040.

2026

IN EFFECT

Define your role in the value chain

Determine whether your company acts as manufacturer, importer, distributor, producer under extended producer responsibility or professional end user for each part flow. The assigned role defines the applicable documentation, registration, reporting and conformity obligations.

2026

IN EFFECT

Classify every packaging level

Classify each packaging unit by its function as sales packaging, grouped packaging or transport packaging. In industrial packaging hierarchies, bags, cartons, reusable containers and pallets may belong to different categories.

2026

IN EFFECT

Conformity and documentation

Manufacturers must assess packaging conformity, create technical documentation and issue an EU Declaration of Conformity before placing packaging on the market. Records must be retained for 5 years for single-use packaging and 10 years for reusable packaging.

2030

PLANNED

Packaging minimization and empty space

Packaging weight and volume must be reduced to the minimum necessary for functionality and protection. Grouped, transport and e-commerce packaging will also be subject to a maximum empty-space ratio of 50% once the required calculation methodology applies.

2030 → 2040

PLANNED

Reusable transport packaging

At least 40% of listed transport packaging used within the EU must be reusable within a reuse system from 2030. From 2040, operators must endeavour to reach 70%. Certain intra-company and domestic B2B transport flows face stricter reuse requirements, while exemptions apply to specific packaging and transport cases.

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Pakera helps industrial teams structure packaging data, compare design alternatives, measure utilization and empty space, plan reusable load carriers, and prepare traceable PPWR documentation from the selected packaging concept.

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PPWR for Industrial Transport Packaging

Bring PPWR into the flows that move industrial goods

PPWR is not limited to consumer-facing product packaging. It also covers packaging used to contain, protect, handle and transport industrial goods between suppliers, production plants, warehouses and customers.

Evaluate packaging for automotive parts, machine components, assemblies, tools and spare parts.

Cover cartons, SLC-containers, Euro containers, crates, boxes, pallets and other load carriers.

Map the complete hierarchy from the individual component to outer packaging and pallet.

Step by step to PPWR conformity

Packaging Minimization and Empty Space

Show why the packaging is no larger than necessary

Pakera uses CAD geometry and packaging simulation to compare container sizes, packing methods, part orientations and empty space. This helps teams make product volume, packaging volume, utilization and remaining empty space measurable before an industrial packaging standard is released.

Measure product volume, packaging volume, utilization and empty space indicators.

Compare containers and packing methods without ignoring protection and handling requirements.

Document why remaining space is required for geometry, cushioning or safe transport.

Calculate PPWR empty space for documentatino with Pakera SaaS

6 Packing methods for your success

Simulate the same part, container and quantity with different packing methods. Compare utilization, weight, protection and handling to select the concept that works best for your operation.

Bulk goods

Rigid layers

Flexible layers

Stacking

Compartments

Paired Parts

See all Packing Methods in Action

Plan supply chains with reusable containers

Reusable Industrial Packaging

Plan reusable load carriers for recurring material flows

Industrial supply chains often use packaging repeatedly across suppliers, plants and customers. Pakera helps teams compare reusable and single-use concepts and turn selected load carriers into consistent company standards.

Compare reusable boxes, crates, pallets and company-specific load carriers.

Calculate required packaging quantities for defined part volumes and hierarchies.

Document reusable status, container properties and selected packaging standards.

Industrial PPWR Documentation

Build a traceable documentation package from simulation data

Pakera automatically structures the technical documentation for PPWR within the packaging report. In addition, packaging classifications, descriptions, and custom text and pictures can be added.

Document packaging hierarchy, materials, weights, volume, utilization and empty space.

Generate technical documentation for PPWR and also PPWR Declaration of Conformity without stress - export as PDF.

No manual time-consuming photo documentation needed to proof utilization rate - use simulation pictures instead.

Traceability and Data Retention

Keep packaging evidence available through revisions and audits

Industrial packaging concepts change as components, suppliers, materials and transport requirements evolve. Pakera keeps the selected result, report versions and decision history connected to the project so teams can understand what changed and why.

Preserve simulations, reports, comments, approvals and released versions.

Update documentation when packaging designs, materials or requirements change.

Project and decision data can be stored permanently

Recyclability and Recycled Content

Prepare packaging designs for 2030+

PPWR applies to both packaging shipped by a supplier and packaging shipped to another location or customer. Pakera organizes material and component data in a way that allows teams to compare packaging designs and generate the documentation needed to assess recyclability and the percentage of recycled content.

Document the material composition and components of every packaging level.

Compare alternative cartons, containers, inserts and protective materials.

Standardize packaging types company-wide to reduce waste

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Find the best packing method before physical testing begins

Simulate the same part, container and quantity with different packing methods. Compare utilization, weight, protection and operational feasibility before selecting the concept that best fits your process.

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Trusted by leading industrial companies

Why packaging planning teams choose Pakera

Top features that drive your success

Pakera combines CAD-based packaging planning, container selection, packing method comparison, digital validation, smart checks, packaging instructions, and approval workflows in one browser-based platform.

Create Packaging Report

Automatically generate modular and precise packing instructions based on defined parameters and validated simulation results.

Control Framework Conditions

Control parameters such as container type, dimensions, pallet height, and maximum gross weight for accurate results.

Editing Packing Instructions

Flexible editing options for packing instructions, aligned with your selected subscription plan.

Container-in-Container

Take nesting, outer cartons, and loading units into account in the simulation.

Approval Workflow (intern & extern)

Enable structured review and approval workflows for digital packing results, with transparent tracking and standardized collaboration across teams and partners.

Central Container Library

Create and manage custom container types for individual use or company-wide standardization.

Auto-Generate Packaging BOM

Automatically create a Bill of Materials for packaging material based on simulation results - no manual effort required.

PPWR

PPWR Documentation & Declaration of Conformity

Create PPWR documentation and your Declaration of Conformity easily with Pakera - directly from your simulation data.

PPWR ready

Create Packaging Report

Automatically generate modular and precise packing instructions based on defined parameters and validated simulation results.

Control Framework Conditions

Control parameters such as container type, dimensions, pallet height, and maximum gross weight for accurate results.

Editing Packing Instructions

Flexible editing options for packing instructions, aligned with your selected subscription plan.

Container-in-Container

Take nesting, outer cartons, and loading units into account in the simulation.

Approval Workflow (intern & extern)

Enable structured review and approval workflows for digital packing results, with transparent tracking and standardized collaboration across teams and partners.

Central Container Library

Create and manage custom container types for individual use or company-wide standardization.

Auto-Generate Packaging BOM

Automatically create a Bill of Materials for packaging material based on simulation results - no manual effort required.

PPWR

PPWR Documentation & Declaration of Conformity

Create PPWR documentation and your Declaration of Conformity easily with Pakera - directly from your simulation data.

PPWR ready

Create Packaging Report

Automatically generate modular and precise packing instructions based on defined parameters and validated simulation results.

Control Framework Conditions

Control parameters such as container type, dimensions, pallet height, and maximum gross weight for accurate results.

Editing Packing Instructions

Flexible editing options for packing instructions, aligned with your selected subscription plan.

Container-in-Container

Take nesting, outer cartons, and loading units into account in the simulation.

Approval Workflow (intern & extern)

Enable structured review and approval workflows for digital packing results, with transparent tracking and standardized collaboration across teams and partners.

Central Container Library

Create and manage custom container types for individual use or company-wide standardization.

Auto-Generate Packaging BOM

Automatically create a Bill of Materials for packaging material based on simulation results - no manual effort required.

PPWR

PPWR Documentation & Declaration of Conformity

Create PPWR documentation and your Declaration of Conformity easily with Pakera - directly from your simulation data.

PPWR ready

Discover all Features

Everything you need to get started with confidence

Designed to remove every barrier to adoption

We understand what holds industrial teams back. That’s why Pakera was built from day one to address the concerns that matter most.

Zero Setup

No installation required

Use Pakera directly in your browser. No local installation. No complex IT setup. No unnecessary implementation project. Just open the platform and start optimizing.

Ready in minutes

Fast Start

Easy onboarding

Get started quickly with guided workflows, practical tutorials, and clear product guidance. Pakera is designed so teams reach their first packaging optimization with minimal training effort - a few minutes are enough.

Guided workflows

Video tutorials

Enterprise Security

High data security

Protect sensitive CAD, project, and packaging data with encrypted data transfer, role-based access, customer managed keys and controlled permissions. For highly sensitive use cases, Pakera is designed to support future on-premise deployment.

GDPR Compliant

Future on-premise option

API-Ready

Easy adoption & automation

Pakera is built with an API-ready architecture from the ground up. Connect it to your existing ERP or custom tools with minimal effort - and automate packaging decisions, data flows, and approval triggers without manual handoffs.

REST API

Automation-ready

No Prerequisites

No simulation or CAD skills needed

You don’t need to be an engineer or a CAD expert to use Pakera. No simulation knowledge, no 3D modeling skills - just select your CAD file and let Pakera do the heavy lifting for you.

No CAD skills required

No simulation skills required

Full Traceability

Transparent results

Pakera makes every packaging decision traceable with clear metrics, Smart Checks, and documented decision logic you can share and justify with stakeholders.

Smart Checks

Decision logs

Purpose-built

Built for industrial workflows

Pakera is designed for industrial parts, recurring material flows, packaging instructions, and approval workflows - enabling cross-functional collaboration between logistics, quality, purchasing, production, and IT.

Logistics

Quality

Procurement

Production

Work Preparation

Supply Chain Management

Quick Payback

Worth it after just 2–3 hours saved

Pakera pays for itself fast. If your team saves just 2–3 hours a month on packaging calculations, physical packing tests, estimating parts per container, freight cost checks, packaging instructions, spreadsheet work, supplier alignment, or internal back-and-forth, the subscription more than covers itself - without needing a big ROI project to justify it.

2–3 hrs/month = ROI

Pays for itself immediately

Zero Setup

No installation required

Use Pakera directly in your browser. No local installation. No complex IT setup. No unnecessary implementation project. Just open the platform and start optimizing.

Ready in minutes

Fast Start

Easy onboarding

Guided workflows

Video tutorials

Enterprise Security

High data security

GDPR Compliant

Future on-premise option

API-Ready

Easy adoption & automation

REST API

Automation-ready

No Prerequisites

No simulation or CAD skills needed

You don’t need to be an engineer or a CAD expert to use Pakera. No simulation knowledge, no 3D modeling skills - just select your CAD file and let Pakera do the heavy lifting for you.

No CAD skills required

No simulation skills required

Full Traceability

Transparent results

Pakera makes every packaging decision traceable with clear metrics, Smart Checks, and documented decision logic you can share and justify with stakeholders.

Smart Checks

Decision logs

Purpose-built

Built for industrial workflows

Logistics

Quality

Procurement

Production

Work Preparation

Supply Chain Management

Quick Payback

Worth it after just 2–3 hours saved

2–3 hrs/month = ROI

Pays for itself immediately

Trust & Security

Enterprise-Grade Security for Industrial Data

Your CAD data and packaging specifications are protected with industry-leading security standards.

ISO 27001 in progress

Information security management system is already in progress

GDPR Compliant

Full compliance with European data protection regulations

German Data Center

All data stored exclusively in German data centers with high security standards

Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)

Use customer-managed encryption keys for greater control over sensitive 3D files.

ISO 27001 in progress

Information security management system is already in progress

GDPR Compliant

Full compliance with European data protection regulations

German Data Center

All data stored exclusively in German data centers with high security standards

Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)

Use customer-managed encryption keys for greater control over sensitive 3D files.

ISO 27001 in progress

Information security management system is already in progress

GDPR Compliant

Full compliance with European data protection regulations

German Data Center

All data stored exclusively in German data centers with high security standards

Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)

Use customer-managed encryption keys for greater control over sensitive 3D files.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pakera make industrial packaging automatically sustainable or PPWR-compliant?

What is the PPWR, and does it apply to industrial transport packaging?

Which industrial packaging formats are relevant?

What does PPWR require for packaging minimization?

When does the 50% empty space rule apply?

Does the 40% reuse target apply to every industrial transport package?

Can Pakera create PPWR technical documentation?

Can Pakera generate an EU declaration of conformity?

How long must PPWR documentation be retained?

Are simulation results for PPWR allowed as supporting evidence?

How does Pakera support reusable transport packaging?

Can transport emissions be included in PPWR documentation?

Can Pakera be used for automotive and machinery supply chains?

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