PRIVATE LABEL: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Answers to the questions we are asked most often
Whether you’re bringing a new product idea to life, developing your first private-label range or looking for a new manufacturing partner, questions are part of the process.
We’ve collected the topics our customers ask us about most often, from packaging options and artwork to minimum order quantities and lead times. The aim is simple: to give you clear answers and help you move your project forward with confidence.
Is PPC the right partner for my project?
Our customers include retail and discount companies, home and interior brands, importers, distributors and businesses in the hospitality, foodservice and catering sectors.
We develop and manufacture paper napkins, disposable tablecovers and printed paper plates for retail brands, private-label programmes and individual customer projects.
We do not manufacture for stock. Our products are made to order, and each project is tailored to the customer’s requirements, from the product and design through to the packaging.
We manufacture in Austria, at the heart of Europe. From our centrally located European production site, we supply customers across Europe and in international markets beyond Europe.
PPC is part of the PAPSTAR Group, combining the flexibility of a specialist manufacturer with the strength of an international group of companies.
Yes. We work with customers in many international markets, both within and outside Europe.
Delivery terms, documentation and project details are aligned with the requirements of each target market.
Yes. Developing and manufacturing private-label products is our core business.
Depending on the product and scope of the project, we offer different options for design, printing and packaging. The level of customisation depends on the product and the specific project requirements.
Yes. Selected products are also available under our NOUVEAU brand.
This is particularly useful if you are looking for a straightforward solution and developing your own product and packaging range is not your top priority at the moment.
In many cases, yes. Together, we review which requirements are important for your project and what is technically feasible.
Depending on the product, possible options may include different formats, materials, colours, print designs, folds, packaging, pack sizes or customer-supplied materials. The available options are confirmed as part of a technical feasibility review.
Products & Development
We manufacture paper napkins, disposable tablecovers and printed paper plates in a wide range of materials, formats and packaging options.
For detailed information, please visit our Products page.
Yes. Many projects begin with an initial idea.
Together, we review which materials, printing methods and packaging solutions best fit your concept and how the project can be brought to life in practice.
Where required, we also work with external design and graphics specialists. We can support the development of new motifs, initial design proposals or the graphic implementation of your project.
Yes, where technically feasible. We will be happy to assess whether customer-supplied materials can be processed on our equipment.
These materials may include tissue, paper and nonwovens. Depending on the material and product, we can provide services such as printing, cutting, folding, embossing, coating and packaging.
Design, Printing & Samples
Producing individual designs on napkins, paper plates and tablecovers is one of our core capabilities. Show us what you have in mind and we will be happy to advise you.
PPC specialises in high-quality flexographic printing with up to eight colours.
The appropriate print specification and technical feasibility depend on the product, material and design.
Yes. We review existing artwork and adapt it for production where necessary.
If additional graphic support is required, we can work with our design partners or coordinate directly with your own graphic designers.
Yes. Existing product samples can help you select the right material and product quality.
Before printing sleeves are produced, soft or hard proofs are provided for review and approval, depending on the selected product.
As our products are manufactured in industrial production processes, a product-specific pre-production sample is generally not available.
Minimum order quantities & Lead times
There is no single minimum order quantity across our range.
MOQ depends primarily on the product and packaging requirements. Some projects can start from as little as a single pallet, while others require higher volumes.
After a short project review, we will be happy to confirm the appropriate minimum quantity.
Straightforward projects can be completed in as little as five to six weeks, while more complex developments may take several months.
Lead times depend primarily on the scope of the project, order volume, artwork approval, packaging development and production planning.
After an initial project discussion, we can usually provide a reliable indication of the expected timeframe.
Packaging & Private Label
Different packaging solutions are available depending on the product and project.
From standard retail packs with customised labels to paper-based packaging and shelf-ready display cartons, we work with you to identify the solution that best fits your product and target market.
The most suitable solution depends on the planned volumes, packaging requirements and desired brand presentation.
The information included on the packaging depends on the product, packaging solution and target market. It may include brand and product information, EAN codes, batch numbers as well as certification or recycling information where applicable.
Where required, we can support you in preparing the information before final customer approval.
Yes. Depending on the product and project volume, custom pack sizes, outer cartons or shelf-ready displays may be possible. Together, we identify the solution that best fits your project.
Certifications & Compliance
Yes. Depending on the product, compostable versions and options carrying certifications such as FSC®, the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Seedling or OK compost HOME may be available. The claims and labels that can be used for your specific product are verified against the relevant product version and supporting documentation.
Further information is available on our Certifications & Compliance page and in the relevant product sections.
Yes. Our paper napkins, paper plates and tablecovers are suitable for contact with dry, moist and fatty foods in accordance with their intended use. The permitted applications depend on the specific product and the agreed product specification.
For food-contact products, we take the relevant legal requirements and recommendations into account. Manufacturing is carried out in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Where required, a corresponding declaration of compliance can be provided for the agreed product specification.
We monitor relevant regulatory developments affecting tabletop products and packaging. These include the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the German Printing Ink Ordinance.
As part of the project, we work with you to identify which requirements are relevant to your product and target market and, where required, support you with the corresponding product and packaging information.
Yes, where relevant to the product.
For the agreed product specification, we can provide relevant product and compliance documents, as well as certification documentation where applicable.
Any specific documentation requirements should be discussed as early as possible in the project.
What happens next?
Tell us what you have in mind.
The more we know about your idea, the more specifically we can assist and prepare a suitable quotation.
To help us gain an initial understanding of your project, the following information is helpful:
- Product, intended use and target market
- Preferred material, format or dimensions
- Number of designs and any existing artwork
- Pack content and packaging requirements
- Planned quantities and total volume
- Certification or compliance requirements
- Requested delivery date and delivery country
You don’t need to have every detail finalised before contacting us. A first conversation is often all it takes to get a project moving.