Markus Hartl from our packaging design department has won the German Packaging Award 2025 in the "Product presentation" category — and we could not be prouder. His award-winning solution impressed the jury with its innovation, sustainability and well-thought-out design. The prestigious competition recognises outstanding ideas from across the entire packaging industry each year. For us it is clear: IT'S A PASSION THING — proof that passion, teamwork and expertise lead to great achievements. The award will be officially presented on 23 September 2025 at a ceremony held at the Fachpack trade fair in Nuremberg.
Markus Hartl with the winning piece: the award-winning packaging for heavy designer glass windows impresses with its clever construction, high material efficiency and strong visual appearance — all made from sustainable materials. Together with the client van Treeck he developed a concept that combines functionality and sustainability — a prime example of innovative packaging design from Kastner.
Packaging development is where technical know-how meets creative ideas. Our team develops solutions that not only protect but also inspire — through form, function and impact at the point of sale. From the first draft through to the finished construction and production of the packaging in larger quantities, everything is done under one roof. We rely on sustainable materials, well-conceived concepts and close coordination with the client. This makes every piece of packaging a brand ambassador with added value.
Successes like this are the result of consistent teamwork — a well-rehearsed process of construction, design and project management, all working hand in hand. Unlike a pure product design agency, our goal is the perfect combination of design, cost-effectiveness in print, finishing through to the final production of the packaging, and our brand-defining environmental awareness. Packaging design is not a side issue for us — it is a strategic tool for strong brand appearances. The German Packaging Award 2025 shows once again: at Kastner, solutions with a future are created — through ideas that think ahead.
