Assorted custom printed paperboard packaging lineup featuring a boat, race cars, a bus, and a handled food box

Custom packaging projects

Packaging Without the Template.

Have an idea you haven’t seen before? Tell us what you’re imagining. We’ll review the structure, materials, printing, quantities, and production requirements to determine whether we can bring it to life.

4-Color Process · No Plate Fees · Low Minimums · Food-Safe Paperboard

Yellow race-car-shaped custom printed paperboard food box with checkered graphics

Custom packaging projects

Don’t See Exactly What You Need? Let’s Make It.

From custom dimensions to completely new packaging concepts, tell us what you have in mind. We’ll review the project and help determine the size, construction, material, printing, and production approach that makes sense.

Custom box examples

Packaging Built Around the Idea

Custom paperboard packaging can take on distinctive shapes, branded graphics, handles, openings, and serving formats. These examples show the range of concepts our team can review.

Blue and orange Pivot Performance race-car-shaped custom paperboard food box

Project highlights

Made to Fit the Project

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4-Color Process Printing

Full-color branding, graphics, photography, and artwork.

02

No Art Plate Fees

Custom printed projects without traditional art plate charges.

Blue truck-shaped custom paperboard food box shown from the front
03

3–4 Week Typical Lead Time

Typical production timing after artwork and proof approval.*

04

Low Minimums

Some projects may begin as low as 1,000 pieces.*

05

Food-Safe Paperboard

Material options suitable for direct food-contact applications.

06

Fully Customizable

Custom sizing, shapes, folds, openings, graphics, and constructions.

*Minimum quantities and lead times vary depending on the project.

When to start here

Need Something Outside the Standard Options?

Our Product Explorer covers many of our most common packaging styles. If you need a different size, shape, construction, or application, Custom Boxes is the place to start.

Looking for a standard product?

Browse Product Explorer
  • Custom dimensions
  • Unique box shapes
  • Custom folds and special openings
  • Branded packaging
  • Direct food-contact packaging
  • Existing package recreation or improvement
  • New packaging concepts

Capabilities to review

Built Around Your Product

These capabilities are evaluated during project review and are not guaranteed configurations.

Size

Custom width, length, height, and capacity.

Shape

Packaging constructions beyond standard catalog options.

Print

4-color process printing and custom branded artwork.

Material

Food-safe paperboard options based on intended use.

Openings & Folds

Custom tabs, openings, folds, and closure concepts where production allows.

Use Case

Packaging for what you need to hold, display, transport, or serve.

Custom Cracker Barrel 400 race-car-shaped paperboard food box under a spotlight

From idea to production

How Custom Packaging Works

  1. 1

    Tell Us What You Need

    Send us your idea, dimensions, photos, artwork, reference packaging, or simply explain what you are trying to package.

  2. 2

    We Review the Project

    Our team reviews the construction, materials, printing, quantity, and production feasibility.

  3. 3

    Quote, Proof & Production

    Once details are confirmed, we provide next steps for quoting, artwork/proofing, and production.

Custom Bear Up branded paperboard food box with a built-in handle

Start a project

Tell Us What You Need

You do not need to know the exact packaging terminology. Give us the details you have and we can start from there.

Already Have Something You Want to Recreate or Improve? Upload photos, artwork, a dieline, or other reference material and tell us what you would like to change.

Custom shape example

Custom paperboard food box created as an example of a made-to-order packaging project

Have an unusual idea? Send it our way.

We can’t guarantee that every concept can be manufactured exactly as imagined, but we’ll evaluate your idea and work with you to find a practical solution whenever possible.

Minimum quantities, pricing, materials, construction options, and lead times vary by project.

Helpful answers

Custom Boxes FAQ

Can you create a custom box from a sketch?

Yes. A sketch, photo, sample, reference package, or description can be enough to begin the conversation.

Can you make a size that is not shown in the Product Explorer?

Yes, custom sizing can be reviewed as part of a custom packaging project.

Can you recreate an existing package?

We can review an existing package and discuss recreating, modifying, or improving it.

What is the minimum order?

Some custom projects may start as low as 1,000 pieces. Final minimums depend on size, construction, materials, printing, and production requirements.

Can custom boxes be used for direct food contact?

Food-safe paperboard options are available for direct food-contact applications. Material selection depends on the intended use.

Do I need finished artwork?

No. You can contact us before your artwork is complete.

Can you help determine the right dimensions?

Yes. Product dimensions, photos, samples, or reference packaging can help us evaluate the appropriate packaging size.

How long does custom packaging take?

Many projects have an approximately 3–4 week production lead time after artwork and proof approval, but complexity, materials, and construction can affect timing.

Can every shape be manufactured?

No. Some concepts may require changes based on production, material, structural, or cost considerations.

Assorted custom food packaging boxes and display containers including race car, bus, boat, and branded beverage boxes

Have an Idea You Haven’t Seen in Our Product Explorer?

Tell us what you are trying to make and we’ll help determine the next step.

Browse Standard Products