Custom Packaging Printing — G7-Certified, Made in Indianapolis

Short-run digital packaging starts at 250 units — a practical minimum for product launches, test runs, and limited-edition releases. Offset printing becomes cost-effective at 500+ units and delivers better per-unit economics as volume scales. Most established retail and supplement brands we work with run 1,000–10,000 units per SKU. When you request a quote, include your target quantity and we'll recommend the right production method for your volume and budget.

Packaging pricing is driven by four variables: quantity, packaging style and size, board weight, and finishing options. As a general benchmark, digitally printed folding cartons at short runs may range from $1.50–$5.00+ per unit depending on complexity; offset runs at higher volume bring that number down significantly. Quantity is the biggest lever — the makeready cost (plates, press setup, color calibration) is fixed regardless of run size, so 5,000 units costs far less per unit than 500. We quote every job individually. Most clients receive a response within one business day.

Lead times vary by project complexity and time of year. Contact us with your target in-hands date and we'll give you an honest schedule. Rush scheduling is available — discuss your deadline when you request a quote. Local Indianapolis production means your lead time is a function of our press schedule, not ocean freight. We've been hitting deadlines for 37 years.

We prefer print-ready PDF or Adobe Illustrator (.ai) with all fonts outlined, images at 300 dpi minimum at final output size, and color mode set to CMYK. Artwork must be built on the provided structural dieline with 0.125" (1/8") bleed extending past all cut lines. RGB colors and screen-resolution images are the most common errors that delay production. If your file isn't print-ready, send it anyway — our prepress team reviews every file and flags what needs to change at no charge.

Yes — and for new packaging projects, we strongly recommend it. A printed, die-cut, and folded physical sample confirms color accuracy under real lighting, that the box assembles correctly, and that your product fits the interior dimensions. Physical samples catch problems that digital proofs miss, particularly around how coatings look in person and how panels align when assembled. Sample costs and options are discussed at the quote stage. Local production means sample turnaround is days, not weeks.

Digital printing is ideal for shorter runs (under 500 units), faster turnaround, and packaging where each piece might vary. Offset printing delivers superior color consistency, Pantone matching, and better per-unit cost at volume — that's where our Heidelberg XL 106 runs at G7 Master Colorspace certification. Digital can't be certified to G7 Colorspace; it approximates color through ICC profiles. For brand-critical retail packaging where your Pantone must match exactly, run to run, offset is the right answer. We operate both and will recommend the right method based on your project.

We offer the full suite: gloss lamination (vibrant, standard for retail), matte lamination (flat, elegant — popular for supplement and wellness brands), soft-touch lamination (velvety feel, premium brand signal), spot UV (selective gloss on specific design elements — sharp contrast with matte substrate), foil stamping (metallic gold, silver, or custom foil), and embossing/debossing (raised or recessed texture). Combinations are common — soft-touch lam with spot UV on the logo creates a tactile contrast effect. All finishing is in-house.

Yes. We hold FSC Chain-of-Custody certification, which means we can produce packaging using FSC-certified paper stocks and provide the chain-of-custody documentation that retail buyers actually require for supplier onboarding. We also offer kraft and recycled-content paperboard, soy-based inks, and aqueous coating as a recyclable alternative to plastic lamination. If your brand communicates sustainability credentials on packaging or to retail buyers, we'll document what we can certify.

Yes. G7 Master Colorspace certification means our press is calibrated to match Pantone references with verified accuracy — not "close enough." For offset printing, we print specified PMS colors as spot inks, or match Pantone references within CMYK process. For brand-critical colors, call out specific PMS values in your file and request a press proof or draw-down before the full run. G7 Colorspace certification means this is an objective, calibrated process — not a subjective press check on the other side of the world.

Standard folding carton substrate is SBS (solid bleached sulfate) board — CIS (coated one side), with a smooth printed surface on one side and uncoated white interior. We run a full range from 10pt through 28pt depending on your product weight, structural requirements, and desired premium feel. Common folding carton weights fall in the 14pt–18pt range, but we can go lighter for inserts and sleeves or heavier for rigid-feel retail packaging. Kraft and natural-look boards are available for sustainable or artisanal branding. For food-contact applications, we specify appropriate indirect food-contact board. Board selection is part of every quote — we'll recommend based on your product and the feel you need.

A dieline is the flat structural template showing exactly where a box will be cut, scored, folded, and glued to create the finished three-dimensional package. Your designer builds the printed artwork on top of the dieline. If you don't have one, we develop it for you — this is standard for new packaging projects and is included in the quoting process. If you have an existing box you want to replicate or modify, send us a physical sample or dimensions and we'll build the matching dieline. You don't need to have a dieline to get a quote.

Yes. We produce packaging for supplement brands, nutraceutical companies, cosmetics and personal care, and food products — including packaging requiring specific board substrates for indirect food contact. Our ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification means our production process is documented, consistent, and auditable — a requirement some retail buyers and co-manufacturers now require from packaging suppliers. If you have specific regulatory requirements (FDA label placement, ingredient panel specs, recycled content claims, retailer compliance documentation), bring those into the quoting conversation and we'll address them in the specifications.