Trusted Folding Carton Manufacturers

Delivering Impactful Packaging Through Precision Printing

Folding cartons not only protect products but also enhance shelf appeal and simplify distribution. Therefore, they play a critical role in packaging strategies across industries. For this reason, as proven carton suppliers, we collaborate closely with brands to create custom packaging that aligns seamlessly with their identity and performance goals.

With this in mind, thanks to decades of experience and advanced printing technologies, we consistently deliver standout results. In fact, our expertise spans multiple sectors, allowing us to meet diverse needs with agility and innovation. Consequently, brands nationwide trust us for our design insight, technical precision, and full-service capabilities, from concept through conversion.

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Trusted Folding Carton Manufacturers

Delivering Impactful Packaging Through Precision Printing

Folding cartons protect products, enhance shelf appeal, and simplify distribution. As proven carton suppliers, we help brands create custom packaging that aligns with their identity and performance goals. With decades of experience and advanced printing technologies, we deliver standout results across industries. Brands nationwide trust us for our design insight, technical precision, and full-service capabilities, from concept through conversion.

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Folding Carton Printing Methods Tailored to Your Product Needs

The different types of printing for packaging have individual pros and cons, with the best process depending on what the business intends to accomplish.

Offset Printing

Offset involves a sequence of rotating cylinders that print the ink onto the material, typically paper. In particular, the advantage of offset printing is that businesses can print numerous items quickly. Therefore, it’s the ideal technique for large product orders.

Digital Printing

In contrast, digital printing uses inkjet or electrophotographic imaging technologies to apply designs directly onto the material. Although traditional methods like lithography or flexography are known for their exceptional quality, it’s worth noting that modern digital printing technologies can now produce results that appear just as premium, often rivaling offset in visual appeal. Additionally, digital printing requires minimal setup and offers fast turnaround times, making it especially suitable for short runs, prototypes, or personalized packaging, thanks to the lack of printing plates or extensive prep work.

Flexography

Finally, flexographic printing shares similarities with lithographic (offset) printing, particularly in its use of rotating cylinders to apply ink. However, what sets flexography apart is its ability to handle a wide range of substrates. Specifically, it’s ideal for non-porous materials such as film and foil. Because of this, flexographic printing is commonly used for folding cartons, labels, and other specialized packaging formats that require both flexibility and durability.

What are your custom folding carton needs? 

As carton suppliers, we are committed to exceeding your expectations. 

Our Carton Manufacturing Capabilities

Premium Finishes and Converting Capabilities for Folding Cartons

With advanced converting and printing capabilities, we deliver cartons that combine structural strength with high-end visual appeal. From high-speed die cutting to precise folding and gluing, every step in our process is optimized for quality and performance.

Stunning Carton & Box Finishings

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  • UV & Water-Based Specialty Coatings: UV coatings provide a high-gloss, durable finish that enhances color vibrancy. Water-based coatings are eco-friendly and offer a soft sheen while supporting sustainability.
  • Spot UV Coating: Enhances texture and visual interest. Glossy accents reflect light, while matte coatings add a subtle tactile finish.
  • Metallic & Foil Coatings: Adds a premium, reflective shine that elevates packaging with a high-end look and feel.
  • Digital Finishing (Tactile Varnishes & Sculpted Foil): Tactile varnishes create raised textures, and sculpted foils add a detailed, three-dimensional metallic effect.
  • Inline Cold Foil: Applies foil during printing without heat, producing a sleek metallic finish with faster production.
  • Hot Foil Stamping: Adds brilliance and luxury, ideal for drawing attention to logos, names, or accents.
  • Holographic Finishes: Creates a dynamic, multidimensional shimmer that reflects light in shifting colors—great for shelf appeal.
  • Embossing & Debossing: Adds raised (embossed) or recessed (debossed) textures for branding impact and tactile variation.
  • Folding & Gluing: Ensures precise carton construction for sturdy, functional packaging that holds up during transit and on display.
  • Precise, Consistent Die-Cutting: Cuts custom shapes with high repeatability, helping brands deliver uniquely shaped packaging at scale.
  • Varnishes & Laminates: Gloss varnishes amplify visual vibrancy, while laminates protect packaging and elevate the tactile experience.

A Carton Manufacturer for Every Industry

As folding carton suppliers to industries like food & beverage, health & beauty, and life sciences, we tailor every packaging solution to meet strict performance and regulatory standards.

  • Food & Beverage
  • Health & Beauty
  • Life Sciences
  • Household CPG Products
  • Electronics
  • Pet Products
  • Nutraceuticals

End-to-End Carton Manufacturing Process Overview

Meyers is a trusted folding carton manufacturer offering end-to-end services from material selection and design to printing, finishing, gluing, and shipping for high-quality custom packaging solutions.

  • Step 1: Material selection (mention SFI-certified, SBS, CRB, etc.)
  • Step 2: Structural design and prototyping
  • Step 3: Printing (link to existing printing section)
  • Step 4: Finishing & embellishments (link to that section)
  • Step 5: Folding, gluing, QC, shipping

Meyers’ Sustainable Folding Carton Printing

As a packaging leader, Meyers integrates sustainable practices into every step of our process. From responsibly sourced paperboard to carbon-neutral operations, we help brands meet environmental goals while delivering high-quality results. Whether you’re looking for a strategic packaging partner or a full-service printing expert, our team brings decades of experience and innovation to the table.

Eco-Friendly Materials & Sourcing

As part of our commitment to responsible manufacturing, Meyers offers a wide range of certified materials. These include FSC®- and SFI-certified paperboard, CRB, URB, and alternative substrates like hemp-based or mylar-laminated board. In doing so, we help reduce virgin fiber usage and align with the sustainability standards of global brands and procurement teams. Whether you’re scaling production or aiming for zero-waste goals, we’re here to support long-term supply chain accountability.

  • FSC-certified and SFI-certified paperboard
  • Coated and uncoated recycled board (CRB, URB)
  • Alternative substrates like hemp-based and mylar-laminated board

Together, these options help brands and packaging providers reduce reliance on virgin fiber and support packaging circularity and responsible sourcing goals.

Waste & Energy Efficiency

Meyers is proud to operate as a zero-landfill facility, a distinction that truly sets us apart from other folding carton companies committed to sustainable practices. As a result of these efforts, our recycling and energy conversion initiatives in 2024 led to:

  • 694 cubic yards of landfill avoided
  • 1,618,642 gallons of water saved
  • 1,252,800 kilowatt hours of energy conserved
  • 3,931 trees preserved
  • 592 tons of CO₂ emissions prevented

To achieve this, we optimize every aspect of our press operations, from ink management to energy use, using lean manufacturing principles. These are the standards today’s most responsible carton manufacturers are held to.

Water Conservation Commitment

As forward-thinking packaging converters, we actively track and reduce freshwater consumption throughout production. In 2024, we used 1,407,843 gallons of water — a 74% improvement over the previous year, and we’re committed to cutting usage by another 10% over the next decade, even as our volume grows.

Carbon Neutral Goals: Carbon neutrality or emissions reduction

Net Zero Operational Carbon

Meyers proudly completed its first full year of net zero carbon emissions for operations in 2024—a benchmark that sets us apart from other printers. To reach this milestone, our actions included:

  • Upgrading to energy-efficient equipment
  • Sourcing renewable electricity
  • Offsetting emissions where needed

Ultimately, this carbon-neutral achievement supports customers seeking sustainable folding carton manufacturers who are actively working to reduce climate impact.

Certifications & Environmental Accountability

In addition, as a sustainability-focused packaging supplier, we back our efforts with third-party validation:

Fulfillment & Inventory Solutions for Your Retail Packaging Boxes

Meyers supports your end-to-end packaging journey, from expert folding carton manufacturing to streamlined fulfillment and inventory services. In doing so, our solutions help reduce your environmental impact while also improving operational efficiency through on-demand shipping, climate-controlled warehousing, and efficient large-batch production.

Sustainability Through Smarter Fulfillment

• Reduce carbon footprint with fewer trucks and fewer expedited air shipments
• Lower manufacturing waste and improve use of raw materials and ink
• Help brands meet sustainability and ESG goals

Operational Efficiency

• On-demand fulfillment and shipping to meet changing demand
• Secure, climate-controlled warehousing for sensitive or seasonal products
• Fewer production setups and reduced resource usage for large-scale runs

Cost Advantages

• Larger batch runs lower per-unit production costs
• Fewer rush fees and expedited shipments needed
• Improved demand prediction and inventory management to minimize waste

Looking for a partner who can manufacture and deliver with precision and speed? If so, let’s talk about how our fulfillment services can seamlessly complete your packaging supply chain.

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The Future of Folding Carton Manufacturing: Trends & Market Data for Paperboard Packaging

Market Statistics

Meyers stays at the forefront of the evolving global packaging landscape, helping brands adapt to rising demand for sustainable, cost-effective, and custom solutions. For context, Mordor Intelligence reports that the global folding carton market reached $148.47 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $186.09 billion by 2028. This growth is largely fueled by increasing expectations for packaging that supports brand identity, product protection, and environmental responsibility. This surge is driven by increasing expectations for packaging that supports brand identity, product protection, and environmental responsibility.

As a result, this momentum presents a key opportunity for brands seeking strategic packaging partners who can scale efficiently, maintain high standards, and align with sustainability goals. Our team works with forward-thinking companies that value high-performance paperboard packaging and flexible, technology-driven production models.

Consumer Preferences

Consumer preferences are shifting, too. In fact, research from WWF Singapore shows that 1 in 3 shoppers now prefer sustainable packaging for online purchases. To help brands respond, Meyers d elivers recyclable cartons that combine strong visual impact with responsible sourcing practices.

Beyond that, even the base material delivers long-term value: paperboard can be recycled up to 25 times, according to Graz University of Technology. This makes it a smart, circular packaging choice for CPG brands aiming to reduce environmental impact without compromising on design.

How Can Meyers Support Your Custom Carton Needs?

We work with food & beverage, health & beauty, life sciences, electronics, nutraceuticals, and household CPG brands. Packaging is customized to meet each industry’s needs and regulations.

We offer offset, digital, flexographic, and hybrid printing:

  • Offset is ideal for high-volume runs with consistent quality.
  • Digital offers fast turnarounds and high-end results without setup plates.
  • Flexo works well for non-porous materials like foil or film.
  • Hybrid blends digital and flexo for short runs and versioning.
    We help you choose based on your design, material, and volume.

We use FSC®- and SFI-certified paperboard, CRB, URB, and hemp board. Our zero-landfill facility conserves resources, offsets carbon, and reforests via PrintReleaf. Certifications back our environmental efforts.

Yes. We support structural design, prototyping, printing, finishing, folding, gluing, and shipping. Fulfillment, warehousing, and inventory management are also available to reduce waste and cost.

Absolutely. Our lean manufacturing, advanced tech, and climate-controlled fulfillment ensure efficient, high-quality output at scale, supporting tight deadlines and sustainability goals.

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