Folding Carton Manufacturer & Supplier

Delivering Impactful Packaging Through Precision Printing

Meyers is a U.S.-based folding carton manufacturer and supplier producing custom paperboard cartons for food, beverage, health, beauty, and consumer goods brands. As a full-service folding carton supplier, Meyers supports packaging programs that require consistent quality, scalable domestic production, and dependable supply across retail and distribution environments.

We manufacture custom folding cartons using advanced printing and converting equipment, with a focus on consistency, repeatability, and domestic production.

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Folding Carton Manufacturing - California Rolls

Folding Carton Manufacturer & Supplier

Delivering Impactful Packaging Through Precision Printing

Meyers is a U.S.-based folding carton manufacturer and supplier producing custom paperboard cartons for food, beverage, health, beauty, and consumer goods brands. As a full-service folding carton supplier, Meyers supports packaging programs that require consistent quality, scalable domestic production, and dependable supply across retail and distribution environments.

We manufacture custom folding cartons using advanced printing and converting equipment, with a focus on consistency, repeatability, and domestic production.

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A Full-Service Folding Carton Supplier for CPG Brands

As an integrated folding carton supplier, Meyers combines in-house manufacturing with packaging expertise to support brands at every stage of production. From early design and prototyping through large-scale manufacturing and fulfillment, our team helps brands maintain consistency, manage inventory, and meet evolving sustainability and regulatory requirements.

Unlike offshore or fragmented supply models, Meyers operates domestically with tightly controlled processes that support repeatability, shorter lead times, and reliable carton availability.

Offset Printing

Offset printing uses a sequence of rotating cylinders to transfer ink onto paperboard substrates. This method is ideal for high-volume folding carton programs that require consistent color reproduction, fine detail, and cost efficiency at scale.

Digital Printing

IDigital printing applies designs directly to the substrate using inkjet or electrophotographic technologies. With minimal setup and fast turnaround times, digital printing is well suited for short runs, prototypes, seasonal packaging, and personalized cartons.

Flexography

Flexographic printing excels at handling a wide range of substrates, including non-porous materials such as film and foil. This method is commonly used for folding cartons and other packaging formats that require flexibility, durability, and efficient production.

Folding Carton Manufacturing Capabilities

Premium Finishes and Converting Capabilities for Folding Cartons

As a U.S.-based folding carton manufacturer, Meyers delivers cartons engineered for structural performance and visual consistency. Converting capabilities include high-speed die cutting, precision folding and gluing, and quality control processes designed to support repeatable results across production runs.

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 Supplier for Multiple Industries

Meyers supplies folding cartons for regulated and performance-driven industries where consistency, compliance, and quality matter. Manufacturing processes are adapted to meet industry-specific requirements related to materials, print quality, and packaging performance.

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

End-to-End Carton Manufacturing Process

Meyers provides end-to-end folding carton manufacturing services, from early material selection through final shipment. This integrated approach supports production efficiency and quality control throughout the lifecycle of a packaging program.

  • Step 1: Material selection including FSC and SFI-certifed paperboard, SBS, CRB, and URB
  • Step 2: Structural design and prototyping
  • Step 3: Printing using offset, digital, flexographic, and hybrid methods
  • Step 4: Finishing and embellishments
  • Step 5: Folding, gluing, Quality control, shipping

What to Look for in a Folding Carton Supplier

When evaluating folding carton suppliers, brands typically consider several key factors. Meyers is structured to support each of these criteria as part of a complete packaging partnership.

Manufacturing Capability and Scalability

In-house printing, converting, and finishing support consistent output across small and large production runs.

Quality Control and Repeatability

Standardized processes and inspection protocols help ensure visual and structural consistency across production cycles.

Sustainability, Material Sourcing and Certification

Access to certified and recycled paperboard supports responsible sourcing, while efficient operations, waste reduction, and verified environmental programs lower overall environmental impact.

Fulfillment & Inventory Services

Integrated fulfillment services help brands manage distribution, reduce handling, and improve supply chain predictability.

Sustainable Folding Carton Manufacturing

Sustainable folding carton manufacturing focuses on responsible material sourcing, efficient production, and waste reduction. Meyers integrates sustainability practices across printing, converting, and fulfillment to support brand and regulatory requirements.

Eco-Friendly Materials and Sourcing

Meyers offers certified and alternative paperboard options commonly used in sustainable carton manufacturing:

  • FSC-certified and SFI-certified paperboard
  • Coated and uncoated recycled board (CRB, URB)
  • Alternative substrates

These materials support packaging circularity and responsible sourcing across supply chains.

Manufacturing Efficiency and Environmental Performance

Meyers operates as a zero-landfill manufacturing facility. In 2024, manufacturing efficiency initiatives resulted in:

  • 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

These outcomes reflect common benchmarks used to evaluate sustainable folding carton manufacturers.

Net Zero Operational Carbon

In 2024, Meyers completed its first full year of net zero carbon emissions for operations. This milestone reflects ongoing efforts to reduce emissions through energy efficiency, renewable sourcing, and verified offsets within U.S.-based manufacturing operations.

  • Upgrading to energy-efficient equipment
  • Sourcing renewable electricity
  • Offsetting emissions where needed
Certifications & Environmental Accountability

We back our efforts with third-party validation:

Fulfillment & Inventory Solutions for Your Retail Packaging Boxes

Beyond manufacturing, Meyers supports folding carton programs with integrated fulfillment and inventory services. These services are designed to help brands manage distribution, reduce handling, and improve supply chain predictability.

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

For brands evaluating folding carton packaging partners, integrated manufacturing and fulfillment can help reduce lead times, simplify logistics, and improve supply chain reliability. Meyers’ fulfillment services are designed to support these goals as part of a complete packaging program.

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The Future of Folding Carton Manufacturing: Trends and Market Context

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.

Folding Carton Manufacturing and Supplier FAQs

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.

A folding carton supplier provides finished cartons to brands, often combining manufacturing, quality control, inventory management, and fulfillment to support ongoing packaging programs.

Meyers is a U.S.-based folding carton manufacturer and supplier, offering integrated production, fulfillment, and sustainability support.

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Last Updated on February 3, 2026