Folding Cartons

Custom packaging built for precision, performance, and retail impact

Meyers creates custom folding cartons that combine structure, style, and reliability. Each carton is engineered to protect your product, enhance your brand, and perform across every stage of manufacturing and fulfillment.

Looking for eco-friendly options? Explore our sustainable folding cartons to see how responsible materials meet premium design.
Need large-scale production capabilities? Learn more about our folding carton manufacturing services.

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Folding Cartons

Custom packaging built for precision, performance, and retail impact

Meyers creates custom folding cartons that combine structure, style, and reliability. Each carton is engineered to protect your product, enhance your brand, and perform across every stage of manufacturing and fulfillment.

Looking for eco-friendly options? Explore our sustainable folding cartons to see how responsible materials meet premium design.
Need large-scale production capabilities? Learn more about our folding carton manufacturing services.

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Packaging Designed for Durability and Shelf Appeal

Meyers creates retail packaging that delivers strength, precision, and shelf-ready impact. Every carton is custom-engineered to match your product’s dimensions, brand style, and performance needs. From minimalist structures to intricate finishes, our packaging combines structural integrity with standout design.


Our printing technology delivers precise, consistent color and quality from first impression to unboxing. Since 1949, Meyers has helped brands create CPG packaging that stands out on every shelf.

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Why Leading Brands Choose Meyers for Their Folding Carton Packaging

Leading brands rely on Meyers for packaging that’s built to perform, from eye-catching designs to precise engineering and dependable supply chain support.

  • Engineered for strength, accuracy, and protection
  • Designed for vibrant print, tactile finishes, and visual impact
  • Lightweight, stackable, and efficient for shipping
  • Flexible formats, from tuck-end boxes to crash-lock styles
  • Supported by responsive project teams that make it easy

Meyers brings together the scale of a large manufacturer with the care of a family-run business — ensuring your packaging gets the priority it deserves.

  • Ulta
  • Kikkoman
  • Target
  • Pura
  • Frito Lay
  • Hormel
  • Teton
  • Thymes
  • Blackstack logo
  • Banzai logo
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  • Aveda
  • Microsoft logo
  • Phillips
  • Dio
  • Cerebelly
  • Atlantic foods logo
  • General Mills
  • Illume
  • Estee Lauder
  • Petit Pot
  • REM Beauty
  • Meyers really nailed this for us. Easily the best experience with [a] package we’ve ever had. We’re glad to have a partner that can make things like this.
    David Stickland
    Co-Founder President of Popsmith
  • We’ve worked with many vendors; Meyers stands out above the rest. They not only talked the talk but could certainly deliver on what they said they could! They met our cray deadline and have continued to be an excellent partner too. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with Meyers.
    Andrew Gonzalez
    President and CEO Orleans
  • You guys have been an incredible addition to our supplier network, and I appreciate everything you’ve done for us. It’s been a joy working with you.
    Director of Supply Chain and Logistics
    BIOHM Health

    • Finding the Best Carton Style for Product Safety and Shelf Impact

    Every product deserves packaging that fits perfectly, in form, function, and finish. The right folding carton style improves product protection, enhances usability, and elevates your brand’s presence on the shelf.

    Explore our most popular carton styles, each engineered for performance and visual appeal:

    Popular Packaging Styles for Folding Cartons
    Straight tuck end folding box

    In the straight tuck box design, the top and bottom closing tuck panels are placed on the same side as its front panel, creating a sleek and clean packaging design. This style is commonly used for various products, including cosmetics, soaps, and pharmaceutical products.

    Reverse Tuck End Box

    Reverse tuck boxes share a similar design to straight tuck boxes except for the placement of their tuck panels. The closing panels of reverse tuck box folding cartons are on opposite sides. The top closing tuck panel aligns with the front panel, folding towards the back of the carton, while the bottom panel closes towards the front.

    Auto bottom tuck top box

    Auto-lock bottom boxes are also known as crash bottom boxes. Carton manufacturers and other industry professionals often deem it to be the strongest folding carton to use. Its bottom doesn’t require additional flaps or tape to lock in place and be secure during assembly; its design allows it to tuck itself in place.

    Snap Lock Box

    The top flap of the carton tucks into the box to close it, providing easy access and the ability to reseal.

    Snap Lock Box

    The bottom of the carton is designed with flaps that interlock and “snap” into place without the need for glue. This creates a sturdy base that can support heavier products.

    Sleeve Folding Carton

    An open-ended carton that slides over a product or another box, adding protection and branding. It enhances the product’s appearance and provides additional information without fully enclosing it. Sleeves are commonly used for cosmetics, food products, and electronics.

    Seal End Folding Carton

    Both ends are sealed after the product is placed inside. The ends are typically glued or heat-sealed, providing a secure closure. This design is commonly used for packaging items like cereals, snacks, and pharmaceuticals, where tamper evidence and product protection are important.

    Hang tab folding box

    The are folding cartons that include a built-in or attached tab, usually at the top, allowing the package to be hung on retail display hooks or pegs. This feature enhances product visibility and accessibility in stores, making it easier for customers to see and select the product. Hang tab cartons are commonly used for lightweight products such as small electronics, cosmetics, and accessories.

    Snap Lock Box

    Snap bottom lock boxes combine the functionalities of an auto-lock flap and a regular tuck-in flap. Some professionals may also refer to these boxes as 1-2-3 bottom boxes because it only takes three steps to lock the bottom. It’s ideal for heavier objects, such as glass or metal.

    one-piece-tuck-top-box

    One-piece tuck-top boxes, resembling mailer boxes, feature a hinged opening with locking flaps for secure transportation. The flat bottom and double-sided walls improve the box’s sturdiness. Typically, these boxes use a friction lock for the tuck-top; however, some variants may utilize an anchor or spear lock for added security. Businesses often use these boxes for donuts, clothing, and bouquets, to name a few.

    Not sure which carton style fits your product best? Our packaging experts can help you choose a design that meets your brand, shipping, and retail needs.
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    Packaging Design

    Key Elements of Effective Folding Carton Design

    Exceptional packaging balances creativity with precision. Our team works closely with yours to design folding cartons that look stunning on the shelf and perform beautifully in production.

    What sets great carton design apart:

    • Visual consistency: Aligns every SKU under one brand identity
    • Structural integrity: Keeps products safe through transit and display
    • Print excellence: Precise color accuracy across all runs
    • Retail presence: Creates a premium look and feel customers remember

    Whether you’re elevating an established product or launching something new, our experts make the process smooth, scalable, and stress-free.

    Folding Carton Finishes

    Finishes That Turn Heads and Tell Your Brand Story

    From subtle texture to bold metallics, finishes turn packaging into a sensory experience. Meyers offers a full range of finishing techniques to elevate your brand’s presence on every shelf.

    Popular finishing options:

    • Soft-touch coatings for a premium feel
    • Gloss or matte varnishes for visual contrast
    • Embossing, debossing, or foil stamping for dimension
    • Specialty coatings that enhance protection and durability

    Every visual detail reinforces your brand’s identity, let your packaging reflect your story, values, and style.

    Packaging Solutions by Industry

    Meyers partners with brands in beauty, food, wellness, and retail to deliver packaging that commands attention and performs under pressure.

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    Premium cartons designed for elegant, memorable unboxing experiences

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    Food & Beverage

    Durable packaging that preserves freshness and stands out in-store

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    Wellness & Supplements

    Functional designs that balance protection and visual appeal

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    RFID Packaging

    Smart folding cartons that improve supply chain visibility and efficiency

    Manufacturing Capabilities

    Our folding carton manufacturing blends craftsmanship with advanced automation. From prototypes to large-scale production, Meyers delivers exceptional quality, speed, and reliability.

    • Advanced offset printing and converting
    • High-speed die-cutting and gluing
    • In-line color management for consistency
    • Flexible production for short or long runs

     Learn more about our folding carton manufacturing and see how Meyers supports your production at scale.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Folding Cartons

    Folding cartons are used to package, protect, and display consumer goods such as food, beverages, health, beauty, and retail products. They are the dominant format, accounting for over 80% of all paperboard packaging worldwide.

    We design and manufacture folding cartons for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in the food and beverage, health, beauty, and wellness sectors. Our experience spans both large-scale retail packaging programs and unique custom packaging designs.

    Yes. Folding cartons are widely recyclable through curbside programs because they are primarily made from paperboard. In fact, paperboard cartons have a recycling rate above 60% in the U.S. which is significantly higher than the recycling rates of many plastic packaging formats, such as PET bottles (~29%) or flexible plastics (<10%). This makes folding cartons one of the most sustainable mainstream packaging options.

    Folding cartons can be customized in many ways, including size, shape, structural design, windows, coatings, and graphics. Brands often add premium finishes such as embossing, spot UV, or foil stamping, which can dramatically increase on-shelf impact. In fact, packaging studies show that foil stamping alone can increase purchase intent by up to 40% compared to standard printed cartons.

    Switching from plastic clamshells to paperboard cartons can reduce plastic waste by up to 70%.

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    Certifications & Accreditations

    ecovadis-certification

    The EcoVadis Bronze certification is a rating awarded to companies that rank within the top 35% of all companies for their overall sustainability performance. It indicates a strong awareness of social and environmental impacts, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a structured approach to sustainability management across environmental, labor, ethics, and sustainable procurement criteria. 

    A Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) certification is a comprehensive, third-party validation for print and packaging facilities that meet high environmental standards and demonstrate best practices for sustainability across their entire operations. This certification involves a comprehensive audit to ensure a facility reduces waste and energy consumption, transitions to sustainable materials, creates safer workplaces, and maintains a strong sustainability management system.

    The Great Printer Environmental Initiative Program recognizes printers who exceed required mandates in compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, regulations, and laws. Great Printers demonstrate their commitment to minimizing their impact on human health and the environment while producing quality printed products.  

    Last Updated on November 6, 2025