Every fall and spring, The BoxMaker launches a series of educational lunch-and-learn classes on packaging known as BoxMaker University. BoxMaker University is an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on a wide variety of topics relating to packaging and production. Our alumni include long-time ...

Eterna Maxcut Die Cutter Will Enhance Capabilities

The BoxMaker, a Pacific Northwest leader in custom packaging solutions, has announced the purchase and installation of an Eterna Maxcut Auto-Platten Die Cutter, the latest in a series of investments made by the company to enhance their ...

Bringing the First HP PageWide C500 Press to the West Coast

The BoxMaker, a Pacific Northwest leader in digitally printed packaging solutions, has announced its purchase of an HP PageWide C500 Press, bringing the first ground-breaking post-print HP digital corrugated press to the West Coast.

Cider on a Mission for Good

As Oregon’s largest craft cider producer, the employees of 2 Towns Ciderhouse have great passion for their craft as well as their community. This passion is evidenced not only by the quality of their product, but also by their commitment to give back to local ...

Every great custom package begins with a creative design. Providing a design that can be properly translated from the print file onto the final finished piece is critical to achieving a finished product that reflects the design as it was envisioned. As such, proper file preparation is essential ...

The days are getting shorter and temperatures are cooling down — this can only mean that fall is just around the corner. As we swap out our shorts and sandals for sweaters and boots here in the Pacific Northwest, fashion isn’t the only thing that changes with the new season. Today’s consumers ...

With a click, swipe, or double-tap, today’s consumers have a seemingly limitless wealth of knowledge at their fingertips. In fact, research shows that 60 percent of people use their phone while shopping to compare products and prices. As a result, packaging must adapt to meet this increasing ...

A Pacific Northwest Craft Brewing Staple

Founded in 1993 by Mac Rankin and Jack Schropp, Mac & Jack’s Brewing Company is a craft brewing staple in the Pacific Northwest. Mac & Jack’s began as a humble home brewery in Jack’s garage and has quickly grown in prominence and popularity over the ...

When working with a designer to prepare print-ready artwork files or handing off your designs to the manufacturer when placing your packaging order, you may be asked if your artwork contains spot colors or if it’s been converted to CMYK. These are common print industry terms that refer to how ...

When it comes to the custom manufacturing of high-volume packaging orders, minor fluctuations in the final number of units produced against the exact volume that was ordered is a common event. In certain circumstances, you may receive a small additional quantity on your order, otherwise known as ...