Spring Off the Shelf with Seasonal Packaging

Spring is finally here and along with it comes the launch of several new 2018 spring packaging designs to appeal to consumers. Integrating seasonality into your packaging gives your brand a fresh look, helps you stand out on the shelf, and delights ...

The Cost of Packaging

In our last article we discussed how to calculate the cost of packaging, which outlined the obvious and hidden costs that you should account for when tabulating your packaging spend. But figuring what your packaging costs add up to paints only half the picture. You won’t ...

What Determines the Cost of Packaging?

Many components influence and impact the cost of packaging. From the obvious costs (such as raw material and labor) to the hidden (such as warehousing and obsolete inventory), it’s important to take a step back and consider all of the factors when ...

Custom Packaging Production: The Importance of Planning

As with most aspects of business, custom packaging is one that must be planned. Depending on your packaging type, print production method, and where you choose to purchase, manufacturing and delivery lead times can vary and must be ...

Welcome to The BoxMaker 

Custom packaging delivers more to your business. Save time, control costs, and ultimately improve your company. The BoxMaker develops custom packaging programs for businesses in the Pacific Northwest.

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we not only love to drink beer, but we also love making it. Washington and Oregon are home to two of the largest communities of craft brewers in the country, and their growth won’t be slowing anytime soon. As craft brewers scale their business, the right packaging ...

The Cost of Inefficiency

It’s no secret that shipping plays a significant role in the cost of doing business. The size and shape of your boxes and how they fit onto a pallet (“palletize”) have a direct impact on your cost to move product from Point A to Point B. In the past, an emphasis was not ...

Packaging Experience Summit: A Success!

The reviews are in and by all accounts, Packaging Experience Summit offered great content and inspiration fuel for those who attended. On January 16^th, 2018, major brands from Washington, Oregon and beyond were in attendance to learn from industry experts ...

New Speakers Announced! Packaging Experience Summit

Packaging Experience Summit is just around the corner and we are excited to announce two more speakers for this event. The 2018 theme is “Drive the Moment” and speakers will be sharing ways that brands can leverage packaging to connect with ...