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 ...

Not All Bonds are Created Equal

Movement, transportation, and extreme temperature conditions all put stress on the bonds that hold products and manufactured goods together. From planes, trains, and automobiles to horse trailers and highway signs, many objects designed to move are bonded with ...

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 ...

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You may have noticed during your trips to the grocery store that you’re finding more than square boxes in the aisle. From diet supplements to favorite snacks, brands are jumping on the flexible packaging ...

Folding Carton vs. Corrugated - What’s the Difference?

Both folding carton and corrugated (which you may refer to as “cardboard”) are widely used in the packaging world, and you see them every day in the retail aisle. But what’s the difference, and when should you choose one over the other?

FOL vs RSC - What's the Difference?

When it comes to corrugated shipping boxes, there are two you’ll likely consider: “RSC” and “FOL.” To help you understand the differences between FOL vs. RSC boxes, let’s explore how each can impact your bottom line:

Manufacturing: The Backbone of America

Manufacturing contributes to a strong economy, and the Pacific Northwest is proud that so many manufacturing companies call this place home. From aerospace to defense, food processing and more - The BoxMaker has partnered with many manufacturing companies ...

Recently the North American corrugated industry has experienced two price increases that have caused a rise in cost for corrugated packaging. Many businesses are wondering why this is happening, and what they can do to control their packaging spend. In today’s blog, we examine the state of the ...

Have you seen our latest projects? This week we share with you some of our favorite Fresh Off the Press items from the first half of 2017. Looking for a weekly dose of inspiration? Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for our weekly #FreshOffThePress post!