Ink is an important but sometimes overlooked component of the digitally printed packaging equation. The printing process delivers pigmented ink to the substrate and binds it to the surface, resulting in a desired artwork or graphic result. Different inks are used for different types of packaging ...

The Importance of Protective Packaging

Imagine you’re shopping online for a gift. You finally come across exactly what you’re looking for and decide to make the purchase. A week later, your order arrives, but you’re devastated (and frustrated!) to find that the product has been damaged during ...

Capitalize on Recognition with Co-Branded Packaging 

In today’s competitive online and retail landscape, shoppers have more choices than ever before. As a result, brands are constantly challenged to find innovative ways to connect with consumers and stand out from the crowd. 

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: