Custom Packaging for Minneapolis Businesses
Minneapolis and St. Paul companies trust us for custom printed boxes, mailers, and retail packaging. We manufacture for food brands, e-commerce businesses, retailers, and corporate clients. Minimum orders start at 100 units with express turnaround available for product launches and seasonal campaigns.
Why Twin Cities Brands Work With Us
We understand Minnesota business culture. Your packaging needs to work in cold warehouses and hot delivery trucks. Food brands need FDA compliance. Retailers want shelf-ready displays. DTC companies require unboxing experiences. Our Minneapolis clients range from Uptown startups to Bloomington distribution centers.
Box Styles We Manufacture
- Mailer boxes: Die-cut corrugated with self-locking design. Sizes 6x4x2 inches through 16x12x8 inches. Print full color inside and out.
- Corrugated shipping boxes: RSC (Regular Slotted Container) in B-flute or C-flute. 32 ECT standard, 44 ECT for heavier products.
- Folding cartons: 18pt or 24pt SBS paperboard. Tuck-end, auto-bottom, and display-ready styles.
- Rigid boxes: Two-piece setup boxes with printed wraps. Used for premium gifts and retail products.
- Bag-in-box: Corrugated shells with plastic liners. Common for beverages and liquid products.
Printing and Finishing
Digital printing for runs under 500 (great for testing new designs). Offset lithography for volume orders 1,000+. Both methods support full CMYK color, Pantone matching, and white ink on kraft substrates.
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Minneapolis Area Pricing
- 100 mailer boxes (8x6x3 inches, full color): 285-375 (2.85-3.75 per unit)
- 250 folding cartons (5x4x2 inches, 18pt, printed): 395-525 (1.58-2.10 per unit)
- 500 shipping boxes (10x8x6 inches, 2-color flexo): 575-750 (1.15-1.50 per unit)
- 1,000 retail boxes (7x5x3 inches, offset, UV): 1,050-1,350 (1.05-1.35 per unit)
Pricing includes design setup, plates, and ground shipping to Twin Cities metro. Express fees apply for 7-10 day turnaround. Reorders save on setup costs.
Production Schedules
Express service: 7-10 business days after final proof approval. Standard production: 15-20 days. Cost saver: 45-50 days (best for inventory planning). Clock starts when you approve artwork and pay deposit.
Sustainable Packaging Options
Minnesota customers care about the en For related packaging needs, explore our candle packaging.vironment. We offer FSC-certified paperboard from responsibly managed forests. Soy-based inks replace petroleum inks. Water-based coatings instead of solvent coatings. Post-consumer recycled content available up to 100% PCW. All corrugated is recyclable curbside.
Design Services for Minnesota Brands
Our design team creates structural layouts and print-ready files. Send your logo (AI, EPS, or PDF), brand colors (Pantone or HEX), and product dimensions. We build the dieline with proper bleed, safe zones, and fold marks. First proofs in 48 hours. Revisions included. For related packaging needs, explore our soap boxes.
Cold Weather Considerations
Winter shipping in Minnesota means boxes sit in cold trucks and warehouses. We specify adhesives that hold in freezing temps. Coatings resist moisture from snow and humidity changes. Corrugated performs down to -20F without losing strength.
Industries We Serve
- Food products (organic foods, snacks, meal kits, bakery items)
- Beverages (craft beer, coffee, specialty drinks)
- Health and beauty (natural skincare, supplements, wellness products)
- Retail (gift shops, boutiques, sporting goods)
- Corporate (branded gift boxes, promotional kits, welcome packages)
Order Minimums and Volume Breaks
Start with 100 units for standard box styles. Complex die-cuts may require 250. Volume pricing improves at 500, 1,000, 2,500, and 5,000+ units. Die tooling fee (175-400) applies to first orders. You own the die for unlimited reorders.
How to Get Started
Email us your box dimensions, quantity, and desire For related packaging needs, explore our eco-friendly kraft boxes.d in-hands date. We quote within 4 hours on business days. After approving design and price, pay 50% to begin production. Remaining balance due before delivery. We ship to Minneapolis warehouses, offices, or fulfillment centers. For related packaging needs, explore our cream boxes.