Custom Packaging Solutions in Tampa
Tampa Bay businesses choose us for custom printed packaging that handles Florida humidity. We manufacture corrugated boxes, mailer boxes, folding cartons, and retail packaging for e-commerce brands, food companies, and retailers. Minimum 100 units with turnaround from 7 days to 50 days depending on your timeline.
Packaging Built for Florida Conditions
Florida heat and humidity destroy weak packaging. We use moisture-resistant adhesives and coatings that hold up in Tampa warehouses. Boxes sit in hot delivery trucks, humid docks, and outdoor storage. Our specs account for 90% humidity and 95F temperatures. Printing stays sharp, glue stays bonded.
Available Packaging Types
- Corrugated mailers: One-piece die-cut design in E-flute (1/16 inch) or B-flute (1/8 inch). Sizes 4x4x2 inches to 18x14x8 inches. White or kraft exterior.
- Shipping boxes: RSC style in C-flute. 32 ECT for standard products, 44 ECT for heavy items. Custom printing up to 4 colors.
- Retail cartons: 18pt or 24pt SBS paperboard. Reverse tuck, straight tuck, or auto-bottom. Full CMYK printing plus coating.
- Rigid presentation boxes: Premium two-piece construction. Printed wraps over thick chipboard. Used for gift sets and luxury products.
Printing Options
Digital printing for short runs (100-750 boxes). Offset printing for volume (1,000+). Both support full-color CMYK, Pantone spot colors, and custom color matching. White ink available for printing on brown kraft.
Finishing: gloss or matte lamination, spot UV on logos/text, metallic foil (gold, silver, rose gold, copper), embossing, and debossing. Natural uncoated kraft popular with eco-conscious Tampa brands.
Tampa Bay Pricing Guide
- 100 custom mailer boxes (9x7x3 inches, full color): 295-385 (2.95-3.85 per unit)
- 250 folding cartons (6x4x2 inches, 18pt, printed): 425-555 (1.70-2.22 per unit)
- 500 corrugated boxes (12x10x8 inches, 2-color): For related packaging needs, explore our vape packaging. 650-850 (1.30-1.70 per unit)
- 1,000 retail display boxes (8x6x4 inches, offset, spot UV): 1,150-1,500 (1.15-1.50 per unit)
Prices include design setup, printing plates, and ground shipping to Tampa Bay metro. Rush fees for express production. Reorders skip setup charges.
Turnaround Times
Express: 7-10 business days after you approve final proof. Standard: 15-20 days. Economy: 45-50 days for the best per-unit pricing. Production sta For related packaging needs, explore our candle packaging.rts after design approval and deposit payment.
Industries Across Tampa Bay
- E-commerce (subscription boxes, online retail, DTC brands)
- Food and beverage (specialty foods, coffee, sauces, snacks)
- Beauty and wellness (skincare, hair care, supplements, CBD)
- Marine and outdoor (boating accessories, fishing gear, beach products)
- Tourism and hospitality (hotel amenities, gift shops, welcome kits)
Moisture Resistant Construction
Standard packaging fails in Tampa humidity. We use synthetic adhesives instead of starch-based glue. Coatings create moisture barriers. Corrugated maintains 90% of its strength at 80% relative humidity. Folding cartons resist warping when stored in non-climate-controlled warehouses.
Design Services Included
Send your logo files (AI, EPS, or high-res PDF) and box dimensions. We create the structural design and print layout. Dielines include bleed, safe zones, and fold marks. First proof delivered within 48 hours. Unlimited revisions until approved. We handle color management and file prep. For related packaging needs, explore our soap packaging.
Minimum Orders
Standard MOQ is 100 units for mailers and folding cartons. Custom die-cut shapes start at 250. Rigid boxes start at 250-500 depending on size. Volume breaks at 500, 1,000, and 2,500 units reduce per-unit cost by 20-40%.
Sustainable Options
Many Tampa brands want eco-friendly packaging. We offer FSC-certified paperboard from sustainable forests. Soy-based inks replace petroleum inks. Water-based aqueous coatings instead of UV. Post-consumer recycled content available (30%, 50%, or 100% PCW). All corrugated is recyclable.
Setup and Die Fees
First orders include die tooling (175-425 depending on box complexity) and printing plates. You own the die for future reorders. Second and subsequent orders eliminate die costs, saving 25-35% on total price. Die lasts for 50,000+ impressions.
Quality Control
We test adhesion in high-humidity chambers. Color samples sent before production runs. Box compression testing ensures corrugated meets shipping standards. Food-grade materials are FDA compliant. Print samples available for 95 (credited toward order).
How to Order
Request a quote with box size, quantity, and target ship d For related packaging needs, explore our mailer boxes.ate. We respond within 4 hours during business hours. After approving design and pricing, pay 50% deposit. Balance due before shipping. We deliver to Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, and surrounding areas. For related packaging needs, explore our gift packaging.