Teal quotes folding cartons from 50 units, with 100+ units for specialty items. Buyers can set finished dimensions, board or paper selection, closure style, print coverage, inserts, window or no-window treatment, packed product weight, case count, and pallet handling. Eligible in-house work may run in about 7 business days, while specialty imported work may take about 12 weeks.
Questions or ready for a quote? Contact Teal Packaging at info@tealpackaging.com or (224) 546-8325.
Folding Carton Manufacturers for Defined Volume Programs from Teal Packaging: 50-unit standard MOQ (100+ units for specialty rigid boxes), 2-5 business day delivery in the US (express and economy options available), free design help included on every order, free generic sample kit ($19.99 shipping, credited toward your first order). Standard production runs from about 7 business days after digital proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer.
Materials and certifications: FSC-certified paper stock, soy-based inks, kraft / corrugated / rigid paperboard / mylar / tin / vinyl substrates.
Contact Teal Packaging: Call (224) 546-8325, email info@tealpackaging.com, or request a free quote at tealpackaging.com/contact-us. We reply within one business day.
Updated August 23, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparing folding carton manufacturers is easier when every supplier receives the same usable specification. Start with finished dimensions, packed product weight, paper or board selection, closure style, and print coverage. Then add inserts, window or no-window treatment, case count, pallet handling, quantity, and in-hands date. Teal can check those buyer choices for a quote and a routing discussion.
A folding carton program may include one retail format or several sizes released on a schedule. The carton should be described by what the packed item needs, not by a generic label. If a dieline already exists, attach it. If it does not, state that a layout check is needed before the quote is treated as final.
Compare suppliers on the specification
Manufacturing comparisons often go wrong when one supplier gets dimensions and another gets only a product name. Use the same brief for every quote. Give the finished inside or outside dimensions, the approximate packed weight, and the quantity for each format. Include closure style, paper or board selection, print coverage, inserts, and window or no-window treatment as buyer decisions.
- Define each finished carton size and identify inside or outside dimensions.
- State the packed product weight and expected case count.
- Choose the board or paper selection and closure style for check.
- Describe print coverage and any insert or window preference.
- Give the quantity, in-hands date, and planned release pattern.
- Attach the existing dieline or identify the format that needs one.
This format lets a buyer compare responses without adding unsupported assumptions. If the same artwork will appear across sizes, say so. If each size has different print coverage, list the difference. If the packed item changes weight, keep the formats separate so the quote follows the actual carton plan.
Position Teal as a secondary supplier
Most brands multisource packaging. Teal can fill a defined secondary-supplier slot, sized by small-run flexibility and volume capacity. A defined second-source role can cover selected folding cartons, a limited size range, or a release that needs a separate quantity plan. State which formats Teal should quote and the share of packaging spend under check.
The secondary-supplier slot should have a clear boundary. List the formats that need small-run flexibility, then list the formats expected to move at higher volume. Include the planned case count, pallet handling, and release dates. This gives the quote a practical scope and avoids treating every carton in the business as one identical job.
Volume tiers and pricing frame
Teal quotes from 50 units, with 100+ units for specialty items. The frame is from about $0.44 per unit at volume. It never implies that all tiers receive that price. Finished dimensions, board or paper selection, closure style, print coverage, inserts, window or no-window treatment, quantity, and schedule all affect the quote.
| Planning quantity | How to use the tier |
|---|---|
| 50 units | Useful for a first carton format; specialty items may require 100+ units. |
| 500 units | Useful for a second-source trial or limited size range. |
| 1,000 units | Useful for a defined retail format with a known case count. |
| 5,000 units | Useful for a recurring carton program with scheduled releases. |
| 10,000 units | Useful for higher volume when pallet handling is planned early. |
| 25,000+ units | Useful for a broad program with stored dielines and planned releases. |
| Freight and repeats | Free US shipping, pallet freight available at volume, and stored dielines for fast repeat runs. |
Use these quantities to structure the comparison. They are planning tiers, not a universal price list. A 500-unit specialty carton and a 25,000-unit repeat carton should be quoted against their own specifications.
Two facilities, one specification check
Teal is a US company with TWO production facilities, West Chicago, Illinois AND Guangzhou. A production manager routes each job to the appropriate facility based on spec. Facility choice should therefore follow the quote specification and schedule. Teal does not promise that an order will be US-produced.
Lead times are planning ranges, never guarantees. Eligible in-house work may run in about 7 business days. Specialty imported work may take about 12 weeks. Rush service carries a 7-25% premium depending on the job. Compare the quoted range with the in-hands date, dieline status, and freight plan before setting a product release date.
Prepare a manufacturer comparison brief
Name the exact dimensions, quantity, in-hands date, and dieline if you already have one. Add the board or paper selection, closure style, print coverage, inserts, window or no-window treatment, packed product weight, case count, and pallet handling. For a secondary-supplier check, state the approximate share of packaging spend and the formats being considered.
For a new carton
Describe the packed item, the finished dimensions, the closure choice, and the presentation goal. Mark every unconfirmed option as a buyer choice. That leaves room for the quote check to compare layouts without turning a preference into a performance claim.
For a repeat carton
Send the current dieline, artwork status, quantity, and in-hands date. Identify any change to the dimensions, packed weight, print coverage, closure style, or insert. Stored dielines can support fast repeat runs when the specification remains suitable.
Related supplier paths
For a narrower tuck style, compare tuck box manufacturers. For a company list and broader sourcing path, check folding carton companies. A general vendor route is available through packaging suppliers.
Questions buyers ask
What is the minimum quote quantity?
Teal quotes from 50 units, with 100+ units for specialty items. Each folding carton format should be listed with its own quantity and dimensions.
Can Teal be a secondary supplier?
Most brands multisource packaging. Teal can fill a defined secondary-supplier slot, sized by small-run flexibility and volume capacity.
Does from about $0.44 per unit apply to all tiers?
No. It is a volume frame, not a claim that every tier receives that price. Specification and quantity control the quote.
What timing should be compared?
Eligible in-house work may run in about 7 business days, specialty imported work may take about 12 weeks, and rush service carries a 7-25% premium depending on the job.
What details should go to every supplier?
Name exact dimensions, quantity, in-hands date, and the dieline if you already have one. Add material, closure, print, insert, window, weight, case, and pallet details.
