Structural Design & Prototyping

The Reverse Tuck End (RTE) box, much like the Straight Tuck End box, features flaps that tuck in opposite directions: one flap tucks from front to back, while the other tucks from back to front. This configuration enhances nesting efficiency in die-cutting and print layouts, making it ideal for automatic filling lines.

• Ideal for lightweight products
• Quick loading
• Easy set up
• Compact storage (packed flat in cases)
• More affordable than STE due to better nesting capabilities

Ideal uses: This compact carton is suitable for a wide range of products, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and small electronics.

Straight Tuck End (STE) boxes are a popular choice for retail packaging. With both the top and bottom flaps tucking in the same direction, they offer a sleek and professional appearance. These boxes are simple to assemble, and their design keeps the front panel clear, making them perfect for displaying branding and product details.

• Ideal for lightweight products
• Quick loading
• Easy set up
• Compact storage (packed flat in cases)

Ideal uses: Perfect for lightweight products like cosmetics, electronics, and food items.

The Tuck Top Snap Lock Bottom (TTSLB) box, also referred to as a 1-2-3 bottom box, has a bottom that secures with interlocking flaps, making it ideal for heavier items. While this design is more economical than the auto bottom, it does require added assembly time.

• Ideal for heavier products
• Quick loading
• Compact storing (packed flat in cases)

Ideal uses: Great for heavier items, making it a popular choice for products like candles, glassware, and small appliances.

The Tuck Top Auto Bottom (TTAB) box offers efficient and easy assembly. The top flap tucks neatly into the front, while the bottom automatically folds into place. The glued bottom flaps create a sturdy base without requiring extra adhesives. This box can be made with or without slit locks on the top tucks for secure closure.


• Ideal for heavier products
• Quick loading
• Easy set up
• Compact storage (packed flat in cases)

Ideal uses: This strong structure is perfect for retail packaging, subscription boxes, and e-commerce orders.

Seal End (SE) boxes are renowned for their secure closure. Featuring overlapping flaps on both ends, these boxes are sealed with adhesive during the filling process, offering a tamper-evident packaging solution. This design ensures that contents stay protected during transit and storage. Additionally, cartons can be equipped with double-sided tape for hand-filling applications.

• Tamper Evident 
• Quick loading
• Easy set up
• Compact storing (packed flat in cases)

Ideal uses: These boxes are often used in industries where product safety and integrity are crucial, such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

The Sleeve is a versatile packaging choice that wraps around products or boxes, providing an added layer of protection and branding space. These sleeves can be pre-glued for easy assembly and can be customized with high-quality printing to enhance the product’s visual appeal.

• Added protection.
• Alternate product branding
• Easy set up
• Compact storage (packed flat in cases)

Ideal uses: Packaging for books, cosmetics, and other retail items and great for repurposing current packaging for promotional use.

The Glued Double Side Wall (GDSW) carton offers protection due to the double layer of paperboard on the wall sides, enhancing durability and strength. These boxes can be used as an inner tray and grouped with an outer sleeve, or even have a second glued double side wall that acts as a lid for even more protection. The double side walls can be glued for added stability. Additionally, the high-quality printing surface allows for attractive branding and product information display.

• Added protection and stability.
• Attractive and upscale style.
• Quick loading
• Compact storage (packed flat in cases)

Ideal uses: Perfect for heavier or fragile items, such as electronics, gourmet foods, and luxury items.

The Cherry Lock Tray (CLT), also known as a mailer, is a specially designed die-cut container ideal for smaller items. Its top folds over and locks securely, removing the need for sealing tape. This sturdy and sophisticated carton design has a robust locking mechanism that guarantees the safety of the contents during transit, ensuring a secure and reliable packaging solution. Double sided tape can be added for added security.

• Added protection and stability
• Attractive and upscale style
• Quick loading
• Compact storage (packed flat in cases)

Ideal uses: Great as a gift box or to be used as a mailer for various products such as books, clothing, and accessories.

The Beers Tray (BT), also known as a Four Corner Beers Tray, features a sturdy frame that provides excellent support and durability. This versatile tray works well as a tray or a gift box when ordered as a two-piece set to be used as a tray and lid. Its durable construction ensures that the contents stay secure and protected during handling.

• Quick loading
• Versatile and convenient
• Quick loading
• Compact storage (packed flat in cases)

Ideal uses: These trays work great as a gift box, 2-piece display type box organization and storage.