A custom designed box is able to more precisely fit and hold the product that it is designed for, way better than any standard box. It would be custom made to the correct size, shape and design capable of protecting the contents during shipping and storage and in many instances they can also be utilised, with some printing or laminating, to display the contents of the box once the product arrives at the destination. Printed Custom boxes also have the huge added benefit of being able to add custom labelling to the boxes. This can be a powerful and relatively low-cost marketing tool for many business and is often an excellent brand building exercise. Once a company can see the advantages of a custom built box, the next step is to gain an understanding of the process of manufacturing those custom boxes:
The Process For Making Custom Boxes
The process of designing custom boxes takes several steps.
- The contents – The contents the custom box is going to hold and store plays a huge role in determining the correct design for the box. The first thing this can do is determine what style of custom box would be most effective. These options can range from RSC boxes, die cut boxes, ballot boxes, display boxes to suitcase boxes. It is critical when choosing custom made boxes to fine a manufacturer who can help to choose the right type of box to fit the product.
- The dimensions – Determining the dimensions for the custom box is the next critical step in the process. Determining these dimensions will be based on what product or material the box is supposed to hold and how much it should hold. It also depends on where the box will be stored or displayed and what will be involved in getting that box to its destination as well as determining how far the box will need to go and under what conditions.
- The graphic design – In many instances, businesses who choose to source custom made boxes will also want to include a custom printed design on it as well. At this point, it is critical to work with internal graphic designers to come up with a design and then discussing this with a manufacturer who has printing capabilities to ensure that the design fits within the limitations of what can be effectively printed on the box itself with current printing technology available.
- The quantity – Whilst as a general rule there is savings that can be made for businesses by purchasing larger quantities, this does not mean that custom boxes can only be purchased at a cost effective price if you buy larger quantities. A quality cardboard box manufacturer can often work with businesses to determine ways to still achieve a competitive price whilst not requiring bulk ordering beyond what is suitable for your business. This also has the added benefit to customers of allowing them to purchase only what they need and not requiring them to store extra boxes on site.
If your business would like to discuss ways in which it can package products more cost effectively and efficiently then https://www.expresspackaging.com.au/contact-us/ today at Express Packaging to talk to one of our expert staff about how we can help your business.