by Michael Boik | Aug 19, 2026 | Mailer Envelopes, Packaging Suppliers, Packaging Solutions, Ecommerce Packaging, Sustainable Perspective, Sustainable Products
2026 has been a tumultuous time in the corrugated board industry, with multiple price increases from sheet plants impacting the cost of all boxes and corrugated mailers. These price increases often lead operations managers to reassess their packaging options and ask...
by Michael Boik | Jul 28, 2026 | Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes
Recently my girlfriend received a box from a large, well-known company, and I sat down with her to share in the “unboxing moment.” I won’t reveal the name of the company, but I certainly expected better and was honestly shocked to find a large, unprinted white insert...
by Dennis Salazar | May 5, 2026 | Subscription Boxes, Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes, Culture
Most will agree we helped lead the packaging industry into the e-commerce and sustainable markets. We may not have created e-commerce, but we were quick to recognize the potential and customer’s needs. A few plants were making boxes but not promoting or even admitting...
by Dennis Salazar | Apr 22, 2026 | Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes
Potential customers are at times perplexed when they learn they can print their new e-commerce box using three very different print processes. Selecting the best option can be challenging especially if it is their first time designing and producing a DTC box they plan...
by Michael Boik | Feb 19, 2026 | Packaging Suppliers, Packaging Solutions, Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging
We have worked with a number of beauty/cosmetic brands to start 2026, and there seems to have been a shift in what type of packaging they are targeting. There was a time when beauty brands wanted their packaging to mirror their high-end products. This was achieved by...
