Quality set-up boxes, also called rigid boxes or paper boxes, are a Marion Paper Box Company specialty. Set-up boxes provide a durable, yet elegant package for any product. Since Marion Paper Box Company is a custom set-up box manufacturer, your options are limited only by your imagination.

INTRODUCTION TO SET-UP BOXES

Set-up boxes are considered a high-end product in packaging. With a non-collapsible chipboard bottom and cover, they are one of the strongest, yet elegant styles of packaging available today. Popular examples of set-up boxes are game boxes, such as Trivial Pursuit® or Monopoly®. Set-up boxes are made by specialized equipment that wraps paper around a chipboard tray. The paper wrap can be plain white or have a theme or patterned print. It can be flat or textured. It can even be a foil paper or cloth. Custom graphics, such as a logo or photographic image, can be printed or foil stamped on any paper that is wrapped on a set-up box. Your options are endless, so ask your Marion Paper Box Company representative to explain all the options available. We will help you create the unique set-up box that will help your product sell better than you ever thought possible.

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BENEFITS OF SET-UP BOXES

Set-up boxes are strong, high quality, and labor friendly packages that require no tooling to manufacture.

Set-up boxes are strong enough to protect your product. From crystal glassware to sensitive electronic devices, from delicate candy to fragile fossils, all have been safely packaged in set-up boxes. Strong set-up boxes also add aftermarket value to your product. When you add your logo or contact information to your set-up box, you're creating a sales tool. Because of your set-up box's strength and durability, your customers may save your set-up box to protect your product or to store other items.

Many Marion Paper Box Company customers choose our set-up boxes because of their quality. Your customer will consciously transfer the high quality of a set-up box to your product, adding value and ensuring your customers that they are buying a quality product. Set-up boxes have no unsightly, raw edges associated with other, inferior styles of packaging.

Because set-up boxes ship to you already assembled, you will save the labor cost associated with other styles of packages because NO assembly is required. However, our set-up boxes can take up valuable warehouse space. That's why we offer custom stocking programs to take the burden out of your warehouse.

Lastly, there is no tooling required to manufacture set-up boxes. No tooling costs make set-up boxes ideal for small volume orders. If you are test marketing your product and don't want to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for the cutting dies required to make other styles of custom packaging, then set-up boxes are the perfect solution. No tooling also equals flexibility. Changing the size of your set-up box on a re-run will not require additional tooling costs.

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SIZE LIMITATIONS FOR SET-UP BOXES

Whether your product is a small bearing, a large jacket, or anything in between, Marion Paper Box's machinery can handle the job. Your set-up box can range from about 1"L x 1"W x ½"D -to- 30"L x 30"W x 12"D, or virtually any dimension in between. Set-up boxes that Marion Paper Box Company manufactures automatically are less than five inches deep. However, Marion Paper Box Company can manufacture deeper set-up boxes using a combination of machinery and hand labor. Set-up boxes over five inches in depth are comparatively more expensive than shallower boxes because of the extra hand labor required.

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QUANTITY LIMITATIONS FOR SET-UP BOXES

Your order is neither too small nor too large for Marion Paper Box Company. When ordering set-up boxes, many factors will determine your order quantity. Space issues may be a determining factor. Perhaps you want to order a small amount for a test market. Maybe you need to place a large order to satisfy your largest customer. And finally, your set-up box's unit cost may drive you to a particular quantity.

At Marion Paper Box Company, we operate several types of equipment. Some lend themselves to run smaller volume set-up boxes by having fast set-up times and slower run speeds. Others are built for speed to manufacture large quantities of set-up boxes.

Many of our competitors have stringent volume minimums. At Marion Paper Box Company, we will gladly make your small runs in hopes that you grow and allow us to run your larger volume set-up boxes in the future. Typically, we will set machines to run set-up boxes when the volume exceeds 250 boxes. Less than 250 set-up boxes are made by hand.

Some of our competitors can't handle the largest set-up box orders because they may only own a few pieces of equipment. At Marion Paper Box Company, we have multiple lines of machinery so we can also handle the big set-up box orders. Whatever the volume, Marion Paper Box Company can deliver.

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INDUSTRIAL VS. RETAIL SET-UP BOXES

Marion Paper Box Company services a wide variety of industries. We provide quality set-up boxes to both retail and industrial customers. Common examples of retail products that are packaged in set-up boxes are candy, cosmetics, stationary, jewelry, and apparel. Common examples of industrial products that are packaged in set-up boxes are tools, automotive, measuring devices, and building materials. Marion Paper Box Company also works closely with many marketing firms and advertising agencies to help them design the perfect set-up box for their clients.

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FOLDING CARTONS VS. SET-UP BOXES

Both folding boxes (boxes that ship to you flat) and set-up boxes have benefits and drawbacks. Drawbacks of folding cartons are that they need to be assembled, they are structurally weak, they require cutting dies, and they have raw edges. Marion Paper Box Company's set-up boxes require no assembly, are strong and durable, require no tooling to manufacture, and have no raw edges.

Since Marion Paper Box Company has long-standing discounts with freight carriers and offers low cost warehousing programs, we have removed the typical drawbacks associated with set-up boxes.

The additional cost of labor to assemble folding boxes, along with the extra cutting die cost, often make folding boxes more expensive than set-up boxes.

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CHIPBOARD FOR SET-UP BOXES

Chipboard is the base substrate we use to manufacture your set-up boxes. Thicknesses range from 0.030" to 0.100". Ask your Marion Paper Box Company representative what thickness will work best for your set-up box. Knowing the weight of your product and how it will be packed in your set-up box will help determine the thickness of the chipboard used.

Don't stop customizing your set-up box on the outside. Close attention should also be paid to the inside of your set-up box. Marion Paper Box Company has four colors of chipboard to choose from that will be exposed on the inside of your box. From least expensive to most expensive, your choices are chip, white, chocolate, and black. Laminating the inside of your set-up box with a colored or printed paper is also an option.

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PAPERS FOR SET-UP BOXES

If chipboard is the skeleton for a set-up box, then the paper wrap is the skin. Your paper choices are endless. It can be plain white or have a theme or patterned print. It can be flat or textured. It can even be a foil paper or cloth. Custom graphics, such as a logo or photographic image, can be printed or foil stamped on any paper or foil that is wrapped on a set-up box.

Marion Paper Box Company has many papers and foils in stock at all times. If your volume is small, then choose a stock paper for the most cost effective set-up box. Our paper inventory is dynamic, which means there are no standard papers in stock for set-up boxes. However, there are many papers that we traditionally have on the floor. Ask your Marion Paper Box Company sales representative which papers are available. We will gladly send you samples to help you decide which paper you like best.

Plain Gloss Paper

For a bright, clean appearance, choose a plain gloss paper for your set-up box. There are several shades of every major color available. If the perfect shade is not available, then you can print white paper to exactly match the color you desire. Your set-up box will look classy and clean when you choose a plain gloss paper.

Plain Matte Paper

For a natural, soft appearance, choose a plain matte paper for your set-up box. There are several shades of every major color available. If the perfect shade is not available, then you can print white paper to exactly match the color you desire. Your set-up box will look earthy and elegant when you choose a plain matte paper.

Foil Paper

Foil papers are unmatched for their elegance. When your set-up box needs to look delicate and classy, choose a plain or embossed foil paper. Foils are available in many colors, embossing patterns, and finishes. Bright foils add a clean, modern look, while dull foils will make your set-up box look soft and delicate.

Embossed Paper

Any paper or foil can have a texture or embossing pattern. A texture will give your set-up box a specific feel and appearance. Deeper embossing patterns will give your set-up box a heavier feel, while subtle embossing patterns offer a delicate feel. Add a leather, linen, groove, or other embossing pattern to give your set-up box a specific look.

Theme and Patterned Paper

Choose from thousands of theme or patterned papers. Theme papers for set-up boxes are as abundant as giftwrap. Birthday, Christmas, patriotic, animal, sports, and baby themes are just a few examples of the thousands of theme papers available for your set-up box. Patterned papers for set-up boxes are equally as abundant. Stripes, florals, polka dots, marbles, leathers, and many more patterns are available to give your set-up box a custom look without the added expense of custom graphics.

When combining specialty papers with a variety of graphics, you can create a unique appearance for your set-up box that will add value and distinction to your product line.

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GRAPHICS FOR SET-UP BOXES

Graphics can make or break your set-up box. Add a simple, one-color line art logo or a vibrant, four-color photographic image to your set-up box. Marion Paper Box Company Packaging offers process printing, foil stamping, and embossing for your set-up box, inside and out. Plus varnish, aqueous, UV coatings, and film lamination can be added if needed. The options for your set-up box are limited only by your imagination.

Process Printing

You can add graphics to your set-up box with conventional printing. One or two color line art on white or colored paper is most cost effective. But it's the rich, four-color process, photographic images on your set-up box that catches the consumer's eye.

Foil Stamping

Add a look of distinction to your set-up box with foil stamping. With foil stamping, you can achieve a brilliance that cannot be duplicated with ink. A wide spectrum of matte, gloss, metallic, or holographic foils are available. Combine the perfect foil color with one of thousands of colored, patterned or theme papers to achieve a look that fits your corporate image.

Embossing

Through embossing, Marion Paper Box can add texture by raising your graphics off your set-up box. You can add any pigmented or shiny foil stamping on top of the embossing, or keep it "blind" for a classic, elegant appearance. Blind embossing is the creation of a raised image that is not foil stamped, and the resulting raised image is the same color as the paper. Create a picture through texture with blind embossing. Embossing your set-up box will add value and class.

Coatings

You can add a layer of protection or a gloss or matte finish to your set-up box by coating the printed wrap. Choices of coatings include varnish, aqueous, UV or film lamination. For simple logos, varnish often adds enough extra protection to prevent the printing from rubbing off your set-up box. Aqueous coating is a harder coating and offers the protection needed on heavy print coverage. UV coating really makes the difference by making the images pop off the paper. Film lamination is used to provide protection when no other coating will do.

Adding graphics will increase your product's value, communicate product information, establish brand recognition, convey marketing messages, and separate your product from your competitor's. Why settle for a plain "box", when graphics can be added for a minimal charge to create a great "package"!

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LID DEPTH FOR SET-UP BOXES

A set-up box consists of a chipboard bottom and a cover. To close a set-up box, the cover "telescopes" over the bottom. A cover that extends down and completely covers the bottom is called a "full-telescope" cover. Since Marion Paper Box Company is a custom manufacturer of set-up boxes, we can make the cover any depth you desire. Short lids may make your set-up box look more like a shoebox or jewelry box. Full-telescope lids may make your set-up box look more like an apparel box or presentation box.

Opening a full-telescope, set-up box can sometimes be difficult. Thumbcuts, or thumbholes, can be added to the cover to help open a full-telescope set-up box. A slightly shallower cover would also make your set-up box easier to open. There is no standard lid depth.

Many customers request one color paper wrap for the cover of their set-up box and another color for the bottom. This mixing of paper colors can add a unique and interesting appearance to an otherwise plain set-up box. Exposing more or less of the bottom of your set-up box can also change its appearance. Ask your Marion Paper Box Company sales representative what lid depth is typically used in your industry.

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LAMINATING INSIDE OF SET-UP BOXES

For that extra special touch, add paper lamination to the inside of your set-up box. Any paper, foil, or cloth can easily be added to the inside of your set-up box. You can even have graphics added to the material we laminate inside. Print your game instructions inside the cover of your box or add your logo for brand recognition.

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TOOLING FOR SET-UP BOXES

There is no tooling required to manufacture set-up boxes. If your set-up box has custom graphics, there will be added printing plate costs or foil stamping dies. However, set-up boxes do not require costly cutting dies. To make a set-up box, wood "forms" are made to the exact dimensions of your box. Since Marion Paper Box Company has thousands of forms in stock and an onsite tool room, you won't pay for forms. No tooling costs make set-up boxes ideal for small volume orders. If you are test marketing your product and don't want to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for the cutting dies required to make other styles of custom packaging, then set-up boxes are the perfect solution. No tooling also equals flexibility. Changing the size of your set-up box on a re-run will not require additional tooling costs.

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UNIQUE SET-UP BOXES

When a regular set-up box is not special enough for your product, ask a Marion Paper Box Company representative how you can add options to create a truly unique package. If a standard set-up box won't do, click on the following link for more details regarding specialty boxes.

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SET-UP BOX DESIGN

Designing set-up boxes is a Marion Paper Box Company specialty. Since we are a custom manufacturer of set-up boxes, we are highly trained in the structural design of our products. Whether you're an ad agency with your own design staff or an inventor with little packaging knowledge, Marion Paper Box will help you decide which set-up box options best suit your needs.

Your corporate image and sales demographics, along with your sales outlets and your shipping methods are a few factors Marion Paper Box Company's highly trained staff will use to design your set-up box. Too often set-up boxes are treated as merely a box to move your product from point A to point B. When we design your set-up box, our staff is trained to view your boxes as a tool to increase your sales and profitability.

Many times, custom samples need to be produced to ensure that you are comfortable with what you are buying. Will the set-up box being quoted be strong enough? Will the box be large enough to hold your product, yet small enough to fit on the retailer's shelf? These are a few questions that can easily be answered by creating a custom-made set-up box sample. Most of the time, custom samples are free. Occasionally, there will be a charge associated with a custom set-up box sample.

Perhaps an existing sample of a set-up box from our sample department will suffice. Existing set-up box samples will be sent out free of charge by UPS or FedEx Ground service.

Samples of our materials will also be sent out free of charge by UPS or FedEx Ground service. If you need to see available papers, foils, or board colors, then we would be glad to send you samples to help you decide what materials will be used to make your set-up box.

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WAREHOUSING FOR SET-UP BOXES

Set-up boxes ship assembled. However, your limited warehouse space shouldn't make you settle for other, inferior styles of flat boxes. Store your top quality set-up boxes at Marion Paper Box Company. Take advantage of quantity discounts, special financing, finished goods insurance, and inventory control by allowing Marion Paper Box Company to store your set-up boxes and release all or part of your boxes only when you need them.

With plenty of warehouse space available at Marion Paper Box Company, you may want to order more set-up boxes than you originally requested us to quote. When your order volume increases, your unit cost decreases dramatically. For example, if 1,000 set-up boxes are $0.50 each, then 5,000 may cost $0.20 each. Lower your set-up box cost by ordering more boxes on a "blanket order". You can then have partial shipments sent to you over a period of time, while Marion Paper Box Company stores the remaining balance in our warehouse.

Since set-up boxes ship already assembled, you'll save the countless labor hours associated with other products that ship to you flat.

Before you place your order, our salespeople can tell you exactly how your set-up boxes will be packed. Knowing how many cartons or pallets your set-up box order consists of is essential when determining if your warehouse space will fill beyond your expectations. If space is an issue, then you can store your set-up boxes at Marion Paper Box Company.

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STOCK SET-UP BOXES

Marion Paper Box Company is a custom manufacturer of set-up boxes. Notwithstanding, Marion Paper Box Company does offer a small line of standard set-up box stock. Our set-up boxes are so competitively priced, that often times, we can compete against stock set-up boxes. Our lead-times are ranked among the best in the industry. Lead-times vary depending on our production schedules, but set-up boxes usually take 3-4 weeks to manufacture. If you need a small volume of set-up boxes and cannot find exactly what you need as a stock item, then please allow Marion Paper Box Company to prepare a quotation for a custom set-up box solution.