Friend Box Company

The Friend Box Difference

What sets Friend Box apart? It starts with a deep-rooted passion for craftsmanship. We’re an independently-owned box manufacturer that’s been serving clients across industries since the 19th century. Over time, we’ve grown with technology, but our commitment to personal service and creative collaboration hasn’t changed. Every custom packaging project we take on is an opportunity to create something truly unique—something that reflects our client’s values, enhances their brand, and outshines their competition.

Our clients span retail, cosmetics, confections, publishing, medical devices, events, and more. Each one benefits from our consultative approach and flexible production capabilities, from short runs to large-scale rollouts.

Rigid Boxes: Strength Meets Sophistication

Our rigid boxes are at the core of what we do. These boxes are known for their durability, structure, and high-end presentation. Ideal for retail displays, gift sets, luxury products, and promotional kits, rigid boxes make an unmistakable statement.

Friend Box offers a wide range of styles and configurations to meet your needs, including:

• Shoulder boxes
• Hinged lid boxes
• Two-piece telescoping boxes
• Drawer-style boxes
• Panel lift-off lid boxes

Every element of your rigid box can be customized—from the size and structure to the wrap material, interior fitments, and finishing techniques like foil stamping, embossing, debossing, and spot UV. The result is custom packaging that feels premium, functions flawlessly, and reflects your brand identity.

Specialty Packaging for Every Industry

No two products are alike. That’s why we offer a diverse array of custom packaging boxes tailored to each client’s unique application. Whether you need striking cosmetics packaging or a memorable welcome kit for new clients, our team will bring your packaging vision to life.

Custom Medical Device Packaging

We design packaging that meets the functional needs of the medical industry while enhancing the user experience. Our rigid and specialty boxes are engineered for protection, compliance, and brand impact—ideal for high-precision devices, samples, or clinical kits.

Cosmetics & Candles

We create luxurious custom packaging that captures the essence of your product. Our boxes are as beautiful as they are functional, made to protect and present fragrances, candles, skin care, and cosmetics in the best light possible.

Confectionery

Delight your customers before they even taste your product. Friend Box manufactures elegant boxes for chocolates, sweets, and baked goods, with a wide range of inserts and custom finishes that reflect your brand’s creativity and care.

Caterers & Events

Packaging for events needs to be both practical and impressive. We create food-safe custom packaging boxes that look refined and perform reliably—from gourmet catering kits to branded event giveaways.

Promotional Packaging

When you only have one shot to make an impression, Friend Box delivers. Our promotional packaging is crafted for visual appeal, tactile quality, and memorability. Whether you’re sending out a press kit or launching a new product, we’ll help you package it to perfection.

Publisher Packaging & Book Slipcases

Protect and showcase your printed materials with elegance. We design custom book boxes, slipcases, and collector’s editions with the craftsmanship and structural integrity that your published work deserves.

Stock Boxes & Folding Cartons

Need something quick and simple? Friend Box also offers a selection of high-quality stock boxes and folding carton packaging that can be tailored to your needs. Whether you want a plain kraft box or something more eye-catching, we can help you find a solution that balances speed, budget, and design flexibility.

Our Engineering and Design Capabilities

Our packaging process is collaborative, efficient, and centered on your goals. We take the time to understand your brand, product, and market before engineering a solution that fits perfectly. We combine traditional methods with advanced equipment to ensure precision and repeatability in every run.

Our engineering team can design:

• Magnetic closure boxes
• Welcome kits with multi-piece compartments
• Folding boxes with intricate die-cuts
• Multi-panel display packaging
• Branded presentation boxes with inserts or trays

With in-house prototyping and a wide variety of materials and finishes to choose from, your packaging will not only fit your product—it will elevate it.

100% Made in the USA

All of our packaging is designed and manufactured in the United States. That means shorter lead times, closer quality control, and a more responsive team to help guide you through each phase of your project. Supporting domestic manufacturing is important to us—and we know it matters to many of our clients too.

See Our Work in Action

We invite you to explore our gallery to view examples of the outstanding custom packaging boxes we’ve created. Use our customizable filters to sort by box type, industry, or style. You’ll see firsthand the range of packaging we’ve produced and the kind of quality you can expect from Friend Box.

From rigid boxes with magnetic closures to intricately designed promotional kits, our work speaks for itself—and for our clients.

Let’s Build Your Custom Package

No matter your product, your industry, or your creative vision, Friend Box Company is here to help you design and manufacture the ideal custom packaging solution. With over 130 years of experience, we bring unmatched knowledge, creativity, and passion to every box we create.

Let’s start a conversation about your packaging needs. Our team is ready to listen, collaborate, and bring your next great product to life—with packaging that truly stands apart.

Discover the difference custom packaging makes. Partner with Friend Box—where your vision meets our craftsmanship.