Friend Box Company

As one of the nation’s leading custom box manufacturers and trusted custom box suppliers, we produce specialty packaging that blends visual appeal, technical precision, and unmatched durability. Whether you’re preparing for a major launch, building a luxury presentation, or protecting high-value printed materials, our team brings your vision to life with made-in-the-USA excellence.

Custom Solutions for Every Product Category

No two projects are alike—and that’s exactly where we excel. Our role as a full-service custom packaging manufacturer allows us to design specialty packaging around your exact specifications, from structural engineering to premium graphics to finishing touches that make your product shine.

We help brands across industries create specialty packaging for:

• Books and publishing
• Professional presentations
• Corporate promotions and marketing
• CDs, DVDs, and media kits
• Brochures and printed collateral
• Welcome kits and onboarding packages
• Retail-ready folding boxes
• Collector’s editions and limited releases

Every piece is crafted with attention to detail, premium substrates, and vibrant print quality, ensuring your product is protected, beautifully showcased, and ready for retail, distribution, or presentation.

If you’d like to see the full range of what we can do, we encourage you to explore our gallery with customizable filters. You’ll find real examples of our specialty packaging capabilities and the breadth of industries we serve.

Make the Ultimate Statement with Specialty Packaging

Specialty packaging is more than a container—it’s an extension of your brand. It sets the tone, builds anticipation, and delivers an experience from the moment someone picks it up. Whether you need a single prototype or a full production run, we tailor every detail to match your goals in aesthetics, durability, and functionality.

Explore our most popular specialty packaging categories below:

Panel Packaging

Ideal for large-format materials, visual presentations, product launches, and keepsakes, panel packaging offers a polished, professional way to elevate printed or promotional content. With options for custom graphics, premium wraps, and specialty finishes, panel packaging turns everyday materials into standout brand assets.

Magnetic Closures

Magnetic-closure boxes add sophistication and security. These structures provide a smooth, confident opening experience and are popular for luxury kits, retail products, and presentation materials. As experienced custom box manufacturers, we engineer magnetic-closure systems that balance form and function perfectly.

Publishers Packaging

Publishers rely on us for durable, visually striking packaging designed specifically for books, collections, and specialty print runs. From slipcases to clamshell boxes to custom sets, our publisher packaging protects delicate materials while achieving a refined, high-end appearance.

Book and Slip Cases

Slip cases and book cases add long-term value to printed materials, offering both protection and elevated presentation. We produce cases in a variety of formats, linings, and finishes that complement the craftsmanship of the book and its intended audience.

Presentation Packaging

Presentation packaging is all about impact. Whether you’re pitching, gifting, or welcoming new clients, we build packaging that communicates professionalism and thoughtful design. This includes multi-piece sets, folders, panel boxes, inserts, die-cuts, embossing, foil stamping, and more.

Promotional Packaging

Promotional materials should never feel ordinary. We create promotional packaging that captures attention, reinforces your message, and enhances the perceived value of the contents inside. From dimensional mailers to custom kits, we help your brand stand apart.

Folding Boxes

Lightweight, versatile, and highly customizable, folding boxes are an excellent option for retail and small product packaging. Our folding box solutions incorporate premium printing, structural engineering, and high-strength materials to support products of all shapes and sizes.

Welcome Kits

First impressions matter—especially when welcoming employees, clients, or partners. Our custom welcome kits combine structure, design, and organization to create meaningful unboxing experiences that feel personal and intentional.

A Renowned Industry Leader in Specialty Packaging

Friend Box Company is proud to hold a long-standing reputation as one of the most trusted custom box suppliers and custom packaging manufacturers in the industry. With more than 130 years of history, we have refined our craft through innovation, craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Our independently owned company brings together a skilled team of designers, engineers, craftsmen, and production experts. With cutting-edge technology, advanced print capabilities, and decades of experience, we solve complex design challenges and build packaging that sets your product apart from the competition.

We don’t just make packaging—we make strategically engineered solutions that support your goals and elevate your brand.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple:

To become our customers’ most trusted supplier of rigid boxes and specialty packaging, consistently surpassing expectations in quality, cost, and delivery.

Trust is our cornerstone, and we maintain it through continuous improvement, personal service, and a passion for what we do.

Our Vision

Conduct:

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards. Our decisions reflect not just what is legal, but what is right. Integrity guides every interaction, every project, and every promise we make.

Respect:

Our people define us. We value the strengths and diverse perspectives of our team and work together as a unified organization. We extend that same respect to our customers, partners, and community. Through understanding and collaboration, we grow stronger together.

Performance:

Our success depends on helping our clients achieve theirs. We bring determination, discipline, and precision to every specialty packaging project we take on. Excellence is not just an expectation—it is our standard.

Why Choose Friend Box Company?

• Over 130 years of specialty packaging expertise
• Made-in-the-USA quality and craftsmanship
• Full-service design collaboration
• Cutting-edge technology for precision and consistency
• A customer-first approach grounded in respect and integrity
• Reliable timelines and transparent communication

As trusted custom box manufacturers and custom box suppliers, we understand the importance of packaging that looks exceptional, performs flawlessly, and supports your brand’s long-term success. When you need a custom packaging manufacturer committed to excellence at every stage, Friend Box Company is ready to deliver.