The Packaging Tree

The Packaging Tree: custom boxes and printed packaging from Brooklyn

The Packaging Tree is a custom packaging manufacturer based in Brooklyn, New York, that produces branded boxes and printed packaging for businesses. The company presents itself as a one-stop packaging solution, covering structural design, printing and finishing for orders of different sizes. Its catalogue is organised by industry, box style and specific product needs, and it offers free design assistance, custom sizing and low minimum order quantities.

Packaging organised by industry and product

The company groups its offer into categories such as advertising boxes, apparel boxes, automotive boxes, bakery boxes, bottle packaging, candle boxes, CBD packaging, child-resistant packaging, Christmas boxes, corrugated boxes, cosmetic packaging, food boxes, holiday packaging, leather boxes, printed papers, rigid boxes, trays, dry fruits packaging, eco-friendly packaging, electronic boxes, envelopes, footwear boxes, gadget boxes, gift boxes, gummy packaging, hang tags, hemp packaging, hygiene products packaging, jewellery boxes, metalized boxes, milk carton boxes, NCR paper, organic products packaging, packaging sleeves, pet product boxes, pharmaceutical packaging, sports packaging, stationery boxes, stickers and labels, tea packaging, tin boxes, tobacco packaging, toiletries boxes, toy packaging, tube packaging, wine boxes and wrapping paper.

A second line of products includes beard oil boxes, burger boxes, cereal boxes, cigar packaging, custom bags, candy boxes, cigarette boxes, cups, luxury boxes, mailer boxes, display boxes, gable boxes, kraft packaging boxes, mylar bags, perfume boxes, pillow boxes, pink boxes, pizza boxes, PR boxes, pre-roll packaging, soap boxes, vape packaging, bookend boxes, folders, carton boxes, tuck boxes, foam inserts, small custom boxes, retail boxes, presentation folders, Christmas paper bags, coloured paper bags, vinyl record packaging, advent calendar packaging, boxes for small businesses, squishy mystery boxes, bridesmaid boxes, aqueous and UV coating, cube boxes, florist boxes, scrunchie packaging, suitcase boxes, scarf boxes, watch boxes, tissue boxes, presentation boxes, kraft boxes, pyramid boxes, flip-top boxes, triangle boxes, moving boxes, faucet packaging, sock packaging, 16 wishes box of candles, boxes with EVA foam inserts, boxes with soft foam inserts, egg cartons, coffee cups, shoe boxes with lid, pizza socks box and luxury box inserts.

Box styles and structural options

By style, the catalogue lists 1-2-3 bottom boxes, double-wall auto lock trays, auto bottom boxes, five-panel hanger boxes, double-wall tuck-top boxes, double-wall boxes with display lid, double-wall tuck-front boxes, foot lock tray boxes, hexagon boxes and a broader selection of around forty box styles. The quote form allows customers to specify dimensions in inches, centimetres or millimetres, board stock (12pt to 28pt cardboard, corrugated, kraft, rigid, textured stocks, bux board and other), printing coverage (no printing, full colour outside or full colour both sides) and add-ons such as die-cut or PVC windows, embossing, debossing, spot UV, blind UV, gold, silver, holographic or other colour foil, foam, blister, divider or tray inserts, sleeves and coatings or laminations including glossy, matte, soft-touch, holographic, aqua coating, gloss varnish, matte varnish and water-based coating.

Printing, inks and finishes

The company details several printing methods: offset printing for large-volume orders with high graphic detail, digital printing for short runs without printing plates, flexographic printing for medium to large runs with simple designs, and screen printing for basic logos and limited colour palettes. Inks include water-based, soy and vegetable-based, oil-based and Pantone Matching System (PMS) inks. Finishing options cover gloss and silk lamination, matte lamination, soft-touch lamination, aqueous coating, spot UV, UV coating, varnish in gloss, matte and satin, and anti-scratch lamination. Debossing, including blind debossing, is also offered.

Design support, order sizes and delivery

The Packaging Tree provides free 2D and 3D mock-ups and custom die-line creation before printing, and it accepts low minimum order quantities. The site states that worldwide shipping is available with delivery in 8–10 business days. The company describes itself as a premier custom box manufacturer in the USA delivering wholesale packaging, and it indicates that it has served more than 5,000 customers. The site displays a Google rating of 5.0/5 and a Trustpilot rating of 4.7/5.

Quotes and contact

Quotes are requested through an online form where customers upload artwork (up to 12 MB per file, multiple files allowed) and specify product requirements. The company can also be reached by phone or email.