Min. 100 units · 3–5 days
3 made-to-order formats
Containers are specified by what they hold and how they stack
A container is a tray with ambitions: it has to hold contents securely, take a lid, and stack without crushing what is underneath.
- Minimum
- 100 units
- Production
- 3–5 days
- Delivery
- US, UK, Canada, Australia
Lid fit and stacking are one problem
A lid that seats properly is what allows containers to stack, because the stack loads through the rim rather than through the contents. A loose lid transfers weight straight onto whatever is inside.
So rim geometry decides both sealing and stacking, and it is worth getting right before anything else about the container is settled.
How high will they actually stack
Containers are usually specified for a stack of two or three and then used six high in a chiller or a delivery bag. The failure appears at the bottom of the stack, some time after the specification was approved.
Tell us the realistic maximum stack height rather than the intended one, and we will grade for it.
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Custom Containers We Produce
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Materials
- Single-wall PE-lined paperboard
- Double-wall paperboard
- PLA-lined compostable board
- Ripple-wall board
- Grease-resistant SBS board
- Kraft board with grease barrier
- Corrugated E-flute
- Clay-coated news back
Grease and moisture resistance come before print. An uncoated board container will darken within minutes of hot food. Our guide to packaging board and film grades compares them on strength, print quality and cost.
Printing
- Offset lithography
- Flexography
- Digital press
Run length usually decides this. Digital wins on shorter quantities because there is no plate cost; beyond that, offset and flexo overtake it on price per unit.
Finishes
- Matte outer
- Gloss outer
- Uncoated kraft outer
- Soft-touch outer
- Grease-resistant coating
- Matte finish
- Uncoated kraft
Finishes are applied in the same production run. Each one adds a step, so we price them individually rather than bundling them into the base rate.
Applications
- Coffee shops and cafés
- Quick-service restaurants
- Events and catering
- Office and hospitality
- Quick-service food counters
- Bakery and deli
Most orders here come from food and beverage, retail and grocery brands.
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- 100-unit minimum
- 3–5 day production
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Container specification errors
Three that recur.
- Specifying for the intended stack height rather than the one that actually happens.
- Choosing a lid that seats loosely, which loads the stack through the contents.
- Using an uncoated board for hot or wet contents, which softens the rim and breaks the lid fit.
Worth reading before you specify
- board grades against stack heightWhere stacking failures come from.
- rim and lid geometryWhy sealing and stacking are the same decision.
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Send the product details and the quantity you have in mind. We reply with a specification and a written price, usually within one business day.
Prices start from $0.30 per piece for large-volume orders. Final pricing depends on size, material, printing, finishes, and quantity.
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Quote Custom Containers
Send us the product details and quantity. We reply with a specification and a written price, usually within one business day.
Answers
Custom Containers Questions
How high can containers stack?
That depends on board grade, contents weight and whether the lid seats properly. Tell us the realistic maximum stack height — most failures come from specifying for two and using six.
Why does the lid pop off?
Usually a rim that has softened, or a lid seated on a container specified without enough rim rigidity. Both are worse with hot or wet contents, where an uncoated board loses stiffness quickly.
Can containers hold hot food?
Yes, with a coated board. Moisture from hot food softens uncoated stock and the rim is the first thing to go, which then breaks the lid fit.
Do you supply lids as well?
Yes, matched to the container rim. Board and clear film lids are both available — film shows the contents and seals better, board stacks better.
Are containers microwave safe?
It depends entirely on the coating. Tell us if microwaving is expected and we will specify accordingly, or say plainly if the requirement is not compatible with the format.
Can containers be printed?
Yes, on the walls and rim. Base print is covered as soon as the container is filled.
Do containers nest for storage?
Most formed containers nest, which matters at volume. Tell us your storage capacity and we can phase deliveries if space is tight.
What is the minimum order?
A flat 100 units on any format, enough to test stacking and lid fit under real service conditions.
Are your containers recyclable?
Board containers generally are with an aqueous coating; a plastic-laminated liner usually is not. If recyclability is a printed claim, tell us and we will stay on the aqueous side.
How much do custom containers cost?
From $0.30 per piece at large volumes. Coating and rim rigidity move the price more than print does.
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