We specialize in short-run paperboard folding cartons, prototypes, and custom packaging
Your product needs to stand out! Ritter’s experienced team employs cutting-edge technologies and time-honored craftsmanship to produce captivating packaging that turns heads and shouts “buy me!”. Have a short run? No problem. With our modern digital and conventional printing processes, we can produce prototypes as well as large orders, quickly and on budget.
From design to delivery, we're here to help you
make an impression... and make it stick!
Custom Packaging & Prototypes
Custom Product Boxes
Food & beverage, nutraceuticals, industrial
Electronics, pharmaceutical, cannabis & CBD boxes
Sleeves, Tags, & Backers
Hanging cartons & backer cards
Garment & product tags
Packaging Prototypes
Sample making & short-run production
Straight line, auto-bottom, 4-corner boxes
Printing & Finishing Touches
Decorative effects and finishes communicate so much more than just good design. Ritter’s has many options to help enhance your packaging to improve shelf appeal. Engaging tactile or visual effects can boost your design and improve the opening experience. Soft-touch film lamination can provide a luxury feel well before any visual cues. Metallic foils highlight strong identity and messaging. Cutout windows offer a glimpse of the interior. Ritter’s has these tools and more to elevate ordinary packaging to the next level.
Materials
SBS, FBB, CCNB, CCK, metalized boards,
Uncoated and recycled substrates
Printing
Process & spot Pantone inks
Flood & spot aqueous and UV coatings
Finishing
Hot foil stamping & embossing
Windows, partitions & box inserts
Structural Design & Prototyping
Making a visual impact is important for a successful brand. Ritter’s understands that your paperboard boxes and folding cartons need to be custom-created with only the highest quality materials and a keen eye for details. A good first impression is critical when competing for shelf space.
Design is only one part of the package creation process. Once you’ve settled on what you’d like it to look like, we turn the design into a fully functioning prototype sample to check its structural integrity. This means you’re able to inspect and feel your carton —and also ensure your items fit in the box— way before it ever goes to print.
Having a team of experts on your side makes all the difference. We’re able to quickly produce high-quality samples in-house that you can use for tradeshows, events, stakeholder approvals, photoshoots, and more.
To make the prototyping process even easier, you can count on our expert guidance during every step of production. This enables you to visualize what your package will look and feel like, while also giving you the ability to easily make any essential changes on the spot.
From design to delivery, we're here to help you
make an impression... and make it stick!
Frequently Asked Questions About Folding Cartons
Ritter’s produces custom folding cartons for a wide range of industries, from cosmetics and nutraceuticals to food and beverages. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about our folding carton design, printing, and finishing options.
What types of folding cartons does Ritter's produce?
We manufacture custom folding cartons, including product boxes, sleeves, partitions, gift boxes, and shelf displays. Our cartons are most commonly used in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, health & beauty, beverage, CBD, pharmaceutical, pet care and food industries but we also happily work with many other industries.
Can you create prototypes before full production?
Yes. We provide structural design and prototyping to test size, fit, durability, and visual appeal before mass production.
Do you offer short-run folding carton printing?
Absolutely. Ritter’s specializes in short-run and quick turnaround folding cartons for product launches, seasonal promotions, and urgent supply needs.
What materials are available for folding cartons?
We offer thicknesses from 8 to 32 pt. Paperboard including SBS, FBB, CCNB, CCK, and specialty uncoated or recycled stocks. We also provide metallized boards and other specialty substrates.
What finishing and embellishment options are available?
Finishes include gloss, matte, soft touch, texture, and holographic. Embellishments include foil stamping, embossing, debossing, die cut windows, and specialty film lamination.
Can Ritter's produce cartons for cosmetics and beauty products?
Yes. We specialize in cosmetic folding cartons with premium finishes that create a luxury look and feel while protecting your product.
Do you produce food-safe folding cartons?
We can produce some cartons for the food industry where the food does not come into direct contact with the carton and there is a barrier in between.
What sustainable folding carton options are available?
Ritter’s provides recyclable paperboard options to support eco-friendly packaging initiatives.
Can you produce cartons with partitions or inserts?
Yes. We design and produce folding cartons with custom inserts, partitions, and protective dividers for bottles, jars, and multipack products.
How fast can folding cartons be produced?
With in-house printing, die cutting, foiling, and finishing, we deliver faster than many competitors, as quickly as one to two weeks. Rush and emergency orders are available for time-sensitive projects.
Do you work with contract manufacturers and copackers?
Yes. We frequently partner with contract manufacturers and copackers to provide labels and folding cartons for private label products, seasonal campaigns, and urgent fill-in work. Ritter’s is happy to blind ship/package your orders.
Which industries do you serve with folding cartons?
Ritter’s works with nutraceutical, health & beauty, cosmetic, beverage, CBD, pharmaceutical, food, pet care, industrial, medical supply companies and more in South Florida and beyond.
What is your MOQ (minimum order quantity)?
We do not have minimums; however, it’s usually not cost-effective to run fewer than 500 qty.
Do you make corrugated boxes?
No, we produce paperboard folding boxes.
