Pharmaceutical Packaging Boxes
Secure your pharmaceuticals with our custom packaging solutions, designed to meet the highest industry standards in the UK.
Shelf-ready cartons built to your spec
Custom folding cartons scored and glued from a single sheet, printed with your branding.
Light, sharp-printing, and cost-effective
A folding carton gives crisp print at a lower weight than rigid or corrugated packaging.
What Is a Folding Carton?
A folding carton is a box made from a single, flat sheet of paperboard that is cut, scored, printed, and folded into shape. This is different from corrugated board, which has a fluted middle layer, and from rigid boxes, which are built and wrapped rather than folded. Folding cartons are the standard choice for shelf-ready retail packaging.
Why Folding Cartons Work Well for Retail
Because folding carton board is thinner and smoother than corrugated, it takes print more sharply, which matters when a box needs to look good under shop lighting or catch attention online. It is also lighter, which helps keep shipping costs down for businesses sending cartons out in bulk.
Carton Styles We Make
We produce tuck end boxes, reverse tuck end boxes, auto-lock bottom boxes, and window boxes with a die-cut opening, all built from folding carton stock. Each style balances cost, strength and ease of assembly slightly differently, and we will help you pick the right one for your product.
Materials and Board Weight
Folding cartons typically use SBS (solid bleached sulphate) or coated recycled board, in a range of weights (GSM) depending on the product's weight and how much protection it needs. Lighter board suits small, light items; heavier board suits anything with a bit more weight or that needs to stand firm on a shelf.
Order Sizes We Support
Custom folding cartons are available from around 50 to 100 units, making them accessible for a smaller brand's first retail run. As order size grows, unit price drops, since setup costs are shared across more cartons.
Average Folding Carton Prices
As a general guide, custom folding cartons typically cost between £0.30 and £1.20 per unit, depending on size, board weight, print colours and finish. These figures are a guide only, and an exact price depends on your box specification.
Sustainability
Folding carton board is widely recyclable, and coated recycled board options are available for brands wanting a lower-impact choice without moving away from a fully printable finish.
Getting Started
Send us your product's size and how it will be sold, on a shelf, online, or both, and we will suggest a suitable carton style and board weight. Our design team builds a proof before we move to production and UK-wide delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our folding cartons.
What is the difference between a folding carton and a corrugated box?
A folding carton is made from a single flat sheet of paperboard and folds into shape, while a corrugated box has a fluted middle layer for extra strength and cushioning.
Why do folding cartons print so sharply?
The board used is thinner and smoother than corrugated, which lets fine detail and bright colours print more clearly.
What is the smallest order for custom folding cartons?
Custom folding cartons are available from around 50 to 100 units.
How much do folding cartons cost?
Typically between £0.30 and £1.20 per unit, depending on size, board weight, print colours and finish.
Is folding carton board recyclable?
Yes, folding carton board is widely recyclable, and coated recycled board is available for a lower-impact option.
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