USA Custom Box Manufacturer

Custom Cardboard Box Manufacturer in USA

We manufacture and supply custom cardboard boxes for businesses across all 50 states. We produce corrugated boxes in any size, any shape, and any quantity at our Tennessee factory, then ship them manufacturer direct.

Our cardboard boxes are heavy walled, food safe, and built to your exact width, length, and height specifications.

Made in USATennessee factory
Any SizeBuilt to your specs
Any ShapeSquare, rectangle, octagon, custom
All 50 StatesNationwide shipping
Overview

Custom Cardboard Box Production and Supply

Get corrugated boxes and cardboard containers manufactured to your own dimensions, board strength, and shape instead of buying them off a shelf. Rapamar is a US cardboard box manufacturer in Tennessee. We produce custom boxes in any size, shape, and quantity, coat them with a food safe moisture barrier, and supply them to ice cream shops, food brands, retailers, and distributors across the country. Send your width, length, and height and we'll quote you a competitive price. We would be happy to provide you a phsyical sample too before anything goes into production.

Cardboard boxes at a glance
ProductCustom cardboard containers and boxes, also called corrugated boxes
Manufactured inOur own Tennessee facility in the USA
SizesAny width, length, and height built to spec, from pint and quart formats up to 1 gallon, 2.5 gallon, and 3 gallon bulk tubs
ShapesSquare, rectangle, octagon, or fully custom geometry
BoardSingle wall and double wall corrugated with food safe moisture barrier coating
Case pack50 boxes per case with lids on standard tub formats
Volume pricingDiscounts at 6 or more cases, 11 or more cases, and full pallet quantities
ShippingAll 50 states, with free ground shipping on case orders
SamplesPhysical sample sent for approval before the production run
Sold byRapamar, manufacturer direct, no brokers or importers
A Real American Manufacturer

American Cardboard Box Manufacturer: We Produce, We Do Not Resell

Most companies selling cardboard boxes are brokers. They take your order, send it to a factory overseas, and add a margin. Rapamar is not one of them. Our Tennessee facility manufactures heavy walled corrugated boxes for ice cream shops, gelato makers, frozen dessert brands, food businesses, and bulk distributors across the country.

Buying from the plant that runs your job means one point of contact for specs, pricing, samples, and reorders, and it means your die line stays on file with the people who cut it.

  • +Manufactured in our own Tennessee facility, not imported and not brokered
  • +Heavy walled boxes engineered for cold storage and repeated handling
  • +Manufacturer direct pricing with volume discounts at 6 plus, 11 plus, and pallet quantities
  • +Physical sample approval before every production run
  • +Faster reorders because your specs and die line stay on file with us
Custom cardboard boxes manufactured at the Rapamar corrugated factory in Tennessee Built in Tennessee
Dimensions and Specs

Cardboard Boxes Built to Your Exact Width, Length, and Height

Every Rapamar box is drawn to the dimensions you give us, engineered into a die line, and produced to spec. That covers compact pint and quart formats, 1 gallon shop tubs, 2.5 and 3 gallon bulk tubs, and fully custom shipping boxes for whatever you need to pack.

WIDTH LENGTH HEIGHT BUILT TO SPEC FIG. 01 CUSTOM DIE LINE, W x L x H
Pint and QuartSmall format scoop and retail cupscompact
1 GallonStandard shop and dipping cabinet tubstandard
2.5 and 3 GallonHigh volume bulk production tubsbulk
Custom ShippingAny width, length, and height you needmade to order

SHAPES: SQUARE, RECTANGLE, OCTAGON, OR FULLY BESPOKE GEOMETRY.
50 BOXES PER CASE WITH LIDS ON STANDARD TUB FORMATS. FOOD SAFE COATED.

How to specify a custom cardboard box
Size classBest forHow it is specified
Pint and quartScoop shops, retail freezer cups, single serve and sampler packsCapacity plus your artwork panel, or your own W x L x H
1 gallonDipping cabinets, daily shop production, food service accountsStandard tub format or built to your exact dimensions
2.5 and 3 gallonHigh volume production, co packers, wholesale distributionBulk tub format with lid, case packed for pallet loads
Custom shipping boxesEcommerce, retail cartons, parts, bulk inventory, freightYour width, length, and height plus load weight and stack height
Custom shapesProducts that do not fit a square or rectangleSend a drawing, a sample, or the product itself and we die line it
How It Is Built

Custom Corrugated Boxes Built to Perform

Cardboard is the everyday word. Corrugated is the engineering. Every Rapamar box is built from fluted corrugated board, an arched inner medium glued between flat liners, which gives you strength, stacking rigidity, and cushioning that plain chipboard cannot match.

  • +Heavy duty corrugated board with food safe moisture barrier coating
  • +Engineered to stack uniformly without bulging or collapsing
  • +Built for cold storage, freezer environments, and repeated handling
  • +Custom dimensions, with width, length, and height built to your exact specs
  • +Custom shapes, including square, rectangle, octagon, or fully bespoke geometry
  • +Earth friendly alternative to plastic tubs and metal containers
OUTER LINER INNER LINER
Corrugated cross section: liner, flute, liner

Single Wall Corrugated

One fluted layer between two liners. The workhorse build for retail cartons, food packaging, and most custom shipping boxes. Light, rigid, and cost efficient.

Double Wall Corrugated

Two fluted layers for heavy duty bulk, industrial parts, and pallet stacked loads that need extra crush resistance and durability.

Food Safe Coated

Moisture barrier coating rated for cold storage and food contact. This is why ice cream, gelato, and frozen food brands trust our containers.

Box Styles We Quote

Common Custom Cardboard Box Styles

Pick a style, or send a drawing and we will build the die line
StyleWhat it isTypical use
Two piece tub and lidA straight walled container with a separate lid, packed 50 per caseIce cream, gelato, frozen dessert, bulk food storage
Regular slotted shipperThe standard shipping box with flaps that meet at the center seamEcommerce, wholesale cartons, freight and pallet loads
Octagonal bulk containerEight sided container that resists bulging under loadHigh volume production and bulk distribution
Custom die cutA shape cut to your product rather than a stock footprintOdd shaped products, retail presentation, kitting
What We Build

We Produce Cardboard Boxes for Every Industry

We supply custom cardboard boxes to food producers, retailers, and distributors nationwide. If it can be made from corrugated board, send us the specs and we will quote it.

Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts

Custom sized corrugated containers for gelato, sorbet, frozen yogurt, and ice cream operators at every scale, from small scoop shops to high volume production.

Food and Beverage Brands

Food grade corrugated boxes for bakeries, meal kits, frozen food, dairy, and specialty food brands that need packaging built for cold storage and food contact.

Retail and Ecommerce

Custom shipping boxes and product packaging for retailers selling direct to consumer, in store, or through wholesale channels nationwide.

Industrial and Bulk Distribution

Heavy duty corrugated boxes engineered for parts storage, bulk inventory, warehousing, and distribution operations that demand durability.

Cold Storage and Logistics

Corrugated containers designed for freezer environments, refrigerated transport, and temperature sensitive supply chains.

Custom and Specialty Packaging

If it can be made from corrugated cardboard, we can quote it. Send us your specs and we will tell you what is possible.

Specialized Packaging by Industry

Custom Packaging Pages by Business Type

The Process

How We Manufacture Your Cardboard Boxes

Four steps from your dimensions to your loading dock, run start to finish at our own plant.

STEP 01

Send Your Specs

Send dimensions, shape, quantity, and what you are packaging. The more we know, the better we can quote.

STEP 02

Quote and Sample

You get pricing, lead time, and a physical sample to approve before we run production.

STEP 03

Approve and Produce

Once you sign off on the sample, your order goes into production at our Tennessee facility.

STEP 04

Ship and Deliver

Your boxes ship nationwide. Reorders are faster because your specs stay on file with us.

DaysQuote and physical sample turnaround
2 to 3 wksApproved sample to shipped production run
FasterReorders, because your die line stays on file
FreeGround shipping on case orders
NEW YORKILLINOIS CALIFORNIAN. CAROLINA TEXASFLORIDA TN PLANT
Nationwide Shipping
50. STATES

Custom Cardboard Boxes Produced & Shipped to All 50 States

From our Tennessee hub, Rapamar ships coast to coast. Every case order moves with free ground shipping, and pallet orders are quoted by destination and quantity. We supply businesses in every state in the country:

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansas California ColoradoConnecticutDelaware Florida Georgia HawaiiIdaho Illinois IndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisiana MaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesota MississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevada New HampshireNew JerseyNew Mexico New York North Carolina North DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvania Rhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennessee Texas UtahVermontVirginiaWashington West VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

FREE GROUND SHIPPING ON CASE ORDERS.
PALLET ORDERS QUOTED BY DESTINATION AND QUANTITY.

Custom cardboard boxes supplied to food and retail businesses across the USA Nationwide Supply
Who We Supply

Businesses We Supply Cardboard Boxes To

Whether you are scaling a single ice cream shop, running a co packing operation, launching a frozen food brand, or distributing wholesale across regions, Rapamar builds the containers your business runs on.

  • Retail ice cream shops and gelato shops
  • Frozen dessert brands and private label producers
  • Commercial co packers and high volume production
  • Food manufacturers, dairy producers, and specialty food brands
  • Wholesale packaging distributors and bulk supply operations
  • Cold storage facilities and temperature controlled logistics
  • Retailers, ecommerce sellers, and direct to consumer brands
Common Questions

Custom Cardboard Boxes FAQ

What are custom cardboard boxes?

These are corrugated containers manufactured to your own dimensions, board strength, and shape instead of bought off a shelf. Rapamar produces them at our Tennessee factory and ships them manufacturer direct to businesses in all 50 states.

What sizes can Rapamar make?

We build corrugated boxes in virtually any size, from small product containers to large bulk shipping boxes. Send us your exact width, length, and height and we will confirm what is possible in production.

What shapes are available?

We manufacture square, rectangle, and octagonal corrugated boxes as standard offerings, plus fully custom shapes designed around your product. If it can be made from corrugated cardboard, we can quote it.

Where are Rapamar boxes made?

All Rapamar corrugated containers are manufactured at our Tennessee facility. We are a US based manufacturer, not a broker and not an importer.

Do you ship to all 50 states?

Yes. We ship to all 50 states. Standard case orders ship via ground freight with free ground shipping on cases. Pallet orders are quoted separately based on destination and quantity.

Is there a minimum order?

Minimums depend on the size, shape, and specs of the order. Custom runs generally require higher minimums than our standard catalog. Contact us with your project details and we will confirm the minimum that applies.

How long does a custom order take?

Lead times vary by order specifics, but typical custom orders move from approved sample to shipped product in a few weeks. Larger or more complex orders may take longer. We will give you a clear timeline as part of the quote.

Can I see a sample before I place an order?

Yes. We send a physical sample for you to approve before your order goes into production, so you can check the size, fit, and build in your own operation first.

Are your boxes food safe?

Yes. Our containers are manufactured with food safe moisture barrier coating, which is why we serve ice cream, gelato, and frozen food businesses across the country. We can confirm food grade specs as part of your quote.

What is the difference between cardboard and corrugated?

Cardboard is the everyday word people use for boxes. Corrugated is the engineered material we actually build with, made of an arched fluted medium glued between flat liners. That structure is what gives the box its strength, stacking rigidity, and cushioning.

Should I choose single wall or double wall corrugated?

Single wall has one fluted layer between two liners and suits retail cartons, food packaging, and most shipping boxes. Double wall has two fluted layers and suits heavy bulk, industrial parts, and pallet stacked loads that need extra crush resistance. Tell us the load weight and stack height and we will recommend the build.

Do you offer bulk and wholesale pricing?

Yes. Volume discounts apply at 6 or more cases, 11 or more cases, and full pallet quantities. The more you order, the better the per unit pricing.

Can I get my logo or artwork on the boxes?

Tell us what you want on the box when you request your quote, including artwork, colors, and panel placement, and we will confirm the options available for your run.
Made in the USA

Why Buy Cardboard Boxes Direct From a US Manufacturer

Buying through a broker adds a margin, adds a handoff, and puts a middleman between you and the plant that cuts your die line. Rapamar removes all three. We manufacture custom corrugated boxes at our own Tennessee facility, quote you directly, send a physical sample before production, and ship manufacturer direct to all 50 states.

From corrugated shipping boxes to food safe frozen dessert containers, Rapamar produces them in any size and any shape, backed by volume pricing, free ground shipping on case orders, and reorders that move faster because your specs stay on file with the people who built them.

Let Us Build

Get a Custom Quote on Cardboard Boxes

Send us your dimensions, shape, and quantity. We will quote pricing and lead time, send a physical sample to approve, and produce your order direct from our Tennessee facility.