What we source

• RSC shipper boxes, half-slotted/overlap, telescopic, heavy-duty export cartons
  
• Mailer & e-commerce boxes (self-seal + tear-strip; SIOC-ready)
  
• Shelf-ready/PDQ trays, die-cuts, partitions/dividers, corrugated fitments
  
• Litho-laminated premium cartons; folding cartons (FBB/SBS/duplex) for retail packs
  

Specs & options

• Board & flutes: Single (E/B/C), Double (EB/BC/AC), Triple (custom)
  
• Grades: ECT 26/32/44/51/61+ or Mullen 125–350# (region-equivalent)
  
• Paper: Recycled/test liner, virgin kraft liner, specialty white top; typical 120–300 GSM mixes
  
• Printing: Flexo (1–4c HQPP), litho-lam (photo-grade), digital (short runs/variable)
  
• Finishes: Aqueous/varnish, anti-scuff, moisture-resist, inside print, QR/Barcodes
  
• Features: Crash-lock, peel-n-seal, tamper-evident tapes, easy-open, perforations
  

Testing & performance

• ECT/BCT (compression), Mullen (burst), Cobb (water), drop & vibration (ISTA 1A/3A/6-Amazon for SIOC), humidity conditioning.
  
• Color/print: registration, density, and ΔE checks for branded packs.
  

Compliance & sustainability hooks

• FSC/PEFC chain-of-custody (on request)
  
• TPCH/CONEG heavy-metal limits for inks/varnishes
  
• Food-contact packs: FDA 21 CFR 176.xx / EU 1935/2004 / BfR XXXVI (where applicable)
  
• E-commerce: Amazon SIOC/FFP design + ISTA 6-Amazon protocols
  
• Recyclability labels and recycled-content claims (evidence on file)
  

Typical MOQs & lead times (guidance)

• Flexo corrugated: 1,000–5,000 pcs; first order 2–3 weeks, repeats 7–14 days
  
• Litho-lam premium: ≥2,000 pcs; 3–4 weeks
  
• Digital corrugated/folding carton pilots: 100–1,000 pcs; 7–10 days
  (Actuals vary by size, board grade, print passes, and peak season.)
  

RFQ checklist (copy-paste into your brief)

1. Internal product + ship weight per box
   
2. Box style & internal L×W×H (mm) + stacking height/pallet pattern
   
3. Board target (ECT/Mullen or GSM mix) & flute preference
   
4. Print details (sides, Pantones, coverage), dieline/artwork
   
5. SIOC/ISTA test requirement (yes/no) & lane (air/ground/sea)
   
6. Finish/coating, special features (tear-strip, self-seal, SRP)
   
7. Annual volume, order splits, desired MOQ per SKU
   
8. Sustainability (FSC, recycled-content %) & labeling needs
   
9. QA plan (incoming ECT/Mullen, color ΔE, dimensional tolerance)
   
10. Delivery terms & ship-to(s)
    

QC playbook (DUPRO + PSI)

• Verify board construction (ply, flute profile, GSM), glue/pin adhesion, score & die-cut accuracy
  
• Dimensional checks (±2–3 mm typical), print registration/ΔE, tape/tear-strip function
  
• Carton performance samples: ECT/BCT or drop test per spec; check shipping marks & palletization
  

Cost drivers
Paper GSM/grade, number of print passes, litho-lam vs flexo, coatings, dieline complexity/waste, run size, and freight (cartons ship bulky—optimize flat-pack & pallet loads).

Why India for corrugated

• Deep base of automated corrugators/folder-gluers across NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, TN
  
• Strong recycled-kraft ecosystem; virgin liner access via mill/import channels
  
• Water-based inks, fast lead times on repeat runs, competitive tooling
  

Natural cross-sells
Void-fill (paper), honeycomb pads, partitions, labels, instruction leaflets, retail sleeves, and—within this category—tissue & hygiene SKUs that ship in the same outer.