Orapac designs and manufactures folding cartons for businesses. Structure, artwork, material and production are managed as one process at our factory in Oravais, Finland – from the first idea to a finished glued carton.
A folding carton for the product, brand and packing process
Structure to your dimensions
The carton is designed around product dimensions, weight, protection, logistics, packing and opening. We use ECMA constructions and customer-specific solutions.
Offset printing and brand colours
Offset printing delivers detailed graphics and even colour areas. We commonly print in five colours and can combine CMYK, PMS colours and varnishes.
Finishing and special effects
UV and effect varnishes, foiling, embossing, windows and a printed interior can highlight product features and create the intended experience.
Folding carton design and production
From design to prototype
Work starts with the product, audience, volumes and packing process. We then create the structure and CAD files and, when needed, a physical prototype for testing before production.
Made in our own Finnish production
Orapac has in-house packaging design, offset printing, die cutting, gluing and quality control. Where required, an offset-printed surface can be combined with E- or F-flute micro-corrugated board.
Where are folding cartons used?
Folding cartons are used for consumer and product packaging in retail, industry, cosmetics and other sectors where print quality, form and efficient packing matter. Material and construction are always assessed for the product and application.
Materials and recycling
We use a range of recycled-fibre and virgin-fibre cartonboard grades. Typical material thickness is approximately 300–1,000 micrometres. Cartonboard is fibre-based and suitable for material recycling when kept clean and sorted according to local instructions.
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Questions about folding cartons
What information is needed to design a folding carton?
Product dimensions and weight, volume, protection, packing method, logistics and the intended visual identity provide a good starting point.
Can the carton be printed entirely in our own design?
Yes. We support structure and prepress and can offset print both exterior and interior with your brand colours and graphics.
What constructions are available?
We use ECMA constructions and also develop customer-specific structures for the product, application and packing process.
Can a carton include a window, foil or embossing?
Yes. Windows, foiling, embossing and different varnishes can be combined according to the material, artwork and intended effect.
Can folding cartons run on automated packing lines?
Yes, when the structure, material and tolerances are designed for the particular machine and process.
Are folding cartons recyclable?
Cartonboard is fibre-based and is normally suitable for carton recycling when kept clean and sorted according to local instructions.