Specialty Packaging FAQ

Q. What kind of “packaging” does your company do?
A. We do a wide range of packaging work such as: board game manufacturing, game production, game piece manufacturing, gift packaging, multi-component packaging, setup box manufacturing, card deck manufacturing, thermoformed tray manufacturing, retail packaging, product packaging – and that is just touching the highlights. If you don’t see your packaging needs in this short answer, call us for a more detailed explanation.

Q. Do you do seasonal custom packaging?
A. Yes, we do and we have many examples to show you.

Q. Can you make set-up boxes, folding cartons, acetate packages or times?
A. Yes we can do all of those specialty packages and more.

Q. Can you do packaging for both overseas and domestic consumers?
A. We have extensive experience in both areas (including Asian packaging production).

Q. Do I need to go somewhere else for packaging design and then have you make the package?
A. We do both design and production of a wide range of packaging. We pride ourselves on being a “one-stop” packaging design and manufacturing company. However we only design if we are doing the manufacturing.

Q. What do you consider the Paragon Packaging “specialty”?
A. Paragon Packaging has 75 plus years of experience. Many of our designs are award winning and we are proud of the quality of our work. But I would say we specialize in customer service. You can easily contact us and get a quick response. Our staff enjoys sharing their expertise and making recommendations to improve cost and quality of projects.

Q. How do I get started with Paragon Packaging on my project?
A. Fill out our online form to request a quote and we will respond within in 24 hours with a specification form (and perhaps additional information forms). Once we have all the needed specifications it takes three to five business days (depending on complexity of your order) to get a quote back to you. If you need a more details on how to get started, contact us by email: info@paragonpackaging.com or give us a call at 847-615-0065

Q. How long will it take to produce my game after you have all the specifications and information needed?
A. Once we have the final artwork, typically it’s 4 to 6 weeks for a domestic order, if production is to be done in Asia; it is 90 to 120 days.

Q. Does Paragon Packaging do the graphic design work?
A. No, but we have worked with many outstanding graphic designers and can provide a list of some we recommend.

Q. Can you explain “order tolerance” to me?
A. Sure, the printing and packaging industry uses this term to indicate a plus or minus 10% of the number you order. In other words, if you ordered 5,000 games, you can expect to receive 4500 to 5500 games.

Q. Does your company do warehousing and order fulfillment?
A. No, but we maintain a list of recommended companies who can do that for you.

We hope our custom packaging faq page answered your questions about your custom packaging project. For other questions, please fill out our online contact form or give us a call.