General News
Important: Notification of Price Increase
Dear Customers, Over the course of the last 6 months, China has been aggressively purchasing paper scrap that our state-side paper mills use in their manufacturing processes for paperboard used in our packaging and shipping cartons. Most recently, RISI Pulp & Paper Week recognized a $50/ton increase in the base price of liner board in…
Read MoreStock vs Custom Manufactured Packaging
Custom Paper Tubes specializes in manufacturing a variety of paper tube packaging that includes premium packaging for high-end retail products, as well as unique and small diameter paper tube cores for industrial markets. Customers come to us because a current supplier is unable to manufacture a small size diameter paper tube, or they are frustrated…
Read MoreCustom Sample vs Sample Kit — Which one is right for me?
Sample packaging can often aid in visualizing a packaging concept. We offer both a general sample kit and the ability to order custom prototype packaging samples. The general sample kit contains a variety of packaging styles, with and without food grade liners, and a variety of popular enclosures. The kit is perfect for those who…
Read MoreDetermining the best paper tube packaging solution for your products
We offer a variety of packaging sizes, styles and enclosure options to choose from (over 37,000 combinations actually) and we know that can be overwhelming. Our premier paper tube packaging is a perfect extension to your brand; making a visual impact on your customers and helping your product to stand out from your competition. We…
Read MoreThinking of Mom
It’s mid-February and visions of cupid, hearts and flowers are giving way to shamrocks, green beer and hopes of warmer temperatures. While the rest of the world is thinking about next month’s shenanigans, we want to take a moment to focus on Mom. In the retail world, Mothers’ Day is the third largest holiday, next…
Read MoreCustomer Review – Sweet Dough NYC
Thanks for sharing, Drew. We’re thrilled you are happy with your new eco-friendly paper tube packaging. It looks great! Drew Kohl, owner of Sweet Dough NYC wrote: Hi Larry, Just wanted to let you know that my tubes arrived yesterday and they look so great! Thanks very much. I’ll be in contact soon to place…
Read More2016-2017 Holiday Closed Dates
As we move into the holiday season, please note our holiday closed dates below: Thanksgiving: November 24 & 25, 2016 Christmas: December 23 & 26, 2016 New Year: January 2, 2017
Read More2017 Tradeshow Calendar
2017 Tradeshow & Event Calendar Good relationships are important to us, and we love meeting our customers in person to discuss packaging solutions for your products. Mark your calendar to meet us at the following shows and events: PPAI Expo – Booth 6755 January 10-12, 2017 Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, NV WBENC Salute & Summit March 21-23,…
Read MoreCustomer Review – Fiat Lux
Thank you for your kind words, Marlene! It’s customers like you who give our team motivation and make our business a success while helping other small businesses like yours to succeed! Marlene Stang of Fiat Lux wrote: Mark Principi has been such a pleasure to work with. He’s knowledgeable, accommodating, answers my questions in a…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2016 Spring Graduates of the Ohio River Valley Business Development Program!
This April, Custom Paper Tubes’ owner, Jodi Lombard along with a group of other certified WBE small business owners, graduated from the Ohio River Valley Business Development Program (ORVBDP), sponsored by Procter & Gamble. The business development program, developed over two years ago and continuously evolving, provides a highly interactive, specialized curriculum geared toward growing…
Read MoreCustomer Review – One River Medicine
Thanks, Linnie! We are glad you are super excited for your new tea packaging. Don’t forget to send us those pics. We love to see what our customers are up to and their creative branding! Linnie O’Flanagan, founder, One River Medicine wrote: Hey! Just wanted to let you know we got our shipment and we LOVE…
Read MoreCustomer Review – Fiat Lux
Marlene, We truly appreciate your compliment and enthusiasm for our packaging and quality. Our entire team says, “Thank you!” Marlene Stang, owner of Fiat Lux wrote: “I received my samples, and am SO IMPRESSED by the quality tube that you and your team turned out!”
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