Short Run Packaging Australia
Need custom packaging without committing to a large production run? Boxes 24 provides short run packaging in Australia for businesses that need greater flexibility over how much packaging they manufacture and when they order it. From plain cardboard boxes and eCommerce mailers to digitally printed packaging, folding cartons and custom die cut designs, we can manufacture packaging in smaller quantities from our facility in Western Australia. It’s ideal for launching a product, testing a new packaging design, managing seasonal demand or simply avoiding thousands of boxes sitting in storage.
Made Locally
in Western Australia
Flexible Runs
Short to wholesale quantities
Fast Turnaround
2-5 days on custom boxes
Custom Solutions
Built around your product
Why Choose Short Run Packaging?
Launch Faster
Reduce Risk
Custom Packaging
Made Locally
Scale With Ease
CUSTOM BOXES WITH LOW MINIMUM QUANTITIES
CUSTOM DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN THOUSANDS OF BOXES
One of the biggest barriers to custom packaging is often the minimum order quantity.
Businesses can be forced to choose between generic stock packaging or committing to far more custom boxes than they currently need.
Boxes 24 specialises in flexible manufacturing that makes small quantity packaging more accessible.
Depending on your packaging requirements, we can manufacture:
- Custom corrugated cardboard boxes
- eCommerce mailers
- Die cut boxes
- Tuck-in tab boxes
- Folding cartons
- Product inserts and fitments
- Shipping cartons
- Custom printed boxes
- Specialist board packaging
Need a straightforward corrugated box in your own dimensions?
Our Custom Box Builder allows you to configure custom cardboard boxes online and receive instant pricing across available quantities.
For more specialised packaging structures, our team can develop a custom solution around your product.
START WITH AN IDEA. BUILD FROM THERE.
FROM PROTOTYPE TO PRODUCTION
Your first packaging order doesn’t need to be your biggest. Our approach allows businesses to develop, test and refine packaging before moving into larger ongoing production.
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SHARE YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Tell us about your product, dimensions, quantity you require, packaging style you prefer and whether you need custom print on the box. Already have a box you like? We can also assess existing packaging.
2
DESIGN & APPROVE
Choose an existing box style or work with our team to develop a custom dieline and structure. Artwork can also be prepared for printed packaging.
3
PRINT & PRODUCE
Once approved, your packaging is manufactured locally in WA in the quantity required for your project.
4
PUT IT TO WORK
Use your first production run to launch your product, fulfil orders and understand how the packaging performs in the real world.
5
SCALE WHEN YOU’RE READY
When demand increases, we can review your quantities, materials and production method to help make your next packaging run even more efficient.
WHO IS SHORT RUN PACKAGING FOR?
Short run packaging is designed for businesses that need flexibility rather than thousands of identical boxes at once.
eCommerce Brands
Create custom mailers, shipping boxes and printed packaging without the volume requirements commonly associated with large-scale manufacturing.
Startups & New Businesses
Create professional packaging without tying up significant cash or storage space in a large first order.
New Product Launches
Manufacture packaging for your initial launch and increase quantities once you understand demand.
Seasonal Promotions
Create limited packaging runs for Christmas, events, campaigns, promotions and seasonal products.
Limited Edition Products
Produce packaging specifically for collaborations, events, special releases or limited product ranges.
Product Testing & Prototypes
Test packaging dimensions, structures and branding before progressing into larger production.
MORE CONTROL OVER YOUR PACKAGING SUPPLY.
WHY MANUFACTURE LOCALLY?
Large offshore packaging orders can offer advantages at very high volumes, but they’re not always the right solution for growing Australian businesses. Long lead times, large minimum order quantities and changing demand can make it difficult to accurately predict how much packaging you’ll need months in advance.
Local short run packaging manufacturing gives you greater flexibility. With Boxes 24, you can benefit from faster production and shorter lead times, lower order quantities and easier communication with your packaging supplier. Most importantly, you can make packaging decisions based on what your business needs now rather than trying to predict demand months ahead.
SHORT RUN PRINTED PACKAGING
BRAND YOUR BOXES WITHOUT A LARGE PRINT RUN
Packaging is often the first physical interaction a customer has with your brand. With short run box printing, smaller businesses don’t have to choose between plain packaging and ordering thousands of printed boxes.
Boxes 24’s digital printing capabilities allow us to produce high-quality branded cardboard packaging in shorter production runs. Digital printing is particularly suited to short run packaging because artwork can be printed directly onto the board without the setup requirements associated with some traditional printing methods.
This makes it ideal for:
- Startup packaging
- eCommerce boxes
- Product launches
- Promotional packaging
- Seasonal campaigns
- Limited editions
- Testing new artwork
- Multiple product variations
- Short production runs
Add your logo, brand colours, messaging, instructions, graphics or other artwork to create packaging that feels distinctly yours. As your quantities increase, our broader printing and manufacturing capabilities also allow us to recommend the most suitable production method for your next stage of growth.
More capability. More flexibility. More local support.
START SMALL AND SCALE WITH BOXES 24
As your requirements grow, we can help you review production quantities, wholesale packaging supply and inventory management.
FOR STARTUPS & SMALL BUSINESS
For a growing business, cash flow and storage space matter. Ordering thousands of custom boxes might reduce the individual unit price, but it can also mean investing significant money into packaging before those boxes are actually needed. You then need somewhere to store them.
Short run packaging provides another way to approach your packaging supply. Instead of trying to buy packaging for the next year, you can order smaller quantities, learn what works and increase production as your business grows. This can be particularly valuable for startups developing their first branded packaging.
THE PACKAGING PARTNER YOU DON’T OUTGROW
The packaging solution that works when you’re sending 20 orders a week may not be the same solution you need when you’re sending 500. That’s why we look beyond the first production run.
Boxes 24 can support businesses across different stages of their packaging journey, from short run cardboard boxes and digital printing through to larger wholesale production, specialist die cutting, folding cartons and print finishing.
You can start with the quantity that makes sense now and develop your packaging supply as your business grows.
Shop Boxes with low minimum quantities
Browse our range of Australian-made packaging, from everyday packing boxes to custom printed solutions, available in low minimum quantities.
Product support
SHORT RUN PACKAGING FAQs
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Product FAQs
Short run packaging is custom packaging manufactured in smaller production quantities rather than large wholesale runs. It allows businesses to order packaging closer to what they currently need, making it useful for startups, product launches, seasonal products, eCommerce businesses and brands testing new packaging.
Boxes 24 manufactures short run packaging in Western Australia, including corrugated cardboard boxes, die cut packaging, eCommerce mailers, folding cartons and custom printed packaging.
Minimum order quantities depend on the type of packaging, material, printing method and manufacturing process required.
Boxes 24 specialises in flexible production and can manufacture many packaging styles in significantly smaller quantities than traditional large-volume packaging runs. Some custom corrugated boxes can also be priced online through our Custom Box Builder across the available quantity ranges.
For specialised die cut, printed or folding carton projects, contact our team with your required quantity for advice.
Yes. Custom cardboard boxes can be manufactured in smaller quantities, depending on the box style, dimensions, board grade and printing requirements.
Short run manufacturing is particularly useful when you need custom-sized packaging but do not want to commit to thousands of boxes at once.
Yes. Short run packaging can be printed with your logo, brand colours, graphics, instructions, messaging and other artwork.
Digital printing is particularly suitable for shorter production runs because it can print artwork directly onto the packaging material without the printing plates required by some traditional printing processes.
Depending on your requirements, Boxes 24 can manufacture short runs of custom corrugated boxes, shipping cartons, eCommerce mailers, die cut boxes, tuck-in tab boxes, folding cartons, product inserts, fitments, printed boxes and specialist board packaging.
If you are unsure which packaging structure is suitable for your product, our team can help develop a solution based on your product dimensions, required quantity and intended use.
Yes. Short run packaging can be particularly useful for startups and small businesses because it reduces the need to invest in a large quantity of packaging before demand is established.
Businesses can start with a smaller production run, test their packaging in the market and increase quantities as sales grow. This can also reduce the amount of storage space required for unused packaging.
The cost per box will generally decrease as production quantities increase because manufacturing and setup costs can be spread across more units.
However, ordering a smaller quantity can reduce the total upfront investment and avoid purchasing packaging you may not use. The most economical option therefore depends on your expected demand, storage capacity, cash flow and packaging requirements.
Production time depends on the packaging style, quantity, material, printing requirements and complexity of the project.
Because Boxes 24 manufactures packaging locally in Western Australia, we can offer shorter supply chains and direct communication with our production team. Contact us with your project requirements for a current production estimate.
Depending on the packaging project, we can help develop and test a packaging structure before moving into larger ongoing production.
An initial short production run can be useful for checking dimensions, product fit, structure, presentation and artwork before committing to higher quantities.
To provide an accurate quote, it helps to supply your required box dimensions, approximate quantity, packaging style, product weight, printing requirements and any existing artwork, dielines or packaging samples.
If you do not already know which box style or material you need, tell us about the product being packaged and our team can recommend suitable options.
Boxes 24 manufactures packaging at our facility in Western Australia. Local manufacturing can provide Australian businesses with shorter supply chains, easier communication and greater flexibility when packaging requirements or quantities change.
Yes. Short run packaging can be used as the first stage of a longer-term packaging supply strategy.
As your order volumes increase, Boxes 24 can review your box dimensions, materials, printing method, packaging structure and production quantities to determine whether a different manufacturing approach could improve efficiency or unit pricing.
This allows businesses to move from initial short runs into larger or wholesale packaging production without needing to find a completely new packaging supplier.
