Frequently Asked Questions

How long has Zumbiel been in business?

The company was founded in 1843 and is still a family-owned, independent firm. Since then, we’ve grown into a business with more than 350 team members, and our customers include prominent Fortune 500 companies.

What kind of printing capability do you have?

We have a digital press, which can be leveraged for personalized packaging and is also suitable for smaller customers. We also have large-format flexographic and lithographic presses.

What types of paperboard packaging can you do?

We make folding cartons for categories including food, beverages, CPG, pet, and e-commerce. Our Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program helps us manage a large number of SKUs within each category.

Can you do specialized packaging?

Yes. All of the solutions we provide are tailored to the customer’s unique brand and products.

Can you make folding cartons for direct food contact?

Yes, we hold Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 for direct food contact.

What kind of paperboard should my company use?

The answer depends on many factors. Because we are independent, we have the flexibility to offer choices that our competitors cannot.

What kind of sustainability initiatives does the company engage in?

We are currently engaged in benchmarking our carbon footprint and creating processes and procedures that will reduce it. In addition, we offer coated recycled board (CRB) as a paperboard option, and our other paperboards are recyclable and compostable.

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