Crafting Packaging Solutions for 180+ Years
Beer, cocktails, soda, and food packaging solutions that grow with you. Whether you’re a small, regional maker or a national brand, we support your growth at every stage.
The Z difference
As the largest independent packaging company in the U.S., we can bring you solutions that others cannot. So, start innovating as fast as you like. We’ll make sure your custom packaging solutions keep pace.
Crafting Packaging Solutions for 180+ Years
What are your capabilities?
Zumbiel is a full-service beverage packaging company specializing in folding cartons for canned products.
- Structural and graphic design services in our in-house design center
- Three printing processes: lithography, flexography, and digital printing
- Die cutting, gluing, warehousing, and shipping
- On-site field support and QA/CI oversight
We support clients from startups to nationally distributed brands.
What types of packaging products do you offer?
We specialize in multipack folding cartons for canned products, including:
- All can sizes, from 4-pack sleeks to 36-pack standards
- USA’s third-largest provider of beverage carton packaging
How do you handle board supply as a non-vertically integrated company?
We purchase paperboard directly from mills under long-term agreements, giving:
- Guaranteed tonnage commitments
- Strong negotiation leverage
- Consistent supply even during industry shortages
Do you work with international paperboard suppliers?
Yes, when it makes sense. We have sourced board from South America and Europe in the past but currently prioritize domestic suppliers for supply assurance and predictable costs.
Do you hold inventory, or is everything made to order?
We accommodate both approaches:
- Startups/small orders: made to order
- National/large-volume clients: inventory held for agreed timeframes
Our approach reduces costs and prevents excess inventory.
What customizable options do you offer (dispenser features, handles, windows, etc.)?
Zumbiel has extensive experience in custom packaging across industries:
- Dispensers, handles, windows, and more
- Common dies for efficiency while accommodating unique custom solutions
Can you combine multiple box designs into one bulk order?
Yes. Our digital assets make multiple SKU orders a breeze. Combination runs on litho and tandem runs on flexo allow for high SKU orders and keep costs to a minimum
How should cartons be filled for hand-packing or hand-gluing?
Smart package design balances labor efficiency with durability. We work with clients to ensure easy, cost-effective, and transport-ready packaging.