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At our Foremost Graphics Packaging Division, our structural engineers take our clients’ packaging needs very seriously. From the initial stages of product development, our team works alongside product manufacturers to develop and engineer consumer packaging solutions that meet the needs for container safety, manufacturing processes, production and materials cost, and shipping requirements. Our packaging experts take into consideration in-store placement, brand visibility, and overall style and functionality.
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Our Packaging Services
Your product deserves packaging that is designed for functionality, reliability, and style. We offer complete product development services that take you from concept to finishing under one project management team. Our experienced packaging experts and engineers bring marketing insights with structural expertise to ensure that every box, sleeve, or blister card looks great and functions perfectly. We help you design packaging that not only protects your product but also enhances brand recognition and drives product sales.
Strategy & Consulting
Effective packaging starts with a clear strategy. Foremost Graphics provides consultation and planning services to help you define objectives, optimize materials, and align your packaging with your brand and business goals. From cost efficiency and sustainability to shelf impact and compliance, our team helps you make informed decisions that add long-term value.
Design & Prototyping
Before production begins, we bring your ideas to life with structural designs and prototyping. Our packaging engineers collaborate with you to develop concepts that balance form & function with your visual design and branding. Using digital mockups and physical prototypes, we ensure that every detail, from shape and size to color and texture, meets your exact standards before moving to print.
Print & Finishing
As a leader in high-quality printing and finishing, Foremost Graphics delivers packaging that reflects the premium nature of your brand. Our advanced equipment allows for precise color control, specialty coatings, embossing, and other finishes that elevate your packaging. With decades of print expertise, we ensure consistency, accuracy, and stunning visual results at every scale.
Inventory & Shipment
We make packaging coordination simple. Our inventory management and shipping services ensure your packaging is stored safely, managed efficiently, and delivered on time. Foremost Graphics offers various inventory management programs catered to your specific needs, all tailored to save you time, space, and overall cost.
Packaging Types
At Foremost Graphics, our high-quality paperboard packaging solutions balance strength and sustainability with visual impact. Ideal for folding cartons, blister packs, product sleeves, beverage cartons, and more. Paperboard is available in a range of grades and finishes to meet functional, branding and merchandising requirements. We engineer durability, efficient production, and consistent print quality into every packaging solution we produce.
Product Offerings
- Folding cartons
- Point of purchase display cartons (POPs)
- Sleeves / Bellybands
- Heat seal blister cards
- Heat seal trapped blister & clamshell cards
- Cold glue (our ECOhesive) trapped blister & clamshell cards
- Insert cards
- Plastic backer cards
- Skinboard
- Customized product packaging
Folding Cartons
Versatile and cost-effective, folding cartons are ideal for retail products across multiple industries. We design and produce non-corrugated cartons that are durable, food-safe, and visually appealing while optimized for automated assembly and retail display. Our food packaging, materials, and facility meet all industry standards for safety.
Point-of-Purchase
Our custom Point-of-Purchase displays are designed to maximize visibility and drive impulse purchases in retail environments. These cartons are durable and custom made to fit perfectly on counters and point-of-purchase display racks.
Sleeves
Printed sleeves add style and functionality while being an economical solution to product visibility and messaging. Sleeves are often used over unprinted packaging, to group products together, to provide hook display functionality, or as a wrap-around on to-go food containers making them easier to transport.
Blister & Insert Cards
Our backer cards for blister packaging combines product protection with clear visibility and are ideal for health & beauty products, hardware, electronics, and many other consumer goods. We ensure secure sealing with the options of cold ECOhesive or heat-sealed applications for trapped or face-sealed packaging. Our high-quality printing highlights your product while maintaining safety and compliance.
Customized Product Packaging
When standard packaging won’t do, we deliver fully custom packaging built around your unique product and brand needs. From luxury designs to sustainable alternatives, we help you create packaging that differentiates your product and strengthens your market presence.
Beverage Cartons
Engineered for beverages, and specialty products, our paperboard cartons provide structural integrity and secure product positioning while reinforcing your eye-catching brand design. We tailor each carton to accommodate unique container shapes and sizes, and our materials ensure reliable performance during display stacking, and transportation.Materials & Finishes
Paperboard Materials
Clay Coated News Back & Coated Recycled Board
(CCNB/CRB)
Description: A multi-layer paperboard made with recycled fibers, featuring a clay-coated top surface for printability and a natural gray or kraft back. Why Choose It: Budget-friendly and sustainable, with decent print quality for high-volume applications.SBS C1S
(Solid Bleached Sulfate – Coated One Side)
Description:
A premium, bright white paperboard coated on one side for high-quality printing, with an uncoated reverse side.
Why Choose It:
Excellent surface for graphics while maintaining a natural interior for product contact or secondary printing.
SBS C2S
(Coated Two Sides)
Description:
Solid bleached board coated on both sides, offering a smooth, printable surface inside and out.
Why Choose It:
Ideal when both interior and exterior presentation matter.
SBS Blister Board
Description:
A specialized SBS board engineered to withstand heat during blister sealing without warping or discoloration.
Why Choose It:
Designed specifically for heat-seal applications with consistent performance.
SBS Foldover Board
Description:
A durable SBS board designed for folding onto itself; often laminated or glued for added strength.
Why Choose It:
Adds rigidity and a high-end feel without switching to thicker substrates.
Poly Board
(Oil & Grease Resistant)
Description:
Paperboard treated or laminated with a polymer layer to resist oil, grease, and moisture penetration.
Why Choose It:
Protects packaging integrity when exposed to food oils or moisture.
Water Resistant Coatings
Description:
Barrier coatings applied to paperboard to improve resistance to water exposure and humidity.
Why Choose It:
Helps maintain structure and appearance in damp environments.
WCCK
(White Clay Coated Kraft Back)
Description:
A kraft-backed board with a white clay-coated top surface for improved printability and a natural brown reverse.
Why Choose It:
Combines strength with a more natural, eco-forward appearance.
SSUS
(Solid Unbleached Sulfate)
Description: A strong, kraft-based board made from unbleached fibers, offering high durability and a natural brown color. Why Choose It: Superior strength and tear resistance with a sustainable aesthetic.Foil Board
Description:
Paperboard laminated with a metallic foil surface to create a reflective, premium finish.
Why Choose It:
Creates high visual impact and enhances shelf presence.
Skinboard
Description:
A board used in skin packaging where a heated plastic film conforms tightly over a product and adheres to the board.
Why Choose It:
Securely holds products in place while allowing full visibility.
Plastics
(PVC, PET, PETG, Styrene)
Description:
Rigid or semi-rigid plastic substrates used for transparent or structural packaging components.
Why Choose It:
Provides clarity, durability, and product visibility.
Finishes & Coatings
Gloss Aqueous
Description:
A water-based coating that adds shine and enhances color vibrancy.
Why Choose It:
Cost-effective way to boost visual appeal and protect the surface.
Matte Aqueous
Description:
A non-reflective coating that softens colors and reduces glare.
Why Choose It:
Creates a refined, modern look.
Satin
Description:
A mid-sheen finish between gloss and matte, offering subtle luster.
Why Choose It:
Balances vibrancy and sophistication.
UV Coating
Description:
A cured coating applied and hardened instantly using ultraviolet light, creating a highly durable finish.
Why Choose It:
Adds depth, contrast, and strong surface protection.
Aqueous Blister Coating
Description:
A specialized coating that enables paperboard to bond with blister film during heat sealing.
Why Choose It:
Ensures reliable adhesion in blister applications.
Heat Resistant Coating
Description:
A coating formulated to withstand elevated temperatures during manufacturing or product use.
Why Choose It:
Maintains structure and appearance under heat exposure.
Soft Touch
Description:
A tactile coating that creates a velvety, smooth feel on the surface.
Why Choose It:
Enhances perceived value through touch.
ECOhesive (Cold Glue)
Description:
A pressure-activated adhesive coating that sticks to itself without heat.
Why Choose It:
Enables easy open/close functionality without additional components.
Matte Varnish
Description:
A traditional oil- or water-based coating that provides a flat, low-sheen finish.
Why Choose It:
More economical alternative to matte aqueous or soft-touch finishes.
Strike-through / Reticulating Varnish
Description:
A specialty coating technique that creates a textured, patterned contrast by separating glossy and matte areas.
Why Choose It:
Adds visual and tactile contrast without additional materials.
Markets We Serve
Any product that needs packaging is a market we service. Each industry has its own unique needs as products vary in dimensions, weight, merchandising requirements, and printing standards. Foremost Graphics Packaging Division has a solution for your unique product.
Personal Care & Beauty
In the personal care and beauty market, packaging must protect delicate products while elevating brand perception. Our paperboard POP display cartons, sleeves, and blister card solutions deliver premium print quality, structural integrity, and sustainable options that support both luxury and mass-market brands. We help you stand out on the shelf while maintaining consistency across high-volume production runs.
Food & Beverage
Food and beverage manufacturers rely on packaging that is food-safe and performs reliably from production line to retail display to consumer use. Foremost Graphics is a Certified FSSC 22000 printer for paperboard packaging products that must meet strict industry standards. We engineer for manufacturing efficiency, strength, and performance. From freezer and refrigerated cartons, to Grab-n-Go food sleeves, we balance functionality, compliance, portability/consumer use, and end use for optimal impact and satisfaction.
Consumer Electronics
Electronics packaging must protect valuable components while communicating quality and innovation. Our expertly engineered cartons, insert cards, clamshell and sleeve solutions provide product security, clean presentation, and consistent print accuracy. We design packaging that supports automation, minimizes damage, and reinforces your brand at retail.
Home Improvement
Home improvement products demand packaging that is tough, informative, secure, and easy to merchandise. We produce folding cartons, backer cards, clamshells inserts, blister cards, and more that withstand handling while clearly communicating product features. Our solutions support high-traffic retail environments and efficient merchandising.
Hardware
Hardware packaging needs strength, security, and precision. Foremost Graphics delivers rugged paperboard, heat seal trapped blister and clamshell cards that are developed to protect heavy or sharp items while maintaining excellent print clarity. Our engineered structures help reduce damage, streamline production, and enhance shelf organization.
Automotive
Automotive packaging requires durability, accuracy, and consistency across complex product lines. We create reliable cartons, inserts, and blister packaging that protect parts and support clear labeling and branding. Our solutions are built to meet demanding distribution environments and high-volume manufacturing needs.
Lawn & Garden
Lawn and garden products face harsh handling and varied retail conditions. Our paperboard packaging solutions are engineered for strength, with moisture resistance options that also retain strong visual appeal. We help brands communicate performance and reliability while maintaining efficient, sustainable packaging systems.
Leisure & Hobby
Leisure and hobby packaging must capture attention while protecting various sporting goods or toy components and accessories. We design cartons, sleeves, blister cards, clam shell and informational or instructional insert and backer cards that clearly communicate what’s inside while keeping in mind the importance of brand messaging. With durable construction that allows for vibrant brand graphics, our packaging enhances the overall product buying experience.Certifications
Foremost Graphics maintains packaging certifications that reflect our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability across every project we produce. Our certified processes ensure packaging is manufactured to meet industry standards for consistency, material integrity, and print accuracy, giving our clients confidence that their products are protected and retail-ready. These certifications also support food-safe and regulated packaging requirements, reinforcing our dedication to reliable production, responsible sourcing, and dependable performance from concept to delivery.
Partnering with Foremost Graphics
With Foremost Graphics, you get more than a printer–you get a packaging design engineer as your partner. We start with an exact 3D rendering of your product before designing and engineering packaging that meets all requirements and expectations. If you have a new product or the need for a product packaging re-vamp, Contact Our Packaging Division Today – pulling the experts in early is key to a successful product packaging journey!