What Refine Packaging does

Refine Packaging is a U.S.-based custom packaging manufacturer that designs and produces made-to-order boxes for e-commerce brands, consumer goods companies, Fortune 500 enterprises, and small startups. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Coral Springs, the company operates a sales-led model combining a self-serve e-commerce website, an inside sales team, and toll-free phone support, with a stated 1-2 hour quote turnaround. Pricing is unit-based with volume discounts across tiers from sub-1,000 units through over 100,000 units and a minimum order quantity of 100 boxes, supported by free in-house design services, free shipping on all orders, and a price-matching policy.

The product portfolio spans more than twenty specialized categories including custom mailer and shipping boxes, retail and display boxes, corrugated and rigid boxes, kraft boxes, folding cartons, and industry-specific packaging for cosmetics, CBD/cannabis, food and beverage, candles, soap, apparel, pharmaceuticals, gifts, chocolate, subscription boxes, and stickers and labels. Production relies on offset printing with finishing options such as spot UV, foil stamping, and embossing, and the company provides 2D and 3D mockup visualization before mass production. Recent additions include an Ecommerce Packaging Impact Data Report and a Data-Driven Packaging Optimization service line, positioning the company to expand from pure box manufacturing into analytics-driven packaging advisory for ecommerce fulfillment.

The go-to-market motion is dual-pronged: a website and content engine targeting SMB and mid-market buyers with SEO, blog, social, email, and an ebook lead magnet, alongside a direct inside-sales channel handling enterprise quotes. The company publicizes enterprise customer logos including T-Mobile, Disney, Adidas, Marriott, MetLife, Pandora, and Old Spice as social proof, while explicitly maintaining accessibility to startups through low minimums. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries; leadership includes Co-Founder and CMO Alex Jasin and Co-Founder and CEO Muhammad Asif, supported by in-house brand strategists and writers.

Name

Refine Packaging

Legal name

Refine Packaging

Website

https://refinepackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Refine Packaging is a U.S.-based custom packaging manufacturer offering made-to-order boxes with low minimum order quantities. It serves e-commerce brands, consumer goods firms, Fortune 500 enterprises, and startups across cosmetics, CBD, food, apparel, and retail sectors via direct sales and an SEO-driven website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Folding Cartons & Paperboard Packaging Converting (IMAMAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Packaging & Product Brand Design (BPAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Custom packaging boxes
• Printed packaging manufacturing
• Retail packaging solutions
• Ecommerce shipping boxes
• Cosmetic packaging boxes

Headquarters

HQ city

Coral Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Box Manufacturing: One-time purchase of custom printed boxes with pricing based on quantity, dimensions, material selection, print style, and finishing options. Volume discounts apply for larger orders with lower unit pricing at higher quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Refine Packaging is a U.S.-based custom packaging manufacturer that designs and produces made-to-order printed boxes, mailers, rigid boxes, folding cartons, and specialty packaging for ecommerce, retail, cosmetics, candles, food, apparel, CBD, and pharmaceutical customers. Orders start at a 100-unit minimum and ship within 8–10 business days with free in-house graphic design support, 2D/3D mockup visualization, and free nationwide shipping. The company serves both small startups and Fortune 500 brands.

Product overview

Refine Packaging is a U.S.-based custom box and packaging manufacturer offering made-to-order custom boxes with low minimum quantities starting at 100 units. The company provides unlimited customization including shape, color, artwork, texture, and size with an 8-10 business day turnaround. The product portfolio spans multiple core categories: Custom Mailer Boxes and Shipping Boxes for ecommerce fulfillment; Cosmetic Boxes, Candle Boxes, CBD Boxes, and Soap Boxes for specific industries; Retail Boxes, Display Boxes, and Gift Boxes for retail environments; Kraft Boxes and Corrugated Boxes for eco-friendly and heavy-duty packaging; as well as Food & Beverage Boxes, Apparel Boxes, Pharmaceutical Boxes, and Custom Stickers & Labels. The offering includes standard box styles (Pillow Boxes, Tuck End Boxes, Window Boxes, Rigid Boxes, Folding Cartons) and specialized solutions like Subscription Boxes and Custom Cone Sleeves, all supported by in-house graphic design services and 2D/3D mockup capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Mailer Boxes Custom printed mailer boxes for ecommerce brands, designed to protect products during shipping while providing branding opportunities through full customization of shape, color, artwork, and size.
• Custom Shipping Boxes Custom shipping boxes designed for ecommerce fulfillment, including corrugated options, mailer boxes, and specialty shipping containers with various closure mechanisms.
• Custom Retail Boxes Custom retail packaging boxes for in-store display and sale, designed to showcase products with one-of-a-kind custom designs that stand out on shelves.
• Custom Display Boxes Custom product display boxes and countertop displays designed to showcase products at point-of-sale locations with eye-catching custom printing.
• Custom Cosmetic Boxes Custom cosmetic and beauty packaging boxes for creams, lip balm, eye shadow, mascara, lipstick, and skincare items with UV printing and luxury finishing options.
• Custom Candle Boxes Wholesale custom candle packaging boxes available in drawer style, with lid, with window, and neck box variants, designed to protect candles during transit and enhance the unboxing experience.
• Custom CBD Boxes Custom packaging for CBD products including tinctures, oils, and hemp-derived items, designed to meet industry-specific requirements while providing customizable branding options.
• Custom Kraft Boxes Eco-friendly custom kraft paper boxes made from sustainable materials, available in tuck top, bakery boxes, tea boxes, and boxes with lids.
• Custom Corrugated Boxes Custom corrugated cardboard boxes designed for shipping and heavy-duty packaging needs, offering durability and protection during transit.
• Custom Rigid Boxes Luxury rigid packaging boxes with premium quality construction, featuring hinged closures, magnetic closures, and sophisticated finishing for high-end products.
• Custom Folding Cartons Custom folding carton boxes that ship flat and assemble easily, offering cost-effective packaging solutions with full color printing capabilities.
• Custom Gift Boxes Custom gift packaging boxes for weddings, holidays, and corporate gifts with luxury finishing and personalization options.
• Custom Subscription Boxes Custom packaging designed for subscription box services, featuring options for recurring delivery formats with customizable branding and structural designs.
• Custom Food & Beverage Boxes Custom food packaging boxes for bakery items, chocolate, candy, ice cream, pizza, donuts, cupcakes, and beverages designed to meet food safety standards.
• Custom Apparel & Fashion Boxes Custom packaging for clothing and fashion items including shoe boxes, shirt boxes, hanger boxes, and apparel-specific packaging with options for luxury finishes.
• Custom Cannabis & Vape Boxes Specialized packaging for cannabis, vape, and hemp products including pre-roll packaging, concentrate packaging, and dispensary packaging meeting industry regulations.
• Custom Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Boxes Custom packaging for medicine, supplements, and health products designed to meet regulatory requirements and protect product integrity.
• Custom Chocolate Boxes Custom chocolate packaging boxes in lid-off, drawer style, overlapping lid, telescopic, and gift box variants with luxury finishing options.
• Custom Stickers & Labels Custom printed stickers and labels for product packaging, providing branding and labeling solutions with various materials and finishes.
• Data-Driven Packaging Optimization Services Packaging optimization consulting service that uses data-driven analysis to optimize box dimensions and material durability for ecommerce brands, aiming to reduce dimensional weight charges, lower product damage rates, and decrease return-related costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Packaging is increasingly being viewed by ecommerce businesses as a strategic operational priority rather than a secondary expense, with optimized box sizing reducing dimensional weight charges and lowering product damage rates
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UPrinting: UPrinting is a long-standing online commercial printer offering custom boxes, labels, stickers, and broader print products. Comparable in online ordering model and SMB reach, but broader in scope and more established than Refine Packaging.

Direct peers

• BoxGenie: BoxGenie is an online custom packaging and printing company offering custom boxes, mailers, and labels with free design and low-MOQ service. Closely mirrors Refine Packaging's value proposition around accessibility, free design, and rapid turnaround for SMB brands.
• PackagingBee: PackagingBee produces custom printed boxes, mailers, and retail packaging with online quoting and design services for ecommerce and CPG brands. Overlaps almost entirely with Refine Packaging's core custom-box offering and SMB-to-mid-market customer base.
• Arka: Arka is a custom packaging and print-on-demand platform offering custom boxes, mailers, inserts, and labels with integrated online design tools. Comparable to Refine Packaging in product scope and the SMB-to-mid-market e-commerce customer base.
• Custom Boxes Now: Custom Boxes Now produces custom printed boxes, mailers, and retail packaging with an online quote and design workflow. Competes head-to-head with Refine Packaging for U.S. SMB and mid-market e-commerce and CPG buyers.
• PakFactory: PakFactory is an online custom packaging manufacturer offering custom boxes, mailers, rigid boxes, folding cartons, and labels with similar low-MOQ positioning and online quote-driven sales. Directly comparable to Refine Packaging in product range, target customer (SMB to mid-market brands), and sales-led digital GTM.
• The Custom Boxes: The Custom Boxes is a U.S.-based custom packaging manufacturer offering printed boxes, mailers, and display packaging with online quote tools. Directly competes with Refine Packaging in the same product categories and end markets (cosmetics, food, retail, CBD).

Emerging players

• Sticker Mule: Sticker Mule is a custom printing company best known for stickers and labels, now expanded into packaging and other branded merchandise. Overlaps with Refine Packaging's stickers/labels line and SMB-to-enterprise buyer base, but is less focused on three-dimensional custom boxes.
• Noissue: Noissue offers custom sustainable packaging — mailers, boxes, tissue, and stickers — with an emphasis on eco-friendly materials and a strong DTC brand community. Overlaps with Refine Packaging's mailer/box business and the same SMB e-commerce buyer, but is differentiated by a sustainability-led brand positioning.

Regional players

• Print247: Print247 is a UK-based online custom packaging manufacturer offering printed boxes and labels with similar low-MOQ and free-design positioning. Comparable product offering and business model to Refine Packaging, but serves primarily UK/European customers rather than the U.S. market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/RefinePackaging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/refine-packaging
• Instagraminstagram.com/RefinePackaging

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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