Austin has an unusually high density of better-for-you CPG founders for its size. Whole Foods Market is headquartered here and works as an incubator for the category, alongside craft beverage, jewelry, drinkware and consumer tech brands.
These are emerging brands that need low-minimum custom cartons, and the large corrugated suppliers rarely want those orders. Most of our styles start at 50 units.
You will not find a Austin address or a local phone number on this page, because we do not have one. What we do have is a process built so that distance does not slow you down or leave you guessing.
A US-based team quotes, answers questions and keeps you updated on your order. Austin brands work with the same people as every other customer.
You see your artwork on the actual dieline before you commit, so nobody needs to be in the same room to sign off a design. Physical samples are available for a flat fee that credits toward production.
Every request is reviewed by a person, not a calculator. You get pricing, a material spec and the production timeline in one reply.
Finished orders move by freight into a US third-party logistics partner, then ship domestically to your Austin address, warehouse or 3PL. The shipping method and delivery window are confirmed in writing in your quote, per order.
The industry clusters that define Austin's packaging demand, and what each one tends to order.
Kraft and window cartons that look at home in natural grocery, printed in food-safe inks.
Food & Beverage packagingGift boxes, multipacks and presentation cases for craft drinks and spirits.
Food & Beverage packagingSupplement and wellness cartons with clean, ingredient-forward design and space for the facts panel.
Health & Wellness packagingSmall rigid boxes with fitted inserts for jewelry and accessories.
Fashion & Apparel packagingRetail boxes with die-cut inserts for devices and accessories.
Tech & Electronics packagingFacts about the market, and the packaging decision each one should change.
Whole Foods Market's headquarters in Austin makes the city an incubator for natural and better-for-you food brands.
Natural grocery shoppers read the box. We recommend uncoated or FSC kraft and soy-based inks where the design allows, and we help you keep material claims accurate.
Austin sits on the I-35 corridor, the primary US-Mexico trade highway, feeding Laredo, the nation's leading land port of entry by trade value.
If you source ingredients or components from Mexico, share those case sizes. We ship to Mexico on most orders and can size cartons to fit your supply chain.
Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim is the key trade show for better-for-you brands.
Tell us your show date and we plan proofs, production and delivery of show samples against it, with the window confirmed in writing.
Chosen for this market's industry mix. Every style is fully custom in size, board and finish.
Unbleached kraft paperboard boxes in any style. The choice for brands that want a recycled look and a verified sustainable supply chain.
Tuck-top folding cartons in every size and shape. The most flexible box style for retail shelf and online sales.
Folding cartons with a die-cut window patched with clear PET film. Lets the customer see the product without breaking the seal.
Self-locking mailer boxes shipped flat and assembled in seconds. The unboxing star of the e-commerce world.
The same six steps for every order. Your quote spells out the production timeline, shipping method and delivery window before you commit.
Fill out our 3-minute quote form with product details, quantity, and any artwork you have.
Our design team creates a photorealistic 3D mockup of your packaging within 48 business hours at no cost.
Review your mockup, request revisions, then approve your design and confirm the order.
Your approved order moves into production. We send weekly updates on your order status.
Every order goes through a 12-point QC inspection before shipping. We send photo proof.
Finished boxes move by freight into a US third-party logistics partner, then ship domestically to your Austin address, warehouse or 3PL, tracked to the door.
Describe your product, quantity and box style. We reply within 48 business hours with a detailed quote and a free 3D mockup.
Tip for Austin brands: First order? Tell us your launch quantity and where you expect to be in a year. We quote the first run small and show you what the per-unit cost looks like as you scale.
Prefer email? Reach us at packaging@metasysltd.com
Straight answers for Austin brands about how we work, what we make and how orders reach you.
Full FAQNo. We do not have a plant or office in Austin. Our US-based sales and support team works with Austin founders remotely, and finished orders move by freight into a US third-party logistics partner, then ship domestically to your Austin address or co-packer.
Most styles start at 50 units, including mailer boxes, rigid boxes and kraft boxes. Some formats start at 100 or more. Your quote shows the exact minimum for your spec.
Yes. We offer FSC-certified and recycled-content kraft, and uncoated kraft paperboard is industrially compostable. PLA-coated boards add moisture resistance while staying compostable.
Yes. We ship to any US address. Send your co-packer's carton spec and receiving requirements with your brief and we confirm the method and delivery window in the quote.
Each one is written around that city's own industries. We ship to all 50 states, whether or not your city has a page.
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