Western Trade Printing is a wholesale supplier of custom CBD boxes in the form of paperboard unit cartons, also called folding cartons. We deliver fast turnaround of CBD packaging with our digital press, producing very short runs or larger quantities. Our 40” offset litho presses handle higher volumes and larger sizes of unit cartons. Die cutting and assembly is also available.
Clients Served by Western Trade Printing (WTP)
Our custom CBD packaging (and all other WTP services) are available to all resellers in the printing trade. This includes print brokers, commercial printing companies, quick copy printers, publishers, and ad agencies.
Market Outlook for Custom CBD Packaging – Opportunity for Print Resellers
CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-intoxicating compound extracted from either hemp or marijuana. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized CBD from hemp in the US. It's used in health and wellness products for pain relief, as a sleep aid, and for stress reduction.
Cannabis, on the other hand, is a psychoactive substance whose legal status depends on the state or city.
Both markets are projected to continue growing. According to Global Market Insights, the CBD market will grow about 22% annually through 2028. The cannabis market is expected to grow at around 14% through 2030.
In comparison, the overall US folding carton market is expected to grow about 1.3% over the next few years. Globally, growth in folding cartons is expected to be about 4% versus about 2% for commercial printing in general. (Source: Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) Trends: 2022-23 Industry Outlook and Market Data Report).
The bottom line is that this growing, trending CBD packaging market offers significant opportunities for print resellers throughout the US.
By working with WTP, you can start to produce recurring work for clients who currently use CBD unit cartons. It’s also an opportunity to solicit new clients in this growth industry.
There are opportunities available in various segments of the CBD market, including:
• CBD Beauty and personal care products
• CBD Oils and Hemp Oils
• CBD Supplements
• CBD Beverages
• CBD Snacks
• Pet Care CBD products
CBD Print Packaging Specifications and Options at WTP
WTP has both digital and offset press capabilities to handle a range of CBD packaging requirements from prototype runs to high volume production runs.
Digital CBD Packaging with the Ricoh 7500
Our state-of-the-art Ricoh 7500 digital press can do full color printing or black-only. Its ability to handle 18 pt. board makes it perfect for short-run CBD boxes as well as other types of packaging.
Maximum sheet size: 13” x 27”
Maximum image size: 12.5” x 26.5”
Maximum paper thickness: 18 pt.
Digital printing gets jobs to clients faster. Thanks to its low cost, it allows for fast testing of new products and gets them to market faster once they’re approved.
Personalization, Customization, and Variable Data for Custom CBD Product Boxes
Our digital printing equipment allows for the use of variable data to personalize and customize CBD boxes and displays as needed. It’s possible, for example, to produce dozens of versions based on customer segments, SKU’s, geographic location, white label product branding, or any other data.
Die cutting, assembly and fulfillment are also available.
Offset Printing Capabilities for CBD Boxes
WTP has two 40” presses available for longer runs and larger CBD unit carton sizes.
28 x 40 Heidelberg 4 color Perfector with in-line AQ coater/CPC
28 x 40 Komori LS 5 color with in-line AQ coater/CPC
Print Finishes for CBD Packaging
In addition to aqueous coating and UV coating, we can supply foil stamping and embossing for premium CBD unit cartons and packaging displays.
Turnaround Times for CBD Packaging
For turnaround times, please submit your project specs here and we’ll get right back to you. Or call us for a fast quote at 559-251-8595.
Examples of CBD Packaging
A few of the common structural designs of CBD unit cartons produced here at WTP are shown below. Note: we don’t offer CBD packaging graphic design or structural design services. We only print your supplied artwork.
In addition to unit cartons, which hold the individual product, WTP can print the CBD packaging that holds and displays the unit cartons on retail shelves. We also print the CBD marketing materials to go along with brand campaigns. A few examples of CBD product displays are shown below.
Eco-Friendly Papers and Substrates for CBD Packaging
WTP has a large inventory of coated and uncoated paper and paperboard available for all our digital and offset printing services. This includes popular 80# and 100# gloss and dull (silk) book and cover stocks. We also have a wide range of premium and premium recycled sheets available for premium projects.
All our paper and synthetic offerings are recyclable, which means you can print the recyclable logo on your CBD boxes.
Western Trade Printing only buys papers and synthetics that are responsibly manufactured to exceed USA regulations. Because of this, our house stocks are typically a higher quality sheet than most of the imported sheets in use today.
WTP is FSC® certified in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain of Custody Standards. This means that all our paper can be traced from the final print packaging back to the forest where the raw material originated.
Lean and Clean CBD Print Packaging Processes
G7® Qualified Facility. WTP practices lean manufacturing using the Idealliance G7® methodology and an all-digital color-managed workflow. This means that clients get accurate, consistent color across all papers, substrates, and printing methods and equipment, whether digital or offset.
Eco-friendly Inks. Whenever possible, we use soy or other vegetable-based inks. These inks use soy or vegetable oils such as flax, tung, castor, safflower, or canola, as the vehicle for the ink pigments.
Lean Print Manufacturing Processes. WTP practices the principles of lean manufacturing throughout our company.
✅ Our all-digital color managed workflow eliminates the need for costly, wasteful proofing systems.
✅ WTP uses digitally imaged printing plates for our offset presses. The plate processes uses non-toxic fluids that also have a longer lifespan than the conventional plate processers that use toxic chemicals.
✅ Our presses use computerized controls for fast, accurate makeready. This reduces setup waste and ensures print quality.
✅ Our computerized bindery equipment minimizes errors and reduces waste.
Questions About CBD Packaging Design, Layout, or Production?
At Western Trade Printing, we have 250+ years of collective printing industry experience, including layout, design, and production operations. We know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to printing and packaging.
Our staff experience is an asset that is yours to use to help you grow your business. Simply give us a call with your questions at 559-251-8595 ext. 1.
If you’re new to Western Trade Printing, you can create an account here to get instant quotes and to place online orders.
Areas Served by Western Trade Printing
With its trade printing production facility based in Fresno, California, Western Trade Printing offers wholesale printing, bindery, and mailing services to the trade throughout California and the United States. Below is a ground shipment timetable. Expedited, overnight, LTL, and truckload shipping are also available.
Our local service area includes all the major metropolitan areas in California including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, as well as the surrounding regions.
