Retail POP Displays · Counter PDQ Trays · Shelf-Ready Packaging
Custom Display Boxes Manufacturer in China
HS Packfactory is a factory-direct custom display box manufacturer in Shenzhen, China since 1999. We produce custom display boxes, POP display stands, PDQ trays, countertop displays, shelf-ready trays, peg hook displays, and cardboard floor displays for retail product launches, seasonal promotions, and export-ready B2B packaging programs.
For accurate pricing, please share product size, product weight, quantity per display, shelf footprint, artwork status, packing method, and target order quantity.
Quick Answer
What Are Custom Display Boxes Used For?
Custom display boxes are retail-ready cardboard or corrugated structures designed to hold, present, and promote products at counters, shelves, aisle ends, club stores, trade shows, and checkout areas. A good display box is not only printed attractively; it also needs the right tray depth, header height, shelf stability, product count, load-bearing structure, flat packing method, and retail assembly logic.
Our team helps B2B buyers review the dieline, board grade, flute type, product load, opening angle, divider layout, barcode or QR code position, and export carton packing before production, so the final display can protect the product and present the brand clearly in retail environments.
Display Box Types
Choose the Right Retail Display Structure
Different products need different display structures. Start with product weight, display quantity, retail footprint, shelf size, and how the display will be assembled by store or warehouse staff.
Use our guide to compare counter and floor display requirements by footprint, capacity, shopper access, replenishment, assembly and approval inputs before choosing a retail display direction.
Counter Display Boxes (PDQ)
Compact counter trays for cosmetics, snacks, toys, accessories, samples, and checkout impulse-buy products.
- Tear-away front and header card options
- Suitable for lightweight retail products
- Flat-packed or pre-glued structure review
Cardboard Floor Displays (FSDU)
Free-standing display units for supermarkets, trade shows, seasonal campaigns, and multi-tier retail promotions.
- Shelf span and support panel review
- Header height and brand visibility planning
- Assembly instruction support when needed
Peg Hook Displays & Sidekicks
Sidekick panels and hook display systems for blister packs, hanging accessories, aisle promotions, and lightweight products.
- Peg hook, hanging hole, and side panel planning
- Good for small electronics and accessories
- Retail aisle and shelf-edge visibility support
4 Corner Display Boxes
Simple counter display structures for lightweight retail products, trial packs, snacks, cosmetics, and small accessories.
- Efficient four-corner assembly structure
- Suitable for compact shelf-ready campaigns
- Flat-packed export and carton packing review
Auto Bottom Display Boxes
Pre-glued display boxes for faster packing, stronger bottom support, and repeat retail production programs.
- Auto-lock bottom for faster setup
- Useful for higher-volume retail launches
- Structure review for load and assembly speed
Quote Information
Information Needed for an Accurate Display Box Quote
Display packaging pricing changes quickly with board grade, shelf strength, print coverage, assembly labor, carton quantity, and shipping volume. These details help us recommend a practical structure before quoting.
Product & Retail Footprint
- Product size and product weight
- Quantity per display or per shelf
- Shelf size, tray depth, display height
- Countertop, shelf, floor, sidekick, or pallet placement
- Retailer display requirements if available
Structure & Assembly
- Tear-away front, perforation, header card
- Hanging hole, peg hook, divider insert, inner tray
- Bottom reinforcement and shelf stability
- Opening angle and product access
- Pre-glued structure, handmade assembly, or flat packing
Printing & Artwork
- CMYK printing or Pantone color matching
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, or anti-scratch lamination
- Spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, or debossing
- Barcode / QR code position
- Artwork check and dieline support
Packing & Shipping
- Flat-packed display or assembled delivery
- Export carton packing and carton quantity
- Dimensional weight and freight cost review
- Pallet packing when applicable
- Printed surface and header protection
- Use the flat-pack vs preassembled vs preloaded retail displays guide to assign assembly, loading, outer-carton and store-setup responsibilities.
Materials & Board Selection
Board Options for Retail Display Packaging
| Material / Board | Best Used For | Buyer Notes |
|---|---|---|
| E-Flute Corrugated Board | Counter display boxes, PDQ trays, shelf-ready trays, light display cartons. | Thin profile with good print presentation when litho-laminated. |
| B-Flute Corrugated Board | Stronger shelf displays, small floor displays, retail-ready trays. | Useful when product weight or shelf span needs more support. |
| BE-Flute / Double-Wall Board | Heavier floor displays, pallet displays, high-load retail programs. | Recommended when load-bearing and shipping stability are priorities. |
| White Card / Coated Art Paper | Printed surface, header cards, sleeves, brand panels, folding carton display components. | Suitable for CMYK, Pantone, lamination, Spot UV, and premium print effects. |
| Kraft Paper / Recyclable Paperboard | Natural retail displays, eco-positioned product launches, food and lifestyle brands. | Recyclability depends on paper composition, coatings, inks, adhesives, and the recycling systems available in the destination market. |
| Greyboard / Rigid Support | Selected premium display structures or reinforced base parts. | Used when a stronger visual presentation or support panel is needed. |
ISO 9001, FSC and BSCI documentation may be provided when applicable to the project and buyer requirements.
Engineering Review
Display Structure Checks Before Sampling
Retail displays must work in the store, not only in the artwork file. Before sampling, we review structure, load, shelf stability, and export packing details with your product information.
For loaded units, use our retail display load and stability testing guide to document product weight, shelf load, center of gravity, partial depletion and approval evidence before production.
For product-to-display fit, use our product retention and shelf design guide to document packed-product dimensions, usable tray space, front lips, dividers, shopper access, replenishment and depletion states before sampling.
Product Fit & Quantity
Confirm product dimensions, product weight, product count per tray, and how the customer will pick up the product from the display.
Dieline & Retail Footprint
Review shelf width, tray depth, display height, header card area, opening angle, barcode position, and retailer rules. Use our retail-ready packaging planning guide to coordinate case pack, product orientation, easy-opening features, barcode zones, sample approval and retailer-specific requirements before the display specification is released.
Board Grade & Load Review
Choose E flute, B flute, BE flute, coated paper, kraft, or reinforced support based on product load and display structure.
Sample & Assembly Check
Check fold lines, tear-away edges, shelf stability, printed surface performance, assembly steps, and flat-packed delivery.
Applications
Display Boxes for Retail Product Categories
Factory Support
From Dieline Review to Export-Ready Retail Display Packaging
HS Packfactory supports overseas buyers with display structure review, dieline adjustment, artwork check, sample confirmation, material selection, production coordination, quality control, and export carton planning from our Shenzhen packaging factory.
- Custom display boxes, POP displays, POS displays, PDQ trays, shelf-ready trays, and cardboard floor displays.
- CMYK, Pantone, litho-lamination, matte lamination, gloss lamination, anti-scratch lamination, Spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, and debossing options.
- MOQ from 500 pcs applies to many projects. Sampling usually takes 3-7 days after the structure, material, and artwork are confirmed. Mass production usually takes 15-20 days after sample and artwork approval.
What to Send for Review
- Product size and product weight
- Target display type and product quantity
- Retail shelf or floor space requirements
- Artwork file, logo, or brand guideline
- Target quantity and delivery country
FAQ
Custom Display Boxes FAQ
What information do you need for a custom display box quote?
Please send product dimensions, product weight, display quantity, preferred display type, retail footprint, artwork file, board preference, finish requirement, sample approval method, packing method, target quantity, and delivery country. These details help us recommend a practical structure and factory-direct quote.
How do I choose between PDQ trays, floor displays, sidekick displays, and pallet displays?
PDQ trays are suitable for small products and checkout counters. Floor displays are better for larger retail promotions. Sidekick displays work well for hanging blister packs and aisle promotions. Pallet displays are used for club stores, wholesale promotions, and larger product quantities.
What should be checked before approving a custom display box sample?
Buyers should check product fit, display quantity, shelf width, shelf depth, header height, load support, assembly steps, barcode position, print color, fold-line performance, and flat-packed delivery. For heavier displays, the sample should be tested with real products before mass production.
How do I calculate the load-bearing requirement for a display box?
Start with the weight of one product, multiply it by the number of products per shelf or tray, then review shelf span, support panels, board grade, base structure, and retail handling. For higher loads, physical sample testing is recommended before mass production.
What board grade should I use for retail display packaging?
E-flute is often used for lighter counter displays and PDQ trays. B-flute is suitable for stronger shelf-ready structures and smaller floor displays. BE-flute or stronger double-wall board can be reviewed for heavier display structures, larger shelf spans, or pallet display programs.
Can display boxes be shipped flat-packed?
Yes. Most custom display boxes are shipped flat-packed in master cartons to reduce shipping volume and protect printed surfaces. Flat-packed delivery should include clear assembly details when the display will be set up by retail staff, distributors, or warehouse teams.
Do retail display boxes need assembly instructions?
Assembly instructions are recommended for floor displays, sidekick displays, pallet displays, tear-away displays, and any structure with multiple shelves, lock tabs, support panels, or dividers. Instructions can reduce setup mistakes during retail rollout.
Can litho-laminated display boxes crack on fold lines?
Heavy ink coverage, dark colors, lamination, varnish, and Spot UV can show stress around fold lines if the structure is not tested properly. Printed samples should be checked for cracking, whitening, scuffing, and fold-line performance before mass production.
How are display boxes protected during export shipping?
Flat-packed displays are usually bundled and packed in master cartons with attention to printed surface protection, header card protection, edge protection, carton strength, bundle direction, pallet method, moisture exposure, and destination country.
Start Your Project
Request a Custom Display Box Quote
Send us your product size, weight, display quantity, retail shelf requirements, artwork file, and target order quantity. Our team will review the structure, material, printing, assembly, and export packing plan before quoting.