Time to Market Solutions
Rice Packaging – When your packaging product needs to launch in weeks…not months
If you’re trying to beat your competition to market, or have a demanding retailer with a product offering to launch in weeks, not months, we have the experience to make that happen. In fact, we have been known to turn orders in a day or two. Rice Packaging will work seamlessly to assist with production planning, package structure, graphic design, quality control and materials management. We will provide a beginning-to-end packaging program that continues on through commercialization. And we’re flexible enough to work with short runs when needed. Call us to help make your packaging program a success. We do more than work for you, we become an integral part of your business. Rice Packaging is more than just a packaging company. We’ll help you reduce your time to market, ensure manufacturing timeliness, implement cost control methods and provide you with superior customer service.
- We’re with you for all your packaging needs – from the initial design through product delivery you are guaranteed maximum quality, spectacular service, and affordable prices.
With over 55 years of experience in packaging, we will work with you to create unique and durable packaging for everything you need. We pride ourselves on our customer service and our ability to produce high-quality packaging for our customers. Rice Packaging will work together with you to determine what will work best for your product.
Serving the Greater Northeast United States, with Global capabilities.
The Domestic Advantage: Speed vs. Risk
In today’s volatile supply chain, “Time to Market” often comes down to geography. By manufacturing 100% of our packaging in the Northeast US, Rice Packaging eliminates the risks associated with overseas production.
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No Port Delays: Your packaging won’t be stuck in a container at a port.
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No Customs Hurdles: We ship directly from our Ellington, CT facility to your door.
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Rapid Communication: You deal with a local team in your time zone, allowing for same-day decisions and adjustments.
Integrated Workflow: Design to Dock
Speed is lost in the handoffs. At Rice Packaging, we house structural design, pre-press, printing, die-cutting, and gluing under one roof. This vertically integrated workflow allows us to overlap phases—starting the sheeting of paperboard while approvals are being finalized—shaving days or even weeks off the standard production schedule.
Launch & Learn Strategy
For brands testing a new product, speed is more important than scale. We offer “Launch & Learn” capabilities, allowing you to run smaller, initial batches to get your product on the shelf for market testing without committing to a massive inventory run. This agility lets you react to consumer feedback and iterate quickly.
Time to Market Frequently Asked Questions
While standard lead times vary by complexity, our integrated systems allow us to turn rush orders in as little as 3-5 business days depending on material availability and current capacity.
Yes. Our CAD structural design team can cut unprinted white samples in minutes, and our digital proofing capabilities can provide mock-ups for retail presentations often within 24-48 hours.
Absolutely. We can not only manufacture the box but also assemble partitions, apply labels, or even pack your product (kitting), delivering a retail-ready unit to your distribution center.