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Short-Run Packaging Solutions that Engage Consumers

Custom Packaging with No Minimums, Printed in NYC

Packaging is one of the most powerful brand touchpoints. At GSB Digital, we help you make it count without the long lead times or high minimums. Our digital print technology allows you to produce personalized, versioned, or small-batch packaging quickly and beautifully, whether you’re launching a new product, testing designs, or preparing for a retail pitch.

We offer a full range of short-run packaging solutions from our 34,000 sq ft facility in Long Island City, helping marketers, designers, and entrepreneurs bring creative concepts to life fast.

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Short-Run Packaging Projects

Smart packaging starts with short runs that scale

We Know Short-Run Packaging, So You Don't Have To

Leading brands and creative teams trust GSB Digital to bring high-quality packaging to life—without large minimums or long lead times. Whether you’re launching a limited release, testing prototypes, or building influencer kits, our short-run packaging solutions are designed for speed, flexibility, and flawless execution.

For over 30 years, we’ve helped product marketers, agencies, and brand managers create impactful packaging that reflects their vision, builds brand equity, and gets noticed. From dieline to doorstep, we handle the details—so you don’t have to manage multiple vendors or compromise on quality.

No Minimums. Every Detail Covered.

We understand what’s at stake when your packaging is your first impression. That’s why our process is built for consistency, agility, and brand integrity:

  • Custom Packaging in Any Quantity

  • Digital Print, Lamination & Embellishment Options

  • Expert Structural Design and Prototyping

  • Retail-Ready Folding Cartons and Premium Rigid Boxes

  • Personalized & Versioned Campaign Packaging

  • Fast Turnaround from Our NYC Facility

Whether you need 10 influencer boxes or 1,000 folding cartons for a product launch, GSB Digital delivers short-run packaging that moves your brand forward.

Explore our Short-Run Packaging Services

Rigid
Boxes

  • Luxury presentation for premium products
  • Custom sizes, finishes, and inserts
  • Short-run and no-minimum production
  • Perfect for influencer kits and gifting
  • High-end unboxing experience

Corrugated
Boxes

  • Durable packaging for shipping and e-commerce
  • Custom printed in white or kraft stock
  • Ideal for mailers, kits, and bulk delivery
  • Protective and brand-forward design
  • No minimum order quantity

Folding
Cartons

  • Retail-ready packaging with full customization
  • Wide range of dielines and structural options
  • Ideal for beauty, wellness, and CPG brands
  • Digital embellishments and specialty finishes
  • Short-run production with no minimums

Cut & Stack
Labels

  • Short-run label printing with no minimums
  • Ideal for product launches and promos
  • Custom sizes, shapes, and finishes
  • Fast turnaround from our NYC facility
  • Perfect for folding cartons, bottles, and bags

Product
Campaigns

  • Custom packaging for limited-time promotions
  • Ideal for launches, influencer kits, and events
  • Short-run production with flexible quantities
  • Personalized versions for targeted campaigns
  • Fast, on-brand delivery with NYC fulfillment

Retail
Comps

  • Custom packaging for product sample distribution
  • Print 1 to 5,000 with no minimums
  • Supports wholesale, B2B, and retail outreach
  • Premium finishes to reflect full-scale packaging
  • Quick production to meet sales timelines

Sales
Samples

  • Perfect for direct-to-consumer brands using storefronts like Shopify, WooCommerce, and more)
  • Speed, packaging customization, flexible workflow
  • We print, fulfill and scale along with your D2C operations

New Product
Testing

  • Short-run packaging for market testing
  • Custom dielines, finishes, and materials
  • Ideal for beta launches and focus groups
  • No minimum order quantities required
  • Test multiple designs before full production

Prototypes &
Mockups

  • Fully finished comps for design validation
  • Print-ready mockups with true color and texture
  • Perfect for investor pitches and internal review
  • Short-run prototyping with no minimums
  • Fast turnaround from NYC production team

Local
Distributions

  • Custom packaging for NYC-based product drops
  • Ideal for events, pop-ups, and local retailers
  • Short-run production with fast turnaround
  • Supports hand-delivery, courier, or in-store use
  • No minimums—order only what you need

Digital
Embellishments

  • Enhance packaging with raised ink and spot gloss
  • Soft-touch, matte, and textured finishes
  • Add luxury appeal without traditional setup costs
  • Perfect for premium products and gifting
  • Short-run compatible with no minimums

Special
Effects

  • Eye-catching print effects for standout packaging
  • Foil, holographic, metallic, and dimensional finishes
  • Perfect for luxury, seasonal, or limited-edition runs
  • Applied digitally—no dies or plates needed
  • Works with short-run and prototype quantities

Custom Short-Run Packaging with No Minimums

Launch fast and stay flexible with short-run packaging printed in NYC. Whether you need five boxes or five hundred, GSB Digital produces custom packaging in any quantity with retail-ready quality. Perfect for startups, trial runs, influencer drops, and limited campaigns, our packaging solutions help you test the market and scale with confidence. Print only what you need and make every box count.

Packaging for Product Launches, Events, and Campaigns

Your packaging should work as hard as your product. We create branded boxes, sleeves, and cartons designed to capture attention and convert interest. Whether you’re debuting a new item, sending promotional mailers, or hosting a launch event, our short-run packaging helps your brand stand out. With fast production and full customization, you’ll be ready to impress the moment your product hits the market.

Prototypes, Mockups, and Retail Comp Packaging

Make your next pitch count with high-quality packaging comps. GSB Digital produces professional mockups that showcase your structure, print design, and finish options exactly as they’ll appear in full production. Ideal for wholesale buyers, investor meetings, or internal review, our prototypes help you test concepts and make informed decisions before scaling.

Digitally Printed Packaging with Premium Finishes

Stand out with digital print enhancements that elevate the packaging experience. From soft-touch laminations to raised ink and spot gloss, GSB Digital offers luxury finishes without the cost or delay of traditional tooling. These embellishments are perfect for short runs, giving your packaging the tactile and visual quality of a premium brand from the first unit.

Why Use GSB Digital for Short-Run Packaging?

When your packaging is the first thing customers see, it needs to be right the first time. GSB Digital brings together decades of print expertise, high-performance digital technology, and full-service support to help your packaging do its job—whether you’re shipping samples, pitching comps, or launching products at scale.

We specialize in helping brands move fast, think big, and print smart.

Here’s why leading brands choose us:

  • No Minimums – Order exactly what you need with low-risk, high-quality production

  • NYC-Based Production – Fast turnarounds from our 34,000 sq ft facility in Long Island City

  • Custom Everything – Dielines, finishes, materials, and structures tailored to your product

  • Prototypes and Comps – Retail-ready mockups with premium finishes and structural accuracy

  • One Partner, Every Detail Covered – From concept to delivery, we manage print, finishing, and fulfillment

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to elevate your brand, GSB Digital gives you the packaging flexibility to grow without compromise.

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Let’s Build Packaging That Moves Your Brand Forward

Located just minutes from Grand Central Station in Long Island City, GSB Digital is New York’s premier print and packaging partner. With over 30 years of expertise, we know how to bring creativity and precision together on time, and on brand.

Ready to create custom packaging that tells your story, fits your budget, and delivers on impact? Whether you’re testing new designs, preparing comps, or launching something big, we’re here to help you do it beautifully.

Give us a call:

+1 (212) 684-3600

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Need custom packaging without large order requirements? GSB Digital offers short-run packaging services for businesses across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the greater NYC area. Our Long Island City facility produces folding cartons, rigid boxes, mailers, and labels with fast turnaround and full customization. Perfect for small businesses, startups, and last-minute projects.

We produce short-run folding cartons designed for retail packaging across industries like skincare, supplements, beverages, and boutique goods. Choose from a wide variety of substrates, finishes, and custom dielines to match your product's needs. Our cartons are printed, cut, scored, and finished in-house for complete quality control and fast delivery.

Rigid boxes make a lasting impression for luxury goods, influencer mailers, gifting campaigns, and product launches. GSB Digital offers short-run rigid box production with options for foil, soft-touch lamination, embossing, and structural inserts. Every box is designed for unboxing moments that reinforce your brand.

Pitching your packaging to investors or retail buyers? We create high-quality mockups and comps that mirror full-scale production. Printed in exact color, cut to your dieline, and finished with premium effects, these prototypes help you make confident decisions and win the buy-in you need.

  • Brand Events
  • Cause Marketing Messaging
  • E-Commerce Business
  • Employee Appreciation
  • Grand Openings
  • Localized Distribution
  • Limited Time & Seasonal Offers
  • Marketing Campaigns
  • Personalized & Versioned Product Campaigns
  • Product Beta Testing
  • Product Development Mockups
  • Prototypes
  • Retail Comps
  • Rebranding
  • Sales Kits
  • Sales Samples for Consumers 
  • Tradeshow/Conference Displays
  • VIP & Special Gifts

Finding new and innovative ways to set your business and product apart is essential in a competitive market. Work with our team to use luxury laminations, papers and digital embellishments for small quantity custom boxes that capture the eye and have tactile value. Packaging is one of the most powerful touch points for consumers. Pair your designs with our digital embellishments to take your custom boxes to the next level of luxury without having to produce thousands or worrying about turnaround time. Apply digital foil and clear textured effects to your custom packaging digitally!

Learn more about our digital embellishments.

Our digital press technology allows you to add raised ink, spot gloss, soft-touch coatings, and custom laminations without traditional tooling. These special effects add premium feel to your packaging even on short runs. Elevate your brand without added setup time or high costs.

While we serve top businesses throughout New York City, GSB Digital also ships short-run packaging nationwide. From coast to coast, our clients rely on us for accurate, flexible, and fast-turnaround packaging they can count on. If you're a national brand looking for a hands-on print partner with the power of NYC production, we're ready to help.

  • Box Sleeves
  • Clamshell 
  • Corrugated Mailers
    • E flute
    • B flute
    • C flute
    • in Premium White or Natural Kraft
  • Folding Cartons
    • Tuck End, Snap Lock, Auto Lock
    • Invercote C1S 17pt
  • Gable Boxes
  • Gift Boxes
  • Gift Card Holders
  • Glued and shipped flat
  • Header Card Boxes
  • Laminate Available - Thin Gloss
  • Pillow Case Boxes
  • Raised Print - Clear Scodix
  • Rigid Boxes (runs of 50-100)
  • Shipping Boxes
  • Tray and Lid Boxes

GSB offers a raised UV texture that creates memorable tactile experiences. A simple image, title, or logo printed on top of the book cover will stand out more so than on a cover without added texture. These patterns are transparent, lifted spot gloss, so it does not compromise other design elements.

Print on Demand: HP Indigo digital presses offer the benefits of print-on-demand allowing for short-to-mid-run printing requiring smaller print inventories and fewer wasted sheets.

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