# Mars Packaging (Shanghai Mars Industrial Co., Ltd.) > Mars Packaging is a custom packaging manufacturer and exporter based in Shanghai, China, with production in Guangdong, China. It makes custom rigid boxes — magnetic closure, collapsible, drawer, lid & base, advent calendar, LCD video and corrugated mailer boxes — in any size, with samples in 5–7 days, production in 15–25 days and low MOQ. Key facts: - Contact: inquiry@packaging-box-factory.com, WhatsApp/phone +86 176 2154 1688 - Samples: 5–7 days after artwork approval - Mass production: 15–25 days - MOQ: Low MOQ accepted - Finishes: Hot foil, embossing, debossing, spot UV, matte and gloss lamination - Inserts: EVA, foam, paper card and blister trays - Materials: Greyboard wrapped in art paper or specialty paper; corrugated board with kraft or art paper - Services: OEM/ODM, custom size, structural design, dielines, shipping EXW/FOB/DDP worldwide ## Main pages - [Home](https://packaging-box-factory.com/): overview of box styles and production - [All products](https://packaging-box-factory.com/products/): 195 box styles with filters - [About](https://packaging-box-factory.com/about/): company, capabilities and commitments - [Projects](https://packaging-box-factory.com/projects/): example builds with full specifications - [Contact](https://packaging-box-factory.com/contact/): inquiry form, contact details, box size calculator ## Box styles - [Magnetic closure boxes](https://packaging-box-factory.com/products/magnetic-boxes/): Rigid boxes with a hinged lid that closes on hidden magnets — the box most premium brands open with. - [Collapsible gift boxes](https://packaging-box-factory.com/products/collapsible-boxes/): Rigid-feel boxes that ship flat and fold up in seconds — up to 70% less freight volume than set-up boxes. - [Advent calendar & blind boxes](https://packaging-box-factory.com/products/advent-calendar-boxes/): Double-door calendars, drawer walls and countdown boxes for 12, 24 or any number of surprises. - [LCD video boxes](https://packaging-box-factory.com/products/lcd-video-boxes/): Rigid presentation boxes with a 4.3″, 5″, 7″ or 10″ screen that plays your video when opened. - [Drawer & sliding boxes](https://packaging-box-factory.com/products/drawer-boxes/): Slide-out rigid boxes with ribbon or tab pulls — jewellery, chocolates, small gifts. - [Folding carton & foldable rigid boxes](https://packaging-box-factory.com/products/folding-boxes/): Flat-pack cartons and foldable rigid boxes for cosmetics, food, wine and retail. - [Lid & base rigid boxes](https://packaging-box-factory.com/products/lid-base-boxes/): Two-piece telescope boxes — the classic shoulder, full-telescope and neck designs. - [Mailer & shipping boxes](https://packaging-box-factory.com/products/mailer-boxes/): Corrugated mailers printed inside and out — strong enough for courier, good enough for unboxing. - [Eco-friendly packaging](https://packaging-box-factory.com/products/eco-packaging/): Recycled board, paper inserts, soy-based inks and plastic-free closures. ## Guides - [Rigid box vs folding carton: how to choose for your product](https://packaging-box-factory.com/blog/rigid-box-vs-folding-carton/): Choose a rigid box when the packaging is part of the product's perceived value — gifts, cosmetics sets, jewellery, launches. Choose a folding carton when unit cost, line-filling speed and flat shipping matter more than weight in the hand. Collapsible rigid boxes sit in between: rigid feel, flat shipping. - [Hot foil, embossing, spot UV: a buyer's guide to box finishes](https://packaging-box-factory.com/blog/packaging-finishes-guide/): Hot foil adds metallic colour, embossing and debossing add relief, spot UV adds a glossy accent on a matte surface, and lamination protects the print. Two finishes is the sweet spot for most boxes — for example matte lamination with gold foil, or soft-touch with blind deboss. - [How to brief a custom box supplier and get an accurate quote](https://packaging-box-factory.com/blog/how-to-write-a-packaging-rfq/): A complete packaging RFQ states the box style, internal dimensions, quantity, board and paper, printing, finishes, insert, accessories, delivery country and target date. With those ten details a factory can quote accurately in one round instead of three. - [Eco-friendly gift boxes: materials that keep the luxury feel](https://packaging-box-factory.com/blog/eco-friendly-gift-box-materials/): A premium box can stay recyclable if it uses recycled greyboard, FSC-certified paper, a paper or pulp insert instead of foam, water-based coating instead of plastic lamination, and only small areas of foil. Magnets and ribbons should be easy to remove. - [Custom box lead times and MOQ: a realistic timeline](https://packaging-box-factory.com/blog/custom-box-lead-time-and-moq/): Plan on about 5–7 days for samples, 15–25 days for mass production, then 3–7 days for express or 25–40 days for ocean freight. Adding artwork and approvals, most custom box orders take 6–10 weeks door to door by sea. - [EVA, foam, card or blister? Choosing the right box insert](https://packaging-box-factory.com/blog/choosing-packaging-inserts/): Use EVA for heavy or premium items that need a crisp cut-out, foam for cheaper cushioning, folded card for recyclable presentation, blister trays for multi-item sets, and satin or velvet lining when the reveal matters more than protection. ## Projects - [A 24-drawer skincare advent calendar](https://packaging-box-factory.com/projects/skincare-advent-calendar/): A double-door rigid case that opens onto 24 drawers sized for serums, creams and minis. - [A flat-pack wine gift box with satin lining](https://packaging-box-factory.com/projects/collapsible-wine-gift-box/): A navy collapsible box that ships flat and stands as a satin-lined presentation case. - [A three-size jewellery drawer box family](https://packaging-box-factory.com/projects/jewelry-drawer-box-set/): Ring, necklace and bracelet drawer boxes that share one paper, one pull and one look. - [A foldable apparel box for silk and eveningwear](https://packaging-box-factory.com/projects/apparel-collapsible-box/): A large white collapsible box that carries a folded dress without creasing it. - [An LCD video box for a product launch kit](https://packaging-box-factory.com/projects/lcd-video-brochure-box/): A black rigid box with a 7-inch screen in the lid that plays a launch film when opened. - [Printed kraft mailers for an e-commerce brand](https://packaging-box-factory.com/projects/ecommerce-kraft-mailer/): Recycled kraft corrugated mailers, printed inside and out, sized to three order profiles. ## Optional - [Full product catalogue as text](https://packaging-box-factory.com/llms-full.txt): every product with specifications - [Sitemap](https://packaging-box-factory.com/sitemap.xml)