Nelson Container is a Madison corrugated box manufacturer delivering quick-turn packaging solutions backed by real expertise. From our Milwaukee-area facility, we supply custom and stock corrugated boxes to businesses throughout Dane County. Most orders ship in 48 hours or less, giving you the speed and flexibility to stay ahead. Contact us today for corrugated box manufacturing services in Madison and the surrounding areas.
Whether you know the box dimensions you need and are looking for a manufacturer or just have the product and are looking for the best shipping solution, we are here to help. We are able to make any box to your custom dimensions to keep your products safe during shipping from your business to the destination.
Single Wall Boxes
Max suggested load120 lbs.Edge Crush Test26-55Mullen150# - 350#
Double Wall Boxes
Max suggested load180 lbs.Edge Crush Test48-82Mullen275# - 600#
Triple Wall Boxes
Max suggested load300 lbs.Edge Crush Test67-120Mullen700# - 1300#
Recycling Corrugated Boxes and
Corrugated Packaging in Madison, WI
100% Recyclable Materials Used
Both our business and business models are 100% sustainable since both are based on efficiency. Our entire industry is based on recyclable materials, but so many companies are wasting time and space in their manufacturing process.
We employquick response manufacturing (QRM)techniques, which add to the principles of just-in-time (JIT) and lean manufacturing, to achieve production exactly when you need it. No sooner. And definitely no later.
This technique helps to make Nelson Container as efficient as possible and reduce costs for the entire supply chain.
You can recycle corrugated board, but time lost is time wasted.
At Nelson Container, we engineer custom corrugated solutions for every industry. From fragile electronics to heavy machinery, our packaging experts craft precision designs using single, double or triple wall construction with tailored fluting. Our in-house ISTA-certified lab rigorously tests each solution, subjecting prototypes to vibration, impact, drop and atmospheric conditioning trials. We use CAD technology and rapid prototyping to perfect designs quickly. Our flexible manufacturing cells are adaptable, providing same-day production and multiple daily deliveries.
Nelson Container engineers industry-specific corrugated solutions for every packaging challenge, safeguarding your products and optimizing your supply chain.
Our corrugated expertise drives value in your sector.
Nelson Container is built for businesses that need more than standard box sizes. We specialize in custom and specialty packaging of virtually any shape or size, including short production runs and multi-SKU orders with multiple box styles in a single shipment. Unlike large box manufacturers focused on full truckload volumes, Nelson is an ideal partner for smaller and mid-sized businesses with unique requirements and tighter timelines. As a family-owned company since day one, we prioritize responsiveness, flexibility, and hands-on service. Our triple-wall and multi-layer box options provide superior protection for high-value products such as technology, medical devices, and industrial equipment. Combined with faster lead times, Nelson delivers packaging solutions that adapt to your operation—not the other way around.
Custom and specialty box sizes in virtually any shape or dimension
Ideal for short runs, special requests, and smaller production volumes
Supports multi-SKU orders with multiple box styles in a single order
Triple-wall and reinforced options for high-value or sensitive products
Family-owned business offering responsive service and faster lead times
Why Choose Nelson Container
For Corrugated Box Manufacturing in Madison?
Your market or product is dynamic and demands Quick Response Manufacturing
Easy, online ordering, eliminating POs and reducing flubbed communications with eKban Online Ordering System
Save significant sums of money, space and time by reducing overhead costs and white space with Vendor Managed Inventory
Heavy-Duty
Triple Wall Corrugated Packaging
Nelson Container manufacturers shipping boxes to meet the needs of any business. When you are shipping bulky or fragile items, heavy-duty packaging is a worthwhile investment to keep your products safe. In addition to long-distance shipping, triple wall shipping boxes are equally-suited to protecting personal items during a move. Unlike single wall boxes, triple wall containers offer a reinforced construction to resist edge crushing and puncturing. Heavy-duty boxes will save your business money by allowing you to fit more items in a single package rather than purchasing several single wall containers.
Learn more about our corrugated packaging options:
Fact—Nelson Container reduces lead times and improves turnaround times for your business.
Fact—you’ll be able to meet your clients’ needs in a more timely manner when you partner with Nelson Container for your high-value, volatile product packaging requirements.
Don’t just wait around for shipping solutions to hit you on the head. Think outside the box. Think Nelson Container for your dynamic shipping needs.
At Nelson Container we offer a number of protective foam packaging options to keep your products safe. The type of foam used in your packaging depends on what you are looking to ship. Convoluted (egg crate) is great for keeping fragile products safe during transit due to its shock absorption properties. Another common type of foam inserts is anti static foam, primarily in shipping sensitive electronic products to provide added protection while mitigating the risk of static electricity causing damage to the electrical components.
Nelson Container’s plant in Germantown is just over 1 hour away from Madison. The close proximity of Nelson Container to you, a possible business partner, is a major benefit. With less space between us and you, there’s proportionally less risk of anything deterring you from reaching your business goals.
The short distance also helps to reduce lead times and calms any scenes of bedlam your warehouse may resemble. Once you have your packaging, your products can finally leave your warehouse, freeing up space for you to take on new projects and conquer new markets.
24-Hour Turnaround Times
We get your packaging to you fast. Our business day starts at 4 in the morning, allowing us to get your order, process the specifications, set up our machines, and completely manufacture your packaging almost as soon as you thought to order it. That’s fast.
Starting our business day early means we can schedule more ship-out times, and have orders arrive at your business’ door before tomorrow is through.
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
Vendor managed inventorydoes not mean we keep track of how many Snicker's bars you have left in your vending machines...
QRM and Nelson Container Help You:
Reduce overhead costs
Clear space in your warehouse
Reduce your impact on the environment
Almost eliminate lead times
Quick response manufacturing (QRM) is great for your business as well as ours.
The Beast Builds
the Best Corrugated Boxes
Our largest box making machine,a jumbo folder/gluer, allows us to create corrugated boxes in bulkfaster and cheaper than anyone else in Appleton. Newly designed packages have a lead time of 48 hours and repeat packages are down to an astounding 24 hours.
Each corrugated box order is made to your exact specifications. We are able to use whatever types and grades of materials you need, with either stitched or glued joints to package your products.
Pre-Assembled Packaging
Nelson Container has workers who specialize inassembling your packaging before it arrivesat your warehouse or production room floor. When your packaging is complicated, requires taking the time to fold and insert one piece into another, or just isn't something you want to have your workers assemble, we do it for you.
Pre-assembling your packages saves you time and money. Your workers can continue working on what they do. We continue to work on creating the fastest and best packaging available. And the rest of the supply chain continues doing what they do best—supplying.
Difference Between
Corrugated Packaging and Cardboard Boxes
"Cardboard" is used to refer to any kind of flat paper packaging. Most of the time people saycardboardwhen they meancorrugated. Corrugated can be identified by the unique "fluting" between flat layers which gives the packaging slightly more volume while offering much more support. You're probably looking for corrugated, notcardboard.
