High-Speed Paperboard Multipack Engineering
As a global leader in fiber-based packaging manufacturing, Graphic Packaging International delivers engineered multipack folding cartons that pair structural integrity with sustainable plastic replacement. Our OEM/ODM solutions integrate seamlessly with automated high-speed packaging equipment to de-risk production transitions.
High Line Speeds
Engineered to operate reliably at line speeds up to 2,400 cans or bottles per minute with low breakage risk.
Plastic Replacement
100% recyclable fiber-based alternatives to plastic multipack rings, shrink film, and secondary film wraps.
Maximum Branding
Continuous paperboard surfaces for high-impact flexographic and offset print finishes, metallic inks, and coatings.
Certified Fiber Supply
Responsibly managed virgin (CUK/SBB) and recycled (CRB) board substrates certified under FSC, PEFC, and SFI standards.
Comprehensive Multipack Carton Formats
Explore our field-proven paperboard multipack designs tailored for beverage cans, glass bottles, PET bottles, food jars, and contract manufacturing lines.
Fully Enclosed Multipack Cartons
Fully enclosed multipack cartons provide maximum physical protection and 360-degree billboard coverage across complex international supply chains. Ideal for beer, soft drinks, hard seltzers, canned food, and pet food.
- Supports 4-pack, 6-pack, 12-pack, 18-pack, and 24-pack configurations
- Custom corner styles: rounded, bevel-edged, or square corners
- Reinforced ergonomic carry handles and tear-strip dispenser openings
- High moisture resistance for cold-chain and fridge humidity stability
Wrap-Style Multipack Cartons
Wrap-style cartons deliver tight container retention with optimized board weight. Designed to wrap closely around aluminum cans, glass bottles, or plastic containers while retaining primary pack visibility.
- Straight, top-gusset, and bottom-gusset wrapper styles
- Integrates bottle-neck cutouts and heel-locking tabs for stability
- Reduced board consumption for optimized packaging carbon footprint
- Compatible with high-speed Marksman™ packaging machinery
Clip-Style Multipack Cartons
Clip-style paperboard packaging replaces plastic rings and shrink film on canned beverages and bottled goods. Solutions like KeelClip™ cover top can rims to ensure hygiene while offering top-panel print branding.
- Direct substitute for Hi-Cone plastic rings and secondary film wrap
- Covers can tops to protect drinking surfaces from dust and debris
- Easy-pull finger holes for comfortable consumer handling
- 100% recyclable in standard paper recycling streams
Basket Carrier & Tray Replacement Multipacks
Traditional paperboard basket carriers engineered for glass and PET bottled beverages, alongside EnviroTop™ fiber-based tray toppers that eliminate plastic shrink film over corrugated shipping trays.
- Robust central handle structures with wet-strength paperboard formulations
- Custom cell dividers to prevent bottle-to-bottle clinking and glass breakage
- EnviroTop™ toppers eliminate shrink film on trayed food and beverage packs
- Seamless operation on high-speed AutoFlex™ basket packaging machinery
One Partner for Cartons and Equipment
Packaging performance depends on how carton structures interact with high-speed packaging machinery. Our machinery engineering team designs equipment specifically tuned to run our paperboard substrates.
AutoFlex™ Series
High-speed basket carrier packaging machines offering fast changeovers between bottle sizes and pack counts.
KeelClip™ 1600
Automated clip applicator applying paperboard top clips to cans at speeds up to 1,600 cans per minute.
Marksman™ Wrap Systems
Precision wrapper machinery designed for wrap-style cartons on high-speed beverage production lines.
QuikFlex™ Fully Enclosed
Continuous-motion cartoning machinery for enclosed multipacks, providing smooth container handling and glue sealing.
Multipack Packaging Sourcing FAQs
What container types are supported by your multipack folding cartons?
Can paperboard multipack cartons replace single-use plastic rings and shrink film?
Are your paperboard materials certified for international environmental compliance?
Do you supply both the packaging materials and high-speed filling line machinery?
How can international procurement teams initiate a custom multipack project?
Ready to Upgrade Your Multipack Packaging Line?
Speak with our packaging engineers and procurement specialists to discuss structural design, fiber substrates, line speeds, and machinery integration for your global brand.