ECMA Group A
Glued rectangular folding cartons
Long-seam-glued cartons with rectangular panels and closure choices for the top and bottom.
53 products
Group A glued rectangular cartonsECMA catalog
ECMA folding carton catalog
ECMA codes group folding carton constructions. Use the catalog to find a starting structure for a retail carton, tray, carrier, insert, or added feature.
Hercule Industrial supplies all 244 of these designs across the US. Bespoke structural & print design services available.
ECMA groups
7 ECMA construction groups
Each group covers a different kind of folding carton construction. The examples show the range inside the group without listing every product here.
ECMA Group B
Fold-up rectangular trays and cartons
Fold-up rectangular trays, covers, and cartons with locking flaps, dust flaps, and cover options.
35 products
Group B fold-up trays and cartons
ECMA Group C
Glued shaped and tapered cartons
Glued cartons with a shaped, tapered, triangular, or faceted body or base.
16 products
Group C shaped and tapered cartons
ECMA Group D
Fold-up shaped trays and covers
Fold-up trays and covers with shaped bases, tapered walls, locking flaps, and cover options.
7 products
Group D shaped trays and covers
ECMA Group E
Product-related cartons, carriers, and wraps
Cartons, carriers, and wraps built around bottles, tubes, bars, folders, and other product arrangements.
22 products
Group E product-related cartons and carriers
ECMA Group F
Special folding cartons and inserts
Special forms, flat and curved cartons, and complementary inserts or separators outside the main tables.
73 products
Group F special cartons and inserts
ECMA Group X
Openings, closures, handles, and display features
Added openings, reclosures, pour devices, hanging panels, display panels, and carrying handles for a complete carton.
ECMA reference
What an ECMA code means
ECMA is a shared reference for folding carton construction. The first letter identifies the construction group, such as a glued carton, fold-up tray, product-related pack, special form, or added feature.
A code identifies the starting construction. Product fit, paperboard, print, finish, closure details, packing method, outside dimensions, and quantity still need to be set for the job.
- Construction group
- The first letter identifies the construction group. Groups A through E use different coding tables. Groups F and X are lists of special forms and added features.
- Code blocks
- The following number blocks identify details within that group, such as the carton body, base, closure, cover, product arrangement, or feature.
- Dimensions
- ECMA drawings use A, B, and H dimensions on the flat cutout. The finished carton and outside shipping size still need to be confirmed.
- Paperboard and finish
- Paperboard grade, print, coatings, windows, and finish are chosen for the product and the required presentation.
- Product and packing
- The product shape, primary pack, loading direction, closure, and packing method determine whether a catalog structure is a fit.
- Added features
- Group X records an opening, reclosure, handle, hanging panel, display panel, or other feature added to a complete carton style.
Bespoke design
Need a carton outside the catalog?
If the cataloged products do not cover the need, Hercule Industrial can also handle bespoke packaging work. We can help design the packaging, source samples or short runs, and coordinate production and delivery through our vetted partners.