ECMA A01.01.00.00Custom Paperboard Sleeves & SlipcasesWrapping a primary product, tray, or rigid box to provide branding, bundling, or a slipcase without fully enclosing the ends.Product page
ECMA Group A
Glued rectangular folding cartons
Long-seam-glued folding cartons with rectangular main panels.
Group A covers long-seam-glued cartons with rectangular panels. The ECMA matrix combines bottom closure, top closure, and panel arrangement.
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Group A cartons
Glued rectangular carton pages
Browse Group A carton pages by the closure and body form shown for each design.
Open-bottom sleeves and hoods
Open-bottom cartons and sleeves with a glued side seam.
ECMA A01.15.00.03Retail Hanging Sleeve with Reinforced HeaderDisplaying a self-contained or blister-packed product on a retail pegboard while providing branded facing.Product page
ECMA A01.55.00.01Open-Bottom Sleeve with Envelope TopTo slide over a primary container or rigid base and provide a decorative, secure top closure.Product page
ECMA A01.60.00.00Open-Bottom Hood with Auto-Lock TopCovering a product or base quickly with a rigid, closed-top hood.Product page
ECMA A01.70.00.00Open-Bottom Gable-Top SleeveEnclosing a primary container with a gable-top aesthetic, or feeding an automated line that manages the bottom closure.Product page
ECMA A01.75.00.03Gable-Top Sleeve (Open Bottom)Covering a primary tray, freestanding container, or product base with a decorative, retail-ready hood.Product page
Overlap- and reduced-flap base cartons
Rectangular cartons with overlap, reduced-flap, or related bottom closures.
ECMA A10.01.03.00Open-Top Carton BaseProviding a sealed-bottom, open-top container for automated filling, inner kitting, or pairing with a separate lid.Product page
ECMA A10.10.03.03Seal-End Folding CartonAutomating the packaging of retail goods with glued closuresProduct page
ECMA A10.11.03.03Glued-End Carton with Overlapping BaseTo run efficiently on automated cartoning lines and hold granular or fine products with a flat, sealed base.Product page
ECMA A10.15.03.03Hanging Retail Carton with Seal-End BottomDisplaying products on retail pegboards while supporting bottom-sealing during fulfillment.Product page
ECMA A10.20.03.03Tuck-Top Carton with Sealed Overlapping BaseHigh-quantity retail packaging for products that benefit from a permanently sealed base and an easy-open consumer top.Product page
ECMA A10.21.03.03Retail Hanging Carton with Glued BasePackaging retail products for pegboard display while supporting automated or glued-base fulfillment.Product page
ECMA A10.75.03.03Gable-Top Retail Carton with Locking FlapPresenting retail products with a distinctive silhouette and providing consumers with a reclosable top.Product page
ECMA A11.10.03.03Glued-End Carton With Reduced Bottom FlapHigh-volume packing of retail goods where ends are sealed with adhesiveProduct page
ECMA A11.11.03.01Glued-Tube Carton with Reduced FlapsAutomated packing of lightweight retail goodsProduct page
ECMA A11.15.03.03Retail Hanging Carton with Glued BottomPresent lightweight consumer goods on retail pegboards while supporting automated bottom-sealing on the packing line.Product page
ECMA A11.20.03.03Reduced-Flap Bottom Carton with Tuck-In TopPackaging lightweight retail goods that need a clean front display panel and extra top-opening security.Product page
ECMA A11.21.03.03Retail Hanging Carton with Glued BasePresenting lightweight to medium-weight products on retail pegboards without the hanger tearing or the bottom opening.Product page
Tuck-bottom cartons
Glued rectangular cartons with tuck-bottom closure systems.
ECMA A20.01.03.00Open-Top Tuck-Bottom CartonProviding an open-top base for retail display, kitting, or slipcase assemblies.Product page
ECMA A20.10.03.03Full-Overlap Top Carton with Tuck BottomProviding high top-crush resistance for stacked retail or shelf products while allowing a simple tuck closure on the bottom.Product page
ECMA A20.11.03.01Tuck-Bottom Carton with Sealable TopTo provide a quick-setup base for loading while allowing the top to be sealed with adhesive, tape, or a label.Product page
ECMA A20.15.03.03Reverse Tuck Hanging CartonPackaging lightweight retail products for pegboard displayProduct page
ECMA A20.20.01.01Reverse Tuck End (RTE) CartonPrimary retail presentation and containment for lightweight consumer goods.Product page
ECMA A20.20.01.03Reverse Tuck End (RTE) Cartons & Header BoxesPackaging lightweight retail products securely while maximizing material efficiency and offering optional pegboard display.Product page
ECMA A20.20.03.01Reverse Tuck End (RTE) CartonPackaging lightweight retail goods efficiently for manual or automated fillingProduct page
ECMA A20.20.03.03Straight Tuck End (STE) CartonPrimary retail packaging for light goods requiring a clean front display panel.Product page
ECMA A20.21.03.03Reverse Tuck Hanging BoxDisplay lightweight retail products on pegboards while allowing easy access.Product page
ECMA A20.50.03.01Straight-Tuck Carton with Claw-Lock TopTo package lightweight retail goods securely, preventing accidental top opening on the shelf.Product page
ECMA A20.82.01.00Rosette Top Box with Tuck BottomPackaging premium retail goods, cosmetics, or gifts with a decorative, unboxing-focused top closure.Product page
Snap-lock bottom cartons
Glued cartons with a snap-lock bottom.
ECMA A55.01.01.00Open-Top Snap-Lock Carton Baseproviding a fast-assembling base for a two-piece box, slipcase, or vertical displayProduct page
ECMA A55.10.01.03Snap-Lock Bottom Carton with Full Overlap TopTo package retail goods with an interlocking bottom and a flat top surface for labeling.Product page
ECMA A55.11.01.03Snap-Lock Bottom Carton with Reduced-Flap TopHouse lightweight retail products while speeding up manual packingProduct page
ECMA A55.20.01.03Snap-Lock Bottom Carton with Tuck TopPackaging lightweight to medium-weight retail products securely using a straight-line glued format.Product page
ECMA A55.21.01.03Snap-Lock Hanging BoxPackaging lightweight retail products for pegboard display while keeping manual assembly fast.Product page
ECMA A55.75.01.03Snap-Lock Gable BoxPackaging retail goods, gifts, or confectionery in an upright carton with a distinctive roof shape.Product page
Crash-lock and auto-bottom cartons
Glued cartons with crash-lock or automatic bottoms.
ECMA A60.01.00.00Open-Top Crash-Lock CartonProviding a stable, fast-erecting base or sleeve for top-loaded products, usually inside an outer shipper.Product page
ECMA A60.10.00.03Crash-Lock Carton with Overlapping Top FlapsTo speed up manual packing on the floor while providing a flat, secure base for retail or fulfillment products.Product page
ECMA A60.11.00.03Crash-Lock Carton with Overlapping Top FlapTo provide a fast-erecting base for manual packing while leaving a simple top flap ready for a tamper-evident label or tape seal.Product page
ECMA A60.15.00.03Crash-Lock Hanging BoxDisplaying lightweight to medium-weight retail goods on pegboards while minimizing manual packing time.Product page
ECMA A60.20.00.03Tuck Top Auto Bottom BoxRapid hand packing for retail or light industrial goodsProduct page
ECMA A60.21.00.03Crash-Lock Retail Hanging BoxDisplaying lightweight retail products on pegboards while minimizing hand-packing timeProduct page
ECMA A60.45.00.01Crash-Lock Bottom Carton with Winged Tuck TopPacking high volumes of lightweight retail goods quickly without manual base assembly.Product page
ECMA A60.75.00.03Gable-Top Carton with Crash-Lock BasePresenting retail or gift items attractively while keeping hand-assembly speeds high.Product page
ECMA A61.01.01.00Open-Top Crash-Lock CartonProviding a fast-erecting base or display bin that leaves the top open for access or a separate sleeve.Product page
ECMA A61.10.01.03Crash-Lock Carton with Overlapping Top FlapsSpeed up manual packing on the bottom while providing a solid, tape-sealed top for security or branding.Product page
ECMA A61.11.01.03Crash-Lock Carton with Overlapping Top FlapsFast-erecting carton for high-volume packing lines where the top will be taped or labeled closedProduct page
ECMA A61.15.01.03Auto-Bottom Hanging Box with Overlapping TopDisplaying lightweight retail goods on pegboards while minimizing manual assembly time.Product page
ECMA A61.20.01.03Crash-Lock Bottom Carton with Tuck TopTo provide a fast-erecting, premium retail carton with a smooth interior floor that prevents product snagging during loading.Product page
ECMA A61.21.01.03Crash-Lock Hanging Box with Tuck TopDisplaying lightweight retail products on pegboards while minimizing manual assembly time.Product page
Specialty-closure cartons
Glued cartons with sift-proof, false-bottom, or rosette closures.
ECMA A45.20.01.03Sift-Proof Reverse Tuck CartonHold fine, granular, or loose products without leaking from the bottom corners.Product page
ECMA A70.70.00.00Sealed-End Block CartonAutomated form-fill-seal packaging for powders, granules, or liquids needing a sift-proof or tamper-evident boundary.Product page
ECMA A80.20.02.02Straight Tuck Carton with False BottomProtecting the base of fragile retail items and elevating product presentation without a separate insert.Product page
ECMA A82.82.00.00Rosette Closure CartonProviding a premium, decorative unboxing experience for lightweight retail or gift items.Product page
Group details
How Group A is organized
The Group A table identifies the carton body and the closure systems at the top and bottom.
Carton body
A long glue seam joins the carton body. The main panels are rectangular.
Top and bottom
The code combines the top and bottom closure systems for the same carton body.
Questions
Questions about Group A
What does Group A cover?
Long-seam-glued folding cartons with rectangular main panels.
How are the closures identified?
The Group A code combines the top and bottom closure systems, including tuck-in, overlapping, automatic, sealed, and gable options.
What still needs to be set for a finished carton?
Product fit, paperboard, print, finished size, packing method, and quantity.
Need a folding carton quoted?
Carton size, quantity, and any drawing, photo, old quote, or current carton you already have are enough to start. We take it from there.