Most packaging vendors wait for instructions. We don't.
Luxury Packaging Manufacturer Since 1933
About us
Our story, since 1933
Since 1933 we have designed and manufactured custom packaging in Chicago. We work with you on structure, materials, and finish, and you approve a mockup before anything is produced.
Read the company history, in their own words: Our family-owned history | Three generations of craft


What we make
We make custom boxes, sewn products, binders, and sales kits in our Chicago facility. You see a mockup before it goes into production.

Built to your project
We make custom boxes, sewn products, binders, and sales kits to the size, materials, and finish your project needs. You bring the product and the brief. We work with you on structure, and you approve a mockup before anything is produced. That is the same process we use across these product lines.
What Makes Us Different
Our Chicago facility
We manufacture in an 80,000+ sq ft facility at 6600 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago. Design and production happen in the same plant, and you approve a mockup before anything is produced.
Made in the USA
Every product is made in the USA, at our facility at 6600 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago.
PETRA AND HOLUM
Our Capabilities
Boxes, binders, kits, and sewn products, made in Chicago.
Our Core Values
Outstanding Customer Service
We prioritize exceptional customer experiences in every interaction
Meticulous Attention to Detail
We ensure precision in every aspect of our craft
Innovation
We constantly explore new techniques and solutions
Engineering Excellence
We build structural integrity into every product
Testimonials
What our clients say
“Petra and Holum have a unique combination of unsurpassed technical knowledge, artful production, and a die-hard commitment to their clients. They have been an invaluable partner. Even in extremely tight timelines and challenging situations we never had a doubt that they were as committed to the success of the project as we were. They have earned our highest recommendation.”
Rob
“Petra and Holum have been a great creative partner for us in great concepts and creating our presentation materials. We are pleased with the high-quality products delivered that truly reflect the essence of our brand.”
Natasha
“Petra and Holum have been a phenomenal partner for over a decade to Hard Rock. Whether it’s menu covers, hotel directories or specialty products, the team always goes above and beyond. Being able to review prototypes on various substrates ensures everyone is aligned on the final product, including our executive team, prior to manufacturing.”
Claudia
“We have worked with Petra and Holum for over a decade and have always appreciated their attention to detail, extremely helpful sales force!”
Nicci
“Petra and Holum has been a fantastic partner in not only helping us craft an elegant, high-end box that communicates the luxury experience, but were also instrumental in developing and fulfilling a complex, custom, high-touch product for our clients. They guided us through the development process with ease and ultimately ending up partnering in the production of a product that is now a hallmark of our brand.”
