Packaging Solutions for Ad Agencies in Chicago

If you’re running a creative agency in Chicago, you know this city was built on industry and handshakes. Whether your office is overlooking the Riverwalk or tucked into a Fulton Market warehouse, your clients expect a level of quality that matches the city’s architectural legacy. You spend months obsessing over the brand strategy and the "Big Idea," but the moment that physical package lands in a customer’s hands, it needs to feel as solid as the city itself.

Finding a packaging partner who actually manufactures right here in the 312—and doesn't just outsource your hard work—is a rare find. That’s where we come in.

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A Legacy of Manufacturing in the Heart of Chicago

While other packaging companies are just brokers for overseas factories, we’ve been right here since 1933. We’ve seen the industry change from traditional book cloth and glue to state-of-the-art in-house manufacturing.

At Petra & Holum, we aren’t just a vendor; we’re a local institution with over 91 years of craftsmanship. We were the first to use magnets in packaging and the first to bring Velcro to the Western Hemisphere. When you’re dealing with a high-stakes campaign for a legacy Chicago brand or a global product launch, you need that "been-there-done-that" expertise that only a local veteran can provide.

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Solving the "Yesterday" Deadline

The biggest headache for a Chicago account manager is the logistics of the "last minute." We know how the city moves. Because our premier manufacturing facility is nestled right in the heart of Chicago, we are the backyard partner for your agency.

You can literally stop by for a press check or a design consultation. Choosing us means you get product fulfillment without the shipping delays or the customs nightmares. We speak your language, we work in your time zone, and we take "Made in the USA" pride to a whole new level by being Made in Chicago.

Packaging That Commands Attention

In a city that prides itself on "making no small plans," your packaging needs to be bold. We specialize in the high-touch, engineered products that Chicago agencies depend on:

  • Experiential & E-commerce Kits: We build deluxe sample packaging and literature kits that turn a simple delivery into a brand event.
  • Custom Sewn Products: Our team of skilled artisans creates sewn products and protective covers and pouches for industries ranging from health and beauty to automotive.
  • High-Impact Sales Kits: From poly sales kits to press kits, we engineer the structural integrity that Chicago’s top brands demand.

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Your Vision, Locally Engineered

We hear it from Chicago creatives all the time: "I have this incredible vision, but the manufacturer says it’s too complex."

At Petra & Holum, we don't back down from a challenge. Our artisans and engineers love the technical details. Whether it's perfecting custom inserts and die-cut foam to protect your product or adding the finishing touch with foil stamping, embossing, or debossing, we make sure the final product is a work of art. We blend traditional techniques with cutting-edge innovation to ensure your brand leaves a lasting impression.

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Let’s Build Something Iconic in the 312

You don't have to look far for "obsessive service" and world-class quality. We’re right here in your neighborhood. We can jump on a call, host your team for a tour of our Chicago facility, and start in-house manufacturing your next big campaign today.

If you have a high-priority campaign on the horizon and you want a partner who knows Chicago as well as you do, let's talk. We’ll handle the engineering and the logistics so you can keep making no small plans.

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