Prototype and Short Run Boxes in Chicago

Prototype Boxes
Fabricating a prototype box is not for the faint of heart; even after the design phase, there are several stages left before finalizing materials and finishes. Big packaging houses aren’t interested in the development phase, creating one-off options to show the marketing team and every tweak for each version- simply because it’s not economical. Equipped with a flatbed printer and a high tech CNC, we can take your design and make it a reality before going into mass production.
Short Run Boxes
There are many reasons for producing a short run of boxes, and it’s hard to find someone willing to take on the task. Whether its for a corporate gift, promotional product or a large exhibit, short-run boxes have many applications. The big packaging companies expect millions of pieces before setting up the dies and making it cost effective, while most local print shops simply don’t have the equipment or know-how. At SpeedPro Chicago Loop, we are a sweet spot, producing anything from one unit to a several hundred at a time.


SpeedPro Chicago Loop… All Packaged Up
Located just 3 blocks from McCormick Place, moments from Merchandise Mart and all of downtown Chicago’s major hotels, venues, offices, agencies and retail where you might need a prototype or short-run box program; we are perfectly situated to assist you with your needs. Coining the term, Surface Impact®, we’ve been awarded ‘Top-3 Sign Shop in Chicago’ for 2018, 2019 and 2020. We are one of very few print companies in Chicago with the technology, experience and desire to produce prototype and short run boxes.
SpeedPro Chicago Loop is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.
CASE STUDY
SpeedPro Chicago Loop was hired by an agency representing the number one retailer in the world in advance of the Home and Housewares Show at McCormick Place. Only a week prior to the exhibition we received a call asking for our help. It turned out the access and cost to ship real product to the show for the display was becoming impractical. The agency requested that we produce 300+ plus boxes and surrounding point of purchase display boards, replicating an actual in-store experience without any real product inside.
The agency created a very realistic experience and saved the client thousands of dollars in product shipment and potential damage by utilizing a short-run box strategy.
SpeedPro Chicago Loop
Located just three-blocks from McCormick Place on Michigan Avenue, serving the entirety of downtown Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, we are convenient, accessible and able to support all of your large format graphic printing.
The Best Large-Format Printing in Chicago
SpeedPro Chicago Loop was the largest SpeedPro franchisee in the region (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan & Indiana) for 2022 and in the Top 10% of all SpeedPro’s nationwide.
We are humbled and proud of of the recognition we have received, not merely as a high performing studio, but by the accolades of our clients and the awards we’ve received, to include; the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) ‘2022 Franchisee of the Year’ (Nominee), ‘3 Best Sign Shops in Chicago’ 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, ‘Exceptional Customer Service’ 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, the only two-time winner of ‘Project of the Year’ 2018 and 2021, ‘Exceptional Growth’ 2018, ‘Rookie of the Year’ in 2016, over 300 perfect 10/10 online reviews and countless other franchise awards– SpeedPro Chicago Loop is committed to delivering great results and a delightful experience for our customers.
What Are the Advantages of Partnering With SpeedPro Chicago Loop?
Why should you choose SpeedPro Chicago Loop over other studios in the area? We offer a range of unique benefits, including:
- Fast turnaround on projects against tight deadlines
- Professionalism in every interaction
- Reliability you can count on
- Precision of graphics, which we use digital measurements to create
SpeedPro Chicago Loop creates one-of-a-kind graphics that will last for your company. See how we can connect you with the potential customers you want while also creating graphics you feel proud to display. Our graphics will make you look better. When companies partner with us, they see results.
Schedule a Consultation With SpeedPro Chicago Loop
Let us get your message noticed. You have something you want to tell potential customers. Visual communications such as the ones designed by SpeedPro Chicago Loop can deliver that information and build bridges that could develop into longstanding relationships.
We want to help you accomplish your goals and grow your business. Chicago-area companies can contact us today to discuss a consultation or request a quote.