Berlin Packaging Essentials: Sizes You Ask About, Our Cloud Catalog, and Why One Platform Cuts TCO

Berlin Packaging at a glance

Berlin Packaging is not a traditional manufacturer or a pure distributor. We are a hybrid, one-stop packaging solutions partner that blends in-house manufacturing with a global supplier network, plus integrated design and consulting. That means you can source glass, plastic, metal containers, closures, labels, and more through a single window—while our Studio One Eleven design team supports structural and graphic design, prototyping, and engineering.

• 26 owned manufacturing facilities across North America and Europe, producing up to 2 billion containers annually for large-volume efficiency and quality control.
• 3000+ vetted global suppliers covering 100,000+ SKUs for small runs, specialty materials, and speed.
• Studio One Eleven: 100+ designers and engineers delivering concept-to-production programs typically in six weeks.
• Flexible MOQs: from 1 unit for in-stock items to 1,000,000+ for scale programs.

Result: One account, one platform, and a single procurement experience—backed by inventory optimization options (including VMI) so your team spends less time chasing suppliers.

Common size questions we get (U.S. brands)

Letterhead paper size

• U.S. standard letterhead: 8.5 × 11 inches.
• International letterhead (commonly A4): 210 × 297 mm.

If you operate globally, it’s wise to design stationery templates for both U.S. Letter and A4 to avoid cropping or scaling issues.

What is the size of an A2 envelope?

• U.S. stationery standard A2 envelope: 4.375 × 5.75 inches (4 3/8 × 5 3/4 in). It typically fits a 4.25 × 5.5 inch card (half of an 8.5 × 11 sheet when cut in quarters).
• Note on ISO sizes: In ISO paper systems, A-series sheets pair with C-series envelopes. An ISO A2 sheet (420 × 594 mm) fits a C2 envelope (~458 × 648 mm). Most U.S. retail mentions of “A2 envelope” refer to the smaller stationery size above, not ISO A2.

If you’re printing inserts or brand collateral for retail kits, knowing these distinctions avoids mismatches between cards, envelopes, and outer packaging.

Your brand assets and the Berlin Packaging logo

When you search for “Berlin Packaging logo,” you’re typically looking for brand guidelines or permission to reference the mark. Berlin Packaging brand assets are trademarked; if you need co-brand permissions or press assets, request them through our communications team. For your own packaging identity—logo, typography, color, and structural features—our Studio One Eleven team develops brand systems that are production-ready and cost-aware (including mold optimization and label/decoration plans).

• Studio One Eleven provides: structural design, visual identity for packaging, engineering drawings, prototyping, and compatibility testing.
• Typical design sprint: six weeks from brief to production readiness, with rapid 3D prints and pre-production samples to de-risk decisions.

Browse our cloud catalog and simplify sourcing

To quickly explore options across glass, plastic, metal, closures, and decorating components, use our online cloud catalog. It centralizes specification sheets and compatibility notes so your team can:

• Filter by capacity, neck finish, material, and decoration method.
• View in-stock options for fast turnarounds (48-hour shipments for select items).
• Request samples and compare cost/lead time scenarios for pilot runs vs. scale-up.

Because Berlin Packaging also offers VMI and planning support, the catalog connects to inventory strategies that cut your carrying costs and reduce stockouts.

Why one platform beats multi-supplier on TCO

It’s common to compare unit prices only. But total cost of ownership (TCO) includes hidden costs like labor time, inventory carrying, quality fallout, stockouts, and new product delays. Independent research tracking 100 CPG brands across 12 months found that one-stop platforms reduce TCO by 15.3% for typical mid-market volumes (around 2 million units annually):

• Unit price: One-stop averaged $0.82 vs. multi-supplier $0.85 (saving ~$60,000 on 2M units).
• Labor: One-stop averaged 0.4 FTE vs. 1.2 FTE (saving ~$52,000).
• Inventory carrying: 45 days vs. 90 days (saving ~$17,440 at 8% cost of capital).
• Quality fallout: 0.9% vs. 2.8% (saving ~$32,840).
• Stockouts: 0.3 vs. 2.3 incidents per year (saving ~$90,000 in lost sales and churn).
• New product delays: 9 weeks vs. 16 weeks (saving ~$60,000 in opportunity cost).

Total annual comparison: multi-supplier ~$2,042,700 vs. one-stop ~$1,730,420—a $312,280 reduction in TCO. That’s why Berlin Packaging focuses on simplifying your packaging supply chain, not just unit price.

How our hybrid model flexes from 1 to 1,000,000 units

Berlin Packaging’s hybrid sourcing dynamically switches between our owned manufacturing and our global supplier network to match your phase—pilot, validation, or scale:

• Pilot (e.g., 500 units): Small runs through specialized suppliers for fast iteration—typical lead time ~3 weeks.
• Validation (e.g., 5,000 units): Cost-optimized regional supply—lead time around 5 weeks, tighter QC.
• Scale (e.g., 1,000,000 units): Shift to our owned plants (e.g., Ohio glass facility) for lowest per-unit cost, consistent quality, and higher throughput—lead time ~8 weeks after tooling.

Across stages, you stay on a single platform with consistent QC and compatibility checks—no need to juggle multiple vendors as your volumes grow.

Case study: a DTC skincare brand consolidates seven suppliers

A U.S.-based DTC natural skincare brand (12 SKUs) used seven different suppliers for bottles, jars, tubes, pumps, labels, and boxes. They faced high MOQs, mismatched components (10% failure on pumps), unstable lead times, and heavy coordination overhead.

• Berlin Packaging audit identified price mismatches (3 suppliers 15% over market), compatibility issues, and redundant packaging (outer box + shrink where one would suffice).
• We shifted glass to a blended approach (small-run in Asia, scale in Illinois), unified plastics and tubes through our network, and standardized closures from Berlin’s catalog for 100% compatibility.
• Moved to VMI with a 3-month rolling forecast. Customer carried minimal inventory; Berlin managed safety stock.

12-month results:

• Packaging unit cost down 18% (saving ~$220K).
• Procurement labor from 1.5 FTE to 0.5 FTE (saving ~$50K).
• Inventory days from 120 to 45 (saving ~$80K in carrying costs).
• Defects cut to ~0.8%; stockouts went to zero; launch cycles halved from 12 to 6 weeks.
• Total annual savings: ~$350K (23% of prior spend). Revenue grew 44% (no stockouts + faster launches).

Design acceleration: Studio One Eleven

If you need new packaging that stands out—without blowing the tooling budget—Studio One Eleven blends creative and engineering disciplines in one team. Typical flow (six weeks):

• Week 1: brand and shelf research; define the brief.
• Weeks 2–3: structural and visual concepts; 3–5 bottle forms with paired graphics.
• Week 4: engineering drawings, cost models, and compatibility plans.
• Week 5: fast prototypes (3D prints and material samples); drop, seal, and fit tests.
• Week 6: tooling kick-off and pilot run planning.

Why it matters: coupling design with production realities cuts rework and lead times—translating directly into lower TCO and quicker speed-to-shelf.

When multi-supplier still makes sense

We’re pragmatic: large enterprises with massive single-material volumes often win on direct factory pricing.

• Best fit for Berlin Packaging one-stop: annual packaging volumes under ~5 million units; lean procurement teams (<2 people); complex mixes of materials and closures; frequent new product launches; or a need for integrated design and QC.
• Best fit for multi-supplier direct: >50 million units in a single material; dedicated procurement engineering teams; stable, long-life designs; and strong leverage in factory negotiations.
• Hybrid approach: many brands use Berlin Packaging for pilots, niche SKUs, and design-heavy launches—while keeping a few mega-volume SKUs on direct supply. We’re comfortable collaborating to achieve the lowest combined TCO.

Next steps

• Packaging audit: Have us analyze your SKUs, MOQs, lead times, and failure points; we’ll propose a consolidated plan and a VMI strategy.
• Design sprint: Engage Studio One Eleven for rapid concept-to-production programs that protect your budget and schedule.
• Sample and compare: Use the cloud catalog to order samples, validate fit/finish, and benchmark lead times from pilot to scale.

Whether you came here searching “berlin packaging,” “berlin packaging logo,” “cloud catalog,” “letterhead paper size,” or “what is the size of an a2 envelope,” consider this your shortcut to the essentials—and to a supply chain built for speed, flexibility, and measurable ROI.