PFI provides high-quality cardboard tubes and cores built for durability, branding, and efficiency. From mailing tubes to heavy-duty industrial cores, we design and deliver solutions that protect your products, reduce costs, and keep your operations moving.
Durable and lightweight, mailing tubes protect posters, documents, and blueprints during shipment. Available with plastic end caps and custom printing up to 4 colors.
Durable and lightweight, mailing tubes protect posters, documents, and blueprints during shipment. Available with plastic end caps and custom printing up to 4 colors.
Engineered for strength, these multi-ply cores handle films, foils, textiles, and other rolled materials under demanding loads.
Sturdy multi-ply containers used for dry goods, powders, and specialty products. Available with custom linings, closures, and printed branding.
Two-piece adjustable tubes designed for oversized or variable-length items. Strong, versatile, and printable for branding.
Heavy-duty fiber tubes built for casting concrete columns and foundations. Weather-resistant and designed for jobsite use.
Custom-built tube solutions for industrial, retail, or protective applications. CAD samples and prototypes available.
Lightweight but sturdy tubes ideal for trade shows, signage, and displays. Available with printed wraps for a professional finish.
Plastic or metal end caps secure mailing tubes and specialty containers. Custom-fit options available for all diameters.
Cardboard tubes and cores are essential across industries, from mailing and shipping to industrial applications like film, fabric, and construction. At PFI, we offer precision-engineered tubes available in lightweight, medium, and heavy-duty options, with printing available in up to four colors. Whether you need simple protective tubes or specialized fiber cans, our cardboard cores and tubes are designed to fit your exact requirements.
Cardboard tubes and fiber cans protect dry foods, powders, and beverages. Ideal for packaging snacks, drink mixes, or specialty food items securely.
Durable cardboard tubes and cores built to handle heavy, bulky materials. Perfect for storing, shipping, or protecting building and construction products.
Custom printed tubes elevate retail packaging for cosmetics, candles, apparel, and home goods, combining product protection with premium presentation.
Heavy-duty cores and specialty tubes safeguard automotive and aerospace components, wiring, and precision parts during shipping and storage.
Strong industrial cores made for films, foils, and materials used in chemical and machinery operations. Designed to withstand pressure and daily handling.
Protect delicate components and wires with static-safe cardboard tubes and cores engineered for safe storage, transport, and organized inventory.
Fiber cans and mailing tubes ensure secure, sanitary packaging for medical devices, diagnostic kits, and pharmaceuticals shipped safely to facilities.
From rolled films to paper and textiles, PFI’s heavy-duty cores keep production lines moving with reliable strength and precise sizing for all operations.
Custom printed mailing tubes and display poles add a professional look to retail shipments, posters, artwork, and branded product packaging.
Bulk tubes and cores engineered for organized shipping and storage, ensuring stability, stackability, and easy handling in large-scale distribution.
Protect furniture components, rods, and decorative items using thick-walled cardboard tubes designed to resist bending and impact during transport.
Moisture-resistant tubes and fiber cans ideal for agricultural packaging, protecting seeds, powders, and bulk materials from humidity and damage.
PFI goes beyond being a supplier of cardboard tubes and cores; we engineer complete packaging and shipping solutions that save money and reduce downtime.
Precision-engineered tubes and cores designed to your specs, with free samples before production.
Choose from kraft, white, or custom-printed finishes in lightweight to heavy-duty construction.
Save 15–40% compared to national suppliers with bulk pricing and efficient manufacturing.
Next-day delivery in Southern California with free nationwide shipping on all large orders.
We provide local next-day cardboard tubes and core delivery across:
Multi-location businesses benefit from our nationwide distribution centers, ensuring consistent packaging supply wherever you operate.
From mailing tubes to heavy-duty industrial cores, PFI delivers precision-engineered cardboard tubes at unbeatable prices and speed.
PFI provides a wide range of cardboard tubes and cores, including mailing tubes, heavy-duty industrial cores, fiber cans, telescope tubes, display poles, and concrete form tubes. We also offer specialty tubes, end caps, and custom options with printing up to four colors. Our products are engineered for durability, cost savings, and performance across multiple industries.
Yes. PFI offers custom printing on cardboard tubes and cores with up to four-color capability. This allows you to brand your mailing tubes, add handling instructions, or include product details directly on the packaging. Custom printing enhances brand visibility, creates a professional look, and ensures your tubes stand out while protecting products in transit.
Mailing tubes are lightweight, protective tubes used for shipping documents, posters, artwork, or rolled products. Cores, on the other hand, are engineered for strength and designed to support rolls of materials like film, fabric, or paper. PFI manufactures both, offering lightweight mailing tubes for shipping and heavy-duty cores built to handle industrial loads.
Yes. PFI’s cardboard tubes and cores are made from recyclable materials, making them an eco-friendly packaging choice. After use, they can be recycled through standard cardboard recycling streams. We help manufacturers lower environmental impact by providing sustainable tube and core solutions without compromising strength, durability, or performance in demanding applications.
Absolutely. PFI supplies concrete form tubes and heavy-duty industrial cores designed for construction and other demanding applications. These tubes are engineered to withstand pressure, weight, and environmental conditions. Whether you need form tubes for building columns or industrial cores for heavy rolls, PFI provides reliable, cost-effective solutions that meet strict performance requirements.
Yes, PFI manufactures tubes and cores in custom diameters, wall thicknesses, and lengths to fit your exact product requirements. From small specialty tubes to oversized industrial cores, we design solutions that provide secure protection and efficient handling. Custom sizes ensure products stay safe in transit and allow you to minimize waste and shipping costs.
PFI serves a variety of industries, including printing, publishing, textiles, film, construction, food, consumer goods, logistics, and retail displays. Cardboard tubes are used for shipping documents and products, while cores are essential in manufacturing processes for rolling materials. Our versatile designs allow us to meet the needs of both small businesses and large manufacturers.
PFI’s heavy-duty cores are engineered for maximum strength and durability. They can withstand the weight and pressure of heavy materials like paper, film, fabric, or industrial laminates. By using thick, reinforced cardboard walls, these cores provide stability in manufacturing and distribution. They’re ideal for high-volume industries where performance and reliability are critical.
Yes, PFI supplies end caps that secure mailing and storage tubes. End caps keep products safe during transit by preventing movement, protecting ends, and blocking dirt or moisture. Available in multiple sizes, they’re essential for ensuring mailing tubes arrive intact. End caps are a simple, affordable way to improve protection and extend the life of cardboard tubes.
PFI provides next-day delivery across Southern California, including Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura, and Riverside counties. For businesses outside the region, we ship nationwide through our distribution centers. Our Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) and Just-In-Time (JIT) programs ensure your cardboard tubes and cores are always in stock and delivered exactly when you need them.
