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title: Paper Tube Co — Food Packaging Project (Aaron S.)
type: article
created: '2026-04-05'
updated: '2026-04-05'
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- raw/2026-02-10-check-in-ptcasymm-121225944.md
tags:
- papertube
- sales
- food-packaging
- quote
- production
layer: 2
client_source: null
industry_context: food-beverage
transferable: true
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# Paper Tube Co — Food Packaging Project (Aaron S.)

## Overview

Live sales call conducted by Parag (PTC) with Aaron S., a prospect inquiring about custom packaging for food blocks. The call surfaced key project specs, a production timeline, and a time-sensitive blocker around a factory shutdown.

**Related client:** [[wiki/clients/papertube/index]]
**Campaign context:** [[wiki/clients/papertube/asymmetric-marketing-campaign]]

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## Project Details

| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| **Contact** | Aaron S. |
| **Product** | Food blocks (non-perishable) |
| **Packaging** | 10×4 box |
| **Insert needed** | TBD (discussed but not confirmed) |
| **Artwork status** | ~0% complete at time of call |
| **Order type** | One-off / single production run |

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## Timeline

- **Production lead time:** 4–6 weeks after order placement
- **Shipping time:** Additional, on top of production
- **Factory shutdown:** February 24 – March 1 (Chinese New Year / factory reopening window)
  - Any quote or order placed after the shutdown begins will be delayed until factories reopen

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## Key Blocker

The factory shutdown window (Feb 24–Mar 1) creates urgency: a quote must be delivered to Aaron **before** the shutdown to avoid a multi-week delay in the project timeline. Aaron's deadline was discussed but characterized as potentially flexible.

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## Call Notes

- Parag confirmed this is a **straight production run** — no prototype phase recommended for this project type
- Discussed whether a food-safe liner would be needed inside the box; Aaron confirmed the food blocks are **non-perishable**, so a standard liner is likely sufficient
- Artwork is essentially at zero, which Parag noted as "perfect timing" — no artwork dependency blocks the quote
- Aaron had previously submitted an inquiry; specs were on file and Parag located the email during the call

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## Action Items

- [ ] Email Jason (Fathom) to resend specs for the 10×4 box so quote can be prepared (@Parag)
- [ ] Deliver quote to Aaron before the Feb 24 factory shutdown (@Parag)

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## Related Notes

- [[wiki/clients/papertube/index]]
- [[wiki/knowledge/food-beverage/papertube-tea-packaging-elizabeth]]
- [[wiki/clients/papertube/asymmetric-marketing-campaign]]