Reasons why a United Kingdom manufacturer matches Brighton and Hove
Custom Pack Studio forms part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a business that has been producing print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you ask regarding a finish, a substance or a deadline, you are dealing with someone who handles the press on a daily basis. They never need to send the question on to a factory in another country and wait for a response.
Domestic UK delivery is fast and trustworthy in a way an international order seldom is.
The majority of orders are completed within 2 to 3 weeks after you confirm the proof, and when sent, our courier network ships to Brighton and Hove addresses within one to two working days.
Contrast that with the typical 8 to 12 week baseline lead time for packaging shipped from the EU or the Far East, before you even factor in a held up container or a customs hold up.
If you have an important event deadline or event deadline, please let us know at the initial enquiry stage.
We shall verify honestly whether the schedule is realistic, rather than making a rapid turnaround that disappoints you.
Bespoke packaging for Brighton and Hove enterprises
The box styles we provide suit the majority of products, and each one is made to your dimensions and produced with your branding.
The most suitable format is determined by how the product is sold and shipped, so the fastest way to find the right answer is to inform our packaging experts what you are packing.
Commercial and Item Packaging
A branded carton handles the sales pitch on the shelf when no one from your team is on hand to talk through the product.
Reverse tuck-end boxes are well suited to lighter-weight retail goods such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, whereas a crash-lock base offers heavier items with a firm floor that will not collapse during transit.
Each branding across every panel, including the inside, so the branding remains visible whatever way the box is positioned on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Mailer Boxes for Online Vendors
Brighton and Hove’s e-commerce brands are dispatching all the time.
A tailored mailer box is commonly the only tangible interaction a customer has with a brand, as there is no shop visit or face to face handover to rely on.
Printed internally and externally, it helps protect the product within the courier network while making the unboxing itself a promotional opportunity. A well-fitted box also reduces the damage and returns that a poorly sized one can create.
A unmarked brown outer can get the parcel to be delivered, but it does not tell the customer anything about who sent it or why it looks that way.
Create a memorable initial impression the moment your delivery arrives with Custom Pack Studio.
Gifting and Exhibition Containers
Custom gift boxes can make a noticeable difference.
A rigid box with a smooth closure, foil stamping on the lid, or a soft touch coating transforms how a product is perceived before it is even opened.
It is indeed the case for jewellery, perfume and boutique food brands, where the packaging is part of what the customer has paid for.
Hot foil stamping is the finish that creates the greatest impact on a shelf, catching the light in a way flat printing never can, while soft touch coating performs better once the box is in someone’s hands, as it conveys a sense of quality the moment they handle it.
Embossing falls between the two, positioning a logo you can both view and feel, and it works especially well on jewellery and perfume boxes, where the surface itself becomes part of the overall presentation.
Sleeves and wallets
Not every brand project needs a complete box rebuild.
A custom-printed sleeve slides over an existing tray or product and brings your branding without the need to redesign the entire packaging, making it well suited for a limited promotional run or a time-limited variant.
A wallet-style box folds tidily around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, while printed inserts help prevent loose items sliding inside a more spacious box during transit.
Cardboard Crates and Delivery Boxes
A foldable carton will not necessarily withstand a lengthy courier journey or safeguard a fragile item.
Corrugated board is made for that job.
We create corrugated cardboard boxes to bespoke pack sizes and produce them in full colour printing, so a Brighton and Hove brand shipping nationwide enjoys protection and brand presentation woven into one format, far beyond a plain double walled box with a sticker simply slapped on top.
Markets We Serve in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove’s commercial portfolio encompasses beauty and skincare brands, jewellery makers, food producers, corporate offices and e-commerce companies.
Food and drink businesses are subject to the most stringent requirements, as safety in contact with the product takes priority over any regard of how the box is presented.
That is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level really makes the difference, if you are a small batch bakery or a wholesale supplier. It is the level that supermarket buyers and independent retailers usually want to see before they will list a new product.
Jewellery brands typically gain greater value from their packaging spend than most other categories.
A solid box with a tailored insert frequently contains an item worth far more than the box itself, so the packaging must convey that worth.
Cosmetics and perfume brands depend on protective fitments and premium finishes for the same basic reason. The product itself is small, so the box does much of the convincing on a shelf.
Online commerce and subscription businesses require a mailer that can withstand the courier network without damage.
For a lot of online sellers, the parcel is the only tangible touchpoint a customer has with the brand.
No minimum order, all quantity welcomed
The majority of packaging suppliers will provide 50 boxes custom printed with your own design.
You will regularly be expected to come back once you are ready to commit to 500. That is a considerable demand for a Brighton and Hove business testing a new product or testing a small batch before expanding.
We do not impose any minimum requirement.
Order a single sample to check print quality, fifty boxes for a market stall, or several thousand once a retail listing validates demand. The process and pricing structure are the same at each quantity.
Unit price decreases as order size goes up, which is standard throughout the packaging industry.
Subsequent orders share the same artwork and setup, so you’re not charged twice for the design work.
We verify the pricing and lead times in writing before production starts, ensuring there is no discrepancy between the quotation and the amount shown on the invoice.
Graphic design support on offer no matter what stage you are at.
You do not need a designer on staff to place a custom packaging order here.
If you have a logo and a rough idea of what you want, that is all that is needed to get started. Our team will work out the box structure, produce the print ready artwork and send you a proof to approve before anything goes to press.
For a product that does not fit an off the shelf format, structural design is covered in the cost. It is not applied as an additional cost.
Artwork sent as a screenshot are recreated to the correct print specification.
The majority of artwork comes without sufficient resolution or bleed that a box truly requires.
Our staff reviews colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile before anything goes to production, so the printed result reflects the version you approved.
A design consultation is on hand if you would rather to discuss the options before confirming a specification.
You may also use our own digital design tool if you would want to create the artwork yourself.
Responsibly sourced eco-friendly materials
Every carton we make is entirely recyclable and made from cardboard that carries FSC and PEFC certification. This indicates it can be traced along an audited supply chain to a responsibly managed forest.
We are moving on from single use plastic and EPS foam throughout the range, replacing them with paper-based and biodegradable alternatives wherever the format permits. These materials decompose properly at the end of their life in a way plastic and foam do not do.
If a believable sustainability claim counts for you and your customers, we can support you through the different ways your custom packaging makes an impact by helping reduce waste.
How come Brighton and Hove firms select Custom Pack Studio as the packaging provider
One plant from inception through to conclusion
Every box we make is cut, printed and finished entirely within our Irvine factory.
The very same team performs quality checks at every stage, rather than the work being passed between different subcontractors.
A colour that looks correct on screen does not always reproduce identically, and the person verifying it is the one using the press.
Faults are detected and resolved before a box reaches dispatch, by the same team that identified the issue initially.
The board and ink are also sourced from the same suppliers, with every order, so a colour that matched your first proof will still match your fifth reorder after two years.
Strengthened by nearly 30 years in the print and packaging industry
Custom Pack Studio launched in 2025, yet the factory behind it has a far longer history.
We are part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, an established print and packaging manufacturer operating presses since 1997.
That track record provides us with strong relationships with board mills and material suppliers. It also creates a team that has already navigated the majority of the issues a new packaging order can raise.
That unfolds in subtle manners, such as realising which board weight will endure a courier journey.
It is also why we can handle a delicate perfume box and a heavy duty shipping carton in the same week, using presses that have handled both for a number of years.
Assigned point of contact during the order
From your first enquiry through to the completed delivery, you will be looked after by the same person throughout.
There is not any transfer between the sales team and a separate production department.
They know your specification, your deadline, and the points you asked for at the proofing stage, so there is no need to keep repeating yourself at every step.
If a material is back-ordered or a finish needs revisiting, you will receive a direct update from the person managing your job.
It equally means you are never having to recount your job from scratch to someone new halfway through the process.
You can contact that person directly by telephone, e-mail or text, without needing to use a general enquiries inbox first.
The very same procedure, despite the volume
A one sample and a five thousand unit reorder are subject to the same proofing and quality checks before either leaves the factory.
Nothing is rushed because the run is short, and nothing receives extra attention because it is large.
A Brighton and Hove company trialling a new product is given the same treatment as one submitting a reorder for a national retail listing. The process does not change depending on the order size.
That consistency is important much more than any saving made from a larger batch, as a mismatched batch costs extra to put right than it saved in price per unit.
Whether that is fifty units for a test trial or several 3,000 for a retail rollout, the proofing sign off works in the same way each time.
Receive a Complimentary Quote for Personalised Packaging in Brighton and Hove
Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Tell us what you’re packing, approximately how many you require, and how the product is sold or shipped. We will then provide you with a written quote, with no obligation to place an order.
Not ready to commit to a full run? Request a physical sample first, free of charge. You’ll see exactly how the colour appears in natural light and how a smooth finish feels in your hand, rather than relying on a screen.
Our design support is readily available whenever you need it, there is no minimum order to meet, and each box is crafted around your product rather than taken from a selection of options.
We produce every item in-house and serve Brighton and Hove and locations across the UK from our own factory in Irvine. Explore our entire range of packaging products or get in touch with the team today to begin.
