The Reason an UK Producer Works with Chandler’s Ford
Custom Pack Studio is part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a producer that has been creating print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you enquire about a finish, a material or a deadline, you are talking to someone who works with the press each day. They do not need to forward the question to an overseas factory and hold out for a response.
UK to UK delivery is usually quick and reliable in a way that an overseas order seldom can be.
The majority of orders are prepared within two to three weeks after you confirm the proof, and once sent, our courier network ships to Chandler’s Ford addresses within one to two working days.
Compare that with the standard eight to twelve week baseline lead time for packaging brought in from the EU or the Far East, before you even take into account a delayed container or a customs delay.
For a significant launch date or event deadline, please let us know at the enquiry stage.
We’ll remain honest about whether the timeline fits, rather than promising a fast turnaround that lets you disappointed.
Personalised Packaging for Chandler’s Ford Enterprises
The box styles we offer suit the majority of products, and each one is created to your measurements and produced with your branding.
Which option fits depends on how the product is marketed and delivered, so the quickest way to get the right solution is by informing our packaging experts exactly what you are packing.
Store and Goods Packaging
A printed carton does the selling on the shelf when no one from your team is present to present the product.
Reverse tuck end boxes are appropriate for light retail goods such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, while a crash lock base provides more substantial items with a floor that will not give way in transit.
Each print across every panel, including the inside, so the branding is clearly visible regardless of how the box is positioned on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Shipping boxes for e-commerce stores
Chandler’s Ford’s e-commerce brands are dispatching continuously.
A bespoke mailer box is often the sole tangible touchpoint a customer has with a brand, as there is not any shop visit or face to face handover to rely on.
Produced throughout, it safeguards the product across the courier network while turning the unboxing itself a part of the marketing. A well-fitted box also reduces the damage and returns that a poorly sized one can cause.
A plain brown outer will carry the parcel, but it shows nothing to the customer about who sent it or why it appears the way it does.
Make a lasting statement from the moment it comes through with Custom Pack Studio.
Special and Gift Boxes
Tailored gift boxes can make a real difference.
A sturdy box with a sleek closure, foil stamping on the lid, or a soft-touch finish transforms how a product comes across before it is even opened.
It is the point for jewellery, perfume and boutique food brands, where the packaging is part of what the customer has already paid for.
Hot foil stamping is the finish that creates the biggest impact on a shelf, reflecting the light in a way flat printing never can, while soft touch coating works better once the box is in a person’s hands, as it conveys quality the moment they touch it.
Embossing sits between the two, placing a logo you can both see and feel, and it works especially well on jewellery and perfume boxes, where the surface itself becomes part of the presentation.
Sleeves and wallets
Not all branding project requires a complete box rebuild.
A custom-printed sleeve slips over an current tray or product, adding your branding without the need to redesign the entire pack, which makes this ideal for a short promotional run or a periodic variant.
A wallet-style box folds neatly around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, while printed inserts help stop loose items shifting inside a larger box during transit.
Corrugated cartons & shipping boxes
A foldable carton will not necessarily withstand a prolonged courier journey or shield a delicate item.
Corrugated board is designed for the task.
We create corrugated cardboard boxes to specific pack sizes and produce them in full-colour, so a Chandler’s Ford brand shipping nationwide gets protection and presentation in one in a single format, far beyond a basic double walled box with a sticker added on top.
Sectors We Support Across Chandler’s Ford
Chandler’s Ford’s company range includes beauty and skincare brands, jewellery manufacturers, food businesses, corporate offices, and e-commerce companies.
Food and drink businesses face the most exacting requirements, as safety in contact with the product needs to take precedence over all additional considerations regarding the appearance of the box.
That is the stage at which our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level becomes significant, if you are a small batch bakery or a wholesale supplier. It is the benchmark that supermarket buyers and independent retailers usually want to see before they will list a new product.
Jewellery brands typically see greater value from their packaging spend than most other categories.
A stiff box with a custom-fitted insert is typically holding an piece worth far more than the box itself, so the presentation must reflect that importance.
Beauty products and perfume brands rely on protective packaging and high-quality finishes for the same reason. The product is compact, so the box does much of the convincing on the shelf.
E-commerce and recurring businesses demand a mailer that can survive the courier network undamaged.
For numerous online retailers, the parcel is the single physical point of interaction a customer has with the company.
No need for a minimum order, all quantity
Ask most packaging suppliers for 50 boxes branded with your design on them.
You will frequently be expected to return only when you can agree to 500, a considerable requirement for a Chandler’s Ford business testing a new product or trying a small batch before it expands.
We don’t apply any minimum requirement.
Order one sample to assess print quality, 50 boxes for a market stall, or thousands once a retail listing shows demand. The procedure and pricing structure remain the same for every quantity.
The unit cost reduces as quantity rises, which is standard throughout the industry.
Repeat orders utilise the same design artwork and setup, so you are not ever charged twice for the design work.
We verify costs and delivery times in writing before production commences, so that there is no any discrepancy between the quotation and the amount shown on the invoice.
Bespoke branding support provided, regardless of stage of the process.
You do not need an in house designer to purchase custom packaging here.
If you have a logo and a general idea of what you want, this is enough to get started. Our team will work out the box structure, produce the print ready artwork and present a proof for your approval before anything goes to press.
For a product which does not fit a standard ready-made format, structural design is covered in the price. It is never charged as an add on.
Files sent as a JPEG file are rebuilt to achieve proper print requirements.
The majority of artwork arrives lacking the resolution or bleed that the box truly requires.
Our group checks colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile before anything goes into production, so the printed result reflects what you approved.
A design consultation is available if you would prefer to discuss the options before confirming a specification.
You may also use our built-in online design tool if you would like to design the artwork independently.
Responsibly sourced, reusable materials
Every package we produce is completely recyclable and made from board certified by FSC and PEFC. This shows it can be traced through an verified supply chain back to a well managed forest.
We are moving away from single use plastic and EPS foam throughout the range, replacing them with paper derived and compostable alternatives where the format permits. Those materials break down naturally at the end of their life in a way plastic and foam do not.
If a credible environmental claim counts to you and your customers, we can support walk you through the many ways your bespoke packaging contributes to cutting waste.
Key Reasons Chandler’s Ford Businesses Opt for Custom Pack Studio as Their Trusted Packaging Firm
A single plant from beginning to finish
Every container we create is sliced, printed and finalised all on site at our Irvine factory.
The same team monitors quality through every stage, rather than the work being passed from one subcontractor to another.
A shade that appears accurate on screen does not always print in the same way, and the individual responsible for checking it is the one operating the press.
Issues are detected and sorted out before a box arrives at dispatch, by the same team that identified the problem in the first instance.
The board and ink are sourced from the same suppliers every time, so a colour that matched your first proof will also match your fifth reorder two years later.
Supported by almost thirty years in print and packaging
Custom Pack Studio began in 2025, although the factory behind it reaches back much further.
We are a division of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a well-established print and packaging manufacturer running presses since 1997.
This history has built lasting partnerships with board mills and material suppliers. It also gives a team that has already navigated most of the issues a new packaging order can present.
That is seen in fine details, such as understanding which board thickness can withstand 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 worked on both for years.
Your exclusive contact during the complete order
From your initial enquiry to the completed delivery, you will be taken care of by the same person throughout.
There isn’t handover between sales staff and a separate production department.
They are clear on your specification, your deadline, and the points you asked for at the proofing stage, so there is no requirement to keep repeating yourself at every step.
If a component is on back order or a finish needs reviewing, you will be contacted directly from the person handling your job.
It also means you will not once have to explain your order from the beginning to a new person partway through production.
You can call, send an email to or contact that person straight to them, without having to go through a general enquiries inbox first.
This identical process, regardless of the amount
A single sample and a 5,000 unit reorder go through the same proofing and quality checks before either exits the factory.
No project is hurried simply because the run is brief, and no project is inspected in greater detail merely because it is extensive.
A Chandler’s Ford business testing a new product gets the same standard as one submitting a repeat order for a national retail listing. The process continues unchanged, whatever the order size.
This uniformity matters more than does any cost saving on a larger run, because a mismatched batch costs more to put right than it saved in per-unit price.
Whether it is 50 units for the market test or a few thousand for a retail launch, the proofing sign off uses the very same process every time.
Receive a Cost-Free Estimate for Bespoke Packaging in Chandler’s Ford
Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Let us know what you’re packing, approximately how many you require, and how the product is sold or shipped. We’ll respond with a written quote and no obligation to order.
Not yet ready to commit to a full run? Request a free physical sample first. You will see precisely how the colour appears in natural light and how the soft touch finish feels in your hand, rather than trying to judge it from a screen.
Our design assistance is there whenever you need it when you need it, there is no minimum order to meet, and every box is tailored around your product, not pulled from a shelf of templates.
We make every item ourselves and deliver to Chandler’s Ford and all over the UK from our own facility in Irvine. Explore our full range of packaging products or talk to the team directly to start.
