Exploring Why a United Kingdom Supplier Is the Best Choice for Chatham
Custom Pack Studio is a part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a company that has been manufacturing print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you enquire about a finish type, a material type or a time frame, you are dealing to someone who operates the press every day. They do do not have to pass the question to an overseas factory and await for an answer.
UK to UK delivery is fast and predictable in a way an overseas order infrequently is.
Most orders are ready within 2 to 3 weeks after you confirm the proof, and once dispatched, our courier network ships to Chatham addresses in only one to two working days.
Compare that with the standard 8 to 12 week initial lead time for packaging brought in from the EU or the Far East, before you even factor in a late container or a customs hold-up.
If you have an key launch date or event deadline, do let us know at the enquiry stage.
We will verify honestly whether the schedule works, rather than making a turnaround that disappoints you.
Tailored Packaging for Chatham Firms
The box styles we provide fit most products, and each box is created to your dimensions and printed with your branding.
The best format will depend on how the product is sold and shipped, so the quickest way to get the right answer is to tell our packaging experts what you are packing.
Store and Goods Packaging
A printed carton takes care of the selling on the shelf when no one from your team is there to describe the product.
Reverse tuck end boxes are perfect for lighter retail goods such as toiletries, supplements and cosmetics, while a crash lock base provides heavier products with a strong floor that will not collapse in delivery.
Both is printed on every panel, including the inside, so the branding remains visible however the box is positioned on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Custom Mailer Boxes for E-Commerce Retailers
Chatham’s digital commerce brands send out purchases continuously.
A tailored mailer box is typically the single tangible interaction point a customer has with the brand, as there is not any in-store visit or direct handover to rely on.
Printed internally and externally, it protects the product across the courier network while turning the unboxing itself a promotional opportunity. A well-fitted box also cuts down on the damage and returns that a ill-fitting one can lead to.
A plain brown outer can get the parcel sent on its way, but it does not tell the customer anything about who sent it or why it looks that way.
Make a memorable impact as soon as it arrives with Custom Pack Studio.
Gift and unveiling boxes
Personalised gift boxes are valuable.
A solid box with an effortless closure, foil detailing on the lid, or a velvety coating changes the product’s feel before it is even opened.
It is exactly the point for jewellery items, perfume, and boutique food brands, where the packaging is part of what the customer has paid for.
Foil stamping is the final effect that stands out most on a shelf, reflecting the light in a way standard printing never can, while soft touch coating is more effective once the box is in someone’s hands, as it conveys quality the moment it is touched.
Embossing sits between the two, positioning a logo that can be both felt and seen, and it is particularly effective on jewellery and perfume boxes where the surface itself is part of the finish.
Sleeves and wallets
Not every branding projects needs a complete box rebuild.
A custom-printed sleeve slips over an existing tray or product, bringing your branding without the need to rework the entire pack, making it well suited for a limited promotional run or a seasonal version.
A wallet-style box sits neatly around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, while printed inserts assist in stopping loose items sliding inside a larger box during transit.
Rippled containers and transport boxes
A crease-fold carton will never withstand a prolonged courier journey or a breakable item by itself.
Fluted board is made for that job.
We produce corrugated cardboard boxes to specific pack sizes and brand them in full-colour print, so a Chatham brand shipping throughout the UK gets protection and presentation in one format, far beyond a simple double walled box with a sticker applied on top.
Industries Served By Us in Chatham
Chatham’s business mix includes beauty and skincare brands, jewellery makers, food producers, corporate offices and e-commerce companies.
Food and drink businesses meet the strictest requirements, because safeguarding in contact with the product always comes first over the box’s appearance.
That is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level really makes the difference, whether you are a boutique bakery or a wholesale supplier. It’s the standard that supermarket buyers and independent retailers often want to see before they will take on a new product.
Jewelry brands generally derive greater value from their packaging outlay than the majority of other product categories.
A rigid box with a bespoke insert is commonly used to contain an item worth considerably more than the box itself, so the presentation needs to reflect that worth.
Cosmetics and perfume brands depend on protective fitments and premium finishes for the same reason. The product is small, so the box does most of the persuading on a shelf.
Online retail and recurring businesses need a mailer that can endure the courier network intact.
For a lot of online merchants, the parcel is the sole physical point of contact a customer has with the business.
Zero Minimum Order, Any Quantity Welcomed
Most packaging suppliers will offer 50 boxes printed with your own design.
You will commonly be expected to return only when you can commit to 1,000, a considerable demand for a Chatham business evaluating a new product or testing a small batch before it expands.
We do not apply a minimum in any way.
Buy a sample to assess print quality, fifty carton boxes for a market stall, or thousands once a retail listing shows demand. The method and pricing structure remain the same throughout every quantity.
The unit cost falls as order quantity grows, which is common throughout the packaging industry.
Repeat orders retain the same artwork and setup, so you are not charged twice for the design work.
We verify pricing and delivery time in writing before production begins, so there is not any difference between the estimate and the invoice amount.
Artwork help ready whatever stage you are at.
You do not need an in house designer to order custom packaging from our team here.
If you have a logo and a rough idea of what you need, that is enough to start. Our team will sort out the box structure, set up the print ready artwork and present a proof for your approval before anything goes to press.
For a product that does not suit an ready-made format, the structural design is built in in the price. It is not charged as an extra.
Files provided as a JPEG or screenshot are rebuilt to satisfy proper print specifications.
Most artwork arrives without the resolution or bleed that a box truly requires.
Our staff checks colour accuracy, resolution and bleed with reference to the press profile before anything enters production, helping to ensure the finished print corresponds to what you confirmed.
If you prefer to go over the options before finalising a specification, a design consultation is available.
You can additionally use our online design tool if you would like to design the artwork yourself.
Ethically sourced, recyclable materials
Every carton we produce is 100% re-useable and produced from board carrying FSC and PEFC certification. This indicates it can be traced through an reviewed supply chain back to a responsibly managed forest.
We are phasing out single-use plastic and EPS foam across the range, substituting them with paper based and biodegradable alternatives wherever the format permits. These materials decompose properly at the end of their life in a way that plastic and foam do not.
If a credible eco-friendly claim is important to you and your customers, we can support you through the different methods your custom packaging makes an effect by helping reduce waste.
Why Chatham businesses select Custom Pack Studio as their packaging partner
Single Plant, Beginning from Inception up to Completion
Every box we create is shaped, decorated and finished all in one place at our Irvine factory.
The same team conducts quality checks at every stage, instead of the work being passed between different subcontractors.
A colour that appears correct on screen will not always print the same way, and the person proofing it is the one running the press.
Problems are detected and sorted out before a box arrives at dispatch, by the same team that noticed the problem in the first place.
Board and ink are also sourced from the identical suppliers again and again, so a colour that matched on your initial proof continues to matches your fifth reorder two years on.
Backed by just under 30 years in the field of print and packaging
Custom Pack Studio was launched in 2025, although the factory behind it dates back much further back.
We are members of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a leading print and packaging manufacturer running presses since 1997.
That track record provides us with established relationships with board mills and material suppliers. It also means a team that has already worked through most of the issues a new packaging order can bring.
That is seen in small details, such as understanding which board weight can withstand a courier journey.
It additionally illustrates why we can deal with a delicate perfume box and a heavy duty shipping carton within the same week, using presses that have handled both for years.
A designated contact for the duration of the whole order
You will be helped by the identical person from your initial enquiry right through to the final delivery
There isn’t any passing over between your sales department and a separate production team.
They know your requirements, your timeframe and what you asked for at the proofing stage, so you needn’t repeat yourself at every stage.
If a material is on back order or a finish needs reviewing, you will receive a direct update from the person handling your job.
This also means you will not ever have to go over your order from scratch to someone new partway through the production process.
You can contact that person straight away by telephone, e-mail or message, without needing to use a general query inbox first.
The consistent approach, regardless of the number
A one sample and a five thousand unit reorder undergo the same proofing and quality checks before either leaves the factory.
No project is hastened simply because the run is small, and no project is inspected in greater detail merely because it is big.
A Chatham business testing a new product receives the same treatment as one making a reorder for a national retail listing. The process does not change depending on the order size.
This regularity matters much more than any savings on a greater order, because a mismatched batch can cost more to put right than it would have saved in unit price.
Whether it is 50 units for a market test or several thousand for a retail rollout, the proofing sign off works similarly on every occasion.
Receive a Complimentary Estimate for Personalised Packaging in Chatham
Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Let us know what you are packing, approximately how many you need, and how the product is sold or shipped. We will respond with a written quote and no obligation to order.
Not quite ready to commit to a full project? Ask for a physical sample beforehand, without charge. You’ll see exactly how the colour appears in natural light and how a soft touch finish feels in your hand, rather than depending on a screen.
Design support is readily available whenever you need it, there is no minimum order to meet, and every box is made around your product, instead of picked from a shelf of templates.
We manufacture every product ourselves and deliver to Chatham and all over the UK straight from our own Irvine factory. View our full range of packaging products or chat with the team straight away to get started.
