Why the UK Producer Is Ideal For Chester
Tailored Pack Studio is part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a producer that has been creating print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you ask about a finish, a material choice or a timescale, you are speaking to someone who handles the press on a daily basis. They do do not have to pass the question to an offshore factory and hold on for an answer.
Domestic delivery is speedy and consistent in a way that overseas orders seldom are.
The majority of orders are prepared within two to three weeks after you sign off on the proof, and once sent, our courier network delivers to Chester addresses within one to two working days.
Compare this with the standard 8 to 12 week baseline lead time for packaging shipped in from the EU or the Far East, before you you even allow for a delayed container or a customs hold-up.
If you have an key important launch date or deadline for the event, please tell us at the enquiry stage.
We’ll be honest about whether the timeline works, rather than making a turnaround that disappoints you.
Tailored Wrapping for Chester Businesses
The box sizes we supply fit the majority of products, and each one is custom made to your dimensions and finished with your branding.
The correct format is determined by the way in which the product is marketed delivered, so the fastest way to get the right answer is to tell our packaging experts what you are putting in .
Store and Item Packaging
A branded carton takes care of the sale on the shelf when no member of your team is there to describe the product.
Reverse tuck end cartons are a good fit for lighter retail goods such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, while a crash lock base design gives heavier items with a floor that will not give way during transit.
Each branding across every panel, including even the inside, so the branding remains visible whatever way the box is placed on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Shipping Boxes for Internet Vendors
Chester’s e-commerce brands are sent out continuously.
A custom mailer box is often the sole tangible interaction a customer has with a brand, as there is no shop visit or in person handover to rely on.
Printed within and without, it shields the product across the courier network while turning the unboxing itself come across as a moment of marketing. And a well-sized box also reduces the damage and returns that a poorly sized one can cause.
A simple dark brown outer will deliver the parcel, however it reveals the customer nothing about who sent it or why it appears as it does.
Make a lasting impact from the moment it turns up with Custom Pack Studio.
Gift and Presentation Boxes
Custom gift boxes make a difference.
A sturdy box with an easy closure, metallic stamping on the lid, or a soft-feel coating changes how a product seems before it has even been opened.
It is the key point for jewellery, perfume and boutique food brands, where the packaging is an element of what the customer has paid for.
Foil stamping is the option that creates the biggest 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 premium quality the moment they touch it.
The embossing effect sits between the two, creating an impression that you can both feel and see, and it works very well on jewellery and perfume boxes where the surface itself forms part of the presentation.
Sleeves and wallets
Not all branding project needs a full box rebuild.
A branded sleeve wraps around an already present tray or product, including your brand identity without the need to revamp the entire pack, which makes it ideal for a short promotional run or a seasonal variant.
A wallet style box folds around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, and printed inserts help keep loose contents from moving inside a larger box during transit.
Sturdy containers and transport boxes
A folding carton is unable to withstand a extended courier journey or protect a fragile item by itself.
Corrugated board is designed exactly for that use.
We make corrugated cardboard boxes to bespoke pack requirements and apply print to them in full colour, so a Chester brand shipping nationwide gains protection and branding in one format, far beyond a plain double-walled box with a sticker placed on top.
Fields Our Company Operate In Across Chester
Chester’s business mix includes beauty and skincare labels, jewellery makers, food suppliers, corporate offices and e-commerce companies.
Food-and-drink businesses have the tightest requirements, as contact safety in contact with the product takes priority over any consideration of how the box appears.
That is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level really makes a difference, whether you are a small-batch bakery or a wholesale supplier. It is the criterion that supermarket buyers and independent shops usually want to see before listing a new product.
Jewellery pieces brands commonly receive greater value from their packaging outlay than many other types.
A rigid box with a custom-fit insert is often used to contain an item worth considerably more than the box itself, and the presentation must match that worth.
Beauty and perfume brands rely on protective fitments and premium finishes for the very same reason. Since the product itself is small, the box handles most of the persuading when displayed on a retail shelf.
E-commerce and recurring businesses demand a mailer that can withstand the courier network undamaged.
For many online sellers, the parcel is often the only tangible touchpoint a customer has with the brand.
Absolutely no Minimum Order, Any Quantity Allowed
Many packaging suppliers will provide 50 boxes printed with your design.
You will regularly be asked to return once you are ready to go ahead to one thousand. That is a substantial demand for a Chester business trialling a new product or trialling a small batch before growing.
We do not impose any minimum whatsoever.
Request a single sample to check print quality, 50 boxes for a market stall, or many thousands once a retail listing shows demand. The process and pricing structure remain unchanged at every order size.
Per-unit cost falls as volume goes up, which is typical throughout the packaging sector.
Repeat orders use the same artwork and setup, so you’re never charged twice for the design work.
We set out the cost and timescale in a written form before production starts, so there is no discrepancy between the quote and the invoice.
Project support provided whatever stage you are at
You need not an internal designer to purchase bespoke packaging here.
If you have a logo and a basic idea of your requirements, that is sufficient to get started. Our team will define the box structure, create the print-ready artwork and present a proof for your approval before anything goes to press.
When a product does not suit an off-the-shelf format, structural design is included in the quoted price. It is not charged as an added extra.
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Most artwork is delivered without the resolution or bleed that a box genuinely requires.
Our staff verifies colour accuracy, resolution and bleed with reference to the press profile before anything else enters production, helping to ensure the finished print matches what you approved.
A design consultation is on offer if you would prefer to discuss the options before finalising a specification.
You can also make use of our own online design tool if you wish to make the artwork yourself.
Eco-friendly, sustainably sourced materials
Every carton we produce is completely recyclable and made from paperboard that carries FSC and PEFC certification. This shows it can be traced through an audited supply chain to a responsibly managed forest.
We’re moving away from single use plastic and EPS foam throughout the range, swapping them for paper-based and biodegradable alternatives wherever the format allows. Those materials break down properly at the end of their life in a way that plastic and foam do not.
If a trustworthy eco-friendly claim matters to you and your clients, we can support you through the different ways your bespoke packaging helps create an impact by minimising waste.
How Come Chester Businesses Decide on Custom Pack Studio to serve as the Packaging Source
An individual manufacturing facility, from inception to finish
Every box we create is shaped, decorated and completed under one roof at our Irvine factory.
A single team manages quality at every stage, rather than the work being handed from one subcontractor to another.
A shade that appears correct on screen does not always print the same, and the person inspecting it is the one using the press.
Problems are detected and resolved before a box reaches dispatch, by that same team that noticed the issue at the outset.
Board and ink are likewise sourced from the very same suppliers order after order, so a colour that matched your initial proof continues to matches your fifth reorder two years on.
Strengthened by just under 30 years in print and packaging
Custom Pack Studio started in 2025, but the plant that powers it dates back much longer ago.
We are part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a respected print and packaging manufacturer running presses since 1997.
That background has built long-standing relationships with board mills and material suppliers. It also shows we have a group that has already worked through most of the issues a new packaging order can present.
That is reflected in small details, such as understanding which board weight will withstand a courier journey.
It is also the reason we can handle a fragile perfume box and a sturdy shipping carton in the same week, using presses that have been handling both for many years.
Named contact for the duration of the purchase
You will be helped by the identical person from your first enquiry right through to the final handover
There is no transfer between the sales team and a separate production department.
They already understand your requirements, your time limit and what you requested at the proof stage, so there is no reason to go over it again at every point.
If a material is back-ordered or a finish needs reconsidering, you will be contacted directly from the person managing your job.
It additionally means you do not need to go over your order from the beginning to another member of staff midway through the production process.
You can get in touch with that person in person by telephone, email or message, without first using a main enquiries inbox first.
That exact process, independent of quantity
A single sample and a five thousand unit reorder go through the same final proofing and quality checks before either leaves the factory.
Nothing is hurried because the run is short, and nothing receives extra scrutiny because it is big.
A Chester company trialling a new product receives the same standard as one submitting a reorder for a national retail listing. The approach is kept the same, whatever order size.
That reliability matters much more than any small saving made on a bigger run, because a incorrectly matched batch frequently can cost more to fix than it saved in per-unit price.
Whether it is 50 units for the market test or several thousand for a retail rollout, the sign-off stage operates similarly on every occasion.
Receive a No-Cost Quote for Bespoke Packaging in Chester
Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Tell us what you are packing, roughly how many you need, 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 a complete order? Ask for a physical sample first, free of charge. You will experience precisely how the colour looks in natural light and how a soft-touch finish feels in your hand, rather than relying on a screen.
Design support is always available whenever you require it, there is no minimum order to meet, and every box is tailored to your product rather than selected from a range of templates.
We produce every item in-house and ship to Chester and across the UK from our own factory in Irvine. Explore our full packaging range or speak with the team directly to get started.
