Reasons one UK Maker Acts on behalf of Christchurch
Custom Pack Studio is part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a manufacturer that has been manufacturing print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you enquire about a finish type, a material type or a deadline, you are dealing to someone who operates the press every day. They do not need to pass the question to an overseas factory and hold on for an answer.
UK to UK delivery is generally rapid and reliable in a fashion that an overseas order rarely can be.
Most orders are completed within two to three weeks after you sign off on the proof, and once shipped, our courier network delivers to Christchurch addresses within 1 to 2 working days.
Set that against that with the typical 8 to 12 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 hold-up.
If you have an key launch date or event deadline, please tell us when you make your enquiry.
We shall verify openly whether the timeline fits, rather than offering a turnaround that leaves you disappointed.
Bespoke packaging for Christchurch businesses
The formats we provide cover most products, and every one is crafted to your dimensions and supplied with your branding.
The appropriate format depends on the way in which the product is sold and delivered, so the quickest way to get the accurate answer is to inform our packaging experts what you are putting in the package.
Store and item packaging
A branded carton takes care of the selling on the shelf when nobody from your team is there to explain the product.
Reverse tuck end boxes are well matched to lighter-weight retail goods such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, while a crash lock base offers heavier items a floor that will not fail in transit.
Each branding across every panel, including even the inside, so the branding remains seen however the box is placed on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Shipping Boxes for E-commerce Stores
Christchurch’s online brands are dispatching constantly.
A custom mailer box is usually the single physical interaction a customer has with a brand, as there is no shop visit or personal handover to rely on.
Labelled on the inside and outside, it shields the product along the courier network while making the unboxing itself come across as a moment of marketing. And a well-sized box also reduces the damage and returns that a badly sized one can cause.
A plain brown brown outer allows the parcel delivered, but it offers the customer no indication about who sent it or why it looks that way.
Make a lasting statement from the instant it arrives with Custom Pack Studio.
Present and Showcase Boxes
Custom gift boxes create a difference.
A rigid box with a seamless closure, foil stamping on the lid, or a velvety coating alters how a product feels before it is even opened.
It is exactly the case for jewellery, perfume and boutique food brands, in which the packaging constitutes part of what the customer has paid for.
Foil stamping is the final touch that does the most work on a shelf, catching the light in a way flat printing never can, while soft-touch coating works better once the box is actually in the customer’s hands, as it feels luxurious the moment they pick up it.
Raised detailing lies between the two, creating a logo that can be both seen and felt, and it is particularly effective on jewellery and perfume boxes, where the surface itself contributes to the presentation.
Sleeves and wallets
Not every brand task requires a total box rebuild.
A printed sleeve slips over an existing tray or product, bringing your branding without the need to redesign the entire pack, making it perfect for a short promotional run or a seasonal variant.
A wallet-style box folds neatly around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, while internal inserts stop loose items from moving inside a larger box during transit.
Fluted boxes plus shipping boxes
A folding carton can’t withstand a protracted courier journey or safeguard a fragile item by itself.
Corrugated board is produced for the purpose.
We make corrugated cardboard boxes to specific pack sizes and finish them in full-colour, so a Christchurch brand shipping nationwide gets protection together in one solution, well beyond a simple double walled box with a sticker added on top.
Sectors That We Serve Covering Christchurch
Christchurch’s commercial portfolio encompasses beauty and skincare brands, jewellery makers, food producers, corporate offices and e-commerce companies.
Food and drink businesses encounter the toughest requirements, because product safety constantly takes priority over the look of the box.
That is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level becomes important, whether you’re a small batch bakery or a wholesale supplier. It is the standard that supermarket buyers and independent retailers often want to see before they will stock a new product.
Jewelry names frequently derive more through the packaging spend compared with most other sectors.
A rigid box with a fitted insert is often holding an item worth considerably more than the box itself, so the presentation has to match that value.
Cosmetics and perfume brands depend on protective fitments and premium finishes for the same reason. The product is small, so the box handles most of the selling on a shelf.
Online retail and recurring businesses demand a mailer that can survive the courier network intact.
For a lot of online sellers, the parcel is usually the only tangible interaction a customer has with the brand.
Zero minimum order, whatever quantity is welcomed.
Most packaging suppliers will provide 50 boxes custom printed with your own design.
You will commonly be asked to return only when you can agree to 1,000, a significant ask for a Christchurch business evaluating a new product or testing a small batch before it expands.
We do not have a minimum amount at all.
Order a single sample to check print quality, 50 boxes for a market stall, or a few thousand once a retail listing verifies demand. The procedure and pricing structure remain unchanged at every volume.
Per-unit cost decreases as order quantity increases, which is common throughout the packaging industry.
Repeat orders use the same artwork and setup, so you’re not charged twice for the design work.
We verify pricing and timescale in writing before production begins, so there is not any difference between the written quote and the invoice amount.
Visual design support accessible at any stage you’re in
You do not need an in-house designer to purchase custom packaging here.
If you have a logo and an approximate idea of what you want, this is enough to get started. Our team will determine the box structure, prepare the print ready artwork and share a proof for your approval before anything goes to press.
For a product that does not suit an ready-made format, design work is built in in the price. It is not billed as an extra.
Files sent as a JPEG or screenshot are rebuilt to proper print specification.
Most artwork arrives without the image resolution or bleed that the box truly requires.
Our crew reviews colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile before any work goes into production, so the print reflects what you approved.
A planning consultation is provided should you prefer to discuss the options before agreeing to a plan.
You may also use our own online design tool if you would like to design the artwork yourself.
Ethically sourced, recyclable materials
Every item we produce is fully recyclable at end of use and produced from card bearing FSC and PEFC accreditation. So it can be followed through an audited supply chain directly back to a responsibly managed forest.
We are moving on from single use plastic and EPS foam across the range, replacing them with paper based and eco-friendly alternatives where the format permits. Those materials decompose properly at the end of their life in a way plastic and foam do not.
If a trustworthy sustainability claim matters to your customers and your clients, we can help guide you through the various ways your bespoke packaging helps create an impact by reducing waste.
Reasons Christchurch companies choose Custom Pack Studio as the packaging supplier
A single factory, from start to completion
Every container we produce is sliced, decorated and finished all under one roof at our Irvine premises.
The very same team performs quality checks throughout each stage, instead of the work being transferred between different subcontractors.
A colouring that seems right on screen will not always reproduce the same way, and the person reviewing it is the one operating the press.
Problems are identified and fixed before a box ever reaches despatch, by the very same team that spotted the issue first.
Board and ink are additionally sourced from identical suppliers, time after time, so a colour that matched against your first proof will continue to match your fifth reorder after two years.
Bolstered by over 30 years in the printing and packaging sector
Custom Pack Studio launched in 2025, yet the factory behind it dates back much earlier.
We are part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a leading print and packaging manufacturer running presses since 1997.
That history gives us strong relationships with board mills and material suppliers. It also means a team that has already dealt with most of the issues a new packaging order can raise.
That happens in small ways, such as realising which board weight will endure a courier journey.
It is likewise the reason we can manage 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.
A exclusive contact for the complete order
You will speak to the very same person from your initial contact right through to the final delivery.
There is transfer between the sales team and a distinct production department.
They understand your specification, your deadline and what you asked for at the review stage, so you do not have to repeat yourself at each stage.
If a material is on back order or a finish needs reviewing, you will receive this straight away from the person handling your job.
It also means you will never have to explain your order from the start to someone new partway through production.
You may reach that person straight away by telephone, electronic mail, or message, without first having to use a general enquiries inbox.
The same process, regardless of the amount
A one sample and a 5,000 unit reorder go through the same proof and quality control checks before either exits the factory.
Nothing is hastened because the run is short, and nothing receives additional scrutiny because it is large.
A Christchurch organisation testing a new product gets the same standard as one placing a reorder for a national retail listing. The approach is kept the same, no matter order size.
That consistency is important far more than any cost saving from a bigger batch, because a inconsistent lot ends up costs extra 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 operates in precisely the same way each time.
Request a complimentary pricing for custom packaging in Christchurch
Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Let us know what you are packing, approximately how many you require, and how the product is sold or shipped. We will get back with a formal quotation and there is nothing in the obligation to place an order.
Not ready to commit to a full run? Request a physical sample first, free of charge. You can see exactly how the colour looks in normal light and how a soft touch finish feels to the touch in your hand, rather than judging from a screen.
Design assistance is there whenever you need it when you need it, there is no minimum order requirement, and every box is tailored around your product, not taken from a shelf of standard templates.
We manufacture all our products ourselves and deliver to Christchurch and across the UK from our own factory in Irvine. Explore our entire range of packaging products or contact the team directly to get started.
