Why the UK Producer Matches Deal
Custom Pack Studio is part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a manufacturer that has been creating print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you ask about a finish, a material or a deadline, you are dealing directly with someone who operates the press on a daily basis. They do not need to forward the question on to an overseas factory and await a response.
UK to UK delivery is usually quicker and more reliable than an international order.
The majority of orders are ready within two to three weeks after you confirm the proof, and once dispatched, our courier network delivers to Deal addresses in one to two working days.
Contrast that with the typical 8 to 12 week standard lead time for packaging brought in from the EU or the Far East, before you even factor in a late container or a customs delay.
If you have an significant launch date or event deadline, let us know at the initial enquiry stage.
We’ll be straightforward about whether the timeline works, rather than promising a turnaround that disappoints you.
Tailored packaging for Deal companies
Our box options encompass the majority of products, and each one is produced to your specifications and supplied with your branding.
The most suitable format will depend on how the product is sold and shipped, so the most direct way to get the right answer is to tell our packaging experts what you are packing.
Retail and Item Packaging
A printed carton takes care of the selling on shop shelves when no one from your crew is there to explain the product.
Reverse tuck end boxes are perfect for lighter retail items such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, while a crash lock base provides heavier products with a strong floor that will not collapse in delivery.
Both prints cover every panel, including the inside, so the branding is visible regardless of how the box is set on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Packaging boxes for e-commerce sellers
Deal’s online brands are sending out without interruption.
A custom mailer box is usually the single real-world interaction a customer has with a brand, as there is no shop visit or face-to-face handover to rely on.
Labelled on the inside and outside, it shields the product along the courier network while turning the unboxing itself feel like a piece of marketing. And a well-sized box also lowers the damage and returns that a badly sized one can cause.
A simple brown outer helps the parcel delivered, but it gives the customer no idea about who sent it or why it appears that way.
Make a strong impression from the moment it arrives with Custom Pack Studio.
Luxury and Showcase Boxes
Custom gift boxes can make a noticeable difference.
A sturdy box with an simple closure, foil print on the lid, or a soft-feel coating changes the way a product is viewed before it is even opened up.
It is exactly the point for jewellery, perfume and speciality food brands, where the packaging is an element of what the customer has already paid for.
Foil stamping is the surface treatment that is most noticeable on a shelf, grabbing the light in a way plain print never can, while soft touch coating works better once the box is in someone’s hands, as it communicates quality the moment it is touched.
Raised detailing lies between the two, creating a logo that can be seen as well as felt, and it is particularly effective on jewellery and perfume boxes, where the surface itself adds to the presentation.
Sleeves and wallets
Not every brand initiative requires a total box rebuild.
A printed sleeve slips over an existing tray or product, providing your branding without the need to redesign the entire pack, making it ideal for a brief promotional run or a time-limited variant.
A wallet-style box wraps neatly around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, while printed inserts prevent loose items from sliding inside a larger box during transit.
Corrugated Boxes and Shipping Packages
A foldable carton will not, by itself, endure a lengthy courier journey or shield a delicate item.
Fluted board is made for the task.
We create corrugated cardboard boxes to bespoke pack sizes and brand them in full-colour print, so a Deal brand shipping throughout the UK gets guarding and presentation in one solution, far beyond a simple double walled box with a sticker applied on its surface.
Industries We Support Throughout Deal
Deal’s business mix includes beauty and skincare brands, jewellery makers, food manufacturers, office spaces and online companies.
Food-and-drink businesses have the strictest requirements, as contact safety in contact with the product takes priority over any consideration of how the box appears.
This is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level makes a real difference, whether you’re a small-scale bakery or a wholesale supplier. This is the grade that supermarket buyers and independent retailers often want to see before they will take on a new product.
Jewels brands often derive greater value from their packaging outlay than many other sectors.
A rigid box with a custom-fitted insert is often containing an item worth much more than the box itself, so the overall presentation has to live up to that importance.
Beauty and perfume brands depend on protective fitments and premium finishes for the same reason. The product is small, so the box carries out most of the selling on a shelf.
E commerce and recurring businesses need packaging that gets to customers through the courier network safely.
For numerous e-commerce merchants, the parcel is the only physical interaction a client ever has with the brand.
Zero minimum order, every quantity is accepted
Ask many packaging suppliers for 50 boxes with your custom design.
You might often be requested to return only once you are prepared to commit to 500 or 1,000. For a Deal business testing a new product or trying a small batch before expanding, that is a major commitment.
We don’t enforce a minimum criteria whatsoever.
Order one sample to evaluate print quality, fifty boxes for a market stall, or many thousands once a retail listing confirms demand. The process and pricing structure are the same at every quantity.
Per-unit price falls as volume grows, which is typical throughout the packaging industry.
Reorders use the same artwork and setup, so you are not billed twice for the design process.
We verify the cost and lead time in writing before production commences, so there is no gap between the estimate and what is listed on the invoice.
Design support on hand whichever stage of progress
You do not need an in house designer to order custom packaging here.
If you have a logo and a basic idea of your requirements, that is enough to get started. Our team will determine the box structure, produce the print-ready artwork and supply a proof for your approval before anything goes to press.
For the product that doesn’t fit a standard off the shelf format, structural design is covered in the price. It is never charged as an add on.
Artwork provided as a JPEG are reworked to meet proper print specifications.
Most artwork comes lacking the resolution or bleed that a box truly requires.
Our team checks colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile prior to anything goes into production, so the printed result reflects what you confirmed.
A style meeting is provided if you would rather to go over the choices before proceeding to a brief.
You may also use our own online creation tool if you would like to create the artwork yourself.
Sustainably sourced renewable materials
Every box we make is completely recyclable at end of use and made from card bearing FSC and PEFC accreditation. So it can be traced through an reviewed supply chain directly back to a responsibly managed forest.
We are moving away from single use plastic and EPS foam throughout 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 plastic and foam do not do.
If a trustworthy sustainability claim matters to your business and those you serve, we can help you through the different ways your custom packaging makes an impact in helping to cut waste.
Here’s Why Deal Businesses Choose CustomPack Studio as Their Packaging Supplier
An individual factory from beginning till completion
Every box we create is cut, printed and completed entirely within our Irvine factory.
A same team oversees quality throughout every stage, instead of the work being transferred from one subcontractor to another.
A colour tone that appears accurate on screen does not always print the same, and the person inspecting it is the one running the press.
Faults are noticed and resolved before a box arrives at dispatch, by the very same team that spotted the issue at the outset.
Board and ink are additionally sourced from the same suppliers, time after time, so a colour that matched up with your first proof will also match your fifth reorder after two years.
Bolstered by nearly thirty years in printing and packaging
Custom Pack Studio launched in 2025, although the factory behind it dates back much further.
We are a part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a well-regarded print and packaging manufacturer operating presses since 1997.
This history has built strong relationships with board mills and materials suppliers. It also indicates our team has already managed many of the challenges a new packaging order can present.
This appears in small details, such as knowing which board weight can handle a courier journey.
It is also why we can manage a delicate perfume box and a robust shipping carton in the same week, using presses that have worked on both for many years.
Your dedicated contact throughout the entire order
You will be taken care of by the same person from your original contact right through to the final delivery.
There remains no transfer between a sales team and the production department.
They are clear on your specification, your deadline, and what you requested at the proofing stage, so there is no need to keep repeating yourself at every step.
If a material is on backorder or a surface finish needs reviewing, you will be told directly from the individual managing your job.
It additionally means you never have to explain your order all over again to another member of staff midway through the production process.
You can call, send an email to or text that person directly, without having to go through a general enquiries inbox first.
The exact process irrespective of quantity
A single sample and a five thousand unit reorder go through the identical proofing and quality checks before either leaves the factory.
Nothing is rushed because the run is limited, and nothing receives extra attention because it is big.
A Deal business trialling a new product is given the same treatment as one placing a repeat order for a national retail listing. The process stays unchanged irrespective of the order size.
This consistency matters more than does any cost saving on a bigger run, because a mismatched batch costs extra to correct than it saved in per-unit price.
Whether it is fifty units for a trial run or several thousand for a retail launch, the proofing sign-off works in exactly the same way every time.
Obtain a Cost-Free Estimate for Tailored Packaging in Deal
Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Tell us what you are 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.
If you are not ready to make the commitment to a full order? Ask for a physical sample first, at no cost. You will find exactly how the colour looks in natural light and how the soft touch finish sits in your hand, instead of relying on a screen.
Help with design advice is readily available whenever you require it, there is no minimum order to meet, and every box is made around your product, rather than taken from a shelf of templates.
We manufacture every item in house and deliver to Deal and across the UK from our own factory in Irvine. Explore our full packaging range or speak with the team directly to get started.
