What custom packaging means
Our bespoke packaging is carefully engineered to suit your specific product because you keep full creative authority over dimensions, the structural design, the printing and the end finish.
In contrast, placing a custom logo onto a standard, pre-made carton constitutes a distinct task with fewer customisation options.
Curious how true customisation can look? We cut every dimension to your product, choose the specific board weight for its journey, and add stunning print onto any panels you choose!
To begin with, we carefully sketch the packaging around the product from the outset of the design stage.
From its design hub in Dunbar, Custom Pack Studio collaborates with dedicated food producers, boutique cosmetics brands, digital retailers and artisanal spirits makers throughout the country.
The custom packaging we make
We manufacture an wide range of packaging styles, which are all adapted to your custom dimensions and entirely printed with your artwork.
Determining the most suitable presentation for your merchandise relies upon its intrinsic nature, your selling strategy, and the delivery process, which our specialists will support you in selecting.
Folding cartons
Are you prepared to explore the absolute classics of the retail world? Reverse tuck-end boxes and crash-lock bottom boxes are the ultimate everyday packaging formats that every retail shelf needs!
Designed with top-and-bottom closure flaps that insert in contrary directions, the reverse tuck-end carton offers an ideal packaging solution for lighter products, such as cosmetics and dietary supplements.
First, just set up the crash-lock box so the solid base locks into place. This practical design easily supports larger products, whilst both formats come flat and build in seconds.
Postal and mailer boxes
Are you currently selling online? An bespoke mailer box will safeguard your product within the courier network while transforming delivery into a thrilling brand experience!
By displaying bespoke artwork on all surfaces, these sturdy postal cartons convert routine deliveries into compelling tactile stories that well outstrip the plainness of standard packaging.
We further make gusseted ecommerce boxes, offering the perfect, roomy fit for products requiring a deeper or adaptable fit.
Sleeves and wallets
A elegant sleeve slides effortlessly over an item or inner insert to instantly introduce eye-catching branding whilst maintaining the original packaging, offering an incredibly clever and budget-friendly solution for displaying exclusive seasonal lines and limited-edition releases.
Created like a folder, this presentation-style box surrounds the product to provide a streamlined, high-quality presentation for cards, prints and slimmer retail goods.
Gift boxes and presentation packaging
When products are purchased as presents, a tailor-made gift box offers the stylish appearance that consumers anticipate whilst removing the need for any self-wrapping.
This tailored presentation is effortlessly achieved through carefully structured presentation boxes, smart magnetic closures, and custom tailored inserts, whilst elegant embellishments such as metallic foil block detailing, raised embossing, and smooth soft touch coatings successfully elevate the final creation into luxury packaging that holds a more prestigious market value.
Packaging design support if you do not have a designer
Extensive creative guidance is completely integrated into our service, whatever the present stage of your artwork.
Got brand guidelines and print-ready files prepared? We will begin right away to prepare your designs for production!
Could you supplying your logo as a raster image or other image format? We recreate it from scratch for printing because packaging artwork requires much higher resolution than a regular website does.
Beginning with simply a basic concept, our specialists develop the packaging configuration and press-ready graphics on your behalf, while producing a bespoke blueprint when conventional containers are unsuitable. We set out each technical decision throughout the process, including the selection of material calibre and image definition.
As an alternative, you can utilise our digital creation space to personalise a carton and visualise your logo prior to getting in touch with the team, or simply book an aesthetic session if you want to discuss your ideas beforehand.
Custom packaging for Dunbar’s industries
We create bespoke packaging for drinks brands, food manufacturers, cosmetic brands and online retailers throughout Dunbar.
Every industry imposes specific standards, from compliance for food contact to the exact finish for high-grade cartons.
Food and drink
Scotland’s large food and drink market requires intense competitiveness, demanding product packaging to meet safety standards while commanding attention on the shelf.
As an company holding the prestigious BRC Global Packaging accreditation at High Hygiene level, we manufacture our food containers within meticulously regulated and entirely auditable facilities which supermarkets examine prior to authorising any merchandise.
Whisky and craft spirits
We create tailor-made printed bottle cartons and display cases for artisanal spirits makers and whisky producers, including high-quality details including hot foil stamping , recessed embossing and textured lamination.
Launching a short-run release? Thanks to this fantastic zero minimum order policy, any distillery can at present easily print small batches without being made to buy huge quantities!
Cosmetics and beauty
We manufacture bespoke printed packaging for aesthetic and salon organisations, featuring specialised embellishments like lamination, metallic foiling and structural embossing._
Beauty vessels must protect delicate glass and delicate compacts whilst commanding the eye on the boutique display, a double achievement achieved primarily through the skill of the final coating.
E-commerce and subscription brands
We produce bespoke branded mailer boxes, brand-printed tissue and custom-fit inserts tailored specifically for digital retailers and subscription organisations.
Are you set to bid farewell to transit damage? Bespoke packaging closely tailored to your item provides complete security during delivery, meaning you will dramatically slash the cost of replacements and returns!
An printed carton additionally provides the consumer with a considerably improved unboxing experience than a standard package.
A packaging supplier perfect for Dunbar businesses
Our company fabricates the entirety of our product range at our specialised production facility situated within Irvine in Ayrshire.
Putting in place operations in Dunbar helps ensure local enterprises profit from reduced waiting periods and much lower distribution expenses.
Delivering across Dunbar and the wider UK, we guarantee a remote business receives the same quick response as a local business located just 20 minutes from our factory.
As an key part of KennedySmith Press Ltd, Custom Pack Studio is underpinned by an well-established Scottish packaging manufacturer that has been working in high-quality print and packaging production since 1997.
Our expert team manufactures your boxes on their own presses to ensure that the print and finish meet the standards of an established producer.
You will consistently approve a proof, together with a sample when the format calls for it, before full manufacturing begins.
Sustainable packaging as standard
We create completely recyclable boxes using the built-in characteristics of the board used.
We obtain all of our paper and board only from FSC and PEFC certified origins, ensuring that each individual sheet is entirely traceable through a rigorously audited chain of custody directly back to responsibly managed forests.
Often selected for mailing and shipping, robust corrugated board provides reliable protection while being one of the regularly recycled packaging materials in the UK.
We are systematically removing single-use plastic and expanded polystyrene from our operations because these materials present severe recyclability challenges and generate substantial environmental damage once discarded.
We recommend making use of recyclable paper or sustainable protection where plans permit, avoiding waste through smarter design choices.
Order one box or ten thousand
Generally, bespoke packaging requires a minimum order quantity of either around 500 or one thousand items.
When a company introduces a new item or details a restricted seasonal selection, they need to cover both stock and holding costs long before any sales are certain.
Because we impose absolutely zero minimum order requirements, you retain full control over the amount, whether you need one individual box or a manufacturing run of ten thousand, which ensures that an early limited batch works as a very safe method for gauging consumer demand.
We always set out pricing in writing for each quantity before production starts. Since repeat orders utilise the same artwork, increasing volume does not requires reworking the packaging.
How to order custom packaging
Submit your project specifications by calling 01294 314 919 or via the online form. State the product, quantity, and sales method. We can advise on the ideal format if you need guidance.
We carefully engineer the packaging structure around your individual item, prepare the artwork layout, and then deliver a final proof as well as a physical prototype if the design calls for it.
After the formal approval of your proof, the manufacturing and finishing of your order is carried out at our Irvine facility, usually needing a period of two to three weeks.
We supply flat-packed packaging prepared for assembly straight to any location in Dunbar or across the UK.
Custom packaging Dunbar FAQ
What counts as custom packaging?
Custom packaging is made to the specific dimensions and specifications of your item. The dimensions, material thickness, structure, style, and finish are all tailored to your specific items, ensuring the container fits closely and showcases your corporate identity. Just placing a emblem onto a pre-made carton constitutes bespoke packaging. Conversely, true custom packaging is designed entirely around your product from the start.
Is there a minimum order?
We apply zero minimum order requirements, meaning you can purchase anything from one box to large quantities. This flexibility supports solo creators and businesses testing new merchandise. Your unit cost falls as your order volume increases, and we always offer a detailed price estimation before manufacturing.
Do you deliver to Dunbar?
Are you ready for super-fast deliveries? We make everything in Irvine and deliver directly to organisations based in Dunbar! By keeping our production right here in Scotland, we greatly cut down delivery times and shipping fees for local brands!
What are your lead times?
When you have approved the design, we typically require 2 to 3 weeks to produce your packaging, though simpler boxes can often be produced more swiftly. If you have a important date in mind, please share it during your initial enquiry so we can quickly determine if we can meet it.
Can you help if I do not have a designer?
We frequently begin our design journey with nothing more than a brand emblem and a passing concept, nurturing your early thoughts into complete production-ready files. A co-operative design consultation is built into this process to guide your vision. Or, you can start the process independently by utilising our digital design platform before passing the reins to our specialists whenever you feel prepared.
Is the packaging recyclable?
Crafted from FSC and PEFC certified board, each box is fully recyclable. We purposefully omit plastic laminates and coatings that hinder this recycling process, unless food safety absolutely demands it, and we always discuss your options first.
Request a free quote from Custom Pack Studio today
Whether you want to elevate your commercial venture, secure a strong initial impression or locate a reliable packaging associate, you can trust the Custom Pack Studio team to assist your journey.
By supplying no minimum order requirements, we give companies with the absolute flexibility required to s\ucceed. We regularly guide enterprises on their path to development, beginning with small quantities and steadily ramping up our output alongside your expansion.
Get matters moving instantly by giving us a ring!
Ready to bring your ideas to life? Just dial 01294 314 919 or message contact@custompackstudio.co.uk with information on your items, packaging needs, and target volumes!
Your written estimate sets out the specific format, the printing style and the individual cost for the required volume you require!
We handle orders of any size without a minimum threshold, offer free design help, and build each custom-made container to precisely house your particular product.
Please do not hesitate start your consultation with us at Dunbar at your convenience to do so.
