Why a UK maker matches Exmouth
Custom Pack Pack Studio forms part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a company that has been making print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you make an enquiry about a finish, the material or a deadline, you are talking directly with someone who uses the press every day. They do not need to pass the question on to an overseas factory and wait on a response.
Domestic delivery is swift and predictable in a way an over-the-border order rarely is.
Most requests are ready in two to three weeks after you confirm the proof, and once sent, our courier network delivers to Exmouth addresses in one to two working days.
Contrast the standard 8 to 12 week baseline lead time for packaging imported from the EU or the Far East, prior to you even consider a delayed container or a customs delay.
Should you have an significant launch date or event deadline, please inform us when you make your enquiry.
We’ll remain upfront about whether the schedule is workable, rather than promising a turnaround that leaves you down.
Tailored Packaging for Exmouth Companies
The box options we supply suit the majority of products, and each one is custom made to your dimensions and printed with your brand.
The right setup depends on the way in which the product is sold and shipped, so the most efficient way to get the accurate answer is to tell our packaging experts what you are putting in .
Retail and Product Packing
A custom-printed carton handles 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 provides heavier items a floor that does not fail in transit.
Both print across every panel, including the inside, so the branding remains visible however the box is placed on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Packaging boxes for online stores
Exmouth’s online brands are dispatching constantly.
A custom mailer box is usually the only tangible interaction a customer has with a brand, as there is no shop visit or personal handover to rely on.
Printed throughout, it protects the product throughout the courier network while turning the unboxing itself part of the marketing. A well-fitted box also reduces the damage and returns that a poorly sized one can cause.
A simple tan outer will carry the parcel, but it gives the customer nothing about who sent it or why it looks as it does.
Create a memorable first impression the moment your delivery arrives with Custom Pack Studio.
Gift and Showcase Packages
Tailored gift boxes create a real difference.
A rigid box with an simple closure, foil stamping on the lid, or a velvety coating changes how a product is perceived before it has even been opened.
It is exactly the situation for jewellery items, perfume, and boutique food brands, where the packaging is part of what the customer has purchased.
Foil stamping is the option that makes the strongest impact on a shelf, reflecting the light in a way standard print never can, while soft touch coating works better once the box is in someone’s hands, as it conveys quality the moment they pick up it.
Embossing sits between the two, adding a logo that can be seen and felt, and it is particularly effective on jewellery and perfume boxes where the surface itself forms part of the presentation.
Sleeves and wallets
Not every branding project requires a complete box rebuild.
A printed sleeve fits over an existing tray or product and adds your branding without the need to rework the whole pack, making it perfect for a limited promotional run or a seasonal variant.
A wallet-style box folds tidily around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, while internal inserts stop loose items from moving inside a larger box during transit.
Cardboard containers and parcel cartons
A collapsible carton will not endure a long courier journey or a breakable item by itself.
Fluted board is made for that purpose.
We make corrugated cardboard boxes to bespoke pack sizes and finish them in full colour, so a Exmouth brand shipping nationwide enjoys added protection and brand presentation woven into one format, well beyond a plain double walled box with a sticker simply put on top.
Sectors Served Throughout Exmouth
Exmouth’s business portfolio covers beauty and skincare brands, jewellery makers, food producers, corporate offices and e-commerce companies.
Food and drink businesses have the tightest requirements, as safe contact in contact with the product takes priority over any thought of how the box looks.
This is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level makes a difference, whether you are a small-batch bakery or a bulk supplier. It is the standard that supermarket purchasing teams and independent shops often want to see before they will list a new product.
Jewellery brands frequently derive greater value from their packaging investment than many other sectors.
A rigid box with a tailored insert is frequently containing an object worth much more than the box itself, so the packaging must convey that importance.
Cosmetics and perfume brands rely on protective fitments and premium finishes for much the same reason. The product itself is small, so the box does most of the convincing on a shelf.
Subscription businesses need a mailer that arrives via courier network intact.
For many online sellers, the parcel is the only physical contact a customer has with the brand.
No minimum order, any quantity is allowed.
Ask many packaging suppliers for 50 boxes printed with your own design on them.
You may sometimes be asked to return once you are able to commit to 500 or 1,000. This is a substantial request for a Exmouth business trialling a new product or trialling a small batch before it grows.
We do not enforce a minimum requirement under any circumstances.
Order a single sample to judge print quality, 50 boxes for a market stall, or many thousands once a retail listing confirms demand. The procedure and pricing structure remain unchanged at every volume.
Unit cost falls as order quantity rises, which is common throughout the packaging industry.
Reorders utilise the same artwork and setup, so you are not charged twice for the design work.
We confirm pricing and lead time in writing before production commences, so there is not any difference between the written quote and the invoice amount.
Graphic support offered at any stage you’re at
You don’t need an internal designer to order custom packaging here.
If you have a logo and an approximate idea of what you want, that is enough to get started. Our team will determine the box structure, produce the print ready artwork and provide a proof for your approval before anything goes to press.
For a product that does not fit an off-the-shelf format, structural design is included in the price. It is not charged as an extra.
Files sent as a JPEG or screenshot are rebuilt to proper print specification.
Most artwork comes without the necessary resolution or bleed that a box genuinely requires.
Our specialists reviews colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile before any job enters production, so that the finished print reflects what you approved.
A design appointment is available if you would prefer to go through the options before confirming a specification.
You can also use our online design tool if you would want to create the artwork yourself.
Responsibly sourced, eco-friendly materials
Every box we manufacture is completely recyclable and made from board that carries FSC and PEFC certification. This shows it can be traced along an audited supply chain to a responsibly managed forest.
We are phasing out from single use plastic and EPS foam across the range, substituting them with paper and biodegradable and biodegradable options wherever the format allows. These materials break down naturally at the end of their life in a way plastic and foam not.
If a trustworthy eco-friendly claim matters to your business and your customers, we can guide you through the various ways your bespoke packaging helps create an impact by minimising waste.
Why Do Exmouth Businesses Select Custom Pack Studio to serve as the Packaging Supplier
An individual plant starting from start to end
Every container we produce is cut, marked and completed all in-house at our Irvine plant.
The same team manages the quality at every stage, rather than the work being handed from one subcontractor to another.
A colour that looks accurate on screen does not necessarily print identically, and the person confirming it is the one using the press.
Any faults are picked up and fixed before a box reaches dispatch, by the same team that initially noticed the issue.
The board and ink supplies are also sourced from the same suppliers time after time, so a colour tone that matched your first proof will continue to match your fifth reorder after two years.
Empowered by close to 30 years in printing and packaging
Custom Pack Studio was launched in 2025, but the plant that supports it dates back much further back.
We are part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a major print and packaging manufacturer that has operated presses since 1997.
That history has built established relationships with board mills and materials suppliers. It also shows our team has already handled many of the challenges a new packaging order can pose.
It shows in minor particulars, such as knowing which weight of board can endure a courier delivery.
It is likewise why we can manage a delicate perfume box and a heavy duty shipping carton in the same week, using presses that have managed both for many years.
A assigned contact throughout the entire order
You will be dealing with the very same person from your initial enquiry right through to the final delivery.
There is no handoff between your sales team and a separate production department.
They understand your specifications, your timeframe and what you asked for at the proofing stage, so you needn’t repeat yourself at every stage.
When a material is on back-order or a finish needs re-assessing, you will receive this personally from the person handling your job.
This also means you never have to explain your order all over again to someone new partway through production.
You can get in touch with that person directly by telephone, email or message, without having to go through a main enquiries inbox first.
That same process, independent of quantity
A single sample and a 5,000 unit reorder undergo the same proofing and quality control checks before either exits the factory.
Nothing is done in a hurry because the project is minor, and nothing gets extra scrutiny because it is large.
A Exmouth firm trialling a new product gets the same standard as one making a repeat order for a national retail listing. The process continues unchanged, whatever the order size.
That regularity matters considerably more than the saving made from a greater order, as a mixed batch requires extra to fix than it saved in per-unit cost.
Whether it is fifty units for a market test or several thousand for a full retail launch, the proofing sign off adheres to the same process each time.
Receive a No-Cost Quotation for Tailored Packaging in Exmouth
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’ll respond with a written quote and no obligation to order.
Not ready to commit to a full order? Ask for a physical sample initially, completely without charge. You will see exactly how the colour appears in natural light and how a soft touch finish sits in your hand, instead of relying on a screen and hoping for the best._
Help with design help is always on hand whenever you need it, there is no minimum order to meet, and every box is made for your product, rather than picked from a shelf of templates.
We make all our products ourselves and supply to Exmouth and across the UK from our own factory in Irvine. Explore our full range of packaging products or contact the team directly to get started.
