Why the UK Manufacturer Fits Farnworth
Custom Pack Studio is a part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a manufacturer that has been making print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you ask about a finish, a material, or a deadline, you are speaking with someone who operates the press every single day. They don’t need to pass your question on to a factory overseas and sit for an answer.
UK to UK delivery is typically speedier and more reliable than an abroad order.
Most orders are prepared within 2 to 3 weeks after you approve the proof, and once sent, our courier network delivers to Farnworth addresses within 1 to 2 working days.
Set that against that with the usual 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 inform us at the time of your enquiry.
We will confirm frankly whether the schedule is suitable rather than making a quick turnaround that falls short.
Bespoke packaging for Farnworth enterprises
The packaging formats we supply are suitable for most products, and each one is made to your dimensions and printed with your logo.
Which packaging format is best depends on the way the product is marketed and shipped, so the most direct path to the correct answer is to tell our packaging experts what you are packing.
Commercial and Goods Packaging
A branded carton does the persuading on the shelf when no one from your team is present to explain the product.
Reverse tuck end boxes are well suited for lighter shop goods such as beauty products, supplements and cosmetics, while a crash lock base provides heavier items with a secure floor that will not give way in transport.
Each branding across every panel, including the inside, so the branding remains visible however the box is positioned on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Packaging Boxes for E-Commerce Retailers
Farnworth’s online brands are dispatching without interruption.
A tailored mailer box is frequently the single real-world interaction a customer has with a brand, as there is no shop visit or personal handover to rely on.
Printed inside and out, it safeguards the product within the courier network while turning the unboxing itself a marketing opportunity. A well-fitted box also reduces the damage and returns that a poorly sized one can cause.
A plain plain-coloured outer can allow the parcel sent on its way, but it does not show the customer anything about the sender or why it looks that way.
Make a lasting statement from the moment it is delivered with Custom Pack Studio.
Gift and Exhibition Boxes
Tailored gift boxes can make a real difference.
A solid box with an convenient closure, foil stamping on the lid, or a velvety coating changes how a product seems before it has even been opened.
It is indeed the case for jewellery, perfume and boutique food brands, where the packaging forms part of what the customer has paid for.
Foil stamping finishing is the option that has the strongest impact on a shelf, reflecting the light in a way flat printing never can, while soft touch coating is more effective once the box is in someone’s hands, as it conveys premium quality the moment they pick up 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 becomes part of the presentation.
Sleeves and wallets
Not every branding project calls for a total box rebuild.
A custom-printed sleeve slips over an existing tray or product, bringing your branding without the need to redesign the entire pack, making it well suited for a brief promotional run or a seasonal version.
A wallet style box folds tidily around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, while insert cards help prevent loose items from moving inside a larger box during transit.
Heavy-duty Containers and Transport Cartons
A foldable carton cannot stand up to a extended courier delivery or shield a breakable item by itself.
Corrugated board is intended for that purpose.
We make corrugated cardboard boxes to bespoke pack sizes and print them them in colour, so a Farnworth brand delivering across the country gets added protection and visual branding built into one solution, far beyond a plain double walled box with a sticker stuck on top.
Industries Catered to in Farnworth
Farnworth’s business mix includes beauty and skincare businesses, jewellery manufacturers, food producers, company offices and digital businesses.
F&B and drink businesses face the strictest requirements, because product safety in directly touching the product always comes first over the box’s visual appearance.
That is the place where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level can make a difference, whether you are a small batch bakery or a wholesale supplier. It is the criterion that supermarket purchasing teams and independent shops usually want to see before listing a new product.
Jewellery brands often see more from their own packaging spend than most other categories.
A solid box with a fitted insert is often containing an piece worth far more than the box itself, so the appearance must convey that importance.
Cosmetics and perfume brands use protective fitments and premium finishes for the same justification. The product is small, so the box does most of the selling on a shelf.
Online retail and recurring businesses need a mailer that reaches the customer through the courier network undamaged.
For a lot of online sellers, the parcel is the sole physical connection a customer has with the brand.
No minimum order, no matter what quantity you need.
Ask most packaging suppliers for 50 boxes printed with your own design on them.
You could often be requested to return just once you are prepared to commit to 500 or 1,000. For a Farnworth business evaluating a new product or trying a small batch before scaling, that is a major commitment.
We do not apply any minima.
Order a one sample to check print quality, fifty boxes for a market stall, or several thousand once a retail listing shows demand. The procedure and pricing structure remain unchanged at every quantity.
Per-unit price reduces as order quantity rises, which is typical throughout the packaging industry.
Repeat orders utilise the same design artwork and setup, so you are never charged twice for the design work.
We set out the cost and lead time in a written form before production commences, so there is no variation between the estimate and the invoice.
Tailored branding support provided, at any stage you are at.
You don’t need a designer on staff to place a custom packaging order here.
If you already have a logo and a rough idea of what you need, that is sufficient to begin. Our team will work out the box structure, set up the print ready artwork and present a proof for your approval before anything goes to press.
For a product which does not fit a standard off the shelf format, structural design is built in in the price. It is not charged as an additional charge.
Artwork provided as a screenshot are rebuilt to meet proper print settings.
Most artwork comes without the image resolution or bleed that a box truly needs.
Our experts reviews colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile before anything enters print production, so the finished print aligns with what you approved.
A consultation is offered if you would prefer to go through the options before committing to a specification.
You may also use our own online design tool if you want to design the artwork yourself.
Eco-friendly, responsibly sourced materials
Every box we produce is completely recyclable and manufactured from board carrying FSC and PEFC certification. This means it can be traced through an verified supply chain to a responsibly managed forest.
We are shifting away from single-use plastic and EPS foam across the range, replacing them with paper-based and biodegradable alternatives wherever the format allows. These materials break down properly at the end of their life in a way plastic and foam do not.
If a believable sustainability claim is important to you and your customers, we can support guide you through the many ways your bespoke packaging contributes to cutting waste.
Reasons Farnworth enterprises pick Custom Pack Studio as a trusted packaging partner
One Facility, Beginning from Beginning to Finish
Every carton we produce is trimmed, decorated and completed under one roof at our Irvine factory.
The same team oversees quality at each stage, rather than the job moving between different subcontractors.
A tone that looks right on screen will not invariably print identically, and the person reviewing it is the one running the press.
Problems are detected and sorted out before a box gets to dispatch, by the same team that spotted the problem in the first instance.
The board and ink are also supplied from the same suppliers, with every order, so a colour that matched up with your first proof will still match exactly your fifth reorder two years down the line.
Powered by nearly three decades in publishing and packaging
Custom Pack Studio started in 2025, but the facility that drives it has roots much further.
We are part of the team at KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a leading print and packaging manufacturer that has operated presses since 1997.
That background provides us with established relationships with board mills and material suppliers. It also shows we have staff that has already dealt with most of the issues a new packaging order can present.
That is reflected in subtle details, such as understanding which board thickness can survive a courier journey.
It is as well why we can deal with a delicate perfume box and a robust shipping carton in the same week, with presses that have managed both for years.
Named contact for the duration of the transaction
You will be dealing with the very same person from your initial enquiry right through to the last delivery.
There is not any transfer between a sales team and a separate production team.
The team comprehend your brief, your timeframe and what you specified at the proofing stage, so you do not need to restate it at every point.
If a material is on back order or a finish needs reconsideration, you will hear it straight from the person handling your job.
It additionally means you won’t have to go over your order from scratch to another member of staff midway through the process.
You may get in touch with that person straight away by telephone, electronic mail, or message, without first having to use a main enquiries inbox.
A exact procedure, irrespective of the total.
A single sample and a 5,000 unit reorder both undergo the same proofing and quality checks before either leaves the factory.
No job is done in haste merely because the run is short, and no job is given closer scrutiny just because it is big.
A Farnworth business trialling a new product receives the same degree of service as one making a repeat order for a national retail listing. The process remains unchanged, irrespective of the scale of the order.
That uniformity is more important more than any possible saving on a larger run, because a incorrectly matched batch often ends up costing more to correct than it saved in per-unit price.
Whether it is fifty units for a market test or thousands for a retail rollout, the proofing sign off works in the same way on every occasion.
Receive a no-cost quote for tailored packaging in Farnworth
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 then provide you with a written quote, with no obligation to place an order.
Not ready to commit to a full purchase? Ask for a physical sample first, free of charge. You can see exactly how the colour appears in normal light and how a soft touch finish sits in your hand, rather than guessing from a screen.
Our design support is readily available whenever you require it, there is no smallest order to meet, and each box is crafted around your product rather than picked from a selection of designs.
We manufacture all our products ourselves and ship to Farnworth and across the UK from our own factory in Irvine. Browse our entire range of packaging products or talk to the team directly to get started.
