Reasons an UK Fabricator Operates alongside Hebburn
Tailored Pack Studio is part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a manufacturer that has been creating print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you ask regarding a final finish, a fabrication material or a timeframe, you are dealing with someone who handles the press every day. They don’t need to pass the question on to a factory abroad and await a response.
UK to UK delivery is typically speedier and more consistent than an overseas order.
Most orders are processed within 2 to 3 weeks after you sign off on the proof, and once posted, our courier network ships to Hebburn addresses in only 1 to 2 working days.
Compare that with the usual 8 to 12 week baseline lead time for packaging shipped in from the EU or the Far East, before you even factor in a late container or a customs delay.
If you have got an imminent launch date or event deadline, please tell us at the enquiry stage.
We’ll be straightforward about whether the timeline is workable, rather than promising a turnaround that disappoints you.
Personalised packaging for Hebburn enterprises
Our box sizes include a wide range of products, and each one is produced to your specifications and supplied with your brand details.
The packaging format that is appropriate depends on how the product is sold and delivered, so the fastest way to arrive at the correct answer is to inform our packaging experts what you are packing.
Commercial and Item Packaging
A printed carton does the selling on the shelf when no one from your team is there to explain the product.
Reverse tuck end boxes are generally ideal for lighter retail items such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, while a crash lock base design provides heavier items with a floor that will not fail during transit.
Both print on every panel, including even the inside, so the branding remains seen however the box is placed on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Custom Mailer Boxes for Web-Based Businesses
Hebburn’s e-commerce brands are sending out continuously.
A custom mailer box is often the sole real-world interaction a customer has with a brand, as there is no shop visit or face-to-face handover to rely on.
Marked inside and out, it shields the product within the courier network while making the unboxing itself a marketing moment. And a properly fitted box also reduces the damage and returns that a ill-fitting one can cause.
A unmarked plain brown outer will send the parcel there, but it tells the customer nothing about who mailed it or why it looks the way it does.
Make a lasting impression from the instant it arrives with Custom Pack Studio.
Gift and Showcase Boxes
Personalised gift boxes can make a real difference.
A rigid 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 specifically the issue for jewellery, perfume and boutique food brands, where the packaging makes up part of what the customer has bought.
Foil blocking is the effect that works the hardest on a shelf, drawing the light in a way flat printing cannot, while soft touch coating works best once the box is in their hands, as it conveys quality the moment they touch it.
The embossing effect sits midway between them, creating a logo that you can both feel and see, and it works especially well on jewellery and perfume boxes where the surface itself forms part of the presentation.
Sleeves and wallets
Not every branding task requires a complete enclosure rebuild.
A branded sleeve fits over an existing tray or product, giving your branding without the need to change the entire pack, making it well suited for a short promotional run or a seasonal version.
A wallet-style box sits neatly around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, while printed inserts help stop loose items shifting inside a larger box during transit.
Cardboard cartons and shipping boxes
A crease-fold carton will never withstand a long courier journey or a breakable item by itself.
Corrugated cardboard board is made for this purpose.
We make corrugated cardboard boxes to bespoke pack sizes and brand them in full colour, so a Hebburn brand shipping nationwide gets security and branding in one package, well beyond a basic double walled box with a sticker applied on the top.
Sectors Which We Serve Within Hebburn
Hebburn’s client mix includes beauty and skincare brands, jewellery makers, food producers, corporate offices and e-commerce companies.
Food and beverage businesses face the most demanding standards, as safety in contact with the product takes priority over any thought of how the packaging appears.
That is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level is important, whether you are a small-batch bakery or a wholesale supplier. It is the standard that buyers for supermarkets and independent retailers typically want to see before they will take on a new product.
Jewellery brands frequently derive more value from their packaging investment than most other types.
A solid box with a fitted insert is commonly used to hold an item worth considerably more than the box itself, and the presentation must match that value.
Cosmetics and fragrance brands depend on protective fitments and premium finishes for much the same reason. The product itself is small, so the box does most of the selling on a shelf.
Online retail and recurring businesses demand a mailer that can survive the courier network intact.
For many online sellers, the parcel is the single physical point of interaction a customer has with the brand.
Zero minimum order— all quantity
A lot of packaging suppliers will offer 50 boxes printed with your own design.
You will often be asked to return when you can commit to 500. That is a considerable demand for a Hebburn business evaluating a new product or taking a small batch before it expands.
We do not set a minimum requirement in any way.
Request a one sample to check print quality, fifty boxes for a local stall, or several thousand once a retail listing verifies demand. The process and pricing structure remain unchanged at every quantity.
Unit price falls as order quantity grows, as is common throughout the packaging sector.
Repeat orders have the identical artwork and arrangement, so you are not charged twice for the design fee.
We set out the pricing and the delivery lead time in writing before production begins, so there is no gap between the estimate and what appears on the invoice.
Project design support accessible no matter stage you are at
You do not need an internal designer to purchase custom packaging from us here.
If you have a brand logo and a rough idea of what you want, that is enough to begin. Our team will determine the box structure, prepare the print-ready artwork and send you a proof to approve before anything goes to press.
For a product that does not fit an off the shelf design, structural design is built in in the cost. It is not charged as an additional cost.
Files submitted as a JPEG or screenshot are rebuilt to correct print specification.
Most artwork arrives without the resolution or bleed that a box actually needs.
Our team verifies colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile prior to anything goes into production, so the printed result aligns with what you approved.
A design consultation is offered if you would prefer to discuss the options before committing to a specification.
You can additionally use our own online design tool if you would like to create the artwork yourself.
Reclaimed, ethically obtained materials
Every box we produce is fully recyclable and made from board carrying FSC and PEFC certification. This means it can be traced through an verified supply chain to a responsibly managed forest.
We’re moving away from single use plastic and EPS foam throughout the product range, replacing them with paper-based and compostable alternatives wherever the format allows. Those materials break down effectively at the end of their life in a way that plastic and foam do not.
If a credible environmental claim is important to you and your customers, we can help guide you through the different ways your custom packaging makes an impact by reducing waste.
Why Hebburn Companies Select Custom Pack Studio for Packaging Solutions Provider
One manufacturing facility starting from outset up to finish
Every box we produce is sliced, decorated and finished all on site at our Irvine plant.
The same group oversees quality at every step, rather than the work moving between different subcontractors.
A shade that looks right on screen does not always print the same, and the person reviewing it is the one running the press.
Issues are found and sorted out before a box reaches dispatch, by the same team that noticed the problem in the beginning.
Board and ink are as well sourced from the identical suppliers order after order, so a colour that matched in your initial proof continues to matches your fifth reorder two years on.
Strengthened by more than 30 years in print and packaging
Custom Pack Studio was launched in 2025, yet the factory behind it dates back much earlier.
We are a division of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a respected print and packaging manufacturer that has operated presses since 1997.
That background has built established relationships with board mills and material suppliers. It also shows we have a group that has already dealt with the majority of the issues a new packaging order can present.
That is reflected in minute details, such as understanding which board weight will withstand a courier journey.
It is equally why we can manage a fragile perfume box and a robust shipping carton in the same week, using presses that have been handling both for many years.
One exclusive contact for the entire order
You will be assisted by the identical person from your initial enquiry right through to the final handover
There is no passage between the sales team and a distinct production department.
They already know your requirements, your time limit and what you requested at the proof stage, so there is no need to repeat yourself at every point.
If a material is on back order or a finish needs a rethink, you will hear this first-hand from the person handling your job.
It also means you do not need to explain your brief from the beginning to a different person partway through production.
You can ring, contact by email or contact that person directly, without having to go through a general enquiries inbox first.
The very same process, no matter which sum
A one sample and a five thousand unit reorder undergo the same proofing and quality inspections before either leaves the factory.
No project is rushed simply because the run is brief, and no project is reviewed more carefully merely because it is large.
A Hebburn company testing a new product is given the same treatment as one making a reorder for a national retail listing. The procedure remains the same, no matter order size.
That consistency counts far more than any saving secured through a bigger batch, because a inconsistent run will take more to remedy than it saved in price per unit.
Whether it is around fifty units for a market test or several thousand for a retail rollout, the proofing sign-off works the very same way on every occasion.
Get a no-cost quotation for bespoke packaging in Hebburn
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 come back with a detailed quotation and there is no obligation to place an order.
Not ready to commit to a full run? Request a physical sample first, free of charge. You’ll see exactly how the colour appears in normal light and how a soft touch finish feels in your hand, rather than relying on assumptions from a screen.
Design support is available at all times when required, there’s no minimum order requirement, and every box is tailored around your product, not pulled from a shelf of standard templates.
We make every item internally and supply to Hebburn and across the UK from our own factory in Irvine. Explore our full packaging range or contact the team directly to get started.
