Why the UK Producer Fits Leicester
Custom Pack Studio is part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a manufacturer that has been producing print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you ask about a finish, the material or the deadline, you are speaking directly with someone who operates the press day in, day out. They do not need to forward the question on to an overseas factory and wait on a response.
Domestic UK delivery is fast and dependable in a way an international order seldom is.
Most orders are completed within two to three weeks after you confirm the proof, and after dispatch, our courier network ships to Leicester addresses within one to two working days.
Compare the usual 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.
If you have an important launch date or event deadline, tell us at the initial contact stage.
We will tell you honestly straightforwardly if the timeframe is workable, instead of making a turnaround that falls short.
Unique packaging for Leicester companies
The box formats we provide are suitable for most products, and each one is made to your sizes and printed with your branding.
Which packaging format is suitable depends on the way the product is sold and dispatched, so the quickest route to the best answer is to tell our packaging experts what you are packing.
Store and product packaging
A printed carton does the marketing on the shelf when no one from your team is present to present the product.
Reverse tuck end cartons are well suited for lighter retail goods such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, while a crash lock base provides heavier goods with a floor that will not give way during transit.
Both print designs across every panel, covering the inside, so the branding stays in view regardless of how the box ends up positioned on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Shipping Boxes for Online Vendors
Leicester’s online retail brands ship orders continuously.
A bespoke mailer box is frequently the main physical touchpoint a customer has with the brand, as there is no shop visit or in person handover to rely on.
Marked inside and out, it helps protect the product within the courier network while turning the unboxing itself a promotional opportunity. An appropriately fitted box also lowers the damage and returns that a ill-fitting one can create.
A simple brown outer helps the parcel delivered, but it leaves the customer no idea about who sent it or why it appears that way.
Make a memorable impact the moment it arrives with Custom Pack Studio.
Display and Showcase Cases
Custom gift boxes are valuable.
A sturdy box with a seamless closure, foil embossing on the cover, or a soft-touch finish transforms how a product feels before it is even used.
It is indeed the case for jewellery, perfume and boutique food brands, in which the packaging constitutes part of what the customer has paid for.
Foil stamping is the surface treatment that catches the eye most on a shelf, catching the light in a way standard printing never can, while soft touch coating performs better once the box is in someone’s hands, as it communicates quality the moment it is touched.
Raised print falls between the two, positioning a logo you can both view and touch, and it works especially well on jewellery and perfume boxes, where the surface itself becomes part of the display.
Sleeves and wallets
Not all branding project requires a total box rebuild.
A branded sleeve slides over an existing tray or product, including your branding without the need to redesign the entire pack, making it ideal 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 insert cards prevent loose items from sliding inside a larger box during transit.
Corrugated cartons and shipping boxes
A folding carton will not survive a long delivery journey or protect a breakable item.
Grooved board is made specifically for this use.
We produce corrugated cardboard boxes to bespoke pack sizes and print them in full colour, so a Leicester brand shipping nationwide gets secure packaging and visual branding built into one package, far beyond a plain double walled box with a sticker affixed on top.
Markets Our Team Assist Across Leicester
Leicester’s company range includes beauty and skincare businesses, jewellery makers, food businesses, corporate premises, and e-commerce businesses.
Food and drink and hospitality businesses face the strictest requirements, as safety in contact with the product must take precedence over all additional considerations regarding the appearance of the box.
That is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level truly comes into its own, whether you’re a small run bakery or a wholesale supplier. It is the standard that supermarket buyers and independent retailers usually want to see before they will list a new product.
Jewellery pieces brands frequently derive more value from their packaging investment than many other categories.
A rigid box with a fitted insert is frequently used to hold an item worth much more than the box itself, so the presentation must match that value.
Beauty and perfume brands depend on protective fitments and premium finishes for much the same reason. The product itself is small, so the box does much of the convincing on a shelf.
Online retail businesses need a mailer that arrives via courier network intact.
For a lot of online sellers, the parcel is the only physical connection a customer has with the brand.
Absolutely no Minimum Order!Every Quantity Allowed
Request many packaging suppliers for 50 boxes printed with your own design on them.
You will regularly be asked to come back once you are prepared to go ahead for 500 or 1,000. For a Leicester business evaluating a new product or assessing a small batch before scaling, that is a considerable demand.
We don’t have a minimum at all.
Order a one sample to assess print quality, 50 boxes for a market stall, or several thousand once a retail listing shows demand. The process and pricing structure remain unchanged at every order size.
The unit cost falls as volume rises, which is common throughout the packaging industry.
Reorders share the same artwork and setup, so you are not billed again for the design process.
We verify the cost and delivery timeframe in writing before production commences, so there is no gap between the estimate and what appears on the invoice.
Guidance with creative work offered, whatever stage you’re in
You needn’t have an in house designer to purchase custom packaging here.
If you possess a logo and a rough idea of what you want, that is enough to get started. Our team will work out the box structure, produce the print ready artwork and send you a proof to approve before anything goes to press.
For a product that does not suit an off the shelf size, structural design is built in in the quote. It is not charged as an extra.
Files supplied as a JPEG or screenshot are rebuilt to correct production specification.
The majority of artwork arrives without the resolution or bleed that a box actually requires.
Our staff checks colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile before anything enters print production, so the finished print matches what you signed off.
A design consultation is on offer if you would rather to discuss the options before confirming a specification.
You can use our own online design tool if you wish to design the artwork on your own.
Reusable, ethically sourced materials
Every box we make is fully recyclable and made from board carrying FSC and PEFC certification. This indicates it can be traced through an verified supply chain to a sustainably managed forest.
We’re phasing out single-use plastic and EPS foam throughout the range, swapping them for paper-based and compostable alternatives wherever the format allows. These materials decompose as intended at the end of their life in a way that plastic and foam do not.
If a credible eco-friendly claim counts to you and your clients, we can assist walk you through the different ways your bespoke packaging can have an impact in cutting waste.
The Reasons Why Leicester Businesses Pick Custom Pack Studio to serve as These Packaging Partner
Single Plant, Starting from Start to Completion
Every box we create is trimmed, decorated and finished entirely within our Irvine factory.
The very same team performs quality checks throughout each stage, instead of the work being transferred between different subcontractors.
A shade that looks right on screen does not always print the same, and the person checking it is the one using the press.
Defects are noticed and corrected before a box ever reaches dispatch, by that same team that identified the issue first.
The board and ink are also sourced from the very same suppliers time after time, so a shade that matched exactly your first proof will still match your fifth reorder two years on.
Strengthened by just under thirty years in the printing & packaging field
The Pack Studio launched in 2025, although the factory behind it reaches back far earlier.
We are part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a respected print and packaging manufacturer that has run presses since 1997.
This history has built long-standing relationships with board mills and materials suppliers. It also indicates our team has already managed most of the challenges a new packaging order can bring.
That frequently shows itself in the small details, such as being aware of which board weight can withstand a courier journey.
It is also why we are able to manage a delicate perfume carton and a heavy duty shipping carton and a delicate perfume carton in the same week, using presses that have been handling both for many years.
A single named contact for the duration of the complete order
Throughout your first enquiry through to the completed delivery, you will be taken care of by the same person from start to finish.
There is not any pass-over between a sales group and a different production department.
They are clear on your specification, your deadline and what you asked for at the proofing stage, so you do not need to keep repeating yourself at every step.
If a material is on back order or a finish needs a rethink, you will hear it straight from the person handling your job.
It also means there is no need to explain your order from scratch to a different person partway through production.
You can call, message or get in touch with that person directly, without requiring you to go through a general enquiries inbox first.
This identical procedure, despite the number
A one sample and a 5000 unit reorder go through the identical proofing and quality checks before both leaves the factory.
No project is hastened simply because the run is small, and no project is reviewed more carefully merely because it is large.
A Leicester business testing a new product is given the same standard as one placing a reorder for a national retail listing. The procedure is kept the same, regardless of order size.
That consistency is more important more than any cost saving on a higher-volume run, because a mismatched batch usually can cost more to fix than it was saved in in unit price.
Whether it is fifty units for a market test or several thousand for a retail launch, the proofing sign off adheres to the very same process every time.
Request a Complimentary Estimate for Tailored Packaging in Leicester
Please call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Tell us what you are packing, approximately how many units you require, and how the product is sold or shipped. We will then provide a written quotation with no obligation to place an 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 looks in natural light and how a soft touch finish sits in your hand, instead of relying on a screen and simply hoping for the best._
Design support is readily available whenever you require it, there is no minimum order to meet, and each box is crafted around your product rather than picked from a selection of options.
We make every product ourselves and ship to Leicester and all over the UK straight from our own Irvine factory. Browse our full range of packaging products or chat with the team directly to get started.
