Why the UK Manufacturer Fits Luton
Custom Pack Pack Studio sits within KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a company that has been making print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you ask about a finish, a material or a deadline, you are talking to someone who works the press every day. They do not need to relay the question to an overseas factory and wait for a response.
UK to UK delivery is quick and trustworthy in a way an overseas order hardly ever is.
The majority of orders are prepared within 2 to 3 weeks after you confirm the proof, and when sent, our courier network delivers to Luton addresses within 1 to 2 working days.
Contrast a typical 8 to 12 week baseline lead time for packaging imported from the EU or the Far East, prior to you even factor in a delayed container or a customs delay.
If you have an important launch date or event cut-off, do let us know at the enquiry phase.
We will verify frankly whether the schedule fits, rather than offering a turnaround that leaves you disappointed.
Bespoke packaging for Luton businesses
The box styles we offer suit the majority of products, and each one is manufactured to your dimensions and printed with your branding.
The packaging format that is appropriate depends on how the product is sold and shipped, so the fastest way to arrive at the correct answer is to inform our packaging experts what you are packing.
Retail and product packaging
A custom-printed carton handles the selling on shop shelves when no one from your team is there to talk through the product.
Reverse tuck end boxes are appropriate for lighter retail goods such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, while a crash lock base provides heavier items with a floor that will stay secure in transit.
Both prints span every panel, inside and out, including the inside, so the branding is clearly visible no matter how the box is placed on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Packaging containers for internet vendors
Luton’s e-commerce brands are shipping all the time.
A tailored mailer box is commonly the only physical interaction a customer has with a brand, as there is not any shop visit or face to face handover to rely on.
Printed on both the interior and exterior, it protects the product across the courier network while turning the unboxing itself into a marketing moment. A well-fitted box also cuts down on the damage and returns that a poorly sized one creates.
A plain brown outer will have the parcel delivered, but it offers the customer no clue as to who sent it or why it appears as it does.
Make a lasting first impression the moment your delivery arrives with Custom Pack Studio.
Gift and Display Cases
Personalised gift boxes make a real difference.
A solid box with an easy closure, foil print on the lid, or a soft touch coating changes how a product seems before it has even been opened.
It is specifically the case for jewellery, perfume and boutique food brands, where the packaging constitutes part of what the customer has purchased.
Foil stamping is the effect that creates the biggest impact on a shelf, catching the light in a way flat print never can, while soft-touch coating performs particularly well once the box is in the customer’s hands, as it conveys quality the moment they feel it.
Raised print falls between the two, positioning a logo you can simultaneously see and feel, and it works especially well on jewellery and perfume boxes, where the surface itself becomes part of the display.
Sleeves and wallets
Not every branding project calls for a full box rebuild.
A custom-printed sleeve sits over an existing tray or product, bringing your branding without the need to rework the entire pack, making it ideal for a brief promotional run or a seasonal edition.
A wallet style box fits neatly around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, while printed inserts prevent loose items from sliding inside a larger box during transit.
Heavy-duty Containers and Transport Boxes
A cardboard carton cannot survive a lengthy delivery journey or shield a breakable item alone.
Layered board is designed for that job.
We produce corrugated cardboard boxes to bespoke pack sizes and brand them in full-colour, so a Luton brand shipping nationwide gets secure packaging and visual branding built into one package, much further than a plain double walled box with a sticker affixed on top.
Sectors Our Team Support Throughout Luton
Luton’s business mix includes beauty and skincare businesses, jewellery makers, food suppliers, corporate offices and online retailers.
Food and beverage businesses must meet the most stringent requirements, as safety in contact with the product needs to take precedence over all other considerations regarding the appearance of the box.
This is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level genuinely counts, if you are a small batch bakery or a wholesale supplier. It’s the standard that supermarket buyers and independent retailers typically want to see before they will list a new product.
Jewelry brands generally gain more from their packaging spend than the majority of other sectors.
A rigid box with a fitted insert is commonly used to contain an item worth much more than the box itself, so the presentation must convey that value.
Beauty and perfume brands rely on protective fitments and premium finishes for a very similar reason. The product itself is small, so the box does most of the convincing on a shelf.
E-commerce and recurring businesses need a mailer that can survive the courier network intact.
For many online sellers, the parcel is the single physical connection a customer has with the brand.
Absolutely no minimum order, all quantity welcomed
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 pledge to 500, 1,000, or more. That can be a considerable request for a Luton business evaluating a new product or trialling a small batch before it grows.
We do not apply a minimum threshold at all.
Request a one sample to assess print quality, fifty boxes for a market stall, or a few thousand once a retail listing verifies demand. The process and pricing structure remain unchanged at every quantity.
The unit cost falls as volume rises, which is standard throughout the packaging sector.
Repeat orders share the original artwork and arrangement, so you are never charged twice for the design work.
We set out pricing and lead times in writing before production starts, so there’s no gap between the quotation and what shows on the invoice.
Comprehensive design support accessible at any stage you’re at
You do not need an in house designer to purchase custom packaging from our team here.
If you possess a logo and a basic idea of your requirements, that is sufficient to begin. Our team will determine the box structure, prepare the print-ready artwork and present a proof for your approval before anything goes to press.
For a product that doesn’t fit an ready-made format, the structural design is built in in the price. It is not billed as an extra.
Files uploaded as a JPEG or screenshot are recreated to comply with proper print specifications.
Most artwork arrives without the image resolution or bleed that a box actually needs.
Our staff verifies colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile before anything goes to production, so the final print reflects your approved artwork.
A design consultation is on offer if you would rather to talk through the choices before committing to a specification.
You may also try our own online design tool if you wish to create the artwork yourself.
Responsibly sourced recyclable materials
Every carton we produce is 100% re-useable and produced from board carrying FSC and PEFC certification. This indicates it can be tracked through an reviewed supply chain back to a sustainably managed forest.
We are moving on from single-use plastic and EPS foam throughout, replacing them with paper based and biodegradable alternatives where the format permits. These alternatives break down properly at the end of their life in a way plastic or foam do not.
If a credible sustainability claim matters to your customers and your customers, we can help you through the many ways your custom packaging makes a difference in helping to reduce waste.
The reasons Luton firms pick Custom Pack Studio as the packaging supplier
A lone plant from start through to conclusion
Every package we create is cut, decorated and completed all in one place at our Irvine factory.
The same team performs quality checks at each stage, instead of the work being passed between separate subcontractors.
A colour that seems correct on screen does not necessarily come out the same, and the person confirming it is the one operating the press.
Issues are identified and sorted out before a box arrives at dispatch, by the same team that spotted the problem in the first instance.
The board and ink are supplied from the same suppliers every time, so a colour that aligned with your first proof will also match your fifth reorder after two years.
Supported by nearly thirty years in the field of print and packaging
The Pack Studio launched in 2025, but the factory behind it has a much longer history.
We are part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a major print and packaging manufacturer that has used presses since 1997.
That background has given us strong relationships with board mills and material suppliers. It also gives a team that has already dealt with many of the issues a new packaging order can raise.
This appears in subtle details, such as knowing which board weight can handle a courier journey.
It is also why we can deal with a delicate perfume box and a heavy duty shipping carton in the same week, with presses that have handled both for a number of years.
A personal contact throughout the whole order
You will speak to the same person from your initial contact right through to the completed delivery.
There is no handover between sales staff and a distinct production department.
They know your specification, your deadline and what you requested at the proofing stage, so you do not have to go over it again at each step.
When a material is on backorder or a finish requires reconsideration, you will be informed directly from the individual managing your project.
It furthermore means you will never have to go over your order from the start to another team member partway through the work.
You can ring, email or message that person directly, without having to go through a general enquiries inbox first.
The identical process, irrespective of the amount
A one sample and a five thousand unit reorder undergo the same proofing process and quality control checks before either leaves the factory.
No project is hurried simply because the run is brief, and no project is inspected in greater detail merely because it is big.
A Luton business trialling a new product receives the same degree of service as one making a repeat order for a national retail listing. The process stays unchanged, irrespective of the size of the order.
That consistency matters considerably more than the saving gained from a greater run, as a mismatched batch takes more to fix than it saved in unit price.
Whether it is 50 units for a market test or thousands for a retail rollout, the sign off process operates in the same way every time.
Obtain a complimentary quotation for custom packaging in Luton
Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Let us know what you’re 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 quite to go ahead to a full order? Request for a physical sample first, free of charge. You will find exactly how the colour looks in natural light and how the soft touch finish feels when held in your hand, instead of relying on a screen.
Design support is readily available whenever you need it, there is no lowest order to meet, and every box is built around your product, instead of chosen from a shelf of templates.
We make every item in-house and deliver to Luton and locations across the UK from our own factory in Irvine. Browse our full range of packaging products or contact the team today to begin.
