The reason a British manufacturer company fits Mansfield
Custom Pack Studio is part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a producer 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 to an expert who works the press every day. They don’t need to pass the question on to an overseas factory and hold on for a reply.
UK to UK delivery is usually speedier and more consistent than an abroad order.
Most orders are prepared within two to three weeks after you confirm the proof, and once sent out, our courier network reaches to Mansfield addresses in only 1 to 2 working days.
Contrast that with the usual eight to twelve week baseline lead time for packaging brought in from the EU or the Far East, before you even factor in a delayed container or a customs delay.
If you have an key launch date or event deadline, let us know at the enquiry stage.
We’ll be honest about whether the timeline is workable, rather than promising a turnaround that fails to deliver.
Tailored packaging for Mansfield enterprises
The box formats we supply fit most products, and each one is created to your dimensions and printed with your branding.
Which configuration fits is determined on how the product is sold and delivered, so the most direct way to get the right solution is by telling our packaging experts exactly what you are packing.
Retail and Product Packaging
A custom printed carton takes care of the persuading on the shelf when nobody from your team is present to explain the product.
Reverse tuck-end boxes work well for lighter retail items such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, while a crash-lock base holds heavier goods with a floor that will not give way in transit.
Each print across every panel, including the inside, so the branding is visible whatever way the box is positioned on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Packaging boxes for online retailers
Mansfield’s online retail brands are sending orders continually.
A bespoke mailer box is commonly the sole physical contact a customer has with a brand, as there is not any shop visit or face to face handover to rely on.
Displayed on both the interior and exterior, it helps protect the product across the courier network while making the unboxing itself a marketing moment. A well-fitted box also lowers the damage and returns that a ill-fitting one creates.
A unmarked dark brown outer will carry the parcel, but it tells the customer nothing about who dispatched it or why it seems as it does.
Make a strong impression the moment it arrives with Custom Pack Studio.
Gift and Display Boxes
Custom gift boxes make a noticeable difference.
A sturdy box with an convenient closure, foil detailing on the lid, or a soft touch coating changes the way a product is viewed before it is even opened.
It is precisely the situation for jewellery, perfume, and boutique food brands, where the packaging is part of what the customer has purchased.
Hot foil stamping is the effect that works hardest on a shelf, reflecting the light in a way plain print simply cannot, while soft touch coating has the greatest impact once the box is in someone’s hands, as it suggests quality the moment they pick it up.
Raised print sits between the two, positioning a logo you can both view and feel, and it works especially well on jewellery and perfume boxes, where the surface itself becomes part of the presentation.
Sleeves and wallets
Not all branding project requires a full box rebuild.
A printed sleeve wraps around an already present tray or product, bringing your branding without the need to revamp the entire pack, which helps make it ideal for a brief promotional run or a time-limited variant.
A wallet style box closes neatly around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, while printed inserts stop loose items from sliding inside a larger box during transit.
Corrugated boxes and delivery boxes
A crease-fold carton will never withstand a lengthy courier journey or a fragile item by itself.
Corrugated board is made for the task.
We produce corrugated cardboard boxes to bespoke pack sizes and produce them in full colour, so a Mansfield brand shipping throughout the UK gains security and branding in one format, far beyond a simple double walled box with a sticker applied on top.
Markets Supported in Mansfield
Mansfield’s business mix includes beauty and skincare brands, jewellery makers, food producers, corporate offices and e-commerce companies.
Food-and-drink businesses have the most stringent requirements, as safe contact in contact with the product takes priority over any regard of how the box seems.
That is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level really makes a difference, whether you are a small bakery or a bulk supplier. It is the standard that supermarket procurement teams and independent stores often want to see before stocking a new product.
Jewelry brands frequently derive greater value from their packaging investment than many other industries.
A rigid box with a fitted insert is typically carrying an object worth much more than the box itself, so the packaging must match that importance.
Cosmetics and fragrance brands depend on protective fitments and premium finishes for much the same reason. Since the product itself is small, the box handles most of the persuading when displayed on a retail shelf.
Online retail and recurring businesses need a mailer that arrives with the customer through the courier network undamaged.
For numerous online sellers, the parcel is the single physical point of interaction a customer has with the brand.
Zero Minimum Purchase, All Quantity Accepted
Ask most packaging suppliers for 50 boxes printed with your custom design on them.
You may frequently be asked to come back once you are able to agree to 500, 1,000, or more. That is a substantial request for a Mansfield business testing a new product or trialling a small batch before it expands.
We don’t enforce any minimum threshold whatsoever.
Request a single sample to assess print quality, fifty boxes for a market stall, or several thousand once a retail listing proves demand. The procedure and pricing structure stay the same at every quantity.
Per-unit cost reduces as volume increases, which is standard throughout the sector.
Subsequent orders use the original artwork and configuration, so you are never charged twice for the design work.
We verify the pricing and lead times in writing before production begins, ensuring there is no any discrepancy between the quotation and the amount shown on the invoice.
Personalised visual support provided, at any stage of the process.
You don’t need a designer in-house to order custom packaging from our team here.
If you possess a logo and a rough idea of your requirements, that will be enough to begin. Our team will define the box structure, produce the print-ready artwork and present a proof for your approval before anything is sent to press.
For a item that does not fit an off-the-shelf format, structural design is included in the price. It is not charged as an extra.
Artwork supplied as a JPEG are prepared to the correct print specification.
Most artwork comes without the resolution or bleed that a box genuinely requires.
Our team reviews colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile prior to anything goes into production, so the printed result reflects what you signed off.
If you wish to talk through the options before finalising a specification, a design meeting is available to you.
You can also use our own online design tool if you would like to create the artwork yourself.
Recycled, sustainably obtained materials
Every carton we produce is 100% re-useable and made from board carrying FSC and PEFC certification. This indicates it can be followed through an verified supply chain back to a well-managed forest.
We are phasing out single use plastic and EPS foam throughout the range, replacing them with paper based and biodegradable alternatives wherever the format allows. Such materials decompose properly at the end of their life in a way plastic or foam do not.
If a trustworthy sustainability claim matters to you and your customers, we can help guide you through the various ways your bespoke packaging contributes to reducing waste.
Why Mansfield Brands Select Custom Pack Studio as their Packaging Provider
One plant, from beginning to finish
Every box we create is cut, printed and completed entirely within our Irvine factory.
A same team manages quality throughout every stage, rather than the work being handed from one subcontractor to another.
A colour that looks correct on a screen does not always print the same in print, and the person reviewing it is the one running the press.
Any faults are identified and fixed before a box reaches despatch, by the very same team that initially noticed the issue.
Board and ink are likewise sourced from identical suppliers, order after order, so a colour that matched against your first proof will still match your fifth reorder after two years.
Bolstered by more than thirty years in the print and packaging industry
Custom Pack Studio was launched in 2025, yet the factory behind it has a far longer history.
We are part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a leading print and packaging manufacturer that has operated presses since 1997.
This track record has built enduring connections with board mills and material suppliers. It also means a team that has already dealt with most of the challenges a new packaging order can present.
That often manifests itself in minor details, such as knowing which board weight can withstand a courier journey.
It is also the reason we can manage a delicate perfume carton and a heavy duty shipping carton and a heavy duty shipping carton in the same week, using presses that have been handling both for years.
One dedicated contact during the entire order
You will be cared for by the identical person from your original query right through to the finished completion.
There is not any handover between a sales group and a different production department.
They already understand your requirements, your deadline and what you requested at the proofing stage, so there is no requirement to say it again at every step.
If a material is on back order or a finish needs another look, you will be told directly from the person handling your job.
It further means you are not needing to go over your job from scratch to someone new halfway through the production process.
You may contact that person directly by phone, message, or direct message, without going through a general enquiries inbox.
The same process, irrespective of the amount
A one sample and a five thousand unit reorder go through the very same proofing and quality checks before either leaves the factory.
Nothing is hurried simply because the run is small, and nothing is examined more closely merely because it is large.
A Mansfield business trialling a new product gets the same treatment as one reordering for a national retail listing. The process stays unchanged irrespective of the order size.
That reliability matters considerably more than the saving from a more extensive run, because a poorly matched lot eventually costs additional to fix than it saved in cost per unit.
Whether it is around fifty units for a market test or several thousand for a retail rollout, the proofing sign-off operates the very same way every time.
Get a Free Quotation for Personalised Packaging in Mansfield
Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Let us know what you’re packing, roughly how many you need, and how the product is sold or shipped. We will then send you a written quote, with no obligation to place an order.
Unsure about committing to a complete order? Request a physical sample first, free of cost. You will view precisely how the colour appears in normal light and how a soft-touch finish feels in your hand, rather than relying on a screen.
Expert design support is readily available whenever you need it, there is no set minimum order to satisfy, and every box is tailored to your product rather than selected from a range of templates.
We manufacture all our products ourselves and deliver to Mansfield and throughout the UK from our own factory in Irvine. View our full range of packaging products or contact the team directly to get started.
