Why a UK Manufacturer Collaborates with Redditch
Custom Pack Pack Studio is a part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, an established 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 to a person who uses the press every day. They don’t need to send the question on to an overseas factory and hold on for a reply.
Domestic delivery is typically quicker and more reliable than an overseas order.
Most orders are ready within two to three weeks after you sign off on the proof, and when sent, our courier network delivers to Redditch addresses within 1 to 2 working days.
Compare that with the typical 8 to 12 week baseline lead time for packaging brought in from the EU or the Far East, before you even allow for a delayed container or a customs hold-up.
If you have an important launch date or event cut-off, inform us at the enquiry stage.
We will confirm openly whether the timescale works rather than making a quick turnaround that falls short.
Tailored packaging for Redditch firms
The box styles we provide suit most products, and each one is made to your measurements and produced with your branding.
The right specification depends on how the product is sold and shipped, so the most efficient way to get the correct answer is to inform our packaging experts what you are packing up.
Store and Item Packaging
A custom-printed carton handles the selling on the shelf when no one from your team is there to explain the product.
Reverse tuck end boxes are well matched to lighter-weight retail goods such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, while a crash lock base provides heavier items a floor that won’t fail in transit.
Both are printed on every panel, including the inside, so the branding remains visible however the box is positioned on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Shipping boxes for online sellers
Redditch’s e commerce brands are shipping without interruption.
A custom mailer box is often the sole tangible interaction a customer has with a brand, as there is not any shop visit or face to face handover to rely on.
Printed on the inside and out, it protects the product across the courier network while helping make the unboxing itself part of your promotional strategy. A well-fitted box also cuts down on the damage and returns caused by one that is poorly sized.
A simple kraft outer will get the parcel sent, but it provides the customer no clue as to who sent it or why it appears as it does.
Make a lasting impression from the moment it arrives with Custom Pack Studio.
Gift and Presentation Containers
Custom gift boxes can make a real difference.
A sturdy box with an simple closure, metallic stamping on the lid, or a soft touch coating alters how a product feels before it is even opened.
It is specifically the case for jewellery items, perfume, and boutique food brands, where the packaging forms part of what the customer has purchased.
Hot foil stamping is the effect that does the most on a shelf, catching the light in a way plain print simply cannot, while soft touch coating works best once the box is in a person’s hands, as it signals quality the moment they feel it.
Debossing sits between the two, adding a logo that can be seen and felt, and it suits especially well on jewellery and perfume boxes where the surface itself becomes part of the presentation.
Sleeves and wallets
Not every brand initiative needs a full box rebuild.
A custom-printed sleeve fits over an existing tray or product, bringing your logo and branding without the need to revamp the entire pack, which makes it well suited for a brief promotional run or a time-limited variant.
A wallet style box folds around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, and printed inserts stop loose items from shifting inside a larger box during transit.
Corrugated containers with dispatch boxes
A fold-away carton will not withstand a prolonged delivery journey or a delicate item by itself.
Corrugated board is produced for that purpose.
We produce corrugated cardboard boxes to bespoke pack sizes and produce them in full colour, so a Redditch brand shipping nationwide gets protection and branding combined in one format, well beyond a simple double walled box with a sticker added on top.
Domains Catered to in Redditch
Redditch’s business mix includes beauty and skincare brands, jewellery manufacturers, food producers, corporate offices and digital businesses.
Food-and-drink businesses have the strictest requirements, as safety in contact with the product takes priority over any consideration of how the box appears.
That is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level can make a difference, whether you are a small bakery or a wholesale provider. It is the criterion that supermarket buyers and independent stores often want to see before listing a new product.
Jewellery brands commonly see greater value from their packaging investment than most other categories.
A sturdy box with a tailored insert frequently holds an item worth far more than the box itself, so the packaging must convey that importance.
Cosmetics and perfume brands rely on protective fitments and premium finishes for the same justification. The product is small, so the box carries out most of the selling on a shelf.
Subscription businesses require a mailer that arrives via courier network intact.
For a lot of online sellers, the parcel is the single physical connection a customer has with the brand.
There is no minimum order, every quantity welcomed
Many packaging suppliers will provide 50 boxes printed with your own design.
You will often be asked to return when you can commit to 1,000. That is a substantial demand for a Redditch business testing a new product or ordering a small batch before it grows.
There is not any minimum amount at all.
Order one sample to check print quality, 50 boxes for a market stall, or a few thousand once a retail listing validates demand. The process and pricing structure remain the same at each quantity.
Unit cost reduces as order quantity rises, which is standard throughout the packaging industry.
Subsequent orders share the identical artwork and setup, so you are not charged twice for the design work.
We confirm costing and the delivery lead time in writing before production begins, so there is no gap between the estimate and what is shown on the invoice.
Graphic support available whatever stage you’re at
You do not need a designer in-house to purchase custom packaging from our team here.
If you have a logo and a rough idea of what you want, that is enough to get started. Our team will work out the box structure, prepare the print ready artwork and send you a proof to approve before anything goes to press.
For a product which does not fit a standard ready-made format, structural design is built in in the price. It is never charged as an extra.
Documents provided as a JPEG or screenshot are recreated to suitable print specification.
Most artwork is sent in without the resolution or bleed settings that a box genuinely requires
Our experts reviews colour accuracy, image resolution and bleed against the press profile before anything else goes into production, so what is printed corresponds to what you signed off.
A consultation is on hand if you would prefer to discuss the options before confirming a specification.
You can use our built-in online designer if you would like to design the artwork on your own.
Recyclable, consciously sourced materials
Every container we make is 100% recyclable and manufactured from board carrying FSC and PEFC certification. This indicates it can be traced back through an verified supply chain to a responsibly run forest.
We are moving away from single use plastic and EPS foam throughout the range, swapping them for paper derived and biodegradable alternatives wherever the format permits. Those materials decompose properly at the end of their life in a way plastic and foam do not.
If a credible eco-friendly claim matters to you and your customers, we can help guide you through the different ways your custom packaging makes an difference by helping reduce waste.
Why Redditch Brands Opt for Custom Pack Studio as Source for Packaging
A single plant, from beginning to end
Every container we create is trimmed, decorated and finished all in one place at our Irvine factory.
A same team manages quality throughout every stage, instead of the work being handed from one subcontractor to another.
A colour that seems right on screen does not always print in the same way, and the individual responsible for checking it is the one running the press.
Problems are detected and resolved before a box reaches dispatch, by the very same team that noticed the issue at the outset.
The board and ink are supplied from the same suppliers every time, so a colour that aligned with your first proof will still match your fifth reorder after two years.
Supported by approaching three generations in the printing & packaging field
Custom Pack Studio launched in 2025, although the factory behind it dates back much earlier.
We are within KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a respected print and packaging manufacturer that has used presses since 1997.
That track record provides us with long-standing relationships with board mills and material suppliers. It also indicates we have a team that has already dealt with many of the issues a new packaging order can present.
That is reflected in minute details, such as knowing which board weight will endure a courier journey.
It also explains why we can handle a delicate perfume box and a heavy duty shipping carton during the same week, using presses that have processed both for years.
One dedicated contact for the entire order
You will deal with the very same person from your initial query right through to the finished delivery.
There is no transfer between your sales staff and a different production department.
They already understand your specification, your deadline and what you requested at the proofing stage, so there is no need to repeat yourself at each stage.
Should a material is on back order or a finish needs reconsidering, you will be contacted directly from the person overseeing your job.
It also means you are never having to explain your job from scratch to someone new halfway through production.
You can contact that person personally by phone, email or text, without needing to use a general query inbox first.
This identical method, despite the number
A single sample and a five thousand unit reorder receive the same proof and quality control checks before either exits the factory.
No project is hastened simply because the run is brief, and no project is inspected more carefully merely because it is big.
A Redditch business trialling a new product receives the same standard as one placing a reorder for a national retail listing. The process does not change depending on the order size.
That consistency counts much more than the saving from a larger batch, because a mismatched batch eventually costing more to fix than it saved in per-unit cost.
Whether it is 50 for a market test or several thousand for a shop rollout, the proofing sign off functions in the same manner every time.
Request a No-Cost Quotation for Custom Packaging in Redditch
Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Tell us what you are packing, about how many you require, and how the product is sold or shipped. We will reply with a written quote and no obligation to order.
If you’re not ready to commit to a full order? Ask for a physical sample initially, completely free of charge. You’ll 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 hoping for the best._
Design assistance support is always available whenever you need it, there is no minimum order requirement, and every box is made around your product, rather than taken from a shelf of templates.
We produce every product ourselves and deliver to Redditch and throughout the UK straight from our own Irvine factory. Browse our full range of packaging products or chat with the team directly to get started.
