Why a UK Manufacturer Suits Reigate
Custom Pack Studio is a part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a company that has been producing print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you ask about a finish, a material, or a deadline, you are speaking to someone who operates the press daily. They do not need to pass the question on to an overseas factory and hold on for a reply.
UK to UK delivery is typically rapid and trustworthy in a way that an foreign order rarely can be.
The majority of orders are prepared within two to three weeks after you sign off on the proof, and when sent, our courier network ships to Reigate addresses within one to two working days.
Measure that against 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 got an imminent launch date or event deadline, please let us know at the initial enquiry stage.
We shall confirm honestly whether the timescale is suitable rather than making a quick turnaround that falls short.
Personalised Packaging for Reigate Firms
The box styles we provide suit most products, and each one is manufactured to your dimensions and produced with your branding.
Which format is best depends on how the product is marketed and shipped, so the quickest way to the right answer is to tell our packaging experts what you are packing.
Store and Item Packaging
A branded carton takes care of the selling on the shelf when no one from your team is there 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 won’t collapse in transit.
Both branding on every panel, including the inside, so the branding remains seen however the box is stored on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Packaging Boxes for E-Commerce Vendors
Reigate’s online brands are sending out constantly.
A custom 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.
Styled within and without, it protects the product along the courier network while turning the unboxing itself come across as a moment of marketing. And a well-sized box also cuts the damage and returns that a poorly sized one can cause.
A simple brown outer gets the parcel delivered, but it gives the customer no indication about who sent it or why it appears that way.
Create a strong first impression as soon as your order is delivered with Custom Pack Studio.
Keepsake and Exhibition Boxes
Personalised gift boxes are important.
A rigid box with a seamless closure, foil stamping on the lid, or a velvety coating alters how a product comes across before it is even opened.
It is the point for jewelry, perfume and boutique food brands, where the packaging is a part of what the customer has already paid for.
Hot foil stamping is the option that creates the strongest impact on a shelf, catching the light in a way flat printing never can, while soft touch coating performs better once the box is in someone’s hands, as it conveys quality the moment they handle it.
Raised printing falls between the two, placing a logo that can be noticed by touch and sight, and it is particularly effective on jewellery and perfume boxes where the surface itself becomes part of the presentation.
Sleeves and wallets
Not all branding projects calls for a complete box rebuild.
A custom-printed sleeve fits over an in-place tray or product, adding your branding without the need to redesign the entire pack, which is perfect for a brief advertising run or a seasonal variant.
A wallet style box folds neatly around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, while internal inserts prevent loose items from sliding inside a larger box during transit.
Corrugated boxes & transport boxes
A foldable carton can’t withstand a long courier journey or protect a fragile item by itself.
Corrugated board is designed for the purpose.
We create corrugated cardboard boxes to custom pack sizes and brand them in full-colour print, so a Reigate brand shipping across the country gets protection and brand identity in one format, much more than a basic double walled box with a sticker applied on its surface.
Sectors Our Team Work With in Reigate
Reigate’s portfolio of businesses covers beauty and skincare brands, jewellery makers, food producers, corporate offices and e-commerce companies.
Food and drink businesses must meet the toughest requirements, as safety in contact with the product takes priority over any regard of how the box looks.
That is the point where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level can make a difference, whether you are a small-batch bakery or a bulk supplier. It is the benchmark that supermarket purchasing teams and independent shops usually want to see before adding a new product.
Jewelry labels regularly benefit a larger return through the packaging investment than the majority of sectors.
A firm box with a fitted insert is frequently used to hold an item worth much more than the box itself, so the presentation must convey that value.
Cosmetics and perfume brands rely on protective fitments and premium finishes for the same purpose. The product is small, so the box carries out most of the selling on a shelf.
Digital commerce and subscription businesses want a mailer that reaches them through the courier network in one piece.
For a lot of online sellers, the parcel is the single physical contact a customer has with the brand.
Zero minimum order, every quantity is accepted
Most packaging suppliers will provide 50 boxes printed with your own design.
You may sometimes be asked to come back once you are able to commit to 500 or 1,000. This is a significant request for a Reigate business testing a new product or trialling a small batch before it expands.
There is not any minimum amount at all.
Buy a single sample to assess print quality, fifty carton boxes for a market stall, or a few thousand once a retail listing proves demand. The procedure and pricing structure remain the same for every quantity.
Unit cost decreases as order quantity goes up, which is standard throughout the packaging industry.
Reorders use the same artwork and configuration, so you are not charged twice for the design cost.
We confirm and 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.
Graphic design support provided no matter what stage you are currently.
You don’t need an in house designer to arrange bespoke packaging here.
If you have a brand logo and a general idea of what you want, that is enough to start. Our staff will determine the box layout, produce the print-ready artwork and send you a proof to approve before anything goes to press.
For the product that doesn’t fit a standard off the shelf format, structural design is included in the price. It is not charged as an extra.
Files supplied as a screenshot are prepared to the required print specification.
Most artwork is submitted without the resolution or bleed that a package genuinely requires.
Our team reviews colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile before any work goes into production, so the print matches closely what you approved.
A style consultation is provided if you would like to discuss the alternatives before committing to a plan.
You can equally use our own online design tool if you would want to create the artwork yourself.
Carefully sourced renewable materials
Every box we produce is entirely recyclable and made from board certified by FSC and PEFC. This indicates it can be traced through an checked supply chain back to a well managed forest.
We are phasing out from single use plastic and EPS foam across the range, swapping them with paper-based and biodegradable options wherever the format allows. These materials decompose appropriately at the end of their life in a way plastic and foam materials not.
If a credible sustainability claim matters to your business and your customers, we can guide you through the different ways your custom packaging makes an effect in helping to decrease waste.
Here’s Why Reigate Businesses Select CPS Pack Studio as the Preferred Packaging Supplier
A single factory starting from inception up to finish
Every carton we create is sliced, decorated and finalised entirely in-house at our Irvine factory.
A same team supervises quality throughout every stage, instead of the work being passed from one subcontractor to another.
A colour that looks correct on screen does not always reproduce exactly, and the person confirming it is the one running the press.
Any problems are identified and corrected before a box reaches dispatch, by the same team that first noticed the issue.
Board and ink are likewise sourced from the very same suppliers order after order, so a colour that matched your initial proof will still matches your fifth reorder two years on.
Bolstered by almost 30 years in the print and packaging industry
The Pack Studio was launched in 2025, but the factory behind it has a much longer heritage.
We are part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a leading print and packaging manufacturer running presses since 1997.
That background has given us long-standing relationships with board mills and material suppliers. It also gives a team that has already navigated many of the issues a new packaging order can bring.
That is shown through subtle details, such as knowing which board weight can endure a courier journey.
It is also the reason we are able to manage a delicate perfume carton and a heavy duty shipping carton and a delicate perfume carton in the same week, with presses that have been handling both for many years.
A dedicated contact across your order
You will deal with the same person from your initial query right through to the final delivery.
There isn’t passage between the sales team and a separate production department.
They already know your specification, your due date and the request you made at the proofing stage, so there is no reason to say it again at every point.
If a component is on back order or a finish needs reviewing, you will be contacted directly from the person handling your job.
It also means you are never having to explain your order from scratch to a new person partway through the production process.
You can phone, contact by email or message that person directly, without the need to go through a general enquiries inbox first.
An identical method, irrespective of the total.
A one sample and a 5,000 unit reorder both receive the same proofing and quality checks before either leaves the factory.
No project is hurried simply because the run is short, and no project is reviewed more closely merely because it is big.
A Reigate business trialling a new product is given the same standard as one making a repeat order for a national retail listing. The process remains unchanged, whatever the order size.
This regularity counts more than any discount on a larger order, because a mismatched batch can cost much more to fix than it actually saved in unit price.
Whether it is fifty units for the market test or several thousand for a retail launch, the proofing sign off uses the identical process on every occasion.
Get a No-Cost Quotation for Bespoke Packaging in Reigate
Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Let us know the items you are packing, roughly how many you need, and how the product is sold or shipped. We will get back to you with a written quote and no obligation to order.
Hesitant to go ahead with a full run? Order a physical sample first, without charge. You can 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 always available whenever you need it, there is no minimum order to meet, and every box is built around your product, rather than chosen from a shelf of templates.
We produce all our products ourselves and ship to Reigate and throughout the UK from our own factory in Irvine. Explore our full range of packaging products or contact the team directly to get started.
