What custom packaging means
Our bespoke packaging is meticulously designed to accommodate your specific product because you maintain total creative authority over the dimensions, the design, the print work and the finish.
Attaching a logo to a pre-made box remains a different and considerably more restricted process.
Our definition of a fully customisable box means the dimensions are suited specifically to your product, the board weight is selected according to its actual journey, and the print perfectly wraps around your chosen panels.
From the very first moment of design, the packaging is thoughtfully conceived to complement the product.
From its design hub in Sandford, Custom Pack Studio collaborates with passionate food producers, boutique cosmetics brands, digital retailers and artisanal spirits makers across the nation.
The custom packaging we make
We manufacture an wide selection of bespoke packaging options, each tailored to your specific dimensions and completed with high-quality, full-colour custom printing.
How does your remarkable creation actually get to your buyers? The perfect packaging style consistently depends on those individual sales and shipping journeys, and our dedicated squad is eager to help you choose the ultimate match!
Folding cartons
Ready to discover to discover the true classics of the retail world? Reverse tuck-end boxes and crash-lock bottom boxes are the perfect routine packaging formats that every retail shelf needs!
Designed with ends that tuck at opposing ends, the reverse tuck-end carton is perfectly suited for light merchandise such as cosmetics and health supplements.
Ready for some packaging magic? These impressive crash-lock boxes feature a secure base that locks firmly into place the very second you unfold them! This durable design effortlessly supports your bulkiest items without any risk of the bottom collapsing. Even better, both styles arrive completely flat and take only a few moments to build!
Postal and mailer boxes
For digital merchants, bespoke mailing boxes keep safe products during transit whilst transforming the delivery process into an extension of your brand identity.
Who needs plain brown parcels? Double-sided printed mailer boxes offer e-commerce shoppers an impressive unboxing thrill, plus they are robust enough to easily survive the post!
Additionally, we produce gusseted e-commerce boxes for goods requiring extra depth or a adjustable fit.
Sleeves and wallets
To simply add branding without changing your current packaging, you can easily place a slide-on sleeve around the product or its inner tray, creating a cost-effective solution for holiday ranges and exclusive collections.
Designed like a folder, this presentation-style box surrounds the product to deliver a sleek, high-quality presentation for card items, prints and lighter retail goods.
Gift boxes and presentation packaging
Are you seeking to improve your existing game? Sending items in a custom gift box provides that premium look buyers desire without any of the packaging fuss!
Sturdy boxes, magnetic-lid boxes and custom printed inserts are very strong options, and finishes such as foil stamping, embossing and soft-touch lamination enhance the presentation into luxury packaging that effectively justifies an premium price point.
Packaging design support if you do not have a designer
Our support happily includes full design help as standard, no matter your current artwork stage.
Have you got brand guidelines and print-ready files set to go? We’ll begin right away to ready your designs for production!
We recreate supplied JPEG or alternative image logos for production printing because packaging needs more resolution than digital platforms need.
Starting with simply a conceptual outline, our dedicated specialists will create both the structural template and the finalised graphics for your project, whilst customising a bespoke packaging design when conventional containers prove unsuitable. We consistently guide you through each technical decision, thoroughly clarifying our selection of structural materials and graphic clarity along the journey.
Why not use our handy online design tool to create a box and include your branding today, or simply book a helpful design consultation if you would prefer to go over it first?
Custom packaging for Sandford’s industries
We create bespoke packaging for culinary professionals, craft distilleries, beauty brands and e-commerce merchants throughout Sandford.
Every field dictates its own requirements, whether it is safe use in food contact to the exquisite surface finish a high-end carton requires.
Food and drink
To thrive in the vast and extremely competitive Scottish food and drink industry, your packaging must ensure product safety whilst equally appealing to consumers on the retail shelf.
As bearers of the well-regarded BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level, we confirm that our food packaging is manufactured within carefully controlled and fully traceable environments. This strict standard ensures total compliance before retailers accept any product for their shelves.
Whisky and craft spirits
We create tailor-made printed bottle cartons and presentation packaging for artisanal spirits makers and whisky distilleries, incorporating high-quality details including hot foil stamping , debossing and textured lamination.
By eliminating minimum order requirements, our method lets a distillery to produce a small batch for a boutique release without the need of buying bulk quantities.
Cosmetics and beauty
We create bespoke printed cartons for the cosmetics, haircare and dermatology industries, elevating each design with luxury embellishments including raised detailing, distinctive foil applications and sophisticated soft-touch lamination.
Beauty vessels must protect delicate glass and delicate compacts whilst commanding interest on the boutique display, a double achievement achieved chiefly through the craft of the final surface coating.
E-commerce and subscription brands
We manufacture tailored shipping cartons, bespoke wrapping paper and customised packaging dividers for e-commerce retailers and subscription businesses.
Made-to-fit wrap keeps safe the item from transit hazards while reducing the expense of breakage and restitutions.
Getting a custom-made, marked package transforms the simple act of unboxing, raising the experience well beyond the dull reality of opening a plain, characterless brown carton.
A packaging supplier perfect for Sandford businesses
Our local facility in Irvine manages every single manufacturing requirement.
This helps to ensure local companies in Sandford gain from swift turnaround times whilst keeping highly economical distribution rates.
Our delivery network spans Sandford and the wider UK to ensure that distant companies enjoy from the same fast dispatch times experienced by local businesses located close to our manufacturing facility.
Custom Pack Studio operates as a division of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a packaging manufacturer providing print and packaging solutions in Scotland from 1997.
Produced on the dedicated presses of the specialist artisans, your packaging is produced to the strict and demanding finishing standards expected of an industry leading name.
You will consistently approve a proof, together with a sample if the format requires it, before full manufacturing begins.
Sustainable packaging as standard
Each of our made cartons is fully recyclable because the inherent properties of the board itself deliver this eco-friendly quality.
By sourcing our board and paper from FSC and PEFC certified sources, we ensure each sheet remains fully traceable through an verified pathway to sustainably managed forests.
Mailer and delivery solutions utilise corrugated board because this very durable material shields products and remains one of the most often recycled packaging options in Sandford.
We are methodically removing disposable plastics and EPS, the white foam used as void fill, from our operations. This is because these materials are difficult to recycle and damage the environment when discarded.
Whenever planning allows, our recommendation is to utilise sustainable paper based or reusable protective materials whilst actively removing surplus resources from the outset.
Order one box or ten thousand
Custom packaging solutions typically needs a minimum purchase of 500 or 1,000 items.of
When businesses trial a recent product or launch a short marketing range, they run the risk of buying inventory and storage space prior to confirming consumer demand.
We set zero minimum order requirements, letting you to select any quantity from 1 box to 10 thousand. This first small-volume production run provides a reliable means to test demand in the market.
Prepared to expand? We guarantee your price quote in writing for any volume before we even start the presses, and because we save your original artwork for future runs, building your brand is very easy!
How to order custom packaging
Please reach our staff on 01294 314 919 or send the online enquiry form to share your exact requirements, including your chosen merchandise, the overall volume, and your intended distribution plan. If you would like further guidance on the most appropriate presentation format, our skilled team will happily provide the optimal recommendation for your campaign.
Are you ready to see your packaging come to life? We engineer the perfect custom container for your product, prepare the artwork layout, and supply a digital proof, alongside a mock-up if the design needs it.
The moment you sign off on the proof, your story begins to take shape. Our Irvine factory will print and complete your order, usually within two to three weeks.
To make things easy, your order comes flat pack and ready for assembly, brought directly to any doorstep in Sandford or throughout the UK.
Custom packaging Sandford FAQ
What counts as custom packaging?
Tailored packaging is crafted precisely to the physical dimensions and technical requirements of your specific item. The dimensions, material depth, structural integrity, graphic design, and surface finish are all calibrated for your merchandise, ensuring the container protects snugly whilst reflecting your corporate identity. Just affixing a brand mark to a standard container constitutes personalised packaging, whereas true custom packaging is developed entirely from the product itself.
Is there a minimum order?
We don’t enforce minimum quantities, which means you have the option to order a single carton or multiple thousands of any packaging format. This option provides an appropriate solution for boutique manufacturers together with enterprises introducing or testing new merchandise on the market. Our rate structures adjust according to the volume requested, and we always provide a formal quotation for your approval prior to beginning manufacture.
Do you deliver to Sandford?
Our production facility in Irvine supplies commercial clients across Sandford. Producing our products within Scotland ensures we minimise both turnaround times and transport expenses for businesses in the north.
What are your lead times?
Upon your final approval of the design, the most of commissions require 14 days to 3 weeks for completion, though less complex packaging often moves faster. Should you hold a strict completion date, please disclose this during your initial consultation so we are able to confirm our capacity to fit around your timeline.
Can you help if I do not have a designer?
Are you ready to watch your simple concepts turn into something real? We often transform a simple logo and a flame of inspiration and transform them into spectacular, ready-to-print masterpieces, with a thorough design consultation built right into the process! Or, if you would like having a go yourself, why not try our online design tool to kickstart your creation and then leave it to us whenever you are ready?
Is the packaging recyclable?
Produced from FSC and PEFC certified board, every single box is fully recyclable. We intentionally avoid plastic laminates and coatings that interfere with this recycling process, unless food safety absolutely demands it, and we always review your options first.
Request a free quote from Custom Pack Studio today
If you desire to raise your business, captivate clients at the very first glance, or secure a truly trustworthy packaging partner, Custom Pack Studio is the ideal team to fulfil your ambitions.
Ready to scale your business on your own terms? Our lack of minimum order commitments offers you the maximum freedom to thrive as you choose! We truly love partnering with brands from day one, starting tiny and amping up our support the second you s\ucceed.
Get operations moving instantly by giving us a ring!
Please contact us by calling 01294 314 919 or emailing contact@custompackstudio.co.uk to go over your specific product, your packaging specifications and your expected order volumes.
Your documented estimate meticulously sets out the layout, the production method and the separate charge for your stated quantity.
We require no minimum order requirement, offer expert design assistance, and create each box to fit your product precisely.
Start your journey with us the instant inspiration strikes.
