Why a United Kingdom Maker Is the Ideal Selection for Shrewsbury
Custom Pack Pack Studio is part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a business that has been making print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you raise questions 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 send the question on to an overseas factory and await a reply.
UK to UK delivery is swift and trustworthy in a way an order from abroad seldom is.
Most orders are made ready within 2 to 3 weeks after you approve the proof, and once sent, our courier network delivers to Shrewsbury addresses within 1 to 2 working days.
Weigh up that with the typical eight to twelve week baseline lead time for packaging shipped from the EU or the Far East, before you even take into account a held up container or a customs delay.
If you have an significant launch deadline or deadline, kindly let us know at the enquiry stage.
We’ll be honest about whether the timescale fits, rather than promising a fast turnaround that leaves you down.
Tailored packaging for Shrewsbury companies
The packaging options we supply meet the needs of most products, and every one is custom made to your dimensions and printed with your brand.
The correct format depends on how the product is sold and delivered, so the quickest way to get the accurate answer is to inform our packaging experts what you are putting in the package.
Retail and Goods Packaging
A custom-printed carton helps sell the product in-store when no one from your team is available to talk through it.
Reverse tuck end boxes are appropriate for lighter-weight retail goods such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, while a crash lock base provides more substantial items with a floor that will not give way in transit.
Both print across every panel, including the inside, so the branding is clearly visible whatever way the box is positioned on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Shipping boxes for digital vendors
Shrewsbury’s online brands are sending out constantly.
A custom mailer box is frequently the only physical touchpoint a customer has with the brand, as there is no shop visit or face-to-face handover to rely on.
Printed throughout, it protects the product throughout the courier network while turning the unboxing itself a marketing moment. And a well-fitted box also reduces the damage and returns that a ill-fitting one can cause.
A simple brown outer will deliver the parcel, but it reveals nothing to the customer about who sent it or why it looks the way it does.
Make a strong impression from the moment it arrives with Custom Pack Studio.
Gift and Exhibition Cases
Custom gift boxes make a big difference.
A sturdy box with an convenient closure, foil detailing on the lid, or a smooth-touch coating influences the way a product is perceived before it is even unwrapped.
It is indeed the case for jewellery, perfume and boutique food brands, when the packaging forms part of that which the customer has paid for.
Foil stamping is the final touch that does the most work on a shelf, drawing the light in a way flat print never can, while soft-touch coating works more successfully once the box is actually in a person’s hands, as it feels luxurious the moment they touch it.
Embossing sits between the two, positioning a logo that can be both felt and seen, and it suits especially well on jewellery and perfume boxes where the surface itself becomes part of the finish.
Sleeves and wallets
Not every brand project calls for a complete box rebuild.
A printed sleeve slips over an existing tray or product and includes your branding without the need to revamp the whole pack, making it well suited for a limited promotional run or a seasonal variant.
A folding box folds around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, and printed inserts keep loose contents from sliding inside a larger box during transit.
Corrugated cartons and transport boxes
A folded carton will not survive a extended courier journey or a fragile item by itself.
Corrugated board is designed for this purpose.
We create corrugated cardboard boxes to specific pack sizes and brand them in full-colour print, so a Shrewsbury brand shipping across the country gets security and brand identity in one solution, well beyond a plain double walled box with a sticker applied on its surface.
Fields We Work With Across Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury’s business mix includes beauty and skincare brands, jewellery makers, food manufacturers, company offices and online retailers.
Food and drink businesses are subject to the toughest requirements, as safety in contact with the product is prioritised over any regard of how the box is presented.
That is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level really matters, whether you’re a small run bakery or a wholesale supplier. This is the standard that supermarket buyers and independent retailers usually want to see before they will list a new product.
Jewellery pieces brands often gain greater value from their packaging investment than most other types.
A rigid box with a fitted insert is frequently carrying an object worth much more than the box itself, so the appearance must match that worth.
Cosmetics and fragrance brands depend on protective fitments and premium finishes for much the same reason. As the product itself is small, the box does most of the persuading when displayed on a retail shelf.
Subscription businesses require a mailer that arrives via courier network intact.
For numerous online sellers, the parcel is the only physical interaction a customer has with the brand.
Zero minimum order, whatever quantity is welcomed.
Request most packaging suppliers for 50 boxes branded with your own 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 considerable request for a Shrewsbury business testing a new product or trialling a small batch before it grows.
We do not apply any minimum.
Request a one sample to check print quality, 50 boxes for a market stall, or several thousand once a retail listing confirms demand. The procedure and pricing structure remain unchanged at every order size.
Unit cost reduces as order quantity increases, which is standard throughout the packaging industry.
Reorders share the same artwork and setup, so you’re not charged twice for the design work.
We verify the quoted price and delivery timeframe in writing before production begins, so there is no discrepancy between the estimate and what is listed on the invoice.
Artwork support provided no matter what stage you’re at
You need not a designer on staff to make a custom packaging order here.
If you have a logo and a basic idea of what you need, that is sufficient to begin. Our team will work out the box structure, set up the print ready artwork and present a proof for your approval before anything goes to press.
For a item that does not suit an off-the-shelf format, design work is included in the cost. It is not charged as an added extra.
Files supplied as a JPG or screenshot are rebuilt to suitable production specification.
The majority of artwork comes without the necessary resolution or bleed that a box genuinely requires.
Our team checks colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile before any work goes into production, so the print matches closely what you confirmed.
A planning consultation is on offer if you would prefer to discuss the options before confirming a specification.
You can also use our in-house online design tool if you wish to design the artwork independently.
Repurposed, responsibly obtained materials
Every carton we produce is entirely recyclable and made from board certified by FSC and PEFC. This means it can be traced through an audited supply chain back to a well managed forest.
We’re phasing out single use plastic and EPS foam throughout the product range, replacing them with paper based and compostable alternatives wherever the format allows. Those materials break down properly at the end of their life in a way that plastic and foam do not.
If a convincing eco-friendly claim matters to you and your customers, we can guide you through the different ways your bespoke packaging helps make an impact by reducing waste.
Why Do Shrewsbury Businesses Choose Custom Pack Studio to be Their Packaging Supplier
One plant, from beginning to end
Every carton we produce is trimmed, produced and finished under one roof 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 appears accurate on screen may not always print identically, and the person checking it is the one running the press.
Problems are detected and resolved before a box reaches dispatch, by the same team that spotted the issue in the first place.
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 two years on.
Supported by approaching three generations in the print and packaging industry
Custom Pack Studio started in 2025, but the plant that drives it dates back much further.
We are part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, an established print and packaging manufacturer operating presses since 1997.
This history gives us excellent relationships with board mills and material suppliers. It also means a team that has already tackled the majority of the issues a new packaging order can raise.
That frequently manifests itself in the small details, such as knowing which board weight can survive a courier journey.
It is equally the reason we can take care of a delicate perfume box and a heavy duty shipping carton in the same week, using presses that have processed both for a number of years.
Designated contact throughout the order
You will be looked after by the identical person from your first enquiry right through to the final handover.
There is never handover between your sales staff and a separate production division.
They understand your specification, your deadline, and the points you asked for at the proofing stage, so there is no need to keep repeating yourself at every step.
If a item is on back order or a finish needs reviewing, you will be told directly from the individual managing your job.
It also means you never have to recount your order from scratch to a different person partway through production.
You can call, contact by email or text that person directly, without the need to go through a general enquiries inbox first.
That exact same method no matter the specified number
A one specimen and a 5000 unit reorder are subjected to the same proofing and quality checks before either leaves the factory.
No job is hurried just because the run is short, and no job gets extra inspection merely because it is extensive.
A Shrewsbury business testing a new product is given the same level as one submitting a reorder for a national retail listing. The process does not change based on the order size.
That uniformity counts much more than the saving gained from a larger order, as a inconsistent batch takes extra to correct than it saved in per-unit cost.
Whether it is fifty units for a test market or thousands for a store rollout, the proofing sign off works in exactly the same way every time.
Request a free quote for bespoke packaging in Shrewsbury
Please phone 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Let us know what you are packing, approximately how many units you require, and how the product is sold or shipped. We will then issue a written quotation with no obligation to place an order.
If you’re not prepared to go ahead with a complete order? Ask for a physical sample first, completely without charge. You’ll see exactly how the colour looks in natural light and how a soft touch finish feels in your hand, instead of relying on a screen and crossing your fingers._
Design guidance is always available whenever you want it, there is no smallest order to meet, and each box is made around your product rather than chosen from a range of options.
We manufacture every product ourselves and ship to Shrewsbury and throughout the UK straight from our own Irvine factory. View our full range of packaging products or chat with the team personally to get started.
