The Reason a UK Maker Functions alongside Tamworth
Custom Pack Pack Studio sits within KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a manufacturer that has been creating print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you enquire about a surface finish, a substance or a cut-off date, you are speaking to someone who works with the press on a daily basis. They don’t need to put the question on to a factory in another country and wait for a response.
Domestic UK delivery is prompt and trustworthy in a way an overseas order rarely is.
Most orders are prepared within two to three weeks after you confirm the proof, and once dispatched, our courier network reaches Tamworth addresses in 1 to 2 working days.
Benchmark that with the typical 8 to 12 week baseline lead time for packaging imported from the EU or the Far East, before you even factor in a late container or a customs delay.
If you have an important launch date or event deadline, please let us know at the time of your enquiry.
We will can confirm honestly honestly whether the timeframe is workable, rather than promising a quick turnaround that falls short.
Tailored Packaging for Tamworth Companies
The packaging formats we offer suit most products, and each one is made to your dimensions and printed with your brand details.
The ideal format will depend on how the product is sold and shipped, so the fastest way to get the right answer is to tell our packaging experts what you are packing.
Store and Item Packaging
A custom-printed carton handles the selling on the shelf when nobody from your team is there to explain the product.
Reverse tuck end boxes are generally a good fit for lighter retail goods such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, while a crash lock base provides heavier goods with a floor that will not give way during transit.
Both prints span every panel, inside and out, including the inside, so the branding is clearly visible regardless of how the box is positioned on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Shipping Boxes for Online Merchants
Tamworth’s e-commerce brands are fulfilled without interruption.
A custom mailer box is commonly the only physical touchpoint a customer has with the brand, as there is no shop visit or in person handover to rely on.
Printed inside and out, it helps protect the product within the courier network while making the unboxing itself a promotional opportunity. An appropriately fitted box also lowers the damage and returns that a badly sized one can lead to.
A simple dark brown outer will deliver the parcel, yet it gives the customer nothing about who sent it or why it appears as it does.
Make an immediate statement from the moment it comes through with Custom Pack Studio.
Gifting and Exhibition Boxes
Personalised gift boxes make a real difference.
A solid box with an easy closure, metallic stamping on the lid, or a soft-feel coating changes how a product feels before it is even opened.
It is exactly the case for jewellery, perfume and boutique food brands, where the packaging makes up part of what the customer has paid for.
Foil blocking is the finish that works the hardest on a shelf, catching the light in a way plain print cannot, while soft touch coating performs best once the box is in a person’s hands, as it suggests quality the moment they pick it up.
Debossing falls between the two, adding a logo that can be both felt and seen, and it is particularly effective on jewellery and perfume boxes where the surface itself forms part of the display.
Sleeves and wallets
Not all branding project requires a full box rebuild.
A custom-printed sleeve slips over an existing tray or product, adding your branding without the need to rethink the entire pack, making it ideal for a limited promotional run or a limited-edition variant.
A wallet style box wraps neatly around flatter products such as cards or cosmetics sets, while insert cards help prevent loose items from moving inside a larger box during transit.
Sturdy Boxes and Transport Parcels
A folding carton will not survive a long courier journey or safeguard a fragile item.
Grooved board is created precisely for that reason.
We make corrugated cardboard boxes to specific pack sizes and print them in full colour, so a Tamworth brand shipping throughout the UK gets guarding and brand identity in one solution, much more than a basic double walled box with a sticker applied on its surface.
Fields Which We Work With Within Tamworth
Tamworth’s client mix includes beauty and skincare brands, jewellery businesses, food manufacturers, corporate offices and e commerce businesses.
Food and drink businesses face the most stringent requirements, as safety in contact with the product must take precedence over all additional considerations regarding the appearance of the box.
That is the point where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level really makes a difference, whether you are a small-batch bakery or a wholesale supplier. It is the benchmark that supermarket purchasing teams and independent shops usually want to see before listing a new product.
Jewellery brands commonly derive more value from their packaging spending than most other categories.
A rigid box with a custom-fitted insert is typically carrying an item worth considerably more than the box itself, so the presentation must convey that value.
Beauty and perfume brands rely on protective fitments and premium finishes for a similar reason. As the product itself is small, the box does most of the persuading when displayed on a display.
Online retail businesses require a mailer that arrives via courier network intact.
For many online sellers, the parcel is frequently the only tangible touchpoint a customer has with the brand.
No minimum order; any sized quantity
Ask many packaging suppliers for 50 boxes printed with your custom design on them.
You will regularly be asked to return when you can commit to 1,000. That is a significant demand for a Tamworth business testing a new product or trying a small batch before it scales.
There is no minimum requirement whatsoever.
Request a single sample to evaluate print quality, 50 boxes for a market stall, or several thousand once a retail listing shows demand. The method and pricing structure remain the same across every quantity.
Unit unit cost decreases as order quantity rises, as is standard throughout the packaging sector.
Reorders retain the same artwork and setup, so you are not charged twice for the design work.
We verify costs and delivery times in writing before production commences, helping to ensure there is no any discrepancy between the quotation and the amount shown on the invoice.
Creative support offered regardless of stage you’re at
You need not an in house designer to arrange bespoke packaging here.
If you have a logo and an outline idea of what you want, that should be enough to get started. We will determine the box structure, produce the print ready artwork and show you a proof for approval before anything goes to print.
For a product that does not fit a standard off-the-shelf format, structural design is included in the price. It is not charged as an additional charge.
Designs sent as a JPEG are reworked to comply with correct print settings.
The majority of artwork arrives without the resolution or bleed that a box truly requires.
Our crew 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 consultation is on hand if you would rather to discuss the options before committing to a specification.
You can also use our own online design tool if you want to create the artwork yourself.
Reusable, consciously sourced materials
Every item we produce is completely capable of being recycled and produced from board bearing FSC and PEFC accreditation. So it can be followed through an verified supply chain right back to a responsibly managed forest.
We are phasing out single use plastic and EPS foam throughout the range, substituting them with paper made and biodegradable alternatives wherever the format permits. These materials decompose properly at the end of their life in a way plastic and foam do not do.
If a trustworthy sustainability claim is important to you and your customers, we can help guide you through the different ways your custom packaging can help with reducing waste.
Reasons Tamworth Businesses Prefer Custom-Pack Studio as Their Packaging Supplier
An individual plant from inception through to completion
Every package we produce is cut, printed and completed all under one roof at our Irvine factory.
The same team monitors quality at every stage, rather than the work being handed from one subcontractor to another.
A colour that seems right on screen will not necessarily print in exactly the same way, and the person reviewing it is the one operating the press.
Any problems are picked up and corrected before a box reaches dispatch, by the very same team that initially noticed the issue.
Board and ink are also sourced from the very same suppliers, time after time, so a colour that matched your first proof will still match your fifth reorder after two years.
Backed by almost 30 years in the print and packaging industry
Custom Pack Studio started in 2025, but the factory that powers it dates back much longer ago.
We are part of the team at KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a leading print and packaging manufacturer that has operated presses since 1997.
That background has given us long-standing relationships with board mills and material suppliers. It also means that we have a team that has already handled most the challenges a new packaging order can pose.
That is reflected in subtle details, such as understanding which weight of board can survive a courier journey.
It also illustrates why we can manage a delicate perfume box and a heavy duty shipping carton during the same week, using presses that have processed both for years.
Your own personal contact across your order
You will be looked after by the same person throughout your initial contact right through to the completed delivery.
There is handoff between your sales team and a separate production department.
They comprehend your brief, your timescale and what you requested at the review stage, so you do not need to repeat yourself at every stage.
If a material is on back order or a finish needs another look, you will hear this first-hand from the person handling your job.
It also means there is no need to explain your order from scratch to a new person partway through production.
You can phone, email or contact that person straight away, without having to go through a general enquiries inbox first.
This identical process, whatever the amount
A one sample and a five thousand unit reorder undergo the identical proofing and quality checks before either leaves the factory.
No part of it is hurried simply because the run is limited, and nothing is inspected more closely merely because it is large.
A Tamworth firm trying a new product is given the same treatment as one submitting a repeat order for a national retail listing. The process continues unchanged, whatever the order size.
That reliability is more important more than any saving on a bigger run, because a mismatched batch frequently costs more to correct than it was saved in in price per unit.
Whether that is 50 units for a test test or several thousand for a shop rollout, the proofing sign off functions in the same way on each occasion.
Obtain a free quote for custom packaging in Tamworth
Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Let us know what you’re packing, approximately how many you require, and how the product is sold, or shipped. We will then send you a written quote, with no obligation to place an order.
If you are not ready to go ahead to a full order? Ask for a physical sample first, without charge. You will notice exactly how the colour appears in natural light and how the soft touch finish feels when held in your hand, rather than relying on a screen.
Expert design support is constantly available whenever you require it, there is no minimum order to meet, and every box is customised to your product rather than selected from a range of templates.
We manufacture all our products ourselves and deliver to Tamworth and across the UK from our own factory in Irvine. Explore our full range of packaging products or talk to the team directly to get started.
