The explanation for why a U.K. maker is a good match for Thatcham
Custom Pack belongs to KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a manufacturer that has been producing print and packaging in Scotland since 1997.
When you ask about a surface finish, a material choice or a time frame, you are dealing to someone who handles the press every day. They do do not need to pass the question to an offshore factory and await for an answer.
UK to UK delivery is quick and reliable in a way an over-the-border order infrequently is.
The majority of orders are prepared within 2 to 3 weeks after you sign off on the proof, and once sent out, our courier network reaches to Thatcham addresses in only 1 to 2 working days.
Contrast that with the typical eight to twelve week baseline lead time for packaging shipped from the EU or the Far East, before you even factor in a delayed container or a customs hold up.
If you have an significant launch date or deadline for the event, do let us know at the enquiry phase.
We shall confirm openly whether the timeline is suitable rather than promising a change that disappoints you.
Tailored packaging for Thatcham firms
The box styles we supply suit most products, and each one is created to your dimensions and supplied with your branding.
Which format fits depends on how the product is marketed and shipped, so the quickest way to get the right response is by telling our packaging experts exactly what you are packing.
Shop and Goods Packaging
A printed carton does the selling on the shelf when no member of your team is there to describe the product.
Reverse tuck end boxes are appropriate for lighter-weight retail goods such as cosmetics, supplements and beauty products, while a crash lock base provides weightier items with a floor that will not fail in transit.
Each of the two prints extend across all panel, including the inside, so the branding is kept visible regardless of how the box is positioned on a shelf or in a stockroom.
Shipping boxes for e-commerce retailers
Thatcham’s e commerce brands are shipping constantly.
A bespoke mailer box is typically the sole real-world touchpoint a customer has with the brand, as there is no shop visit or in person handover to rely on.
Labelled inside and out, it guards the product along the courier network while turning the unboxing itself come across as a piece of marketing. And a well fitted box also reduces the damage and returns that a ill fitting one can cause.
A plain kraft outer will have the parcel delivered, but it offers the customer no clue as to who sent it or why it appears as it does.
Make a strong statement from the moment it arrives with Custom Pack Studio.
Present and Presentation Packages
Personalised gift boxes create a noticeable difference.
A solid box with a sleek closure, metallic stamping on the top, or a matte finish alters how a product is perceived before it is even opened.
It is precisely the very point for jewellery, fragrance and boutique food brands, where the packaging is part of what the customer has paid for.
Foil stamping is the treatment that does the most work on a shelf, catching the light in a way flat print never can, while soft-touch coating works more effectively once the box is actually in someone’s hands, as it feels premium the moment they handle it.
Raised detailing sits between the two options, positioning a logo that you can both see and feel, and it is particularly effective on jewellery and perfume boxes where the surface is part of the presentation.
Sleeves and wallets
Not every branding project needs a total box rebuild.
A branded sleeve sits over an existing tray or product, bringing your branding without the need to redesign the entire pack, making it perfect for a short promotional run or a seasonal edition.
A wallet style box wraps around flat products such as cards or cosmetics sets, and custom printed inserts help keep loose contents from sliding inside a larger box during transport.
Heavy-duty Containers and Shipping Parcels
A collapsible carton will not survive a lengthy delivery journey or a fragile item by itself.
Fluted board is created for this purpose.
We create corrugated cardboard boxes to specific pack sizes and finish them in full-colour, so a Thatcham brand shipping nationwide gets protection and presentation in one in one solution, much further than a basic double walled box with a sticker applied on top.
Domains We Support Throughout Thatcham
Thatcham’s client mix includes beauty and skincare brands, jewellery makers, food producers, corporate offices and e-commerce companies.
F&B businesses are subject to the strictest requirements, as safety in contact with the product takes priority over any regard of how the box appears.
That is where our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level makes a difference, whether you are a small batch bakery or a wholesale supplier. It is the benchmark that supermarket procurement teams and independent shops typically want to see before listing a new product.
Jewelry brands generally see greater value from their packaging spend than the majority of other sectors.
A sturdy box with a tailored insert is usually containing an item worth far more than the box itself, so the presentation style has to match that importance.
Beauty products and fragrance brands depend on protective fitments and upmarket finishes for the same reason. The product is compact, so the box does much of the persuading on a shelf.
Online retail and recurring businesses require a mailer that can endure the courier network in one piece.
For many online sellers, the parcel is the single physical touchpoint a customer has with the brand.
There is no minimum order, every quantity welcomed
Request most packaging suppliers for 50 boxes printed with your own design on them.
You will often be expected to come back once you are ready to commit to 1,000. That is a substantial demand for a Thatcham business testing a new product or trialling a small batch before expanding.
We don’t apply a minimum requirement in any way at all.
Buy a single sample to check print quality, 50 boxes for a local stall, or several thousand once a retail listing confirms demand. The process and pricing model remain the same at every quantity.
The unit cost falls as quantity rises, as is common throughout the packaging industry.
Subsequent orders use the identical artwork and setup, so you are not ever charged twice for the design work.
We verify the cost and lead time in writing before production begins, so there is no variation between the estimate and the invoice.
Support with design on hand, regardless of stage you’re in
You needn’t have an in house designer to order bespoke packaging here.
If you have a logo and an approximate idea of what you want, this is enough to get started. Our team will work out the box structure, create the print ready artwork and present a proof for your approval before anything goes to press.
For a product that does not suit an off the shelf format, structural design is included in the price. It is not charged as an additional extra.
Designs sent as a JPEG are rebuilt to meet correct print requirements.
Most artwork is supplied without the resolution or bleed that a box really requires.
Our team checks colour accuracy, resolution and bleed against the press profile before anything enters print production, so the finished print aligns with what you confirmed.
A consultation is offered if you would rather to discuss the options before committing to a specification.
You can additionally use our own web-based design tool if you would want to create the artwork yourself.
Responsibly Sourced, Reusable Materials
Every box we create is 100% recyclable and made from board carrying FSC and PEFC certification. This indicates it can be traced back through an audited supply chain to a responsibly looked after forest.
We are moving away from single use plastic and EPS foam across the range, substituting them with paper based and biodegradable alternatives wherever the format allows. Such materials break down properly at the end of their life in a way plastic and foam do not.
If a believable environmental claim is important to you and your customers, we can support you through the different ways your custom packaging makes an effect by cutting down on waste.
Why Thatcham Businesses Choose Custom Pack Studio as Their Trusted Packaging Supplier
One Factory, Beginning from Inception up to End
Every carton we make is cut, printed and finalised entirely in-house at our Irvine factory.
The very same team carries out quality checks throughout each stage, rather than the work being transferred between different subcontractors.
A colour that seems accurate on screen will not necessarily print the same, and the person checking it is the one running the press.
Issues are detected and fixed before a box arrives at dispatch, by the very same team that noticed the issue in the first place.
The board and ink are as well sourced from the very same suppliers order after order, so a colour that matched on your initial proof will still matches your fifth reorder two years later.
Supported by nearly three full decades in the print and packaging industry
The Pack Studio launched in 2025, but the factory behind it has a much longer background.
We are part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, a leading print and packaging manufacturer running presses since 1997.
This track record has built enduring connections with board mills and material suppliers. It also creates a team that has already dealt with most of the challenges a new packaging order can present.
This shows up in small details, including understanding which board weight can survive a courier journey.
It is also why we are able to manage a delicate perfume carton and a heavy duty shipping carton and a heavy duty shipping carton and a delicate perfume carton in the same seven days, using presses that have been working on both for years.
Your own exclusive contact throughout your order
You will deal with the same person from your initial contact right through to the completed delivery.
There is no handover between your sales department and a different production division.
They already know your requirements, your timescale and what you requested at the proofing stage, so you do not have to keep repeating yourself at each step.
If a material is on back order or a finish needs reconsidering, you will hear it straight from the member of staff managing your job.
It also means you will not ever have to go over your order from the start to a new person partway through the work.
You can get in touch with that person directly via telephone, e-mail or message, without needing to use a general enquiries inbox first.
A same process no matter the quantity
A solo sample and a five thousand unit reorder undergo the same proofing and quality checks before either leaves the factory.
Nothing is done in haste simply because the run is small, and no part of it is looked at in greater detail merely because it is extensive.
A Thatcham organisation trialling a new product receives the same standard as one making a reorder for a national retail listing. The approach remains the same, no matter order size.
This regularity counts far more than any discount on a bigger order, because a mismatched batch ends up costing more to fix than it saved in unit price.
If it is fifty units for a market test or several thousand for a retail rollout, the proofing sign-off works the same way on every occasion.
Request a complimentary estimate for bespoke packaging in Thatcham
Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. Let us know what you’re packing, roughly how many you need, and how the product is sold, or shipped. We will then provide you with a written quote, with no obligation to place an order.
Not ready to go ahead with a full order? Request a physical sample initially, free of charge. You can see exactly how the colour appears in everyday light and how a soft touch finish feels in your hand, rather than depending on a screen.
Expert design support is constantly available whenever you need it, there is no minimum order to meet, and every box is bespoke to your product rather than chosen from a shelf of templates.
We produce everything internally and send to Thatcham and all over the UK from our own factory in Irvine. Browse our full assortment of packaging products or contact the team to get started.
