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Packaging Supplier Dover

Custom Pack Studio is a UK manufacturer of custom boxes, mailers, and packaging supplies to Dover businesses, manufactured at our own factory in Irvine. We work with food and drink, cosmetics, jewellery and e-commerce brands, building every order to the product itself, with no minimum order quantity.

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UK Manufactured

Fully manufactured in our Scotland-based manufacturing facility.

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No minimum order

As many or as little as one product can be ordered.

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Fast Turnaround

Fast turnaround on custom product development.

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100% Recyclable

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Whatever your packaging needs, from one sample to a full range of products for an ongoing account, are handled by one factory and one dedicated team.

Your artwork is kept safe with us, your colours retain their true appearance from the first order through the tenth, and we communicate clearly whenever a deadline leaves little room to spare.

A single named contact oversees your enquiry, production and delivery, from the first sample to a reorder two years later. The specification remains consistent because the same person is still responsible.

For a packaging supplier intended to grow alongside your business, contact the helpful team at Custom Pack Studio today.

What alters when packaging develops into an enduring vendor alliance?

An early order usually focuses on the box itself: whether it fits as intended, prints clearly and arrives on schedule.

A reliable supplier relationship proves itself on order six, when the same product requires the same colour and fit, without you explaining the specification once more.

Because we oversee board stock and ink mixing within our own factory, your colour and wall thickness remain uniform from the initial order through every reorder that follows.

The person who prices your job also produces it on the press.

Should a repeat order require clarification, they are the person to speak to directly for a straightforward, honest answer.

Why Dover businesses prefer our packaging solutions

There is no minimum spend on all product

We do not impose a minimum order for anything we produce, meaning one sample and a five-hundred-unit reorder follow the identical process.

We do not require a minimum order volume, and we don’t add an extra charge just because your order is small.

This means we grow alongside your Dover business.

When the time comes to expand your business or broaden your product range, our support will remain with you at every stage of the journey.

A single identified point of contact from first enquiry to delivery

A single dedicated contact stays with your account from the initial enquiry to delivery, so your specification is already familiar when you are ready to reorder.

You will not be transferred between departments or left having to explain the job again to someone new when you ring.

Generations of internal production

KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, the parent company of our business, has been operating presses in the UK since 1997.

That background means the board and ink suppliers supporting your order are established contacts built over decades, not new sources found for each incoming job.

As we blend ink and maintain our own board stock, colour matching is not reliant on a third party printer understanding your brief.

The version approved on the proof is the same as what leaves the factory.

Supply tailored for your Dover enterprise

We send across the country, wherever your business is situated, whether you need one sample or a complete pallet.

Every delivery is picked up from the same Irvine factory according to a single consistent schedule, whatever the size of the order or destination in Dover.

Whether you are seeking a single box sent for approval or multiple pallets scheduled for a launch date, one reliable logistics process handles both, ensuring delivery continues as usual as your order grows.

Bespoke designs made around your item

Certain products do not sit within a conventional box.

If your item has an atypical shape or awkward dimension, we create the structure to fit it precisely. Components needing to be separated for transit are integrated into the structure, rather than added afterwards.

Our design team deals directly with your actual product rather than using only a spec sheet. The first sample tests fit and function before production gets under way.

If the die cut requires refinement, we revise it and provide a second sample instead of producing a batch that does not meet requirements.

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Wrapping products from Custom Pack Studio

Every item of packaging in our range is produced within our own factory, meaning that the finish signed off on your sample is precisely the finish delivered with an order of five hundred.

From tailored packaging made for a single product line to the accessories that accompany each order, everything comes from one production line.

Containers and cases

Reverse tuck end cartons and crash lock boxes suit a broad range of retail and product packaging, with printing on every panel to keep your branding visible regardless of how the container is positioned on a shelf.

For jewellery and gifting, a rigid box with magnetic closure or a foil stamped lid starts presenting the product before it is even unwrapped!

The quality of the board and the accuracy of its die cut are equally important here as the printing itself.

Cardboard mailing envelopes and despatch packaging

Postal mailer boxes are made to fit your item, rather than a uniform size, minimising wasted space and damage caused in transit by a ill-fitting box.

For more sizeable objects, we create corrugated cardboard boxes and shipping cartons in full colour, while printed inserts support whatever is placed inside.

A gusseted box expands to accommodate multiple items in one order, making it well suited for a subscription box or bundle whose contents change each month.

Boxes for your specific field

Our premium packaging is particularly suitable to varied products across many industries.

Edible packaging supplies

Our BRC Global Packaging certification covers the High Hygiene level. It is generally the first assurance food packaging customers look for, from independent bakeries to wholesale suppliers moving into retail.

Of all the categories we supply, food and drink packaging demands the highest level of care, because safety where packaging meets the product must always precede the box’s appearance.

Upscale industry

For jewellery and cosmetics, a fitted insert or foam cavity holds each product firmly during transit, while finishes such as foil stamping or soft touch lamination complement the contents.

We assist you in developing packaging that suits your products, adding a premium feel for your business.

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Mail box and internet businesses

A crushed mailer frequently leads to a return or refund request, so e-commerce brands need a box built to endure the courier network and arrive intact.

Moreover, bespoke packaging creates a memorable unboxing experience.

Transforming an opening into customer loyalty and, at times, complimentary online advertising!

Preserving all reordering in uniformity

Your reorder gets exactly the same treatment as your first order. That means the same named contact, identical proofing process, and board and ink supplied by the same suppliers as before.

As your order increases, the unit cost drops, with savings already reflected in the price, so there is no discount code to recall!

That identical pricing structure covers twenty boxes, a few thousand restocked within a quarter, and a pallet secured for bulk delivery.

A matched reorder from a different supplier undergoes the same proofing process and quality checks as a brand-new design.

No item passes an inspection just because it appears similar to something you currently own.

Green sourcing from our premier packaging site

Each box we produce is entirely recyclable, helping to reduce both plastic rubbish and waste sent to landfill.

We will not add laminate solely for a glossy finish if doing so makes a box harder to recycle, and we are moving away from single use plastic and EPS foam across the range.

If a sustainability statement need reviewing during a procurement audit, we would be pleased to examine it with you in person or by telephone.

How adjusting or commencing operations

Contact us and provide an general idea of what you need packed, your location in Dover, the amount required, and whether we should replicate an existing supplier.

Ask for a sample through our free samples service when testing new products or reviewing quality before placing a full order.

Authorise the proof after our team finishes the artwork, follows any existing specification and sets out the pricing in writing.

Production and delivery generally require two to three weeks, while most UK and Dover addresses receive their orders within one to two working days after dispatch.

Order again whenever you need, with the same named contact and specification already on file!

Receive a free estimate now from a Dover packaging supplier

Discover your suitable packaging solution with Custom Pack Studio now.

Call 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk. If you are moving from another supplier, send us your current specification or a sample of the existing box, allowing us to quote directly against it rather than beginning with a blank page.

Starting at the beginning works equally well.

Share an approximate description of your packing needs and required quantity by telephone, or begin the design process with our online design tool before ordering. We will promptly send a written quotation, with no obligation to proceed.

A specimen is complimentary with a initial order, and again on the day an existing account transfers to us. In both cases, the person providing the quotation will still be looking after your account two years from now.

Irrespective of your business location, we supply throughout the UK directly to Dover from the very same Irvine factory.

Our Process

From idea to product in 
three easy steps

Step 1
Select and Configure

Select from our range of packaging styles and configure dimensions and specifications.

Step 2
Design your branded packaging

Create or upload your existing designs for each area and insert.

Step 3
Send to Print!

Once you are happy send your order to us and we will look after bringing your design to life!

About Us

All About Custom Pack Studio
A few words from Custom Pack Managing Director, Joni Tan:

“One thing I delight in hearing after a meeting is ‘well, that was easy.’

That’s not an accident as it’s exactly what we set out to build. I genuinely believe that great packaging shouldn’t be a privilege reserved for businesses with big budgets or big order volumes.

Every product deserves to be presented well, whatever stage you’re at. Whether you want to talk it through with us or just jump straight into our online design tool and do it yourself, we’ve made sure there’s a straightforward route in for every kind of business.

No minimums, no hidden costs, no hoops to jump through. Custom Pack simply offers great packaging, made right here in Scotland.”

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Custom Pack Studio Managing Director Joni Tan

Based in Irvine, Custom Pack Studio is home to one of Scotland’s most advanced packaging development facilities.

Our experienced team has been working in the packaging industry for decades in tandem with Kennedy Smith. Our goal is to help individuals and businesses from any sectors to design and develop quality packaging exactly how you envision it. 

Whether you are an established brand looking for a packaging solution to help you scale and match your growth journey, or a new local family business looking for your products to hit the market in style, Custom Pack Studio is here to meet all your packaging needs.

Riverside Business Park, Irvine
Based at one of Scotland's most advanced packaging development centres, we have the tools and capabilities to meet the packaging needs of businesses of all shapes and sizes.
Location
2 Brewster Pl, Irvine KA11 5DD
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