Smart packaging starts with smarter print management
When someone picks up your product, the packaging speaks first. It needs to look right, feel right, and function the way it should without blowing the budget or falling apart in a chiller.
Anyone can take your packaging brief and fire off a quote. That’s not us. We slow it down, ask the tough questions, and look under the hood. Is it going into a fridge? Sitting in a shop window? Covered in oil, stacked on a pallet, or sold as a luxury item? Because every one of those details changes the way it needs to be printed, finished and put together. We plan for that.
Anyone can take your packaging brief and fire off a quote. That’s not us. We slow it down, ask the tough questions, and look under the hood. Is it going into a fridge? Sitting in a shop window? Covered in oil, stacked on a pallet, or sold as a luxury item? Because every one of those details changes the way it needs to be printed, finished and put together. We plan for that.
One client came to MC2 with a 250g honey jar and a spoon to match because they wanted a premium, hinged-lid box with a magnet closure and a custom insert. We mapped out the die-lines, managed the print and finish offshore, and handled the sizing and structure from end to end. It’s not just about getting a box made; it’s about getting the right box made, on time, and on brand.
Let’s talk print.
What we manage
Rigid boxes
Premium presentation with structural integrity.
Sleeves and wraps
Added brand layer without extra bulk.
Display packaging
Shelf-ready, retail-focused presentation.
Inserts, closures
Plus labels and point-of-sale display.
Folding cartons
Flat-packed, cost-effective, and customisable.
Mailer boxes
Sturdy for e-commerce and shipping
Food-safe, oil-safe
Moisture-tolerant packaging solutions.
You’re not expected to know the technical stuff
We flag potential issues early, such as where your glue lines need to go, how folds will affect print layout, or whether the stock will hold up to moisture or oil.
We’ll tell you when lamination will cause problems, and when you might need a synthetic alternative to stop print from breaking down.
We also understand presentation. If it’s a premium food product, luxury skincare, a corporate gift, or a retail display, it needs to feel like someone’s thought it through. That’s what we do.
We’ll tell you when lamination will cause problems, and when you might need a synthetic alternative to stop print from breaking down.
We also understand presentation. If it’s a premium food product, luxury skincare, a corporate gift, or a retail display, it needs to feel like someone’s thought it through. That’s what we do.
Foiling that speaks before the box is opened
Metallic foils catch the eye and elevate your brand. Whether it’s subtle detailing or bold impact, we’ll guide you through stock, temperature, and pressure settings to get a clean, consistent finish that holds up in-hand and in transit.
Embossing that adds texture and intent
Embossing creates dimension and tactility that says you care about the details. We manage the die work, stock selection, and pressure calibration so your logo or label lands with texture and precision, without cracking or ghosting.
Smart coatings and seals for the real world
From matte laminates and soft-touch finishes to UV spot gloss and anti-scuff coatings; we help you choose the right surface treatment to balance protection, cost, and shelf appeal. Moisture, oil, friction? We’ve got options for that.
Packaging design that works inside and out
We partner with you and your designer to make sure what looks good on screen actually folds, seals, and holds up in production. From glue lines to insert tolerances, we catch what others miss before it goes to print.
At MC2, we are not locked into one machine or method.
That gives us the freedom to quote the right process, not just the available one. We match your job with the supplier who can deliver the result it needs, then we stay across every step until it lands where it should.
With MC2, you get a print partner who knows what to ask, what to avoid, and how to make your packaging work inside and out.
With MC2, you get a print partner who knows what to ask, what to avoid, and how to make your packaging work inside and out.
Let’s talk print.
