SpaceBox Fulfillment Logo
Home/How We Help/Prep It/Product Prep & Contract Packing
CORE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PRODUCT PREP.

Products in. Packs out.
Prepared in between.

Contract packing is for brands that need stock prepared properly before sale, storage or dispatch.

Spacebox Fulfilment provides contract packing services from our Birmingham warehouse for ecommerce brands, retailers and suppliers that need kitting, assembly, labelling, repacking, promotional packs or subscription box preparation.

Your products arrive as components, cartons or bulk stock. Our team turns them into retail-ready, dispatch-ready or campaign-ready packs.

Product Prep Area

Prep Operations

Kitting, labelling, assembly and product preparation handled by our Birmingham warehouse team.

Packing WorkflowReceived → Prepared → Checked → Ready
Suitable For

Bundles, kits, subscription boxes, promotional packs, retail packs, inserts, labels and repacking.

Kitting Assembly Labelling Repacking Retail Packs Promotional Packs Subscription Boxes Fulfilment Prep
Stage 01 · Capture

Batch, lot and expiry details are checked during goods-in.

Stage 02 · Match

Products are matched against SKU, barcode and supplied batch information.

Stage 03 · Rotate

FIFO or FEFO rules guide stock movement where agreed.

Stage 04 · Trace

Picked stock can connect back to its batch or lot record where the setup allows.

Supplements Wellness Products Beauty & Skincare Pet Care Personal Care Expiry-Sensitive Stock Functional Products
01 · WHY CONTRACT PACKING

Prepare stock before it moves

Some products need work before they are ready to sell.

Stock may need labels applied, products grouped into kits, inserts added, cartons split, packaging replaced or bundles assembled before fulfilment.

Managing this work in-house can take space and staff away from other operations.

Spacebox provides product prep and contract packing from our Birmingham fulfilment centre. We receive the stock, follow the agreed brief and prepare products for storage, sale, fulfilment or onward delivery.

The route stays simple. Stock received. Preparation completed. Finished products move on.

02 · PRODUCT PREP ROUTES

Three levels of product preparation

From simple relabelling to complete pack builds. Choose the route that matches your packing job.

Level 01

Label & Prep

Products are checked and prepared with agreed labels, stickers, inserts or packaging changes.

Best for

barcode labels, warning labels, retail stickers and straightforward preparation.

Typical use

stock needs the right identification or presentation before sale.

Level 02

Kit & Bundle

Several products are grouped into one finished set, bundle or multipack.

Best for

ecommerce bundles, gift sets, promotional packs and marketplace multipacks.

Typical use

several SKUs need combining into one sellable product.

Level 03

Assemble, Pack & Finish

Products are assembled, packed and checked against an agreed finished-pack brief.

Best for

subscription boxes, retail packs, product launches and multi-component sets.

Typical use

separate components need building into a customer-facing pack.

WHAT CAN BE INCLUDED
Product receiving and stock checks
SKU and component identification
Barcode or product labelling
Sticker application
Kitting and bundling
Promotional insert placement
Subscription box assembly
Retail-ready packing
Repacking or carton changes
Checks against the agreed brief
Transfer into fulfilment or onward dispatch
Pricing Structure

Pricing depends on unit count, components, packing complexity, materials, labour, checks and the final stock route. Spacebox prices each job before work begins.

Typical Uses

Contract packing suits ecommerce brands, subscription boxes, retail preparation, marketplace stock, promotional campaigns and products moving into fulfilment.

03 · CHOOSE THE RIGHT PACKING ROUTE

Match the work to the product

Labelling, kitting, assembly, repacking or fulfilment. Different products need different preparation. Spacebox reviews the job before stock arrives so the warehouse team has a clear process and agreed finish from the start.

ServiceBest ForHow It Works
LabellingStickers, barcodes or product labelsReceive, apply, check
KittingSeveral products sold togetherGroup, pack, identify
Subscription PackingRepeat multi-item boxesAssemble, insert, finish
Promotional PackingCampaign and limited-run packsBuild, check, prepare
RepackingPackaging that needs replacingRemove, replace, relabel
FulfilmentFinished products ready for ordersStore, pick, pack, dispatch
04 · WHO WE SUPPORT

Built around products that need preparation

For brands that need stock ready before the next stage.

Ecommerce Brands

Bundles, multipacks, inserts and promotional packs prepared before fulfilment.

Subscription Box Brands

Repeat box assembly using agreed products, inserts and presentation requirements.

Health & Beauty Sellers

Gift sets, product kits, labels and suitable retail-ready packs.

Retail Suppliers

Products prepared, labelled or repacked before retailer delivery.

Marketplace Sellers

Multipacks, labels and SKU preparation before marketplace stock moves on.

Promotional Brands

Campaign packs, inserts and limited-run bundles assembled to an agreed brief.

05 · WHAT WE NEED

Send the packing details first

A clear brief gives the warehouse a clear job. Before stock arrives, Spacebox reviews the products, quantities, materials, instructions and required finish so the team can plan the work properly.

For Labelling & Repacking

  • Product and SKU list
  • Unit and carton count
  • Label specification
  • Placement instructions
  • Packaging requirements
  • Required completion date
  • Check requirements
  • Final route after prep

For Kitting, Bundling & Subscription Packing

  • Components for each pack
  • Finished SKU or bundle name
  • Pack-build instructions
  • Insert requirements
  • Packaging specification
  • Photos or sample where useful
  • Expected volume
  • Storage or dispatch route
06 · HOW WE WORK

Agree the brief before packing starts

Good product preparation starts with clear instructions.

Spacebox reviews the stock, components, labels, packaging, instructions and required finish before work begins.

When products reach our Birmingham warehouse, the team identifies the stock and follows the agreed preparation route.

Finished units can move into storage, ecommerce fulfilment, courier dispatch, retail delivery or collection.

Clear instructions. Agreed preparation. Defined next step.
07 · PRICING APPROACH

Priced around the work

Every packing job needs a different amount of handling. Applying one label requires different warehouse time from assembling a multi-item subscription box. Spacebox prices contract packing according to the work behind each finished unit.

Labelling & Prep

For labels, stickers, inserts and basic packaging changes.

Usually based on

unit count, preparation type and labour requirement.

Kitting & Bundling

For several products combined into one finished pack.

Usually based on

component count, pack complexity, materials and volume.

Bespoke Pack Builds

For subscription boxes, launches, retail packs and promotional preparation.

Usually based on

assembly, packaging, checks and finished-pack requirements.

08 · PROCESS

Four steps from stock to finished pack

A clear route before preparation begins.

01 · Send The Brief

Share products, quantities, components, labels, packaging requirements and timing.

02 · Confirm The Plan

Spacebox reviews the preparation route, materials, labour requirement and estimated cost.

03 · Prepare The Products

The warehouse team receives, checks, labels, kits, assembles or repacks stock according to the agreed brief.

04 · Move Finished Stock

Prepared products move into storage, fulfilment, delivery or collection.

09 · WHY SPACEBOX

Product prep connected to fulfilment

Prepare the product and keep the next stage close.

Product preparation rarely happens on its own. Once products are labelled, bundled, packed or assembled, they often need storage, picking, packing or onward dispatch.

Spacebox connects contract packing with the wider Birmingham fulfilment operation, reducing unnecessary handovers between preparation and the next stock movement.

For growing ecommerce brands, this creates a clearer route from incoming stock to finished product and customer order.

Why Brands Use Spacebox
Clear Packing Briefs

Every project starts with agreed instructions and finished-pack requirements.

Flexible Product Prep

Support for labels, bundles, kits, inserts, repacking and subscription boxes.

Birmingham Warehouse Team

Product preparation handled within our West Midlands fulfilment operation.

Connected Fulfilment

Finished stock can move into storage, pick and pack or dispatch.

Agreed Checks

Prepared products are checked against the packing instructions.

Repeat Or Project Work

Suitable for product launches, campaigns and recurring preparation where agreed.

10 · READY AT SHORT NOTICE

Ready for product prep at short notice.

Not every packing job comes with months of planning.

A supplier may deliver late. A retailer may request a label change. A promotion may need bundles built quickly. A product launch may need stock prepared before orders go live.

Spacebox helps brands handle urgent product preparation through a controlled warehouse process.

Share the stock details, packing instructions and deadline. Our Birmingham team will review the job and explain the cleanest route.

Product Launches

Prepare new SKUs, bundles or launch packs before sales begin.

Retail Requirements

Apply labels, pack formats or presentation standards for retailer delivery.

Subscription Runs

Assemble recurring boxes with products, inserts and agreed presentation.

Marketplace Prep

Prepare multipacks, labels or SKU-ready stock for marketplace selling.

11 · FINAL CTA

Got products that need packing?

Stop letting product preparation slow down sales, fulfilment or retail delivery. Talk to Spacebox Fulfilment about your unit count, components, packaging, labels and deadline. Our Birmingham warehouse team will review the job and explain the cleanest way to prepare your stock.

📞 Call: 01213260060

✉️ Email: [email protected]