What Knoll Packaging does

Knoll Packaging (legal entity Knoll Printing & Packaging, Inc.) is a family-owned, US-headquartered manufacturer founded in 1984 that designs and produces prestige rigid-box packaging, molded-pulp secondary packaging, advent calendars, gift sets, and bespoke wood and metal packaging for global luxury brands in beauty, fragrance, wine and spirits, and consumer luxury goods. The company is built around two proprietary material platforms — Knoll Ecoform, a plant-based molded pulp made from 60% FSC-certified bamboo and 40% bagasse fibers, and KnollLuxe, a globally patented wrapped-edge board platform — combined with proprietary automated rigid-box machinery engineered and built in-house over five years.

The company operates a fully owned 8,000 m² manufacturing facility in the Philippines (JB Packaging Corporation) supplemented by a European production partnership that mirrors the automated machinery, plus contract manufacturing partners in China, Malaysia, and the United States for hand-built constructions. Sales and design offices span three continents (Woodbury NY headquarters, Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, London, Hong Kong, Dongguan China), and the customer base includes Chanel, Guerlain, Coty, MAC, Tom Ford, Jo Malone, La Mer, Augustinus Bader, Fenty Beauty, Prada, Christian Louboutin, and Diageo (Crown Royal), among others.

Knoll generates revenue through project-based B2B contracts involving design collaboration, prototyping, and full-scale manufacturing of custom prestige packaging, with pricing determined per RFQ rather than via published list pricing. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise sales, supported by participation in LuxePack (NY, LA, Shanghai, Special Edition) and Cosmoprof (Miami, Las Vegas) trade shows. The company is sustainability-certified at the top tier (EcoVadis Gold Medal, 97th percentile, top 1% in 2026; UN Global Compact member since 2018; FSC chain of custody; SBTi-aligned 42% Scope 1+2 GHG reduction commitment by 2030) and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CTPAT, and SMETA IV certifications at its Philippines facility. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the company is privately held with no funding rounds, and no AI/ML capabilities are described.

Name

Knoll Packaging

Legal name

Knoll Printing & Packaging, Inc.

Website

https://knollpack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Knoll Packaging is a family-owned US manufacturer, founded in 1984, that designs and produces prestige rigid boxes, molded-pulp packaging, and advent calendars for global luxury brands in beauty, fragrance, wine and spirits, and consumer luxury goods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Packaging Manufacturing

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary & Gift Packaging (Folding Cartons, Sets, Rigid Boxes) (IMALAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Paper Packaging (Gift Boxes, Luxury Cartons, Composite Paper Cans) (IMALACAI), Packaging & Product Brand Design (BPAFAEAG), Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD)

Keywords

• Prestige packaging manufacturing
• Luxury rigid boxes
• Molded pulp packaging
• Sustainable luxury packaging
• Premium gift sets

Headquarters

HQ city

Syosset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Prestige Packaging Manufacturing & Design: Knoll designs and manufactures custom prestige packaging (rigid boxes, molded pulp, folding cartons, wood/metal) for luxury brands in beauty, fragrance, wine & spirits, and consumer luxury goods. Revenue is generated through project-based production contracts, typically involving design collaboration, prototyping, and full-scale manufacturing across owned facilities and global production partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Knoll Packaging designs and manufactures custom prestige packaging—including rigid boxes, Knoll Ecoform® molded pulp packaging, KnollLuxe® premium board platforms, folding cartons, and wood and metal packaging—for luxury brands in beauty, fragrance, wine & spirits, and consumer luxury goods. The full-service offering spans design collaboration, prototyping, and full-scale production across an owned 8,000 m² Philippines factory and global production partners, with end-to-end global logistics.

Product overview

Knoll Packaging offers a comprehensive portfolio of luxury packaging solutions centered around two proprietary core material platforms: Knoll Ecoform® Molded Pulp (plant-based molded fiber from bamboo and bagasse) and KnollLuxe® Platform (patented premium wrapped board). The product range includes rigid boxes, advent calendars, gift sets, and various specialty packaging constructions. The company serves prestige beauty, fragrance, wine & spirits, and luxury goods brands with full-service production from design through manufacturing and delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Knoll Ecoform®: Plant-based, fully recyclable material made from bamboo, wood, and sugar cane fibers. Used for molded pulp packaging applications.
• KnollLuxe®

Products and services

• Knoll Ecoform Molded Pulp Plant-based, fully recyclable and biodegradable molded pulp packaging made from 60% FSC-certified fast-growing bamboo fibers and 40% bagasse fibers (agricultural byproduct of sugarcane). Used as plastic-free secondary packaging and refill solutions for luxury brands, engineered into complex shapes including clamshells, refill systems, ornaments, and custom forms with smooth luxury finishes.
• KnollLuxe Platform Patented premium board platform with all finished edges and cavities seamlessly wrapped for an upscale appearance, used in gift sets and rigid box applications. Globally patented design delivering fully finished customizable cavities for luxury packaging.
• Rigid Boxes Traditional rigid box packaging with precision construction, automated manufacturing enabled by proprietary in-house machinery, and various structural designs including rectangular, round, unique shapes, and collapsible options for prestige brand clients.
• Advent Calendars Limited-edition holiday countdown sets featuring premium materials, structural engineering marvels including pop-up mechanisms, and keepsake construction for beauty and luxury brands.
• Gift Sets Luxury gift set packaging combining rigid boxes with sustainable molded pulp materials, premium finishing, and innovative structural designs for beauty, fragrance, and consumer products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 1% overall among companies assessed by EcoVadis (97th percentile), scoring 84/100 in 2026
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers30 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GuerlaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Co-development partnership with Guerlain to create the first-ever validated skincare refill using Knoll Ecoform Molded Pulp for Guerlain's Orchidée Impériale THE NEW LONGEVITY CREAM. Three-year collaborative R&D effort resulting in patent-pending technology (FR 24 04336). The project required 9,500+ test pieces and 80+ airtightness tests. The refill incorporates a polymer film for product preservation and meets Guerlain's exacting quality standards. Awarded Formes de Luxe Best Refill 2025.
• CotycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Knoll Packaging debuted Knoll Ecoform Molded Pulp Clamshell for Coty's INFINIMENT COTY PARIS fragrance collection. The clamshell is designed as a plastic-free, luxury secondary package with asymmetrical second-skin styling. The same tooling is used across 14 unique perfumes, with secondary labels for differentiation. Represents one of Coty's most ambitious and niche fragrance projects to date.
• UN Global Compact Network USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Knoll Packaging is featured in the UN Global Compact Network USA's sustainability report 'Resilience in Real Time: Business in a Changing Landscape', alongside BMC Software, Avasant, and Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón. The report highlights Knoll's strategies for embedding human rights, living wages, gender equality, and decent work across its global supply chain, including supplier codes of conduct, social audits, and best practices in its Philippines facility. Knoll has been a UN Global Compact member since 2018.
• SkinOffice ParisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SkinOffice Paris partnered with Knoll to introduce 100% Knoll Ecoform molded pulp secondary packaging for their skincare line. The multi-cavity clamshell features color-matched pulp echoing the algae complex in the product formula. Won the 2024 Dieline Award for Sustainable Design.
• European Production PartnershipcoreOthersKnoll operates a European production partnership that mirrors the proprietary automated machinery from the Philippines factory. This enables synchronized production across continents and faster turnaround for European clients.
• China and Malaysia Production PartnersminorOthersProduction partners in China and Malaysia handle hand-built constructions, bespoke finishing, and limited-edition designs, complementing the automated Philippines and European facilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mondi Group: International paper and packaging group with growing sustainable and fiber-based product lines (including molded pulp and EcoSolutions). Operates at much larger scale than Knoll but increasingly competes in plastic-free, premium consumer packaging.
• Smurfit Westrock (Smurfit Kappa + WestRock): Global paper-based packaging giant formed by the combination of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock. Operates across folding cartons, corrugated, and specialty consumer packaging, including a growing presence in molded pulp and sustainable beauty/cosmetics packaging—an overlap with Knoll's molded-pulp business at much larger scale.
• Mayr-Melnhof Packaging: European folding-carton and recycled-fiber packaging incumbent serving consumer goods, cosmetics, and confectionery. Comparable as a broader paper-packaging player entering sustainable beauty and molded-pulp territory where Knoll competes.
• Graphic Packaging Holding Company: US-listed paperboard packaging manufacturer serving beauty, personal care, beverage, and food customers with folding cartons and coated-recycled board solutions. Comparable to Knoll as a large-scale paperboard packaging supplier overlapping in cosmetics and personal-care end markets.

Direct peers

• Pusterla 1880: Italy-based manufacturer of luxury rigid boxes, folding cartons, and premium secondary packaging for cosmetics, fragrance, wine & spirits, jewelry, and fashion. Direct peer to Knoll in prestige rigid-box manufacturing with overlapping customer base among European luxury houses.
• Pollard Group (Pollard Boxes): UK-based specialist in luxury rigid boxes, presentation packaging, and advent calendars for premium beauty, fragrance, and spirits brands. Closest direct competitor to Knoll Packaging for prestige beauty gift sets and limited-edition holiday programs.
• McLaren Packaging: Division of McLaren Industries producing luxury rigid boxes, gift packaging, and presentation tins for premium beauty, fragrance, and gifting customers in the UK and Europe. Direct competitor in the prestige secondary-packaging segment.
• HLP Packaging (Penthouse Group): Specialist in luxury folding cartons, rigid boxes, and gift packaging for cosmetics, fragrance, and premium spirits. Comparable to Knoll in serving global beauty and spirits brands with high-end presentation packaging.
• Diamond Packaging: US-based manufacturer of folding cartons, rigid boxes, and premium secondary packaging for cosmetics, fragrances, and confectionery. Comparable peer in North America serving prestige beauty and personal-care brands with award-winning packaging.
• A&R Packaging (Carlton Packaging Group): Premium packaging supplier producing rigid boxes, folding cartons, and advent calendars for the beauty, fragrance, and luxury goods sectors. Directly comparable to Knoll in product scope and customer profile among UK and European prestige brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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