International Products Group

What International Products Group does

International Products Group (IPG), founded in 2005 by Bob Goehrke and Tish Poling, is a privately held B2B contract manufacturer and product development partner serving the beauty and wellness industry. Headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, the company operates GMP-certified manufacturing facilities and provides full-turnkey services spanning concept ideation, formulation, packaging design, safety testing, quality assurance, and manufacturing. IPG's portfolio covers eight product categories — Skincare, Haircare, Body Care, Color Cosmetics, Wellness, Personal Care, Baby Care, and Supplements — with a stated emphasis on clean, naturally derived, and organic ingredient formulations combined with performance-driven actives. Notable technical capabilities include transdermal patch technology, biotech-derived ingredients, and an inside-out wellness integration linking gut health to skin outcomes.

IPG positions itself as a strategic innovation partner rather than a traditional contract manufacturer, working as an extension of founder-led and indie brand teams under NDA-protected relationships. The company employs 51–100 people and claims over 250 years of combined industry experience among its team, with founders and senior staff drawing on prior tenures at Bristol Myers Squibb (Clairol/Matrix/Logics) and Bath & Body Works. Its customer base spans founder-led indie brands, prestige and luxury brands, clean beauty brands, and beauty-wellness crossover brands, with IPG-manufactured products distributed through brand partners in 75+ countries across every domestic channel from Food/Drug/Mass to Luxury/DTC. Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-specific B2B manufacturing and development fees under multi-year contracts; no public pricing or revenue figures are disclosed.

The company has accumulated third-party validation through three appearances on the Inc. 5000 list (2020, 2021, 2025), multiple Utah 100 and Utah Fast 50 recognitions, co-sponsorship of Beauty Independent's Beacon Awards, and over 100 product-excellence awards on formulations developed with brand customers. Marketing and lead generation rely on industry thought leadership — Beauty Independent features, C-Suite Summit panels, BITE Conference and AI Summit speaking engagements, Expo West attendance, and corporate social channels — rather than direct consumer advertising, consistent with its behind-the-scenes B2B positioning.

Name

International Products Group

Legal name

International Products Group, Inc.

Website

https://ipg.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

B2B contract manufacturer and product development partner for beauty and wellness brands, offering full-turnkey services from concept through GMP-certified manufacturing across eight product categories, with formulations distributed in 75+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beauty and Wellness Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Label & Contract/White-Label Beauty Distribution (CRAOAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRADANAC), Manufacturing Quality Assurance & GMP Compliance (batch release, deviation/CAPA, tech transfer QA) (HLAGAKAJ)

Keywords

• Contract manufacturing services
• Beauty product development
• Natural cosmetics manufacturing
• Wellness product formulation
• Private label manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

South Jordan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: B2B manufacturing fees for developing and producing beauty and wellness products for brand customers. IPG provides full-turnkey services from concept ideation through manufacturing, with dedicated development teams working cross-functionally throughout the creative and manufacturing process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Products Group is a B2B contract manufacturer and product development partner that creates, develops, and manufactures natural beauty and wellness products for brand customers on a full-turnkey basis. Services span concept ideation, formulation, packaging design, supply chain, safety testing, quality assurance, and GMP-certified manufacturing across categories including skincare, haircare, body care, color cosmetics, wellness, personal care, baby care, and supplements.

Product overview

International Products Group (IPG) is a world-class B2B developer and manufacturing partner offering comprehensive product development and manufacturing services for beauty and wellness brands. The company operates as a unified platform combining multiple service areas including product development, formulation, sourcing, manufacturing, quality assurance, and customer experience. IPG's product portfolio spans eight major categories: Skincare, Haircare, Body Care, Color Cosmetics, Wellness, Personal Care, Baby Care, and Supplements. Their approach emphasizes custom and innovative formulations using clean, naturally derived, and organic ingredients with performance-driven actives. The company provides end-to-end services from concept ideation through manufacturing and fulfillment, supporting brands across all distribution channels from luxury to food/drug/mass.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Product Development Services Comprehensive product development from concept ideation through manufacturing, including formulation, packaging design, safety testing, and quality assurance, offered to beauty and wellness brand customers.
• Manufacturing Services GMP-certified manufacturing services for beauty and wellness products with full turnkey capabilities, available to brand customers across product categories.
• Quality Assurance Services Stringent quality control processes ensuring products meet the highest quality standards and regulatory compliance, integrated with IPG's product development and manufacturing services.
• Skincare Product Manufacturing Custom skincare formulations including cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and treatments developed using clean, naturally derived, and organic ingredients with performance-driven actives, manufactured for beauty brands.
• Haircare Product Manufacturing Custom hair care formulations including shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and styling products designed for various hair types and concerns, manufactured for beauty brands.
• Body Care Product Manufacturing Body care products including body washes, lotions, body butters, and specialized treatments for skin hydration and nourishment, manufactured for beauty brands.
• Color Cosmetics Manufacturing Custom color cosmetic formulations including makeup products formulated with clean and natural ingredients, manufactured for beauty brands.
• Wellness Product Manufacturing Inner wellness and supplement products including vitamins, adaptogens, minerals, collagen, superfoods, and nootropics that support gut-to-skin connection and overall wellbeing, manufactured for wellness brands.
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing Personal care products including deodorants, bar soaps, and other essential personal hygiene items, manufactured for brand customers.
• Baby Care Product Manufacturing Gentle baby care formulations designed for sensitive skin, including cleansers, lotions, and other baby-specific products, manufactured for baby care brands.
• Supplement Manufacturing Dietary supplements including capsules, gummies, and other delivery formats featuring vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and bioactive ingredients, manufactured for supplement brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products sold in 75+ countries and every domestic channel from uber-premium to DTC to Food/Drug/Mass
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beauty IndependentcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025IPG co-sponsors the annual Beacon Awards produced by Beauty Independent, celebrating innovation in the Indie Beauty and Wellness community. This partnership positions IPG as a thought leader and supporter of the independent beauty ecosystem. IPG has co-sponsored for multiple years (2024, 2025), gaining visibility among indie brands and industry leaders.
• Beekman 1802minorOthers · 2 April 2025IPG Co-Founder Tish Poling shared stage with Jill Scalamandre, CEO of Beekman 1802, at Beauty Independent's C-Suite Summit NYC on the topic of Innovation with Intent and New Product Development.
• Allure Beauty ConceptsminorOthers · 2 April 2025IPG Co-Founder Tish Poling shared stage with Ann Berry, Executive Chair of Allure Beauty Concepts, at Beauty Independent's C-Suite Summit NYC on the topic of Innovation with Intent and New Product Development.
• Expo WestminorOthers · 16 March 2022IPG team attends Expo West natural products trade show to connect with industry partners and customers in the wellness and natural products space.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CoValence Laboratories: Specialty beauty and personal care contract manufacturer with strong R&D capabilities, serving indie and emerging brands with full-service product development — a near-direct peer in customer segment and service breadth.
• Diamond Wipes International: Contract manufacturer specializing in wipes and single-use personal care products for beauty and wellness brands, with in-house formulation and GMP-certified production — comparable in the contract manufacturing model and indie brand focus.
• Formula Corp: Custom contract manufacturer of personal care, skincare, and OTC products with in-house R&D, formulation, and GMP manufacturing — overlapping significantly with IPG's product categories and customer base.
• Mana Products: Long-established beauty and personal care contract manufacturer based in New York, offering turnkey formulation, packaging, and manufacturing services to indie and prestige brands — the closest direct comparison to IPG's B2B beauty manufacturing model.
• Cosmetic Solutions: Florida-based beauty contract manufacturer providing custom formulation, R&D, and GMP-certified manufacturing for skincare, haircare, and personal care brands — directly comparable in scale, customer type, and service offering to IPG.

Broad incumbents

• TricorBraun: One of the largest North American distributors of rigid packaging and related components serving beauty and personal care brands — comparable as an upstream packaging/format partner to IPG's brand customers though much larger and broader in scope.
• Kolmar Korea: Asian-headquartered global beauty ODM/contract manufacturer with strong formulation and turnkey manufacturing capabilities — competes with IPG particularly in skincare and color cosmetics, though regionally focused on Korean and Asian brands.
• Intercos Group: Global leader in cosmetic contract manufacturing (makeup, skincare) serving prestige and masstige brands — overlaps IPG's color cosmetics and skincare contract manufacturing business at a substantially larger, multinational scale.
• Fareva: Major global contract manufacturer of beauty, personal care, and pharmaceutical products with operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia — directly competes with IPG for enterprise beauty manufacturing contracts at significantly larger scale.
• Albea Group: Global beauty packaging and full-service manufacturing platform serving prestige and mass beauty brands — overlaps with IPG in beauty contract manufacturing and packaging design, with much broader geographic and category reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@International-products-group
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-products-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/ipg_beauty

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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