Founded in a basement in 2000 by Susan and Frank McDermott, Balance, Inc. designs and produces luxury packaging, turning printing expertise into distinctive brand experiences from concept through delivery. The certified women-owned company has grown into a global operation with four offices on two continents and business in more than 10 countries, while retaining a boutique, highly collaborative approach. Its Balance Green Standard guides packaging choices toward more sustainable materials and manufacturing, backed by EcoVadis Platinum recognition and FSC Chain of Custody certification.
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Diamond PackagingEstablished in 1911, Diamond Packaging develops and manufactures innovative folding cartons, pairing structural design with decorative effects for brands ranging from Anna Sui to Billie Eilish. The Rochester company is a WBENC-certified women-owned business led by CEO and owner Karla Fichter, and its Greenbox initiative emphasizes sustainable packaging design, materials, and manufacturing. Diamond’s carton plant is ISO 9001:2015 certified and FSC Chain of Custody certified.ROCHESTER, NY
Design & Source Productions, IncEstablished in 1996, Design & Source Productions creates bespoke branded merchandise and luxury packaging, guiding projects from design and sourcing through production and delivery. Women-owned and WBENC-certified, the New York-based company also operates an office in Guangzhou, China, with sustainability and ethical sourcing built into its work. Design & Source is a founding member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition and helped design the How2Recycle label.29TH ST, NY
Pure TradeEstablished in 1996, Pure Trade designs and manufactures luxury packaging and promotional solutions for the global cosmetics and fragrance industry. With 86 employees across Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Shenzhen, the company takes projects from concept through manufacturing and delivery for major beauty brands. Its sustainability work, including a Platinum EcoVadis rating and support for biodiversity projects in Madagascar, is woven into its design and supply-chain practices.NEW YORK, NY
IMAGO GROUP Luxury PackagingWith four decades of experience, UK-headquartered IMAGO GROUP Luxury Packaging develops and manufactures luxury packaging for international brands, pairing award-winning designers and engineers with premium manufacturing partners. Its work spans the full journey from creative concept through production, with particular depth in beauty and skincare, wine and spirits, and e-commerce packaging. Sustainability is built into its process through material selection, waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and global manufacturing and R&D facilities.New York, NY