Established 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.
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Balance, IncFounded 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.NEW YORK, NY
ArkayFounded in a Manhattan loft in 1922, Arkay makes premium folding cartons for brands that need their packaging to look as exact as the product inside. Still family-owned and now in its fourth generation, the company combines a Hauppauge design studio with end-to-end production at its 140,000-square-foot, carbon-neutral Roanoke facility. Arkay’s century-long specialty in color precision and finish-led packaging includes its proprietary Paint on Press® process, while EcoVadis Platinum and FSC® certification reflect its sustainability work.HAUPPAUGE, NY
Color Carton CorporationFamily-owned and operated in the Bronx since 1960, Color Carton Corporation has grown from its founders’ original shop into a multi-facility packaging manufacturer while retaining a personal-service approach. Its work is produced under one roof, where long-tenured employees oversee custom folding cartons for brands that need packaging designed around their products and timelines. The company operates from a 100,000-square-foot facility and offers FSC- and EcoVadis-certified materials.BRONX, NY
Action PackagingFounded in 1980 as Action Bag Company by Marie Gebbie, Action Packaging is a third-generation, family-owned company that supplies stock and custom packaging for businesses across industries. The Woodstock company combines broad packaging resources with custom packaging support and nationwide distribution, while remaining led by Marie’s granddaughter, CEO Haley Cwynar. Action Packaging is also certified as a Women Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Small Business.BELTSVILLE, MD