Celebrating our Next Generation this Holiday Season

This year we’re celebrating the Next Generation of Knoll Packaging as we continue to reshape the definition of sustainability in luxury packaging by eliminating plastics, committing to recyclability and new global production capabilities in Europe and Asia. As we head into our 40th anniversary, we look back at a wonderful year of incredible and technically complex projects, groundbreaking innovations and expanded global manufacturing. There is a lot to celebrate, and we appreciate our customers partnership in continuing to bring the Knoll-Standard to our industry.

As an expansion of our business model, and to provide greater reliability and services, we developed proprietary equipment that provides Seamless Knoll-Quality Automation. The quality is perfection, and our proprietary automation is mirrored in Europe and in our fully owned factory in the Philippines.

2023 European Manufacturing: Louboutin & Tom Ford

The fully owned Philippines factory is in full production with over 1,000,000 boxes produced this year. The entire approach is fueled by sustainability, including solar panels, water harvesting and the highest standard for social accountability and ethics.

Celebrating Award-Winning Packaging

Knoll Packaging receives US Patent for KnollLuxe Premium Board Platforms

It was announced that Knoll Packaging has received a US Patent for its Tier 3: KnollLuxe Premium Board Platform design. The Patent was published on September 5, 2023 and issued Patent Number US 11,745,911 B2. The US Patent process is one of the toughest to secure and protects Knoll’s innovation from being copied, manufactured, sold, or imported into the United States. The innovation showcases Knoll’s ongoing commitment to drive innovation through the secondary luxury packaging industry and has already been implemented with the world’s leading brands.

Advent Calendars Continue to Thrill

Each year, the complex Advent calendars continue to catch the eye of consumers and provide the most technically challenging projects to execute.

2023 Advent Calendars: Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone, Penhaligon’s, MAC, La Mer

Knoll Packaging wins for Knoll Ecoform Molded Pulp Compacts

We could not be more thrilled that our Knoll Ecoform molded pulp compacts won Gold at the Pentawards and Shortlisted at the UK Packaging Awards! This design started as a chance to continue our mission to use design innovation to remove plastics and create a better world and took many years to become a reality. The engineering of this concept required our entire global team to problem solve all aspects, including creating a luxury appearance, closure, removable mirror, and ability to be adapted to any configuration. We’re tremendously proud of the results and delighted to see this concept come onto the market next year.

100% Knoll Ecoform Molded Pulp

Skin Office partnered with Knoll to introduce their innovative 100% Knoll Ecoform molded pulp secondary packaging. This sustainable clamshell features a multi-cavity molded shape with dedicated sections for the serum, tool and brochure. They used Knoll’s recyclable pulp made from bamboo and bagasse fibers. The pulp structure of Knoll Ecoform was carefully color-matched to achieve the desired hue, echoing the color of the algae complex in the product formula. This groundbreaking use sets a new standard for sustainable packaging in the skincare industry.

Knoll Ecoform Molded Pulp & FSC Paper & Board

Between tradition and modernity, the Penhaligon’s British Tales Luxury Fragrance Collection combines a color-matched Knoll Ecoform molded pulp and FSC Paper and Board into a new standard for sustainable packaging. A neck ribbon and facing label are used to accessorize the pack. This is the industry-first fragrance discovery set that combines a bottle-shaped molded pulp and an FSC Paper and Board interior. All materials are color-matched to the House of Penhaligon’s green color.

Uniquely Shaped rigid boxes became a trend this year, as brands can use FSC Paper & Board to create an eye-catching design that is also a keepsake for the future.

Leadership in Sustainability
Knoll Published our 2022 Sustainability Report

This report is our first ever standalone sustainability report. It has been a great challenge, but we are satisfied with the progress we have made. The process was made relatively easy by reporting in accordance with the GRI standards where the standards made it clear what needs to be reported to keep our report clear and concise. Knoll Packaging will continue to report our sustainability achievements through our annual report. With the experience, we believe we will be able to issue to report earlier in the year.

The 2022 Knoll Sustainability Report is available here.

Knoll Receives 2023 Gold EcoVadis Medal which is the top 6% for sustainability. Ecovadis provides companies like Knoll a benchmark to guide us on our sustainability journey. As more companies join the platform, the assessment standard will become stricter, and it will be a challenge for companies to be recognized with a medal. This reinforces our motivation to continually improve our sustainability performance as we strive to be the leader and set the standard for the luxury packaging industry.

At Knoll, we always believe that changes start with awareness. Knoll Gives Back Day is a great opportunity for our team globally to understand what is happening in their local community. We are so honored to be the recipient of the Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year. Not only that the award assured us of our effort, but it also helps us to spread the word and potentially motivate other individuals and companies to join us in giving back to the community.

Knoll Packaging continues to support local organizations each year that align with our values and mission to protect our people and planet. Learn more about these incredible charities:

The INN provides a broad variety of essential services to assist those challenged by hunger, homelessness and profound poverty. We partner with those in need in a dignified and respectful manner to help them achieve self-sufficiency.

The humanitarian association Un Est l'Autre has provided support to people in precarious or excluded situations by offering, in Paris, all year round, hot cooked meals, served at the table, every Thursday evening, Saturday and Sunday lunchtime as well as public holidays, while fighting against food waste.

Art Mentor Education Foundation (AMEF) is a charitable organization that brings art to the public integrated with charity. Creating innovative charity ideas by the young generation. They would like to give our new generation not only autonomy but also value and affirm to let them make a contribution to society.

SOS Children's Villages provides care to children in need in the Philippines since 1967. Children who have experienced neglect and abandonment live with a loving family until they're independent. They also help struggling families in nearby communities to prevent family breakdown and child abandonment. They receive livelihood assistance until they're self-reliant.

Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. They work across the UK and beyond to provide inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities to develop the knowledge, skills, capabilities and confidence required to overcome the challenges of inequality, raise their aspirations and reach their potential.

We care deeply about the planet and creating a business that gives back to nature. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that we’re partnering with One Tree Planted to certify our 2023 Carbon Offset for Knoll’s global offices. Trees clean our air and water, create habitats for biodiversity, contribute to our health and well-being, and create jobs for social impact. We’re honored to have reforestation through One Tree Planted as an integral part of our business model.

Thank you for being an incredible partner and we look forward to celebrating with you the next generation of Knoll Packaging as we enter our 40th Anniversary.