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Secondary Packaging

Most brands run a five-vendor relay race for every launch.

Unpredictable costs. Missed timelines. QC fires. Shipping surprises. Packaging that arrives a week before retail launch.

Knockout is one North American team handling primary packaging, secondary packaging, and the project management between them. Named accountability. Faster launches. The packaging operation behind brands that hit their date.

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SOLUTIONS

Primary, secondary, and everything in between.

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From bottle to box to shelf, we coordinate every layer of your packaging so nothing falls through the cracks.

INDUSTRIES

Built for modern brands & manufacturers.

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From one-off launches to steady replenishment, we keep packaging organised and on track.

RESULTS

Faster launches, fewer issues.

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Faster to shelf, fewer revisions, and consistent quality across suppliers.


WHO WE HELP

Start where the pressure is.

Two different problems. Two different entry points. Same team behind both.

Primary and secondary packaging components managed for contract manufacturers Contract manufacturers & co-packers

Every packaging question in the building lands on one desk.

One packaging person. Every brand's components. Every escalation. We take it off that desk, white-labelled as your team or direct with the brand. You keep the client either way.

  • Lines waiting on components that arrive late, short, or out of spec
  • Client-supplied parts you did not choose and cannot control
  • Receiving, inspection, and floor space you are not paid for
  • Packaging questions slowing your sales and program teams
For Contract Manufacturers →
Beauty and wellness brand packaging managed end to end by Knockout Beauty, wellness & lifestyle brands

Your packaging has outgrown the in-house capacity.

Five vendors, one launch date, and nobody owning the middle. We run it as one team, one PO, one named owner.

  • Five vendors, five timelines, one retail date
  • Quality issues found at the filler instead of at the factory
  • Coordination that quietly costs you a headcount
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Not sure which one you are? Book a thirty minute call and we will tell you straight.

The Three Options

Direct, distributor, or partner? Most brands choose wrong.

Most brand operators think they have two options for packaging: go direct to factories for the lowest unit cost, or work with a big distributor for the convenience. Both options hide costs the brand pays later. There is a third option.

Factory-Direct

Lowest unit cost. Highest hidden cost.

Unit cost $
  • Coordination is on you
  • QC is on you
  • Lead times 60-120 days, volatile
  • Full tariff and FX exposure
  • Nobody to call when things go wrong
  • High risk of stranded inventory on large MOQs

Big Distributor

Scale, but slow. Account-rep dependent.

Unit cost $$
  • Account rep coordinates, often slowly
  • Outsourced QC process
  • Lead times vary by region
  • Partial tariff and FX absorption
  • Tier-2 account exec is your contact
  • Medium inventory risk
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Knockout

One partner. One PO. One named owner.

Unit cost $$
  • One team coordinates the whole package
  • QC built into production
  • 3-4 weeks production, North American footprint
  • Tariffs and FX absorbed
  • Named team you can call by name
  • Lower inventory risk with NPD-aware MOQs

Going direct is not cheaper. It is a fixed cost masquerading as a variable cost. The savings show up on a unit spreadsheet. The losses show up in headcount, missed launches, and stranded inventory.

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The Value

What brands actually get from a packaging partnership.

We don't sell packaging. We sell the value around the packaging.

01

Make Money

Hit your launch window. Capture the retail moment.

02

Save Money

Eliminate the hidden cost of running five vendors.

03

Save Time

One PO, one project manager, one accountable owner.

04

Ease

Stop being the single point of contact between your factory, your filler, and your printer.

05

Live the Dream

Get back to building the brand. We will handle the packaging.

The Distinction

We are not a vendor.
We are not a broker.
We are a partner.

What a vendor does

Quotes a component. Ships when paid. The relationship ends at the dock.

What a broker does

Resells components from someone else's factory. Adds margin. Adds nothing else.

What Knockout does

Manages the process. Sources the components. Coordinates the timeline. Owns the outcome. Names a person you can call.

That is the difference. And it is the reason brands have fewer packaging challenges when they work with us.

The Packaging Playbook The Knockout 6-step System

Discovery
Design
Source
Quality Control
Production
Delivery

Our simple, proven quide to take packaging from idea to shelf, faster and with fewer surprises.

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Pricing Model

All-in pricing. No line items. No surprises.

We use this model to show the overall value of our services.

How most packaging suppliers quote

Line by line: bottle, closure, label, carton, freight, surcharge, fuel adjustment, duty, tariff. Each line is a chance to nickel-and-dime. Each line is a moment for the project to feel out of control.

How Knockout quotes

One number. All in. That number includes the components, the sourcing, the project management, the QC, the coordination, the shipping, the duties, and the tariffs. It does not change unless the scope changes. That is how we make money: by being good at running the process, not by adding surprise line items.

Brands tell us this is the first time they have looked at a packaging quote and known exactly what their cost would be at the end. It is the model. And it is one of the reasons brands stop shopping around once they work with us.

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Partner Referrals

For consultants and agencies

If you're recommending packaging partners for your brand clients, Knockout is the packaging team they need. We work with brand consultants, packaging strategy agencies, and product development consultants who refer or work alongside us. Some stay involved throughout. Others make the introduction and step out. Either model works. The one thing we never do: go around you to your client. The relationship stays yours.

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KNOCKOUT PACKAGING SOLUTIONS CASE STUDIES

Our Recent Projects

See how brands across beauty, wellness, and lifestyle have partnered with Knockout to streamline launches, shift to sustainable materials, and improve operational predictability.
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Plantas Medicinas
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RMS Beauty
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Brush on Block
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Oneka Elements
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Merge Curated Goods
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Oneka Elements
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Testimonials

What our clients are saying

Founders and operators consistently point to our responsiveness, technical know-how, and knack for keeping projects moving.

We chose Knockout because the team truly understood the vision for BiotechBeauty and helped us translate it into sustainable packaging that feels distinctive, elevated, and true to our brand. From thoughtful guidance on structure, materials, and finishes to seamless, detail-oriented execution, the Knockout team exceeded our expectations at every stage.

Alanna Tran
Founder & Chief Scientist, BiotechBeauty

We've worked with Knockout Packaging on various projects over the past year and have been very happy with the results. The team is knowledgeable, quick, and genuinely cares about the final product. We've recommended them to many of our clients and will continue to do so.

Suraiya Nanji
Founder, Homecoming Candles

Working with Knockout was an absolute pleasure. The team was attentive, responsive, and went above and beyond with valuable insights that helped bring our vision to life. Their dedication to minimizing environmental impact truly sets them apart.

Amelie Morin
Oneka Elements

Knockout is a great company to work with and offers high quality products. We love them for their environmentally friendly packaging, with FSC-certified papers, vegetable oil-based inks, and water-based coatings.

Andrea Gomez
Co-Founder, Omy Laboratoires

The process of looking for a packaging company can be overwhelming. From beginning to end, communication with Knockout was seamless. I felt taken care of, and it confirmed I'd made the right choice. Our packaging turned out beautiful!

Irene Legaspi
Founder, Plantas Medicinas

Knockout's team was a dream to collaborate with on all of our projects. Their strong communication and expert knowledge put our minds at ease. I'd have no hesitation recommending them to other companies.

Maggie Baldin
Operations Coordinator, b, halfmoon

As a natural, vegan beauty brand, I chose Knockout for their commitment to sustainable solutions. They were quick to set up calls and made me feel like a priority. Excellent to work with, and I'm looking forward to working with them again!

Aspen LaPierre
Founder, Aspen Natural Skincare
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