Supplier No. 8 Pearl Technologies Inc. | Best Places to Work 2025

With a culture built on teamwork, respect and trust, Pearl Technologies Inc. works hard to create a positive, supportive work environment that helps its employees thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere.

"It's not uncommon for our employees to wear multiple hats, further diversifying themselves. If you seek challenges and self-growth, Pearl provides a wealth of opportunities to become a bigger part of our growing company," the company says on its Careers webpage.

"Here at Pearl, we know our brand is created by our people and happy employees are productive employees. Knowing this, we go the extra mile to ensure our employees are provided for. We also believe in transparency. We take time to keep employees up to date and informed. All managers and members of the executive team have an open-door policy and encourage the free exchange of ideas and concerns. At Pearl, we're a team. We are all here to help build upon each other and to succeed," its website also says.

Pearl's website highlights 26 employees who help keep the company running, from customer service representatives and key accounts managers to vice presidents and a mechanical engineer.

The Savannah, N.Y.-based company recruits talent in diverse communities as well as at college job fairs and internships with the Rochester Institute of Technology.

"We have ongoing internships with Rochester Institute of Technology, looking for the next engineer. We also offer mentorships and training/education for employees who want to advance their careers," the company said.

Workplace-related training includes conflicts of interest, cybersecurity, discrimination, job safety, moral behavior, quality, products and services, racial sensitivity and harassment.

Family-friendly resources include adoption benefits, lactation facilities, financial planning workshops, time off to take family members to medical appointments, schedule flexibility to attend children's school events and more. Employees are encouraged to limit checking emails and voicemails outside of work hours.

Other benefits include monthly safety initiatives with prizes, work anniversaries with monetary rewards, an Employee of the Month program, birthdays as a floating holiday, and picnics and parties.

"Our success and reputation are built on product innovation, outstanding customer service and excellent quality. We practice these principles every day; they define who we are and what our brand stands for," the company said.

Founded in 1985, Pearl Technologies is a supplier of precision converting products for the global flexible packaging and blown film industries with key products including a wide variety of punches, slitters and perforators, punching attachments for wicketing, handle holes, hanger holes and venting attachments. It has more than two dozen patents and a portfolio of more than 3,000 products.