The Origins
Cristaux International was born out of the idea that greatness does not compromise. As an international company, we manufacture some of the world’s most innovative and well-crafted recognition concepts in the industry.
Founded in the belief that recognition should be expertly made, meticulously designed, and built to stand the test of time – Cristaux’s beginnings of bootstrapping, determination and true grit empower and inspire us to expand our vision daily.
Innovative Recognition Concepts
From custom recognition awards to full-service program solutions, Cristaux helps companies drive brand growth by bringing visions to life. Through an exclusive, personalized approach, our work captures emotion, brand promises and core identities.
Our Domestic Footprint
With headquarters in downtown Chicago, the Cristaux team collaborates on designs that evoke emotion by celebrating exceptional people, places and things.
Each day, our 25,000 square foot facility in Elk Grove Village buzzes with innovative design processes and production, turning out custom designs that exclusively capture the spirit of each brand.
We are Changing the Industry
Years of Business
Established in 2007, we have been celebrating our innovative manufacturing year-over-year.
Core Materials
Although we have worked with more, we aim to specialize on the most desired materials.
Personalization Methods
Alike materials, we focus our efforts at being proficient in the leading methods of personalization.
Product Finishes
We work with countless materials but the product finish capabilities are limitless.
What Matters to Us
Unmatched Level of Standards
Combining innovation, design and latest technologies, our focus is to deliver iconic objects that demand recognition. Cristaux’s attitude of mixing engineering with styling, allows for strategic collaborations with corporations worldwide – each with a story to capture and a unique set of needs and values.
We continuously strive to align with global industry advances but also set our own trends and high standards. Intense precision and authenticity are created.
Greatness Does Not Compromise
By pushing boundaries, accepting challenges and offering bespoke design from our own dedicated master artists and designers – the impossible has become accessible, and imagination becomes creation.
Nothing Short of Extraordinary
Cristaux provides comprehensive recognition solutions to help companies drive brand growth. Whether it is design, manufacturing or program management, we offer unparalleled services within the recognition space.
From the first creative sketches to rapid prototyping, each design is meticulously crafted for the final production. We listen to your vision, challenge it, and deconstruct it, until it reaps perfection. We understand that no vision is created equal and every story is unique.
The Cristaux team has worked tirelessly to create unique, contemporary awards that are representative of our various competitions, while still maintaining a cohesiveness among them that reinforces our brand’s aesthetics. Their creativeness and willingness to take direction are qualities that won them our business in the first place, and ones they have continued to demonstrate throughout our working relationship.