Richards Packaging is committed to good corporate governance utilizing an effective board of trustees and adhering to Corporate Governance Guidelines as set out by the Ontario Securities Commission. See the attached circular for a summary of such guidelines and the process in place within the fund to address them.
The company was incorporated in 1999 by two partners who together represent over forty years of packaging and automation experience. At the time of inception, high quality equipment manufacturers came on board like Loveshaw, APM and S & R Industries. In 2004, the company was granted distribution rights to Wulftec through the Canadian master distributor, Can Am Packaging Systems. Effective January 1, 2006 through a distribution re-alignment, our distribution agreement was shifted directly with Wulftec. In the next two years, distribution agreements were signed with Nita Labeling and Zanasi.
Crawford Packaging Materials Ltd. began as an industrial paper distributor with local business ties. Mr. Dick Crawford, the Company's founder also owned a polyethylene extrusion facility in London Ontario and introduced the Company to the extruded film market. In 1981 Crawford Packaging was sold to its present owner, Mr. Clarence Covey. Mr. Covey charted the course into the industrial/automotive markets where the Company has experienced strong growth and market penetration.The 1990s were a period of continuous growth and product line expansion for Crawford Packaging. New supply sources were added and key supplier relationships forged. During this time Crawford Packaging continued to expand based on its growing reputation as a professional, reliable and service oriented organization.
Aurora Complete Solutions, located in Brampton, Ontario, is a leading provider of high-quality packaging solutions for the liquor industry. Specializing in custom glass bottles, liquor caps and closures, and personalized labels and printing, we offer comprehensive packaging services tailored to your needs. Our offerings also include mono cartons and master boxes, blending materials, and advanced packaging equipment to ensure your products are presented in the best possible way. Additionally, we provide pay-on-delivery bulk order services, making it easier for businesses to manage their inventory and payments efficiently. Whether you're a distillery, winery, or liquor brand, Aurora Complete Solutions is your trusted partner for all your packaging needs.
Film Formulation, the first component of the Sleever System, is the province of Sleever Technologies which develops, adapts and produces a range of mono-oriented heat shrink films whose intrinsic properties form the basis of Sleever® and its many applications. A commitment to R&D (30% of group turnover), forms the spearhead and driving force of the group's industrial set-up, enabling Sleever International to anticipate today the Sleever of tomorrow.At the cutting edge of mono-oriented film technology, this world-class division employs a team of 200 engineers and technicians, some fifteen of whom are committed to research and development of the latest generation of polymer applications within a key manufacturing facility that is unique.