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.
Our special approach to Customer Service sets us apart from our competitors. We try and assist customers in swiftly processing and delivering orders to meet deadlines. Our sales people go to our customers to help them in designing custom boxes to meet their specific 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.
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.
At 3G Packaging, we are in the packaging solutions business – we specialize in offering packaging equipment, packaging supplies, and packaging service, maintenance & parts. We stand behind our products with our 3G Guaranty.
We bring more to packaging than just the package. Combining actionable insights, intellectual capital, purposeful innovation and our industry-leading packaging and services portfolio to create impactful solutions that build stronger brands. Sonoco is a multi-billion dollar global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective solutions and display and packaging services.