Great things taking shape since 1945.

It’s rare to see a family company with three generations at the helm. Our current leadership team are proud of our company having quietly delivered well-designed, well-crafted injection molded plastic solutions for so many years.

Consistently evolving expertise

It’s a bit of a paradox that we’ve remained nimble enough to adapt to countless technological changes while still retaining our employees, many for over forty years. It speaks to the family nature of our company and the collaborative mentoring that goes on with the next generation of problem-solvers who are learning from our seasoned industry veterans.

Of course, we keep abreast of the latest technological advances to ensure we always have cutting edge processes and equipment.

1945

Company established with one 5,000 sq. foot building in Vancouver, BC

1952

Acquired by Len MacDonald, engineer from Eburne Sawmills to manufacture seal segments for hydraulic de-barkers

1955

Joins CME (Canadian Manufacturers & Exports Association of Canada)

1962

Acquired by the firm’s auditor, Ian Howard of Dyke & Howard (now D&H Group), with a vision that “the future is in plastic”

1963 – 1978

Three additional 5,000 sq. foot buildings added

1981 – 1987

Vancouver & Surrey facilities in full operation

1988

Operations consolidated to Surrey location, built out to 50,000+ sq. feet

1991

Acquired by Greg & Brent Howard

1994

Now one of the largest consumers of custom coloured ABS plastic in Canada for telephones, desk accessories and chip carriers.

1996

First company in BC to be “Lean Certified” by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association of Canada

1998

One of three founding members of the “Consortium for Manufacturing Excellence in BC”

2008

Begins operation of ISO Class 7 (10,000) clean room

2010

First accepted for registration to ISO 13485: 2003

2012

Becomes an FDA (Federal Drug Administration) registered manufacturer

2015

Wins CME-BC (Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters BC) “Manufacturer of the Year Award”

2017

Successfully passes first FDA inspection

2019

Transitions to new leadership team

2020

75th year in business

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Mission  

“Molding ideas that matter” – We sustainably make products for our customers that matter in the world, that serve a purpose, and make lives better. Our purpose means that we better the lives of our employees, customers, suppliers, and end-users.

Vision

“Be a global provider of superior injection molded products that helps find efficiencies and improve quality of life.”

Values

People

People make all the difference – from the CPL team to our customers and suppliers. The relationships we build are the basis of our business.

 Purpose

We proudly work as a team to improve quality of life.

Passion

We are committed to creating solutions together while sharing the passion for our mission.

Our Leadership Team

Matthew Howard

Vice President & General Manager

Patrick Howard

Vice President of Operations

Stephen Howarth

New Product Introduction

Loan Grange

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

Dave Goodison

Controller