Machine work: Some of the simple processes at Corlite can be automated to reduce reliance on manual workers.
WHEN they say opportunities present themselves in challenging times, Toh Pe Kun has seen for himself that the adage is true.
His big break came amidst the Asian Financial Crisis. It was a time when businesses struggled and companies were shuttered or sold off. But it was also a time when things were going for cheap.
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Machine work: Some of the simple processes at Corlite can be automated to reduce reliance on manual workers.
New investment: The company has invested in a new machine to produce bubble guard sheet, its new growth product.
Hopeful: Toh is optimistic about the company’s potential despite the weaker market.
Sending them out: About 20%-30% of the company’s products are exported to countries around the region.
Other products: It also produces injection plastic boxes for industrial use.
