Corrugated plastic box manufacturer sees potential in new product

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.