Many nations, one culture.
Since 1983, Celplast has grown from North America's preferred contract metallizer into a certified, award-winning barrier-film innovator — built by a self-directed team in Toronto that lives to see its customers succeed.
Giving our customers the opportunity to succeed.
A self-directed workforce
Nurturing a highly educated, self-directed team that wants to improve every day.
Value through innovation
Creating value by innovating relentlessly across products and process.
The industry's best service
Providing the converting industry's best customer service, without exception.
The fastest response
Leading the market with the quickest response to changing customer needs.
Four decades of barrier science.
Founded in Toronto
Chuck Larsen and Bill Hellings establish Celplast as the preferred contract metallizer for North America's major polypropylene film manufacturers.
From metallizer to innovator
Celplast evolves into a provider of high-value, certified metallized and clear barrier products.
A world first
Installs the world's first in-line flexo top-coater and metallizer, powered by patented Metacoat™ technology — opening barrier performance to markets untouched by metallized films.
40+ years, 50+ people
A team of over 50 professionals and numerous industry awards — still leading with innovation and the industry's best service.
Our beliefs are built on trust — trust in people to do what is right for each other, and for the business.
The Celplast Credo
We care about people
- The Celplast team and its families
- Our customers, suppliers and partners
- Our industry and our communities
Our beliefs
- We are able and empowered to make decisions
- We develop people as well as products
- We add value to people's lives and their families
A culture of accountability — with levity.
People support one another and take responsibility, while keeping humor in our lives. Great for our team — and our customers.
Make Our Customers' Day
Contributing to others' lives in a unique and memorable way.
Be There
Support each other and our customers' interests.
Play
Creating value through innovation — with enthusiasm and fun.
Choose Our Attitude
Being aware; to look for the positive is to find the positive.
An experienced team on a solid foundation.
Dante Ferrari
President
Chuck Larsen
Co-Founder · 1983
Bill Hellings
Co-Founder · 1983
Many nations, one culture
Based in Toronto, we draw from a diverse array of backgrounds and viewpoints — and we're stronger for it. Anyone, from anywhere, who is a hard-working self-starter can join the Celplast family.
Growing together
As our business grows, new challenges give our people room to grow and succeed — which gives customers the best service and barrier solutions, so they grow too. When they succeed, we grow. And the cycle begins again.
Championing our industry.
We share our expertise with the flexible packaging and converting industry, and promote it to the public — as a strong supporter and active member of these associations.
Let's grow, together.
Whether you're looking for a barrier partner or a place to build your career — we'd love to hear from you.