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What started as a company trading fine hair for brushes eight decades ago, has evolved into a reputable Australian manufacturer of caps and closure systems. Lindy Hughson visited Cormack Packaging’s Condell Park, NSW facility and spoke to company executives about major milestones, growth strategies, and new directions.

On the canvas that is Cormack Packaging’s colourful existence, the early years can be painted in broad brush strokes – and seventy to eighty years ago the artist might well have been using a brush made from the hair traded by the company. It was founded as a supplier of imported hair for a range of brushes for personal care, painting and other household applications.

To find out about the company's journey, see the latest issue of PKN magazine – out now.

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