Corex Plastics (Australia) Pty Ltd was established in 1985 with the first hi-tech twin wall sheet extrusion line to operate in Australia. 

Primarily established to service the growing demand for graphic arts and advertising display substrates, Corex quickly moved into more specialised areas of wet goods and durable packaging. Many new grades were introduced to enhance particular properties
demanded by our rapidly growing customer base and, by 1993, Corex were making over 400 variations of the twin wall polypropylene sheet (fluteboard^®). 

In 1991, a second and wider extruder line was commissioned with an additional 3 new profile dies, making a total of 5 different profiles available to meet virtually any customer’s requirements.  In 1996 a major investment was incurred to procure a third extrusion line.  This line enabled the production of a 2.5 metre width sheet and with the very latest technology including co-extrusion. With increasing sales and ever-expanding product styles and manufacturing machinery, the company moved to a new purpose-built factory in Dandenong in late-1996.

In 1997, the opportunity was taken to procure another 2.5 metre wide extrusion line to replace the 2000mm line purchased in 1991.  1999 saw Corex diverge into the production of solid polypropylene and polyethylene sheet with the purchase of its first solid sheet extrusion line.  The company also increased its recycling capacity to convert off-cuts from products into reusable polymer granules.

In late 2003, Corex acquired the plant and machinery formerly known as the extrusion division of  Nylex Limited.  This acquisition accelerated the expansion plans of the Corex business significantly. By drawing on the respective strengths of the two former competitors, Corex moved to broaden our product range and improve efficiencies in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Innovation and product development remain the core focus as we move forward.

Corex’s fluteboard and solid sheet is used for literally hundreds of diverse applications such as signboards, solar heating panels, automotive tote boxes, fresh produce packaging, bulk packaging, divider boards, vacuum forming, slip sheets, pallets and steel and cable product packaging. Corex Plastics is vertically integrated within its manufacturing capabilities.

At its modern Dandenong manufacturing facility, it has a dedicated fabrication and design department where products are produced, custom-made to the customer’s needs. This facility includes 11 die cutters, guillotines, edge sealers, vacuum formers, routers, slitter, creasers, heat benders and other finishing equipment, many designed exclusively for Corex Plastics.  

Innovative packaging concepts have been developed and many patented design ancillary fittings are now sold in all parts of the world. With a growing world export market (especially throughout South East Asia), sales are made to 8 different countries. The rapidly expanding world market demand and the dedication and commitment of our expert staff ensure Corex Plastics’ growth and success for the future.  Corex is well positioned as market leader in this style of product and will also continue to show the way with innovative and efficient packaging, fabrication and design, while still remaining a 100% Australian based and owned company.