Innovation, sustainability and advanced manufacturing are transforming the future of food packaging and Lucid Corp is helping lead that transformation from the City of Brampton.
As one of North America’s leading sustainable food packaging manufacturers, Lucid designs and manufactures custom PET (polyethylene terephthalate) food packaging while developing proprietary technologies that help address sustainability challenges across the food industry. With a vision to become the world’s most sustainable plastic food packaging company, Lucid continues to invest in automation, innovation and Canadian-developed solutions that serve customers throughout North America.
Located in Brampton, Lucid’s continued growth reflects the city’s strength as a destination for advanced manufacturing, where businesses have access to skilled talent, strategic infrastructure and an innovation ecosystem that supports long-term success.
2026 Finalist for EY Entrepreneur of the Year
Lucid Corp’s commitment to Innovation and sustainable growth has earned the company’s founders, Edmund Chin and Salman Ebrahim recognition as EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Ontario finalists, celebrating the company’s entrepreneurial leadership, innovative approach and role in advancing more sustainable solutions for the future.
By the numbers
- Approximately 300 employees at the Brampton facility
- 160,000 sq. ft. advanced manufacturing operation
- Serving customers across North America
- Advanced manufacturing processes incorporating automation, robotics and emerging technologies
- Strong focus on sustainability and reducing environmental impacts
- Canadian-developed intellectual property driving innovation in food packaging
Innovation Meets Sustainability
Lucid has established itself as a leader by combining advanced manufacturing with a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.
Its Brampton operation leverages automation, robotics and innovative manufacturing technologies to enhance efficiency, product quality and operational excellence while continuing to develop sustainable packaging solutions for the evolving needs of the food industry.
The company’s investment in research, technology and Canadian intellectual property demonstrates how manufacturers can remain globally competitive while helping customers reduce their environmental footprint.
“Brampton is where we chose to build, and that decision was deeply personal. Our family has been doing business in this city for over 40 years, so when the time came to build Lucid Corp, there was never really a question about where we would plant our roots. Everything we have accomplished since makes us more certain that was the right call. Lucid is solving one of the most consequential sustainable packaging problems in the world, creating systemic change, and this city is part of that story.” – Salman Ebrahim, President & Co-Founder, Lucid Corp
Why Brampton
Lucid’s continued success highlights the advantages Brampton offers advanced manufacturers.
With access to a highly skilled workforce, strategic transportation networks, proximity to major North American markets and a collaborative business environment, Brampton provides companies with the resources they need to innovate, scale and compete globally.
As manufacturers continue investing in automation, digital technologies and sustainable production, Brampton remains well positioned to support businesses driving the next generation of industrial innovation.
“Advanced manufacturing is evolving rapidly, and Lucid is at the center of that evolution. Our in-house capabilities from design and prototyping through to thermoforming and logistics allow us to bring genuinely innovative, fully recyclable packaging solutions to market faster and better than anyone else. Brampton gives us the space, the infrastructure, and the community to do that at scale. We’re just getting started.” – Edmund Chin, Managing Director & Co-Founder, Lucid Corp
Strengthening Brampton’s Manufacturing Economy
Companies like Lucid demonstrate how innovation, sustainability, advanced manufacturing and skilled talent can work together to strengthen the local economy.
By investing in advanced technologies, creating high-quality employment opportunities and developing sustainable solutions, Lucid continues to reinforce Brampton’s position as one of Canada’s leading destinations for advanced manufacturing and innovation.
Invest Brampton is proud to support businesses that continue to invest, innovate and grow within our community.
Learn more about why leading manufacturers choose Brampton by exploring Invest Brampton’s Advanced Manufacturing sector and discover the competitive advantages that help businesses innovate, scale and succeed: Advanced Manufacturing – Invest Brampton | Brampton Economic Development
About the City of Brampton
As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to 800,000 people and more than 124,000 businesses. People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable, and successful. Visit brampton.ca to learn more.
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