The Global leader in Cosmetic Design and Manufacturing
Established by founder Chris Thorpe in 1992, HCT began as a small London-based cosmetics design and manufacturing company. Today, HCT has eight offices around the globe and has expanded to offer filled goods, brushes, airless pumps, point of sale and metals.
The company continues to be a privately held, debt-free family business with Tim Thorpe as current CEO and president. Under his leadership, HCT Group has grown to include two plastic injection factories, one metal injection and stamping facility, an electroplating facility, a brush factory, a fill and assembly facility and a partner airless pump factory.
HCT’s comprehensive turnkey offering conveniently manages the process from concept to creation, overseeing logistics, formulation, filling, engineering, manufacture, point of sale design and brand launch strategy.
HCT PACKAGING
HCT Packaging offers one of the world’s most comprehensive ranges of stock plastic packaging and specialises in the design and manufacture of custom plastic, metal and paperboard packaging. With a portfolio that expands year on year, customers have the option to choose an entire stock range for a cohesive line or select individual components that fit into existing collections.
HCT BEAUTY
Working with the best labs in North America, Europe and Asia, HCT Beauty offers high quality, innovative formulas by forecasting new trends, tapping into global cultural influences and utilising the latest scientific breakthroughs. Clients are walked through the entire development process from shade matching through to regulatory and documentation.
HCT METALS
HCT Metals specialises in injection moulded zamac and is the only suppliers for HCT's globally patented Cooling Tip Technology zamac applicators. Manufacturing is done at two HCT-owned facilities: one for injection moulded and stamped metal components such as compacts, lipsticks and fragrance caps; the other focused on superior quality electroplating.
HCT BRUSHES
HCT Brushes combines the fusion of conscientious manufacturing and creative design to offer an extensive range of premium brushes. Our comprehensive brush library includes a wide selection of materials, customisable finishes and decoration options.
HCT AIRLESS
HCT’s airless division provides innovations in both skincare and colour cosmetics packaging. Keep formulations protected and pure by choosing from an extensive collection of stock components including airless pumps, bottles, airtight compacts, airless jarls and airless pump tubes.