About Us
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
At Concept Factory Inc., we love what we do, and we're dedicated to providing premium mascots to our clients. We take pride in our high standards of product excellence and are committed to our core values of integrity, quality, and teamwork. We also prioritize creating a safe, inclusive and healthy work environment that encourages creativity, collaboration and growth. Ultimately, delivering our clients the best artistic craftsmanship.
Joyce Banda
CEO | Lead Fabricator
"I've been in the industry for over 25 years, I love being creative, I am always evolving and learning new things. I want to be proud of the products you will get from Concept Factory Inc."
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25 plus years experience in the mascot manufacturing industry
- 20 plus years as a mascot manufacturing business owner / entrepreneur
- Costume design / fabricator
- Collaborated with notable clients such as the Toronto Raptors, Hasbro, Mattel, Nickelodeon and many more
- Business Operations
- Project management
- Customer relations
- Shipping and bookkeeping
- Fashion Design Graduate Seneca College
Eugene Paunil
CEO | Lead Fabricator
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20 plus years experience in mascot manufacturing, sculpture installation and scenic art/construction
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12 plus years as a business owner / entrepreneur
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Professor of props making at Sheridan College Theatre production program, Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design (FAAD)
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Worked for notable clients that include Disney, Universal Studios, Hasbro, Spinmaster, Nickelodeon, Corus Entertainment, National Geographic, Broadway, NHL, NBA, UEFA and many more.
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Scenic sculptor/Scenic carpenter/Scenic painter
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Props designer/fabricator
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Furniture designer/fabricator
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Distinguished Visual artist
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Industrial designer
- Industrial Design Graduate OCAD University 2004
The Lead Fabricators, Joyce and Eugene, spearhead the team at Concept Factory Inc. Each member brings a wealth of creativity and expertise with backgrounds in fashion, costume and props design. Their skills have been honed through comprehensive training provided by Joyce and Eugene, ensuring a cohesive and proficient team capable of delivering exceptional results.