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A calendar of events in the appliances industry is presented which include the Green Manufacturing Expo to be held in Anaheim, California, from February 9 to 11, 2010, Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Expo 2010 to be held in Orlando, Florida, from March 11 to 13, 2010, and International Home & Housewares Show to be held in Chicago Illinois from March 14 to 16, 2010.

The article offers information on he NPE2009 international plastics trade show and conference to be held on June 22 to 26, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.

Information about the Flexible Packaging Association's 2008 Fall Executive Conference held in October at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois is presented. The event gathered senior executives of flexible packaging companies and offered networking opportunities and content-rich educational sessions. It also includes discussion about flexible packaging end-of-life opportunities and challenges, energy conservation and consumption in the manufacturing of flexible packaging.

The article offers information on FutureCoat! 2008 which will be held at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois on October 14-16.

The article offers information on various companies which will exhibit at the Pack Expo 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. It mentions that Admix Inc. offers full range of products for inline mixing and milling, powder induction, and for in-tank batch processing. Dale Andersen of Delkor Systems Inc. states that will introduce record number of new packaging machines to the industry at the exposition. It says that Evergreen Packaging will launch its carton designs from Project Carton contest.

The article offers information on Flexible Packaging Association's 2007 Fall Executive Conference to be held on October 3 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.

A calendar of events related to the flexible packaging industry to be held in Illinois from June 2007 to October 2007 is presented. The "FPA Sustainable Packaging and Wal-Mart Scorecard Workshop" will be held in Chicago. The "2007 Fall Executive Conference" will be held in October 3. The "FPA Board of Directors & Executive Committee Meetings" will be held in October 4.

The article offers information on conferences for the paint and coatings industry to be held in 2007, including the 10th International Coatings for Plastics Symposium to be held in Illinois in June, the Powder Coating 101 seminar and the European Coatings Congress and Show to be held in May in Germany.

The article discusses how Kraft Foods Inc. in Northfield, Illinois stays relevant to the changing consumer tastes and habits. Its cheese and dairy division develops products around existing brands, creates dairy-based food products, and adapts new packaging technologies. Kraft's corporate climate is changing in favor of smart risk taking such as its investment in market research and advertising. It also develops recipes that show off the characteristics of the Velveeta brand.

The article focuses on the restoration work for the ventilation, humidification, and filtration of the underground Mansueto Library at the University of Chicago (U of C) in Illinois. It states that the Environmental Systems Design Inc. provides the mechanical design of the Grand Reading Room. The greatest challenge in the restoration project is to create a reading environment that would meet local and national energy codes, daylighting and operational efficiency goals and thermal requirements.

The article offers information on the partnership between Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois and McGuire Engineers to install efficient boiler plant project that minimize disruption to campus activities. It states that the project boiler replacement of aging plant that will set up a new plant faces classical engineering problem-solving approach with the modern design tools. It mentions that new boiler plant draw a combustion air that exhaust the product of combustion in a termination point.

The article compares two trade shows for the industrial paint and powder industry in the U.S. One is the Electrocoat 2006 show in Orlando, Florida, while the other referred to RadTech's e/5 conference and exhibition in Chicagoland in Illinois. In the Electrocoat show, the author found it very difficult to look for any new technology or new approaches to business. On the other hand, the Radtech show proffered new equipment and coatings and novel business approaches.

The article offers information on the latest packaging technologies which will be featured at the 2010 Pack Expo. It mentions that varieties of machinery, materials, and services from leading suppliers will be featured on the show including Motoman Inc., Tri-Tronics Co Inc., and Herrmann Ultrasonics. Moreover, the Pack Expo will be held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois on October 31-November 3, 2010.

Reports on the AHR Expo 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. Schedule; Venue; Contact information.

This article presents information on several conventions related to the dairy industry in the United States. American Dairy Products Institute and American Butter Institute 2005 Annual Conference will be held in Fairmont Hotel, Chicago, from 1-3 May, 2005. 4th Annual International Whey Conference, of the American Dairy Products Institute, will be held at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, from 11-14 September, 2005. Worldwide Food Expo, will be held in McCormick Place, Chicago, from 26 to 29 October, 2005.

The article features the new headquarters of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America Inc. (MCA) of Greater Chicago that was built from recycled materials in Burr Ridge, Illinois. It notes that the headquarters is considered as recycled masterpiece with sustainable technologies, which is registered as a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Commercial Interiors (CI). It mentions that the building would be the first LEED-rated building in the area.

The article offers information on the 2009 Worldwide Food Expo to be held in Chicago, Illinois from October 28-31, 2009.

The article discusses the highlights of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating (AHR) Expo held at the McCormick Place convention center in Chicago, Illinois from January 26 to 28, 2009. Its organizer, International Exposition Co., announced that it gave $8,100 in entry fee from the annual Innovation Awards to HomeAid Chicago. Ram Sheet Metal Equipment showed its Rams 2014 auxiliary machine. Air-Duct Manufacturing Inc. showcased its SPIRAmir self-sealing spiral-duct system.

The article offers information on the AHR Expo to be held in Chicago, Illinois on January 26-28, 2009.

Discusses the program plans of the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology for the 2004 International Coatings Technology Conference and Annual Meeting Technical Program to be held in Chicago, Illinois from October 25 to 29, 2004. Overview of presentations included in the program.

Information about the Private Label Manufacturers Association's (PLMA) Private Label Trade Show held on November 16 to 18, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois is presented. The event showcases the latest and the most innovative products un the private label industry. The trade show features an organic food pavilion that highlights the best products in the continuing-growth areas, the PLMA's own Idea Supermarket as well as the New Product Expo. A list of PLMA product showcase is also presented. INSET: At A Glance.

The article offers information on several companies exhibiting at the Pack Expo/Process Expo to be held in Chicago, Illinois in November 2008. A&B Process Systems is a leading company in the design, fabrication, automation, testing and installation of high quality stainless steel process skids, tanks and piping systems. A-B-C Packaging will feature operating machines for case erecting, packing, sealing and palletizing.

The article discusses the technological innovations related to national security. It features an accelerometer which is an electromechanical device that measures acceleration forces. Meanwhile, photoluminescence is made up of crystals which absorbs light from solar and artificial sources and does not require any electricity. The researchers at the University of Illinois and Northwestern University developed an electronic eye that collects light on a curved screen resembling a retina.

The article reports on the success of Pease's Candy, an old-fashioned confectionery havens for locals for more than 75 years in Springfield, Illinois. A background information on the company is presented. The company will add a new twist to the pink packaging when it introduces a new design in the fall of 2008. Moreover, the company also made product changes and expanded its retail reach.

The article features engineer, Clyde N. Baker Jr. He spent 54 years at Vernon Hills, Illinois-based STS/AECOM applying soil theory, in-the-ground testing instrumentation and careful observation to bring up the science of soils. Baker has taken lessons learned on Chicago buildings, tunnels and other structures and applied them overseas, having consulted on the construction of Burj Dubai. In all, Baker has consulted on seven of the 20 tallest buildings.

The article profiles Oak State Products Inc., manufacturer of cookies, bars, chocolate-enrobed products based in Wenona, Illinois.

Reports on the founding members of Chicago Climate Exchange, a voluntary capital and trade program for reducing and trading greenhouse gas emissions.

Reports on the plan of Chicago, Illinois-based tool manufacturing company Robert Boston Tool Corp. to offer digital management tools in addition to its traditional power tools as of February 2003. Key features of the company's desktop-based software tool; Expected advantages of the tool; Plans of the company regarding the tool's availability.

Reports on the success of the Pack Expo International exhibition in Chicago, Illinois. Increase of the quotation activity in the packaging-machinery sector; Rise in the demand for packaging equipment; Number of exhibitors participating in the exhibition.

Information about the topics discussed at the 2007 AMI Show held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois is presented. The conference includes the introduction of technological innovations by Alcan Packaging. In addition, AmTrade Systems and ShrÖter Technologie have shown their designs of smokehouses, steamcook cabinets and blast chillers. Moreover, food processing garment and hygiene solutions were displayed at the Aramark Uniform Services booth.

The article features several exhibitors at the Worldwide Food Expo, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois. They include APV Invensys, Anderson Instrument Co. Inc., Cannon Equipment, Cargill Texturizing Solutions, Chr Hansen Inc., Dairy Conveyor Corp., avid Michael and Co., Deville Technologies Inc. and Ecolab Inc.

The article provides information on the Converting Machinery/Materials (CMM) International exhibition to be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. It states that the event will cover industry segments such as inks and coatings and flexible packaging. It mentions that the Flexible Packaging Technology Center will feature various pieces of packaging machinery including the Pratica 1200 slitter/rewinder from Profama.

The article features Tal-Mar Custom Metal Fabricators Inc., an industrial sheet metal shop in a suburb south of Chicago, Illinois. Tal-Mar is not the typical sheet metal shop and is capable of engineering, drawing, fabricating, installing and servicing anything made of metal. The article discusses the company facilities, the types of clients, emergency service, the future addition of machines and demands on employees.

Reports the release of a report by the Delta Institute about the fuel savings of industrial plants in Chicago, Illinois. Discussion on pollution control; Reduction on the use of fuel; Toxic reduction through energy efficiency and conservation among industrial boilers.

Highlights the LabelExpo Americas 2002 trade show held in Chicago, Illinois. Number of exhibitors and attendees; Product introductions.

The article presents information on the Pack Expo International show in Chicago, Illinois. The event held a Showcase of Packaging Innovations with the Pack Expo Selects lineup of technologies. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive Matt Kistsler delivered the keynote session on the company's packaging sustainability plan.

The article reports that the $1.1-billion McCormick Place West Building, an expansion of Chicago's convention center, has not only kept costs in check but also on course for completion three months early. The five-story expansion with 475,000 sq ft of exhibit space, is expected to become the largest certified green building in the U.S. INSETS: Superintendent's Uncommon Sense Yields Extra-Productive…;Access Scheme Gives Welders a Boost.

The article offers world news briefs related to the coatings industry as of February 2006. Cook Composites and Polymers has converted its facility in Pennsauken, New Jersey to a resin terminal to support its north American distribution for Coatings Resins. BASF has boost its production capacity for quinophthalone pigments at its Ludwigshaien site in Germany to 1,400 metric tons per annum. Akzo Nobel plans to close the McCook plant operated by its Surfactants business in Chicago, Illinois.

El artículo enfoca en la compañía Nimco, líder en la producción de sistemas y maquinaria de empaque de cartón tipo gable-top. Nimco tiene una planta localizada en Crystal Lake, Illinois que está dedicada al ensamble, testeo y servicio de sus productos. Produce sistemas de manufactura para formado, llenado y sellado para la industria alimenticia y de bebidas. Crea maquinaria para formar cartones de todas formas y tamaños.

The article reports that the Food Expo show had attracted thousand of peoples in the United States. The Food Expo show was held at McCormick Place in Chicago from October 26-29 in which more than 25,000 food industry professionals participated. During the show several exhibitions, conventions and events took place including AMI International Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition and the Food and Dairy & Beverage Exposition. The several food processing companies displayed their latest products and services.

Presents news briefs about the construction industry in the United States (US) as of March 27, 2000. March 14, 2000 explosion at the Bowater Inc. paper plant in Rock Hill, South Carolina; Increase in funds for US airport construction; Schedule for the resumption of construction of Chicago's Grand Pier project in Illinois.

Provides information on the International Coatings Exposition to be held at McCormick Place North Chicago, Illinois on October 25 to 29, 2004.

Relates how the third-generation Blommer family managed the Blommer Chocolate Co. based in Chicago, Illinois. Story of the business; Background of Peter Blommer, COO of the company; Products manufactured by the company. INSET: At a Glance Blommer Chocolate Co..

Presents a list of few exhibits featured at the Worldwide Food Expo/AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Convention and Exposition, which takes place from October 29 to November 1 at Chicago's McCormick Place, Illinois. Features of the company 3M Microbiology Products to be showcased at the exposition; Type of products to be showcased by the company, aLF Ventures LLC; Innovations in the products of the company Ansell Occupational Healthcare.

Focuses on the Worldwide Food Expo 2003 (WWFE), to be held in Chicago, Illinois from October 29 to November 1 at Chicago's McCormick Place. Name of the organizations sponsoring WWFE; Types of exhibits, features and seminars to be conducted at the exposition; Types of educational workshops that would be organized during the exposition.

Previews several sessions related to the dairy industry in the 2001 Worldwide Food Expo in Chicago, Illinois on October 18 to 21, 2001. Discussions on management and human resources; Discussion on practices in dairying plants; Information on strategic approaches for fluid milk companies. INSET: Bears, Cubs, Hawks and Cows: Dairy Expo and Sports Go Together....

Provides information on several equipment for confectionery production which were presented during the `International Exhibition of Food Processors/PACK EXPO' at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois in November 2000. Bosch Packaging SVE 2510 Vertical Form-Fill-Seal Machine from Bosch; VPK-260 Continuous Motion Vertical Bagger from Rovema Packaging Machines; SNC-F44 Picker Systems from Gerhard Schubert GmbH.

Focuses on steak supplier Bruss Co.'s manufacturing process plant in Chicago, Illinois. Systematic approach to quality product manufacture; Specialization in the production of fresh portion-control beef; Labor issues in the meat industry; Flexibility of production lines.

Offers information on coatings manufacturers participating in the ICE 2000 conference to be hosted by the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology in Chicago, Illinois. Inclusion of Air Products and Chemicals Inc.; Buckman Laboratories; Clariant Corp.; DeFalsko Corp.; Elcometer Inc.

Presents information on the 2000 International Coatings Expo in Chicago, Illinois. Features of the technology conference; Highlights of the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology's (FSCT) Annual Meeting coinciding with the expo.