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The article focuses on the diversification of Chicago, Illinois-based Container Corp. of America (CCA). CCA President Leo H. Schoenhofen announced that the firm will not be restricted to paperboard and plastic packaging. The diversification strategy of CCA is said to be a defensive move since pulp and paper manufacturers are encroaching upon CCA's private preserve. The key elements of CCA corporate strategy are the orientation toward sales and decentralization.

Information on the Pack Expo International at McCormick Place in Chicago is presented. The event was sponsored by Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI), and it features more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing technologies that account a great amount spent on packaging in North America. The event was composed of 50 educational sessions aimed at helping industry professionals regarding the importance of sustainability and brand protection. The speakers of the event are also mentioned.

Interviews Jim Hamilton, president of Colbert Packaging Corp., about his challenges faced in the management of the company in Lake Forest, Illinois. Management of external transactions while considering the needs and wants of employees; Views on the status of the company in the next few years; Emphasis on the value of maintaining the company to operate independently.

The article offers information on several packaging conferences in September 2015 such as Graph Expo and Converting & Packaging Printing (CPP) Expo to be held both at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois and the Pack Expo at Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The article focuses on the discussion given by Jim Porter, president and chief operating officer (COO) of Solvay Paperboard on the impact of consolidation in the containerboard industry on recovered fiber markets during "Recycling Today's" Paper Recycling Conference & Trade Show in Chicago, Illinois. Porter said that market players will be fewer and recovered fiber demand will expand. The predictions of Porter for the future of the industry are mentioned.

The article offers information on the packaging industry's event, Pack Expo International, to be held on November 2-5, 2014 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

The article offers information on Labelexpo Americas, an event for the label, printing and converting industry, held in Chicago, Illinois. It informs that in the event, several new products related to printing and packaging industries were launched which include the launch of advanced Linoprint digital color production systems from Heidelberg Americas Inc. and a new lightweight oriented polyolefin film from ExxonMobil Chemical Co.

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 focuses on the latest technique applied by Wood Dale, Illinois-based flexible-packaging and label converter Prime Graphics Inc. to overcome the challenges of using water-based metallic inks for flexographic printing of film. It mentions the use of a new type of water-based ink and the need to reformulate the entire printing process to print a label cleanly. Such technique was used by the company in packaging the Quantum NO Shot dietary supplement from Bally Total Fitness Corp.

The article provides information on the operations of Diamond Flexible Packaging. According to Scott Hansen, Diamond's director of sales and marketing, the company prides itself on open communication and feels it is very important to allow its customers to be an integral part the sales process. Hansen says that Diamond's relationship with Pactiv has brought plenty of positive attention to the Northbrook, Illinois-based converter because the technology is unique.

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.

Describes the retrofit process made to solve the problematic pouch machine of Polyair, a manufacturer of protective packaging products and integrated packaging systems in Chicago, Illinois. Evaluation of the functionality of the machine and its control and communication requirements; Modification of the original program involved in the operation; Installation of motion and human/machine interface programming capabilities.

Introduces several electronic packaging equipment to be presented during CMM International 2005 at McCormick Place South in Chicago, Illinois. InPrint video-inspection system from Fife Corp; Web-guide technology from Accuweb Inc.; Viscopro 1600 series in-line electromagnetic viscosity control system from Cambridge Applied Systems Inc.

The article focuses on Rollprint Packaging Products Inc. that applies its healthcare-substrate technology to new markets. The seeds that flex-pack converter Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc., planted a few years ago are starting to turn into a rich harvest of new business. Headquartered in Addison, Illinois, the fully integrated company supplies healthcare, industrial and specialty-foods customers with a diverse range of coated substrates, adhesive laminations, blown and cast films, lidding and pouches. INSET: Coater Closeup.

Highlights the proposed 2004 Pack Expo International in Chicago, Illinois. Objectives of the event; Conference schedule at the event; List of exhibitors that will participate.

Rising above the Edens Expressway on 3 acres in suburban Northbrook, Illinois, the brick-clad headquarters of Lipson Alport Glass and Associates, a leading package-design firm, might give the impression of a typical office box. On closer inspection, one finds its looks are deceiving. A second box, composed of glass, sits directly below the brick structure, but is offset from it by 50 feet. The result evokes the meeting of two tectonic plates. Designed as an addition to a drab 18,000-square-foot office building, the new structure doubles the floor space and accommodates a complex program.

The article discusses the highlights of the Pack Expo International and Pharma Expo 2014, held in Chicago, Illinois in November 2014, which recorded a 6.5 percent increase in attendance. Presentations included the "2014 State of the Industry: Packaging Machinery Shipments Study (SOTI)" and "2014 Secondary Packaging Market Research Study" released by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) and the PACK Solutions Challenge by the PMMI Foundation.

Information about Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute's (PMMI) 3rd Annual Pack Expo Thought Leaders gathering of journalists held in Rosemont, Illinois on March 21, 2012 is presented. The main topic of the event was reportedly the implications of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) on the packaging industry. Lecturers include Nation Pizza and Foods' Mike Alagna, Nercon Eng. & Mfg. Inc.'s Jessica Jacobson, and Shuttleworth LLC's Bret Ranc.

The article offers information on the Graph Expo 2008 exhibition and conference to be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois on October 26-28, 2008.

The article presents information on the CPP Expo to be held in Chicago, Illinois. It is expected that about 50,000 packaging professionals will attend the show. Packaging companies will showcase their converting/package printing solutions. The show will be organized by H.A. Bruno LLC. The Expo will also offer a tailored conference program.

The article presents information on the Graph Expo and Converting Expo to be held in Chicago, Illinois on October 15-18, 2006. The event will be managed by the Graphics Arts Show Co. The event will be the largest national graphic communications and converting exhibition since 2000. Various packaging and labeling companies will showcase their products in the exhibition. INSET: SEMINARS AT A GLANCE.

The article focuses on packaging company Genesis Packaging & Design. Genesis Packaging & Design, a corrugated and preprinted-linerboard converter in Lemont, Illinois, continues to push the limits of high-quality graphics by staying current with the latest technology and listening to customer demands. Genesis Packaging's new Cl-flexo press brings life to the printed web with eye-popping colors. To create printing with that customer- friendly "pop," Genesis installed a Prime UV Systems, Prime Optimum two-lamp UV-curing system. Not only did the new Cl-flexo press and curing system satisfy the needs of current customers, it also opened up new markets for the converter. Genesis has been able to tap into the cosmetics, automotive, food and beverage industries with the kind of high-definition printing these markets want.

Reports on the development made to Flex-Pak Packaging Products Inc.'s Vega 356 CP servo-driven bagmaker in Batavia, Illinois. Purpose of the advancement made to increase the bagmaking capabilities of the company; Plan of the company to add a folding attachment infeed and transform some bags produced into a pouchmaker; Aid of Mamata USA in the modifications made to the bagmaking machine.

Highlights the CMM International 2005 exhibition in packaging industry at McCormick Place South in Chicago, Illinois. Number of exhibitors; Schedule of the show; List of exhibitors.

Focuses on the relocation of Paket Corp. from the South Side plant to the former Nalco Chemical Plant in Chicago, Illinois. Information on the facility size ans sales revenue; Emphasis on the labor pool and transportation resources; Focus on economic revitalization efforts.

The article offers information on the Pharma EXPO 2016 Conference and Innovation Stage by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies and International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) to be held on McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois from November 6-9, 2016.

The article offers information on the Pack Expo International to be held at the McCormick Place convention center in Chicago, Illinois from November 6-9, 2016.

The article offers information on the Chicago Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) evening program entitled "What's New in Corrugated," which will be held at the Marriott in Oak Brook, Illinois on February 3, 2009. It mentions that eight companies will give seven minute presentations including Hycorr Machine Corp., Systec Corp., and Dicar Inc. Moreover, the program starts at 7:15 p.m. at costs at only $65.

The article presents information on Process Expo co-located with Pack Expo International which took place from November 9-13, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. The show boasted more than 2,000 suppliers who displayed the latest in technology for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing and packaging industries. Among the products and supplies are the Memograph M RSG40 from Endress+Hauser Canada, the CMXR Multi-Axis Control from Festo Corp., and the Automated Storage and Retrieval System from Westfalia Technologies.

The article offers information on a food safety workshop by the Packaging Association of Canada to be held on June 11-12, 2008 in Rosemount, Illinois.

The article offers information about the Pack EXPO International 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. The events have showcased hundreds of new products and ideas on October 29 - November 2, 2006 which brought out 45,741 buyers, 25,600 exhibitor personnel representing 2,302 companies and 6,057 international attendees. Details on the next PACK EXPO trade show are offered.

The article features the launching of the 2006 Converting Summit by CMM International company at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center in Illinois. Topics for discussion include crisis in consumable costs, trends in flexible packaging and offshore competition and opportunity. The event will also highlight exhibition of new products and technologies.

The article features the conference "Opportunities and Challenges of Doing Business in the Chinese Packaging Market" in Chicago, Illinois. The conference will be hosted by Pira International company. Topics for discussion include entry strategies, consumer and retailer trends, new legislation requirements and intellectual property/brand protection.

The article discusses the "Official Board Market" in Chicago, Illinois' unpredictable high index prices for corrugated cardboard (OCC) and orient paper (ONP). It says that industries like publishing suffered the effects of the financial crisis and the Internet that eventually led to a drop in demand and supply, though the domestic and global demand for the packaging industry is good. A table that shows the prices of ONP and OCC in April 2010 and from 2007-2009 is presented.

The article presents the statements of Margie Flynn, principal and co-owner of BrownFlynn which was made during the TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Division Conference and CorrExpo in Chicago, Illinois in August 2009. She discusses why top executives at corrugated packaging companies should care about sustainability. She also suggests that companies must set goals that help them reduce costs and reduce compliance risks and must create product differentiation and work to meet unmet social needs.

Information about the CMM (Converting Machinery/Material) International held in Rosemont, Illinois is presented. The primary goal of the trade show was to help the packaging printing industry recover from economic crisis. The event featured 160 exhibitors and representatives from converting companies nationwide headed by MaryBeth DeWitt, CMM event director.

The article reports on the launching of H + A International Inc.'s Social Media Group to assist manufacturers improve their online packaging packages in Chicago, Illinois. The Social Media Group has developed an exclusive program named Social Media MAPP (Marketing Positioning Program) that provides manufacturers several social media solutions that would cater their needs and budgets. These services include development of strategic social media planning and effective company blogs.

The article reports on the acquisition of FCA Packaging Products by Ancor Capital Partners in Moline, Illinois. It states that the terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. It mentions that the first company provides packaging services and solutions for heavy duty industrial applications through nine plants across the nation. It manufactures customized skids, crates and boxes from wood and engineered wood, steel and corrugated containers.

The article reports on a set of packaging guidelines and recommendations created by the International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking in Crystal Lake, Illinois, in conjunction with the Braille Authority of North America. The Can-Am Braille is for the use of braille on packaging to better meet the needs of the visually impaired in North America.

The article provides information on the CMM International, Converting Machinery/Material Conference and Exposition, to be held June 1-4, 2009 in Rosemont, Illinois.

Information about the 2nd Annual Environmental Expo sponsored by CardPak Inc., based in Solon, Ohio is presented. The focus of the event was on the packaging industry's role in addressing the sustainability needs of the retailer, the consumer, and the environment. Attendees dined in the Shedd Aquarium's rotunda among roof sharks, mantra rays, and an actual scuba diver. The event was held at the Chicago, Illinois McCormick Place Exposition Center.

The article reports on the scholarships awarded by the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) to Colleen Mottram and Chris Lacriola in Chicago, Illinois. The scholarships were given during the annual TAPPI Golf Outing held at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club on August 19, 2008. Mottram and Lacriola each received a $1,000 scholarship.

The article announces the report of KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp. in Northbrook, Illinois, that the company's net income for the second quarter of 2008 increased by 139% to $8.3 million from the same period in 2007. Accordingly, net sales increased by 13.1%, having $68.2 million in the second quarter of 2008. In addition, KapStone Paper stresses that higher prices produced a $4.4 million boost in sales.

The article offers information on the presentation made by Dicar product manager and die expert Rick Putch during the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters' (AICC) 2008 Designer's Workshop in Chicago, Illinois, on May 15-16, 2008. He discussed the significance of meeting the customers' specifications and the phenomenon of the competitiveness of the packaging market. Information on his next presentation is presented.