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1/22/2013	CPA 2013 Annual Meeting - Sharpen Your Winning Edge Don't gamble with your future - increase your odds by gaining valuable insights to the packaging industry. CPA's Annual Meeting - taking place February 21-24 at the Waldorf Astoria Naples, Naples, FL - brings together the industry's most innovative thinkers. Paricipate in knowledge-building sessions while networking with top executives, share ideas with contract packaging company business owners and discover winning edge solutions. Click here for details and registration.
1/17/2013	Praxis Expands Into Primary Packaging With New Bottling Line Integrated with CPA member Praxis’s secondary packaging base, the line flexibly accommodates high and low volume requirements. Praxis Packaging Solutions is adding the final touches to its first primary fill equipment line for providing vertically integrated packaging services for OTC and pharmaceutical customers. Click here to read more.
1/14/2013	Supply Chain Visionary Joins Nulogy Board CPA member Nulogy announced that Art Mesher, an award-winning supply chain thought leader, has been elected to Nulogy’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Click here to read more.
11/17/2012	Praxis Packaging Solutions Expands Headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI Longtime CPA member company aquires additional 45,000 square feet to accommodate growth. "Over the past few years, we have seen considerable opportunity for growth," said Scott Hanmer, Vice President of Sales. "As a result, the Praxis management team has been working diligently to improve upon our existing portfolio of capabilities and service offerings.” Click here to read more.
10/8/2012	Take advantage of this year's Contract Packaging magazine Resource Guide Contract Packaging magazine is preparing the November/December issue which includes the annual "Resource Guide for Contract Packaging." This edition includes profiles of contract packagers and offers year-round exposure to tens of thousands of professionals who use contract packaging and related services. This issue is ideal for you to extend your reach to 20,000 professionals in the business! Advertising discounts for CPA members are available through October 19. Click here for details.
10/4/2012	CPA sessions on kitting, supply chain at IoPP conference at PACK EXPO Contract packaging challenges and solutions are hot topics at PACK EXPO, and at this year's Conference at PACK EXPO, at McCormick Place in Chicago, CPA will make two presentations: "Contract Packaging and Kitting as a Lean Packaging Strategy," presented Oct. 29 by Kevin Hall, Chief Operating Officer at Coregistics; and "The Evolution of Contract Packaging within the Customer Supply Chain," presented Oct. 31 by Eric Wilhelm, CEO at Coregistics. For details on these Pack Expo session and more, click here.
10/3/2012	CPA member Pacmoore Products featured on 21st Century Pacmoore Products, Inc., a member of CPA since 2007, is featured on 21st Century Business to discuss contract manufacturing for food processing. Click here to view video.
9/13/2012	CPA at PACK EXPO CPA will be at Booth C-39 at PACK EXPO in Chicago, October 28-31, 2012. Stop by and say hello and learn more about the organization!
8/21/2012	Joe Jaruszewski resigns as president of Contract Packaging Association Effective August 10, 2012, Joe Jaruszewski has tendered and the Contract Packaging Association Board of Directors has reluctantly accepted his resignation as president of CPA. To fill this vacancy, the CPA board has appointed Chris Nutley, President, MSW Packaging, as CPA President until June 30, 2013, when the unexpired portion of the President’s term ends. Click here for details.
7/12/2012	Chad Kerlin of General Mills to keynote CPA 2012 Fall WorkShop Chad Kerlin, Vice President, External Supply Chain, General Mills, will keynote the CPA 2012 Fall WorkShop - taking place in Chicago, September 24-25, 2012. WorkShop agenda is focused on technology, food safety initiatives and more. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about what drives great contract packaging. Click here for details.
7/9/2012	Mary Ahern named CPA Executive Director The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) Board of Directors has selected Mary Ahern to become the new Executive Director of the Association, succeeding Edwin Landon, effective July 1. As Executive Director, Ahern will oversee the day-to-day operations of the association. Click here for details.
6/25/2012	Upcoming webinar focused on thermoformed containers and recylability CPA's next webinar, Making Thermoformed Containers Recycling Compliant (taking place July 26 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CST), is an engaging, co-branded webinar that will help you integrate and specify materials to meet the requirements, with insights on testing protocols and determining acceptable results. Click here for details.
6/7/2012	Catch up on the latest CPA webinars Besides presenting up-to-the-minute and pertinent packaging subject matter that can be applied directly to your operations, CPA Webinars are conveniently presented over the Internet so you don't have to leave your office to "attend." Seminar presenters are experts in their given field, providing information by example. Click here for details.
5/28/2012	Webinar focused on supply chain optimization Supply chain enhancement has become an essential strategy for success. The Institute of Packaging Professionals and the Contract Packaging Association are collaborating to present two knowledgeable speakers and perspectives in two separate spring webinars on this important topic. Click here for details and registration.
5/26/2012	Delkor introduces robotic loader to product line Delkor’s new robotic loader allows maximum production efficiency when loading products such as nutritional bars into tri-seal cartons. Click here for details.
5/18/2012	Innovative Labeling Solutions Honored with Business Success Award Innovative Labeling Solutions, a digital package print specialist, received a Tristate Success Award in honor of their growth and business success in 2011. The award was presented at a luncheon on April 24th in Cincinnati. Click here for details.
5/18/2012	Delkor honored for success in international business Delkor Systems, Inc. was among 10 Minnesota companies honored Thursday for their success in exporting and international business. Gov. Mark Dayton recognized them as winners of the 27th annual Governor’s International Trade Awards. Click here for details.
4/9/2012	Gerry Donley inducted into CPA's Hall of Fame The Contract Packaging Association is pleased to announce Gerry Donley, President of Toll Packaging Services, Division of Cloud Packaging Solutions LLC., as recipient of the association's esteemed Hall of Fame Award for 2012. The CPA Hall of Fame honors professionals who have made a significant contribution to the Contract Packaging Association and the contract packaging industry. Click here for details.
4/3/2012	CPA 2012-2013 Board of Directors In accordance with the Bylaws of the Contract Packaging Association, Immediate Past President, John Mazelin, presents the 2012-2013 Board of Directors. Click here for details.
3/5/2012	CPA Webinar focused on fast changeover CPA is presenting a webinar - Fast and Furious Almost Never Wins the Changeover Race, presented by John Henry, Changeover.com - online March 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CST. This presentation will show you how to maximize the efficiency of changeovers and minimize the time, labor and cost of these critical operations. Click here for details and registration.
2/27/2012	CPA 2012 Annual Meeting - Photo Highlights! The CPA 2012 Annual Meeting, which took place February 23-26 at the Gran Melia in Puerto Rico, addressed issues within the association as well as innovations in the contract packaging industry. Attendees were shown how to reinvent and reposition their company and their people to help serve and compete at a higher level. Click here for photo highlights.
2/20/2012	Sterling Contract Packaging Inc. Announces 4th Expansion in 15 Years! Sterling Contract Packaging Inc has planned their 4th expansion for February of 2012. This expansion will bring the total company space to 107,200 square feet in two locations. Click here for details.
2/16/2012	Veteran APAC Co-Packer Adopts PackManager Nulogy Corporation along with Creative Pack, a leading Australian promotional packaging specialist, today announced their adoption of PackManager as the system of record for their Sydney facility. (more)
2/1/2012	CPA Hall of Fame honors industry professionals The Contract Packaging Association Hall of Fame honors professionals who have made a significant contribution to the Contract Packaging Association and the contract packaging industry. Click here for latest inductees.
11/6/2011	State of the Contract Packaging Industry Report now available Updated, November 2011! As more CPG companies are utilizing contract packaging services, the State of Contract Packaging Industry Report provides invaluable information that can help you strengthen your influence within this growing industry. This essential report - brought to you exclusively by the Contract Packaging Association - contains never before released information relating to the business/service of contract packaging and how it will continue to grow in the future. For details and order information, click here.
10/19/2011	Henry Camp to present at CPA Fall Workshop Keynote Dinner Henry Camp, CEO, IDEA, llc will focus on how you can use contraints management to resolve contract packaging problems at the CPA Fall WorkShop Keynote Dinner on Monday November 7. The Fall WorkShop, taking place in Chicago, November 7-8, will help you increase your contract packaging efficiencies. Register now!
8/23/2011	PepsiCo's Robert Maller to Keynote CPA Fall WorkShop Find out what PepsiCo looks for in a contract packaging relationship. PepsiCo presentation is one of many educational tracks taking place at CPA's Fall WorkShop, taking place November 7-8 in Chicago. Register now and boost your operations' efficiencies. Click here for details and agenda.
8/22/2011	Exhibitor opportunities available at the CPA 2011 Fall WorkShop As suppliers to the packaging industry, CPA Associate Members can exhibit their latest technologies and innovations directly to the high-level decision-makers who will be attending the Fall WorkShop on November 7-8 in Chicago, IL. Click here for exhibitor opportunities.
8/15/2011	CPA to discuss State of the Industry at Pack Expo Las Vegas Whether you’re a contract packager or a product manufacturer using contract packaging services, if you’re going to Pack Expo Las Vegas Sept. 26-28, the Contract Packaging Association’s session at the IoPP Learning Center Conference will give you critical updates for doing business more efficiently in 2011 and beyond. CPA board member Chris Nutley will lead this presentation. Click here for details.
8/12/2011	CPA Fall WorkShop scheduled for November Taking place in Chicago, IL., November 7-8, 2011. Click here for details.
8/8/2011	CPA announces updated logo usage guidelines CPA encourages members to utilize the Contract Packaging Association name and logo on their web sites, letters, fliers, advertisements, newsletters, and other promotional materials. The CPA logo is designed for maximum flexibility on a variety of materials. Click here for logo usage guidelines and logo downloads.
7/1/2011	CPA State of the Industry Survey Request The Contract Packaging Association and SAI Industrial LLC (SAI) have come together to expand the ground breaking industry intelligence program first initiated in 2007 and further updated in 2008. Your participation in this important report is requested. Click here for details.
6/9/2011	Get more exposure! List your plant location now! Contract Packaging Association website “Plant Location” listings provide great new marketing opportunities. Click here for details.
4/15/2011	CPA Connection Newsletter focused on the industry Find out the latest news about the contract packaging industry and CPA in the new Contract Packaging Newsletter, "Connection." Click here for latest edition.
4/14/2011	Dates, location announced for CPA 2012 Annual Meeting Taking place February 23-26, 2012 at the Gran Melia Hotel & Resort in Puerto Rico. Mark your calendars!
1/27/2011	CAPS Makes Food Logistics’ List of Top 100 Technology Suppliers for Third Consecutive Year Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) (www.usecaps.com), was recently named to Food Logistics Magazine’s Top 100 Technology Suppliers list for the third consecutive year.
12/17/2010	Saddle Creek Corp. Acquires ProLog Logistics Lakeland, Fla., Dec. 16, 2010 – Saddle Creek Corp., a nationwide third-party provider of integrated logistics, warehousing, transportation, and contract packaging services, announced today that it has acquired ProLog Logistics Inc.
12/3/2010	Ryt-way Industries Acquires Robert’s Packaging, Inc. Lakeville, Minnesota, December 2, 2010 — Ryt-way Industries LLC (“Ryt-way”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Robert’s Packaging, Inc. (“Robert’s”) of Battle Creek, Michigan.
10/14/2010	Saddle Creek Adds Director of Business Development in Southern California Lakeland, Fla., Oct. 12, 2010 - Saddle Creek Corporation, a nationwide third-party logistics provider, has added a new director of business development to support the company’s growth in Southern California.
9/24/2010	Nulogy to be Featured in Global Supply Chain of the Future Event
8/24/2010	Come see us at PACK EXPO 2010! Booth #C-42
7/13/2010	CPA 2011 Annual Meeting dates, location announced "Power Up!" in 2011. Click here for details.
7/7/2010	Ryt-way Industries Acquires Cloud Holdings and Toll Packaging Services Lakeville, Minn., June 29, 2010 — Ryt-way Industries LLC (“Ryt-way”) has acquired from Cloud Holdings LLC the food and beverage contract packaging and equipment manufacturing businesses of Cloud Packaging Solutions consisting of the three companies of Cloud Packaging Services (“Cloud PS”), Cloud Equipment Company and Toll Packaging Services (“Toll”).
6/17/2010	Aaron Thomas Co. triples CP operations near Chicago Aaron Thomas Co. Inc. has opened a 420,000-sq-ft contract packaging, warehousing, and distribution center in Lockport, IL., southwest of Chicago.
5/5/2010	Contract Packaging Works Well for Even the Most Vulnerable Product Groups Daphne Allen, Editor, PMP News’s eBulletin, discusses contract packaging and how it can positively impact pharmaceutical and medical device packaging. Click here for article.
3/22/2010	TKD Holdings Launches New Website New York, New York (March 22, 2010) TKD Holdings, Inc. (TKD), a leading contract packaging company, has launched a new website to reflect its depth of services, refined design aesthetic and experience as a preferred contract packer for clients such as Estee Lauder, Sanofi-Aventis and Unilever.
3/17/2010	Visual Pak Expands Blend and Fill Capability and Capacity Company responds boldly to needs of CPG customers
3/5/2010	CPA 2010 Annual Meeting presentations now available
2/19/2010	Lisa Shambro emphasizes improving communications Jim George, Editor-in-Chief, Contract Packaging magazine, reports from the CPA Annual Meeting in Naples, FL. Article focuses on keynoter Lisa Shambro, director, Foundation for Strategic Sourcing.
1/10/2010	CPA 2011 Annual Meeting details now available Packed business agenda, networking and social/recreational events will make this Annual Meeting CPA’s best! Click here for details.
12/22/2009	Next CPA Web Seminar focused on Corrugated Packaging Performance Presented by Wally Petrac, Marketing Manager, Smurfit-MBI, Canada, CPA's next web seminar - "Packaging Performance: Advanced and Sophisticated Constructions, Applications and Consequences" - is taking place January 27 at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CST. Click here for details.
12/11/2009	GH Manufacturing Improves Productivity for Global CPG PackManager Enables Client Visibility TORONTO – December 1, 2009: Nulogy Corporation, a leading provider of supply-chain management solutions, announced today with GH Günther Huettlin Manufacturing Inc., the full utilization of Nulogy’s PackManager solution at the contract packaging provider’s award-winning facility.
11/30/2009	Saddle Creek Corporation Acquires ServiceCraft Logistics
10/29/2009	CPA web seminar focuses on food plant audits. Register now! Taking place November 12, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST, "Preparing for a Food Safety Inspection and the GFSI Audits" web seminar, presented by Judi Lazaro, Director of Customer Relations for AIB International, will take you on a virtual audit of a food plant - any food plant - and coach you on what a food safety inspector looks at and why.
10/26/2009	Lisa Bodell named keynote speaker for 2010 CPA Annual Meeting Lisa Bodell, CEO, futurethink, will address how innovation in packaging (and contract packaging) leads to future success. An authority on innovation, Bodell has appeared on FOX News, and in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, WIRED, Harvard Business Review, and The Futurist. Click here for CPA Annual Meeting speaker updates.
10/26/2009	Tabletop exhibits available at 2010 CPA Annual Meeting CPA Associate Members and non-member suppliers to contract packagers now have the opportunity to exhibit their services/products at the 2010 CPA Annual Meeting (taking place February 18-21, 2010 in Naples, FL). Click here for more information about tabletop exhibit opportunities.
10/22/2009	CPA 2010 Annual Meeting dates and location announced The 2010 Annual Meeting - "Riding Out the Storm: Lessons From Survival Masters" - is taking place February 18-21, 2010 in Naples, FL. Click here for more information.
10/16/2009	Special Offer for Contract Packaging Association members List your company in Contract Packaging magazine's 2010 Resource Guide and get year-round exposure to buyers of contract packaging and related services. Discounted pricing available exclusively for members. Reservations due October 23. More information here.
9/25/2009	10 Ways to Reduce Supply Chain Costs CPA has partnered with YRC to bring you shipping benefits that leverage the full scale of the association, passing savings along to you.
9/10/2009	Cloud Packaging Solutions LLC acquires Toll Packaging Group, LLC
8/22/2009	PMPNews Insider addresses contract packaging's impact on H1N1 Vaccine logjams
8/21/2009	Visit CPA at Pack Expo Las Vegas Stop by Booth #C-952 between October 5-7 for CPA updates or to just say hello!
8/17/2009	State of the Contract Packaging Industry Report available As more CPG companies are utilizing contract packaging services, the State of Contract Packaging Industry Report provides invaluable information that can help you strengthen your influence within this growing industry.
7/28/2009	CPA President John Riley quoted extensively in Packaging Digest
4/22/2009	Samples show RFQ module in action
3/31/2009	CPA 2009 Annual Meeting presentations now available
3/16/2009	Annual Meeting weather and wardrobe update
3/15/2009	Annual Meeting golf tournament details
3/14/2009	Annual Meeting Chateau Elan transportation details
3/13/2009	Annual Meeting agenda details now available
3/2/2009	Reserve Hotel Room Now for CPA Annual Meeting
2/11/2009	Extend your reach with Contract Packaging magazine
1/21/2009	Latest CPA Quarterly Newsletter keeps members informed
9/11/2008	Register now for CP 08 and succeed with contract packaging CP 08 focuses on contract packaging innovation, sustainability and growth. Find solutions, exchange ideas, network with peers.
9/8/2008	2008 Annual Meeting presentations available for download
6/9/2008	APPI Market Update May 2008 now available
5/16/2008	Big fish hooked at CPA 2008 Annual Meeting
4/18/2008	Packaging Summit Expo and Conference ideal for contract packagers
3/21/2008	Register Now for CPA Annual Meeting!
2/14/2008	Annual Meeting Sponsorship opportunities boost your visibility
1/9/2008	Latest CPA Quarterly Newsletter keeps members informed
11/1/2007	Jeffrey Hayzlett named one of B2B's Best Marketers of 2007
10/29/2007	Survey: An Analysis of Member Activity in Contract Packaging available for purchase
10/28/2007	Call for Presentations announced for Packaging Summit Expo and Conference 2008
10/26/2007	CP 07 conference drills down on industry’s hot trends
10/23/2007	Yellow Transportation embraces importance of being green
6/21/2007	CP 07 focuses on contract packaging challenges and solutions
6/20/2007	Tabletop exhibits available at CP 07 (more)
5/30/2007	CPA has strong presence at Packaging Summit Expo and Conference
4/27/2007	CPA 2007 Annual Meeting presentations now available
4/27/2007	CPA 2007 Annual Meeting highlights networking, business
4/13/2007	Packaging Summit Conference includes contract packaging track
4/12/2007	APPI audit services available to CPA members
2/20/2007	Extend your reach with next issue of Contract Packaging magazine
1/24/2007	Mike Pinball Clemons named Keynote for CPA Annual Meeting (more)
1/12/2007	Contract Packaging 2007 Annual Meeting agenda now available
12/20/2006	Second edition of CPA Quarterly Report Newsletter online now
11/17/2006	Quick Changeover report available from Summit Publishing (more)
9/29/2006	CPA 2006 Annual Meeting presentations are available online
9/1/2006	Visit CPA at PACK EXPO (more)
9/1/2006	Visit CPA at HBA (more)
8/11/2006	Contract Packaging Association begins quarterly newsletter
8/1/2006	Contract Packaging Association welcomes new members for July (more)
6/30/2006	Contract Packaging Association welcomes new members for June (more)
6/13/2006	Contract Packaging Association 2007 Annual Meeting dates set (more)
6/6/2006	JacobsonWilpak golf invitational to benefit diabetes research (more)
6/2/2006	Membership options increase industry visibility
6/2/2006	RFQ ideal tool for making meaningful connections
6/2/2006	Thomas Bacon inducted into Contract Packaging Association Hall of Fame (more)
3/14/2006	Sponsor programs available for Contract Packaging Association 2006 Annual Meeting
3/2/2006	BOOK HOTEL NOW for the Contract Packaging Association Annual Meeting (more)
3/1/2006	2006 Annual Meeting to include Calypso Carnival
3/1/2006	Contract Packaging Association reaches 100th member milestone (more)
1/20/2006	Contract Packaging 2006 Annual Meeting registration and agenda now available
1/17/2006	Contract Packaging magazine reaches key decision-makers (more)
1/11/2006	Contract Packaging Association 2006 Annual Meeting slated for April (more)
1/6/2006	Contract Packaging Association member Wilpak featured in Package Design magazine
10/5/2005	Contract Packaging magazine will be published three times in 2006 (more)
9/15/2005	Latest issue of Contract Packaging magazine out now (more)
9/2/2005	Packaging Services Expo 2006 showcases contract packaging
7/1/2005	New officers named for Contract Packaging Association (more)
6/10/2005	Packaging Services Expo 2006 reinforces success of PSE 2005 (more)
5/24/2005	Packaging Services Expo 2005 ideal forum for users, providers of packaging services (more)
5/5/2005	The ONE Show for CONTRACT & PACKAGING Solutions STARTS May 10! (more)
4/27/2005	Subscriptions to Contract Packaging magazine available now
4/27/2005	Thank you from John Lyon, Jerrell Packaging, LLC
2/14/2005	Contract Packaging magazine reaches key decision makers (more)
1/31/2005	Register Now for the 2005 Annual Meeting!
1/28/2005	"Packaging Services Expo 2005" offers booth space discounts to CPA members (more)
1/25/2005	Save the date! Contract Packaging Association Annual Meeting slated for March (more)
1/24/2005	Summit Publishing Company's Contract Packaging magazine to serve as CPA's official publication
1/10/2005	“Packaging Services Expo 2005” includes four track conference program
1/10/2005	Help provide tsunami disaster relief (more)
12/17/2004	Contract Packaging Association in the News - Packaging World magazine
12/14/2004	Contract Packaging Association launches new web site (more)
12/7/2004	"Packaging Services Expo 2005" provides contract packaging solutions (more)
12/2/2004	Contract Packaging Association adopts new name, logo (more)
12/1/2004	Contract Packaging Association selects new management company (more)

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