WELCOME TO THE CPA QUARTERLY REPORT NEWSLETTER
The Contract Packaging Association's online quarterly newsletter is designed to keep all members of CPA informed about association growth, activities, events and initiatives.
Growth within the last two years has allowed CPA to take on projects it was not able to consider previously. This newsletter is intended to be both informative and entertaining. Newsletter goal is to greatly increase dialog and involvement with the association.
Another significant reason for the newsletter is to encourage Associate (supplier) Members to submit product information highlighting new, enhanced, changed capabilities of particular value to contract packaging members. With the complete rewriting of the CPA bylaws in 2005, the associate member category was created to encourage those with significant and growing business with contract packagers become members of the association. There are currently a dozen associate members.
SINCERE THANKS TO CPA's VOLUNTEERS
As new projects develop, it becomes critical for volunteers to step up to help carry forward association business. CPA has been most fortunate with members willing to roll up their sleeves.
Volunteers include : Kevin Woods - Verst Group; Wayne Watson - DBL; Joe Jaruszewski - MRP; Angel Roloff - The Packaging Summit; John Lyon - Jarrel Pkg; Vicky Wilson - Toll Pkg; Jennifer Deamud - Praxis; Chris Nutley - MSW; Carri Lane - Premier Pkg; Rick Collett - West Pack Ind; Tom Bacon - Aaron Thomas; Arturo Lizarraga - Sugar Foods; Len Shaw - Assemblies Unltd; Gerry Donley - Toll Pkg; Phil Nader - Diversapak; Paul Tomick - First Choice.
To these and any volunteers not mentioned above, thank you.
ANNUAL MEETING EXCEEDS ALL EXPECTATIONS
First CPA keynote speaker ever, Michael "Pinball" Clemons, set the tone for the 2007 Annual Meeting. His presentation was both captivating and empowering, and clearly demonstrated the remarkable things that can be accomplished through dedication, perseverance, hard work, and a positive attitude. This very much in keeping with the theme of this year's meeting: "Winning Strategies to Flawless Execution - How Winners Do It."
Based on evaluation scores and written comments, the business presentations were equally well received. This material is available on CPA's web site at www.contractpackaging.org; free to members and $100 to non-members.
Click here for photos of business meeting activities.
Networking opportunity as well social and recreational activities were the best ever. Two quotes were typical of a number received: "My compliments on the terrific job you and your staff did in planning and executing the annual meeting. It was the best one yet." The second continues, "I want to thank you for an exceptional meeting. I can't remember the last meeting I attended that was so informative and well planned. CPA is a great organization and I am glad my company is now a part of it."
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CPA is fortunate to have had several sponsors to help hold down costs. They include three gold sponsors: Alcoa Flexible Packaging, R.A. Jones and Nulogy Corporation. Other generous sponsors include Packaging World/ Contract Packaging, Nina Plastics and Sugar Foods Contract Packaging.
Thanks to all that continue to support programs, initiatives and events.
CPA PLANS TRADE SHOW/ CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
It is the intention of the Contract Packaging Association to be as visible as possible at events where contract packaging is active and growing. This exposure accelerates new member development and the interaction between members and those who can buy their services.
The specific venues include: The Packaging Summit (www.pkgsummit.com) May 15- 17, CP 07 (www.packworld.com/cp07) September 10-12, HBA Show (www.hbaexpo.com) September 18-20, Pack Expo Las Vegas (www.packexpo.com) October 15- 17.
If anyone in your company will be attending these events, please invest a few minutes and stop by the CPA booth. We will be pleased to see you.
STATE OF THE CONTRACT PACKAGING INDUSTRY REPORT - PHASE ONE
CPA members that participated in the "Analysis of Member Activity in Contract Packaging" survey will receive full survey results at no cost as a member benefit.
Members that did not participate in this initial effort can obtain the full report for $500. Non-members can secure the full report for $1,000.
Strategic Analysis Inc (SAI) conducted the research and provided the analysis. Phase II is being planned to continue to provide valuable insights into the dynamics that are driving this packaging service business and creating revenue opportunities for all of us.
A snapshot PowerPoint presentation was delivered at CPA's Annual Meeting, March 30 - April 2 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona. The response from evaluation forms was uniformly positive - a strong start on a long journey.
Survey will be available on CPA's web site by May 15. Details to follow.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER NEWSLETTER MATERIALS
As a benefit of membership, the Associate Members of the Contract Packaging Association are encouraged to submit specific product information for inclusion in the CPA Quarterly Report Newsletter.
WHAT TO SUBMIT: Information about your packaging products or services that are of particular interest to contract packagers (product releases, information sheets, etc.).
WHEN TO SUBMIT: Information can be submitted anytime. When submitted, it will be reviewed and possibly edited for consistency then posted on the CPA web site newsletter, and remain there until the next newslettter is released.
HOW TO SUBMIT: Submit electronic files only.
E-mail your PDF to:
Chris Barry
cbarry@contractpackaging.org
630 696-4009
If there is a problem with the file, Chris will contact you directly. Be sure to include your personal contact information in your e-mail.
CPA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
Since our last Newsletter in December, the following companies have joined the Contract Packaging Association:
• Sunsweet Growers
• Davis Manufacturing Solutions
• Creative Assembly & Packaging
• Visual Pak
• Sterling Contract Packaging
• Chippewa Packaging
• Power Packaging
• Alliance 3PL
• Veripak
• Rideau Packaging
• Crown LSP Group
• Knouse Foods Cooperative
• Carton Service - Packaging Insights
• Nulogy Corporation
• Alpha Packaging
• Starflo
• Ampac Flexibles
• Komplete Packaging Services
• Derby Industries
• The Drake Company
• PacMoore Processing Technologies
• Oxy-Dry Food Blends
Welcome to the "club!"
