WELCOME TO THE CPA QUARTERLY REPORT NEWSLETTER
The Contract Packaging Association's electronic Quarterly Report Newsletter is designed to keep all members of CPA informed about association growth, activities, events and initiatives.
Growth within the last three 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, while increasing dialog and involvement with the association.
Associate Members are welcome to submit product information specific to contract packaging.
Submit electronic files only - PDF format preferred.
Click here for most recent submissions.
Please send suitable material to Stan Zelesnik, Executive Director at szelesnik@contractpackaging.org.
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER SALES OF PACKAGING PRODUCTS
It has been determined that members in either membership category will be able to offer excess or no longer needed packaging products to other members at a reasonable price.
It could be processing, packaging or material handling equipment, materials, containers or components such as closures, pumps or other fitments. It may also be possible to ask for assistance with a job that could require another member's assistance.
Neither the equipment nor the material availability are intended nor expected to impact associate (supplier) member businesses. First, because the quantities are expected to be limited and one-time sale experiences and, second, because associate members can also participate in the buying and selling activity. The site will be secure on the Contract Packaging Association web site with all member companies having a secure password in order to participate.
This online tool will be available shortly, with additional details to follow on www.contractpackaging.org.
CPA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
Since our last newsletter in May 2007, the following companies have joined the Contract Packaging Association:
- Advanced Food Services
- Aerotek Performance Resources
- American Distribution and Warehousing Services
- Ankerpak
- Associated Packaging
- Bonded Pac
- Boston's Best Coffee Roasters
- Central Graphics & Container Group
- Concept Packaging Group
- Custom Products
- DePaul Packaging
- Flexpack USA
- Hormel Contract Packaging
- Kodak
- Liquipak
- Lonza
- Marketing Alternatives
- Nor-Cal Beverages
- Opportunity Partners
- Outlook Group
- Proven Partners Manufacturing
- Research Packaging
- Rizzo Packaging
- S.P.A. Inc.
- Stapleton-Spence Packing
- Tegrant Corporation - Alloyd Brands
- Tulkoff Food Products
Welcome to the club! Current corporate member count stands at 155.
CONFERENCE CALL FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ONLY
First call took place September 14, 2007 . Eighteen (18) associate (supplier) members spoke to discuss common thoughts and needs. Most all of the discussion was devoted to submissions made by participants. Board member Vic Stalam probed the basic question of how each of of the two groups can and should be working togther.
On issues where there is common ground, recommendations were drafted to present to the full Board for adoption. The second "For Associate Members Only" conference call will be held Friday, January 25, 2008. Call-In instructions and an agenda will be sent to all associate members in advance of the conference call.
2008 ANNUAL MEETING
Ahoy Matey! You are invited to set sail with the Contract Packaging Association members, guests and spouses for a treasure-filled business program and networking opportunity necessary to advance your business. Social and recreational activities are certain to shiver your timbers.
Save the dates of April 25-28, 2008 and dust off your compass. Set your sights on Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel & Marina in Miami, Florida. Look for regular updates at www.contractpackaging.org/annualmeeting.
One of the premiere networking and recreational highlights is a deep sea fishing excursion on Sunday afternoon of the annual meeting.
Photo and details of the impressive vessel are on the web site. Please take a look.
CPA OFFICERS/ DIRECTORS IN PLACE FOR 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007
Included in the group of seven (7) CPA Officers are John Mazelin, President; John Riley, Vice President; Sean McKeon, Treasurer; Stan Zelesnik, Secretary. Directors include: Joe Jaruszewski, Vic Stalam and Chris Nutley. A staggering of terms has been put in place so there will never be a complete turnover of the Board of Directors.
Board Members continue to have ongoing committee responsibilities. These committees address virtually all business conducted and initiatives implemented by the association. The four committees are: MANAGEMENT, chaired by John Mazelin - MARKETING, chaired by Chris Nutley - MEETING, chaired by Joe Jaruszewski and MEMBERSHIP, Sean McKeon. Volunteers are needed on all committees. Please contact Stan Zelesnik if you would like to help.
Phone 630 696-4008 or e-mail szelesnik@contractpackaging.org.
HEALTHPACK 2008 ANNOUNCES AORN KEYNOTE
According to current records, some thirty (30) contract packaging member companies of CPA are involved in packaging medical devices. With this in mind, involved members should be aware of HealthPack 2008 - taking place March 4-6, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas. Keynote speaker Mary Jo Steiert, President , Association of periOpererative Registered Nurses (AORN), will address her membership needs, issues and requirements for medical device packaging.
The conference is developed in partnership with the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee. Registration is now open at www.healthpack.net.
CONTRACT PACKAGING MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES 2008 SCHEDULE OF ISSUES
As the official publication for the Contract Packaging Association (CPA), it continues to illuminate issues facing contract packagers, their suppliers and customers. Again, three print editions will be published in 2008.They will be March/April, July/August and November/December. Please visit www.packworld.com/cp for details.
CPA BOARD APPROVES PHASE II OF THE ANNUAL "STATE OF THE CONTRACT PACKAGING INDUSTRY" REPORT
Phase II will concentrate on contract packagers not currently members of the Contract Packaging Association. These results will be combined with the results of Phase I, as well as compared and contrasted with it. Those companies that participate in the survey will receive complete results at no charge. All others will pay a meaningful fee (not yet set), but certainly more than the $1,000 charged for Phase I.
Information of use and value will also be included for suppliers to contract packagers - CPA Associate Members. It is hoped at least preliminary results can be presented at the 2008 Annual Meeting, April 25-28, 2008. This special committee continues to be chaired by John Riley.
THE PACKAGING SUMMIT EXPO AND CONFERENCE
The fourth annual event will be held May 13-15, 2008 at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. See www.pkgsummit.com for details.
Since 2005, this expo and conference has focused on materials, containers and contract packaging solutions. There will be no packaging machinery or components exhibited at the exposition. The conference will again be integrated by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP).
CP 08 SETS DATES AND VENUE FOR CONFERENCE EVENT
2008 event will be held at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg in Schaumburg, IL. on September 16-17. Theme for this event is "Succeeding with Contract Packaging".
Visit www.packworld.com/cp for details or call 312 222-1010.
