Association of Industrial Metalizers, Coaters and Laminators - AIMCAL

Kickoff for ICE USA 2011 Trade Show
April 30, 2010

BURLINGTON, Mass.—The debut of ICE (International Converting Exhibition) USA in Orlando, Florida, April 6-8, 2011, will mark the first time that North American converting professionals will have the opportunity to access such a vast array of their international and domestic customers and peers, says show organizer, Mack Brooks Inc.

CMM Adds Two Endorsing Associations for 2009 Show
January 23, 2009

TULSA, Okla.—The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) and Adhesive Sealant Council (ASC) have become the newest endorsing associations for CMM International 2009. PPC and ASC are now the sixth and seventh endorsing associations of the converting conference and exhibition, which takes place June 1-4, 2009 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.

Holiday Magic
November 1, 2007

Every year as we turn the page on autumn and bundle up for the winter months, it seems as though ordinary things become a bit more magical. The holidays bring the twinkle of lights, the shimmer of freshly fallen snow, and the glimmer reflected by ornaments. Last December, Miller Brewing Company wanted in on some of that magic. The company’s Miller Lite brand took on a dramatic wintry look for the holidays, showing off the sparkle of its limited-edition metallized packaging. Graphic Packaging International created the paperboard basket carrier with eye-catching 3D holography. “Miller wanted an exciting look that first captures the eye, then

CPP EXPO Approaches Sell-out Status
September 1, 2006

H.A. Bruno, organizer of CPP EXPO, to be held Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, 2006 at McCormick Place in Chicago is pleased to announce that space reservations continue at a brisk pace. The original space allocated for CPP EXPO is near 100 percent occupation with the anticipation of selling-out within the next 30 days. Participation in the Chicago debut of CPP EXPO will include some of the industry’s leading suppliers, which has fueled exhibit space sales and the estimated expansion of the converting exhibit space. These suppliers include: Ashe Converting Equipment, Comexi, Faustel, ITW, Karlville, and Nordmeccanica Group. There will also be an increased

Focus on Fundamentals in the CPP Expo Educational Program
July 21, 2006

PARAMUS, N.J.-H. A. Bruno, LLC, organizers of CPP EXPO Chicago, have finalized the educational program which will complement the activity on the CPP EXPO show floor, and all activities throughout McCormick Place. Taking place Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2006, CPP EXPO has partnered with leading technical providers in crafting a program that focuses on the fundamentals in converting operations and also provides innovation on the flexible packaging front. The program takes place over the course of 4 days; a sampling of the sessions follows: AIMCAL presents: Coating & Laminating – 3- part presentation: “Top 11 Steps to Prevent Defects”; Moderated by Edward D. Cohen - Edward D.

Executives and Exhibitors Looking Toward CPP Expo
September 20, 2005

LAS VEGAS, Nev.— New products, new ideas, new business in converting technology will be showcased at the new Converting and Package Printing (CPP) EXPO which will debut in Las Vegas, September 26-28, 2005, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.  H.A. Bruno LLC, the organizers, estimate there will be close to 250 exhibitors at the show; the event includes a comprehensive conference program. Many exhibitors are showcasing solutions and new technologies for the first time while others introduce new product lines to the U.S. marketplace. These include: • Fife debuts the New D-MAX Series Web Guiding Systems; these are pre-engineered, pre configured guiding systems

Momentum Builds for Industry Week
June 28, 2005

PARAMUS, N.J.—H. A. Bruno, LLC, organizers of CPP EXPO Las Vegas, along with PMMI's PACK EXPO - Las Vegas, and TAPPI are focused on September 26-28, 2005 in Las Vegas, as attendee promotion gears up for what is certainly becoming "Industry Week 2005." Registration for both expos, as well as TAPPI's PLACE and TAPPI's Corrugated Packaging Conferences are now open.  In addition, other participating associations' Annual Fall Meetings are solidifying their programs, while select associations' technical meetings take place in conjunction with CPP EXPO at the Sands Expo & Convention Center.   Registration for CPP EXPO allows you to request details on all meetings;

CPP Expo 2005 Now Exceeds 100 Exhibitors
April 15, 2005

PARAMUS, N.J.—H.A. Bruno, organizer of CPP Expo 2005, to be held September 26 - 28, 2005 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada is pleased to announce that as of April 8, 2005 their trade show has surpassed the 100 exhibitor mark.  With the addition of four of the industry's leading suppliers (Ashe Converting Equipment, Hudson-Sharp Machine Company, Kampf Machinery Corporation, and Polytype America Corp.), as well as substantial additions to the AIMCAL (The Association of Industrial of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators) Pavilion there are now 103 exhibitors committed to what is rapidly becoming North America's fastest growing converting

Metallic packaging jumps off the shelf
October 1, 2003

Metallized papers and films add pizzazz and value to products. PEOPLE ARE ATTRACTED to shiny objects. It's innate. And whether they know it or not, people carry their fascination of luster into the grocery store where they tend to opt for products in sparkling packages. It's that gloss and glimmer catching the consumer's eye that makes metallized papers and films ever increasingly popular materials with brand owners and package printers. "Metallized substrates are proven substrates in helping to gain market share," said Robert Hazen, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Hazen Paper Co. (Holyoke, Mass.). "The emerging trend