NMSDC Business Opportunity Fair 2011

October 31,2011 - National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc.

NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK!

Being a minority-owned packaging supplier, CartonCraft, Inc. was fortunate enough to attend the 2011 NMSDC Business Opportunity Fair in Atlanta, Georgia. This was a fantastic venue to be a part of as so many of our current clients were exhibiting; not to mention all of the prospective clients that we hope to partner with in the future.

In order to attend this event a company must have the proper documentation that shows it is at least 51% minority-owned. According to the National Minority Supplier Development Council, there are "standardized procedures to assure consistent and identical review and certification of minority-owned businesses" (http://www.nmsdc.org).

After a business is properly registered with the NMSDC, the benefits are endless. Their Opportunity Fair allows minority-owned businesses of all sizes to directly network with corporate America! CartonCraft Inc. took full advantage of this opportunity - and for that we thank you NMSDC. We look forward to attending next year in Denver, Colorado.

Pack Expo 2011 - Las Vegas, NV

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011, September 26 – 28, was an innovative experience and learning success for CartonCraft, Inc! A packaging crowd of 25,000+ professionals and over 1,600 exhibiting companies attended this year - did you?

CartonCraft, Inc. put more than a few miles on our shoes as we walked along the never-ending booths and the on-going aisles of this show!  

We greeted several of our current clients who also attended this show and assured them that CartonCraft Inc. is aware of the modern packaging trends that continue to arise each year. Such trends include the following: graphic/ structural packaging designs, machine filling equipment, and updated technical software all in which will help our clients overall bottom line.

Overall, the Pack Expo 2011 included the processing and packaging needs for the industry's in: foods, beverages, confectionery, pharmaceutical, personal care and consumer packaged goods of all kinds! This was a networking show that wasn't worth missing. 

If your company exhibited or just attended like us, we want to hear your thoughts...How did this expo help your company for the future in the packaging industry? 

CartonCraft, Inc. is recognized for EXCELLENCE in packaging best practices

PRESS RELEASE: Intertek Recognizes CartonCraft, Inc. for Excellence in Packaging Best Practices

St. Charles, IL (08/08/2011) –  Intertek recognizes CartonCraft Inc., a leading folding carton manufacturer, for excellence in Packaging Best Practices. The internationally recognized 3^rd party auditing firm scored CartonCraft in the 98^th percentile, a near perfect score.

The Intertek Packaging Best Practices (PBP) Audit is designed to provide a thorough evaluation of facilities that manufacture food-packaging products.  Facilities are evaluated in key areas: Core Programs and Supplemental Programs. The Intertek PBP audit is primarily based upon U.S. FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (21 CFR 110), and Packaging Industry Best Practices. It also includes requirements from ISO 9000:2000 standards, as well as Intertek customer-specific requirements. This audit contains numerous sections that are further broken into a list of related audit items. Each audit item is evaluated and scored using a 3 point scale. Facilities are required to provide objective evidence to demonstrate their level of compliance to the audit item.

“During a recent bid process with a fortune 100 customer, we were asked to undergo Intertek’s Packaging Best Practices Audit,” said Tony Reyes, CartonCraft President and CEO. “CartonCraft is second to none in speed to market, security, and quality, so we welcome such requests and are pleased to see that so many 3^rd party firms have validated our commitment to excellence.”

In addition to the near perfect score from Intertek, numerous other 3rd party firms have recognized CartonCrafts’ commitment to excellence in operations quality, sanitation, safety, and social accountability. Copies of more than 13 certifications such as: ASI, ISO, G7, and more, can be found at www.cartoncraftinc.com. 

About CartonCraft Inc.

CartonCraft, Inc., is a leading carton manufacture delivering the best in speed to market, quality, and overall value for their clients. Their work can be seen on millions of retail selves nationwide. In business since 1987, CartonCraft has been supplying sustainable packaging solutions to fortune 100 companies, for more than two decade, as a commitment to the economy’s eco-friendly values and expectations. For additional information about the company and it’s state-of-the-art services and features visit www.cartoncraftinc.com or call (630) 377-1230.

About Intertek 

Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 26,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world. For further information, visit www.intertek.com. 

Graph Expo 2011 - McCormick Place, Chicago IL

The Graph Expo 2011 at McCormick Place (Chicago) was a great way to see where technology is going in the future of printing. We noticed that digital printing is making a name for itself along with the other printing processes such as: Gravure, Offset, Web, Flexo, etc. CartonCraft Inc. investigated the hottest offset, digital, and hybrid technologies that the Graph Expo Exibitors had to offer! See you next year in 2012.

ECO-Friendly Certification

July 14, 2010 CartonCraft is Certified ECO-Friendly
St. Charles, IL.,  Do you want your carton to scream “Green”?  CartonCraft Inc. will now provide that option for all of our clients.  Sustainable initiatives such as this will give your company a competitive edge in the market place.

Announcing today CartonCraft has been certified by the “Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)” for its ability to produce cartons on eco friendly paperboard.   

CartonCraft purchases it’s paperboard from companies/mills that are also certified eco friendly as responsible foresters.  FSC and SFI are organizations that monitor environmental responsibility and social accountability in the lumber and paper industries, i.e. certified forests help combat deforestation and global warming.

The newly achieved Chain of Custody certification enables CartonCraft to provide our customers with assurance that paperboard used in the production of cartons comes from responsibly managed forests; as well as the ability to label its products as such. 

CartonCraft is proud to be among the businesses that promote environmental awareness, and continues to grow in a sustainable and responsible manner.

Tony Reyes

CartonCraft Inc., President