PLMA Innovation Hall Exhibitors
A.T. Kearney, Inc – Booth 8908
joyce.ellison@atkearney.com, www.atkearney.com
Management Consultants
A global team of innovative, insightful and collaborative experts who deliver creative, meaningful and, above all, sustainable results. With deep expertise across a wide range of global industries and a proud legacy of collaboration, they pride themselves on delivering great outcomes for every one of their clients.
Agentrics – Booth 8700
smaaske@agentrics.com, www.agentrics.com
Supply Chain Solutions
A team of 450 dedicated professional people working in 15 languages across 24 countries creating and implementing business solutions that enable customers to launch more products faster, trade more efficiently and achieve significantly higher inventory turns – chainwide.
Aisle 9 – Booth 8010
ssteinberg@aisle9group.com, www.aisle9group.com
Branding Agency
Aisle 9 infuses strategy and branding with packaging expertise to provide an unparalleled understanding and proven process for clients in marketing, structure, and design. Through Aisle 9’s process and extensive experience at retail, clients’ products ultimately get into retail distribution or “on the shelf” and sold “off the shelf.”
Audit Recovery – Booth 8005
dsundstrom@auditrecovery.net, www.auditrecovery.com
Audit Recovery
Audit Recovery was formed to provide the most comprehensive accounts payable audits for retailers and wholesalers. They provide the most innately-talented, highly-qualified auditors and IT professions and continually upgrade their electronic hardware and software, creating the foundation for their audit staff to provide the highest level of service.
Avery Dennison Corporation – Booth Number NA
laura.clark@averydennison.com, www.averydennison.com
Graphic Design Solutions
A recognized industry leader that develops innovative identification and decorative solutions for businesses and consumers worldwide. At Avery Dennison, innovation is an integral part of their past, present and future. From beverage labels and personalized binders to retail tags and vehicle graphics, Avery Dennison products are everywhere you look.
Berry Plastics Corporation – Booth Number NA
cindyhauschild@berryplastics.com, www.berryplastics.com
Plastics
Originally established in 1967 as Imperial Plastics and located in Evansville, Indiana, Berry Plastics has grown into a leading manufacturer of injection-molded plastic packaging, thermoformed products, flexible films and tapes and coatings. The company’s sales are focused in four divisions: Rigid Open Top; Rigid Closed Top; Flexible Films and Tapes and Coatings.
Blanc Industries – Booth 8006
dsanchez@blancind.com, www.blancind.com
Point of Sale Design/Printing
Blanc Industries manufactures, designs and prints point-of-sale promotional signage, displays, and fixtures for the food and retail industry. They can adapt an existing product or program to their client’s changing needs or create an entire package from desired specifications.
BRC Global Standards – Booth Number NA
john.kukoly@brc.org.uk, www.brcglobalstandards.com
Standards Compliance
In 1998 the British Retail Consortium (BRC), responding to industry needs, developed and introduced the BRC Food Technical Standard to be used to evaluate manufacturers of retailers own brand food products. It is designed to assist retailers and brand owners produce food products of consistent safety and quality and assist with their ‘due diligence’ defense, should they be subject to a prosecution by the enforcement authorities. Under EU food Law, retailers and brand owners have a legal responsibility for their brands.
CAPS Inc. – Booth 8000
eharszy@capsinc.net, www.capsinc.com
GIPS®-related Software Solutions
CAPS, Inc. is one of the foremost providers of GIPS®-related software solutions. As a small software company with tremendous knowledge of performance measurement and back office systems, they work individually with clients to automate processes, integrate custom reporting and solve specific business needs.
Datamonitor Group – Booth 8309
tvierhile@datamonitor.com, www.productscan.com
Premium Global Business Information
The Datamonitor Group is a world-leading provider of premium global business information, delivering independent data, analysis and opinion across the Automotive, Consumer Markets, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Logistics & Express, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Retail, Technology and Telecoms industries.
Decision Insight – Booth 8309
leslie@decisioninsight.com, www.decisioninsight.com
Research
Decision Insight pioneered the use of online research not by simply shifting traditional methodologies to a new medium, but by designing new methods/tools that capitalize on this new space. They harness the capabilities of the Internet by combining an in-house staff of artists and online programmers, advanced analytics and sophisticated modeling, and a thorough understanding of how the research will be used to make business decisions.
Federated Group – Booth 8106
nancy.recker@fedgroup.com, www.fedgroup.com
Sales & Marketing
Federated Group is a premier sales and marketing company in the grocery, foodservice, drug and convenience store business. Working with retailers, distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers, Federated provides programs and services to drive growth their customers’ private label programs.
GFK Group – Booth 8503
jennifer.donegan@gfk.com, www.gfkamerica.com
Research and Consulting
Headquartered in New York, GfK Custom Research North America is part of the GfK Group, the world’s fourth largest market research company. A full-service fact-based consultancy, GfK Custom Research North America combines the global resources of the GfK Group with the local knowledge of North America’s leading research and consulting companies delivered by more than 700 employees in the US and Canada.
Graphic Packaging International – Booth Number NA
johnsona@graphicpkg.com, www.graphicpkg.com
Packaging
The right packaging is an important key to successful product marketing. It should work with your brand to broaden appeal, deepen connections with consumers and unlock efficiencies that turn your supply chain into a value chain. Graphic Packaging International has the expertise to achieve all of this with any packaging project. They can design the package, manufacture the sustainable materials it’s made from and build the machinery that speeds it to market.
HP Indigo Labels & Packaging – Booth 8306
retha.petruzates@hp.com, http://h10088.www1.hp.com
Labels and Packaging
HP Indigo helps Innovative Labeling Solutions lead the way in the label and packaging industry.
ILS – (Innovative Labeling Solutions) – Booth 8307
kathypopovich@ilslabels.com, www.ilslabels.com
Labeling Solutions
Innovative Labeling Solutions was started in 1996 by a family partnership. What began a little over a decade ago as a narrow web flexographic label converter operating in an industrial office park has grown into a leading-edge full service label and packaging company operating in a 65,000 square foot facility. A large part of the growth has been through innovation. Leading the way in digital printing technology for labels and flexible packaging as an early adopter in 2005, ILS has stayed focused on strategically growing that segment of our business every year since then.
Impressions Incorporated – Booth 8012
jennah@i-i.com, www.i-i.com
Printing and Packaging
Impressions Incorporated is a multi-color printer specializing in the complete production of customized printing and paperboard packaging. Our goal is to support the success of our customers. We pride ourselves on being a proactive source of expertise and able to react quickly to our customers’ needs. Our commitment to quality, innovation and reliability has made us a leader in our industry. Our dedication to continuous improvement makes us a valued partner in our customers’ supply chains.
Interbrand – Booth 8100
becky.schultz@interbrand.com, www.interbrand.com
Brand Consultancy
Interbrand started in 1974 when the world still thought of brands as just another word for logo. They have changed the world’s view of branding and brand management by creating and managing brands as valuable business assets. They have nearly 40 offices and are the world’s largest brand consultancy.
Liquid Container L.P. – Booth 8615
jpowers@liquidcontainer.com, www.liquidcontainer.com
Packaging Solutions
From initial concept to finished product, Liquid Container is a dedicated business partner committed to meeting packaging needs every step of the way. They focus on strategies that deliver low cost, superior quality products. Their award-winning container designs, responsive service and manufacturing innovations help customers enhance the value of their current brands, as well as build new ones.
Logix 3 – Booth 8008
bkern@logix3.com, www.logix3.com
Packaging Management Solutions
Logix3 was founded on the principles of building solid relationships with customers by clearly understanding and supporting their unique business needs and goals for packaging management solutions. Their founders recognized that there were no one-size fits all solution to supporting customers needs. Their ONECLICK packaging management services are customized for each client.
Marketing by Design – Booth 8004
brustic@mbdesign.com, www.mbdesign.com
Full Service Design
Marketing by Design is a full-service design studio. They partner with mainstream, natural & organic and private label brands in the areas of: Packaging; Point of Purchase (POP); Print and Digital.
Marketing Management – Booth 8706
bbradshaw@mmibrands.com,
www.mmibrands.com/creative.php
Private Label Management
Marketing Management, Inc. is an integrated sales and marketing company committed to achieving the business objectives for their clients. The MMI business model consists of four individual business units, or professional service groups, working as an integrated team to support the private brand industry. These units, Consumer Science, MMI Label Inventory Management, Emotion Studios, and ProductMaster. Quality Assurance and Consumer Affairs were to bring quality to private brand goods.
McMillan|Doolittle LLP – Booth 8903
nstern@mdretail.com, www.mcmillandoolittle.com
Retail Consulting
McMillan|Doolittle LLP is a Chicago-based retail consulting firm founded in 1986. Its partners have extensive experience as retailers and consultants in all retail channels and segments, as well as internationally. Their focus is on consumers and the retailers who serve them. They are experts at: Developing innovative and differentiated strategies; Generating results through proven processes & proprietary models and Delivering practical solutions that can be profitably implemented and sustained.
MeadWestvaco – Booth 8109
dthb@mwv.com,
www.meadwestvaco.com/FoodPackaging/index.htm
Packaging Solutions
MeadWestvaco is the global leader in end-to-end packaging solutions with operations in Personal & Beauty Care, Healthcare, Food, Beverage, Food Service, Tobacco, Home & Garden, and Media & Entertainment and more. Through consumer insights, cutting-edge innovation and worldwide integration, they design, manufacture and implement leading packaging solutions, all around the globe through manufacturing and converting facilities on six continents and customers in more than 100 countries.
Miller Zell, Inc. – Booth 8303
john.wilkins@millerzell.com, www.millerzell.com
Retail Environment Design
Miller Zell is an exceptional group of retail strategists, designers, and production & installation professionals dedicated to helping clients win at retail - the ultimate battleground for their success - by designing and delivering world class selling environments, retail communications, and shopper experiences.
Mintel – Booth 8709
awessel@mintel.com, www.mintel.com
Consumer, Media and Market Research
Mintel’s clients gain global insight into consumer behavior, product innovation and competitive marketing strategies. Their high quality data, meaningful analysis and actionable recommendations always positively impact the clients’ business.
Mobile Merchandisers – Booth 8509
dave@mobmerch.com, www.mobilemerchandisers.com
Merchandise Displays
Mobile Merchandisers is a family owned business with over 25 years in the display industry. Founded in 1978 by Steve and Darcy Wells, they specialize in mobile displays, custom fixtures, and POP displays. All of their displays are designed in house, and offer quantity discount pricing programs, drop ship programs, and product quality is 100% guaranteed.
The Nielsen Co. – Booth 8103
kimberly.burd@nielsen.com, http://en-us.nielsen.com/main/measurement/consumer_measurement
Market Data and Research
Nielsen measures product sales, market share, distribution, price and merchandising conditions in tens of thousands of retail outlets such as grocery stores, drug stores, mass merchandisers and convenience stores. Reporting periods can be as short as a single day for selected electronic point-of-sale (POS) information or up to bimonthly for manual field audits. Data-collection methods will vary by country and type of outlet being reported.
Northcliff Consultants – Booth 8912
cstefanopoulos@northclifftesting.com,
www.northclifftesting.com
Product Testing
North Cliff Consultants has provided high quality service to consumer product companies for almost 20 years. They design and conduct studies for a wide variety of products, collecting data from the consumers. Their experienced staff prides itself on delivering accurate data, offering rapid turn-around of data and cost-efficient studies, and a willingness to work closely with clients to develop new techniques and/or new study designs.
NSF International – Booth Number NA
jaksch@nsf.org, www.nsf.org
Public Health and Safety
NSF International is The Public Health and Safety Company™, providing public health and safety risk management solutions to companies, governments and consumers around the world.
QMI – SAI Global – Booth 8909
jennifer.ng@qmi-saiglobal.com, www.qmi.com
Management Systems Registrar
QMI – SAI Global is North America’s leading management systems registrar, and also a leader in helping clients use the registration process to make real and lasting improvements in your business. They understand that obtaining a registration certificate isn’t the end of a management systems journey, but a milepost in the continuing pursuit of business excellence.
Quality Assurance Association – Booth 8013/8014
mark.pearson@conagrafoods.com,
www.qualityassuranceassociation.org
Quality Assurance
The QAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and training related to the quality of Private Label products. Through newsletters and conferences, their members receive practical knowledge about the products, testing and regulations affecting the private label industry. The QAA Membership includes wholesalers, retailers, food service, cooperatives, government, and laboratories.
Retail Optimization – Booth 8904
wes.bray@gotoroi.com, www.retailoptimization.com
Profitability Optimization
Retail Optimization Inc. provides predictive macro optimization analytics to determine the most profitable levels of product selection, category space and inventory investment while enhancing the shopping experience for consumers.
Shikatani Lacroix Brandesign – Booth 8715/8716
jplacroix@sld.com, www.sld.com
Integrated Creative Solutions
Whether launching a new venture, repositioning a product, or creating an innovative environment or packaging experience, their complementary strengths across visual communication disciplines ensure connectivity, strategically sound, integrated design solutions for your brand. Design excellence is their primary goal, but they never lose sight of your business objective, which is achieving quantifiable return on your investment. They are designing for tangible effects: measurable results, sales growth and increased consumer loyalty.
Silliker, Inc. – Booth 8003
info@silliker.com, www.silliker.com
Food Testing Lab
Silliker, the leading international network of accredited food testing and consulting laboratories, is dedicated to helping companies worldwide find practical solutions to today’s food safety and quality challenges throughout the supply chain. As part of their food safety and quality solutions program approach, they maintain an uncompromising commitment to quality and client service.
SGS – (Southern Graphic Systems International) – Booth 8506
larry.nussbaum@sgsintl.com, www.sgs.com/food
Printing and Graphic Design
Southern Graphic Systems’ has over 60 years of experience delivering “Design-2-Print” services and technology to consumer product markets. SGS has enjoyed this experience through continual market redefinition, from their beginning as a US based gravure cylinder engraver back in 1946, to the global Marketing and Print Media services organization they are today.
STR – Booth 8900/8901/8902
julie.chiereghio@strquality.com, www.strquality.com
Supply Chain Safety
Specialized Technology Resources’ mission is to help ensure the safety, quality, and social responsibility of client’s products at every stage of the supply chain, from drawing board to point of sale. They bring 60 years of commitment to integrity to every client they work with—from Fortune 500 companies to small entrepreneurs. On five continents, in over 140 countries, speaking 25 languages.
U.S. Xpress – Booth Number NA
askusx@usxpress.com, www.usexpress.com
Commercial Loans
The commercial loan procurement process is a time consuming, paper intensive, and costly process. USExpress, INC has eliminated the need for paper, copies, faxes, overnight charges, and the numerous phone time and costs in locating qualified lenders. USExpress, INC stores and organizes all business data in a secure electronic Vault-database which can be accessed 24 hours a day 7 days a week, anywhere in the world.
Vestcom International – Booth 8913
jweidauer@vestcom.com, www.vestcom.com
Marketing for Retail
For more than 23 years, Vestcom’s area of expertise has been – and still is – the shelf edge, where shoppers make almost all of their final purchase decisions. Vestcom helps clients combine effective merchandising techniques with clear, motivational shopper marketing programs designed to boost sales and cut labor costs.
Wallace Church, Inc. – Booth 8911
russ@wallacechurch.com, www.wallacechurch.com
Strategic Brand Identity
A strategic brand identity consultancy, strategy and package design firm. Brand logos, package graphics and structures are core deliverables. They also help integrate brands visual essence across all media and across all global cultures.
Willard Bishop – Booth 8312
chim.hertel@willardbishop.com, www.willardbishop.com
Retail Marketing Strategists
From pricing strategies to channel growth opportunities and cost reduction programs to in-store merchandising best practices, Willard Bishop finds distinct solutions for their clients’ individual needs. They focus on the consumer experience and study it from both ends of the aisle, providing retailers and suppliers with a unique perspective on how to improve the experience. They believe that making it better for the consumer makes it better for your business.
Yupo Corporation America – Booth 8905
tolson@yupo.com,
www.yupousa.com/paper/index.php
Synthetic Paper Manufacturer
Currently the largest manufacturer of synthetic papers in the Western Hemisphere, YUPO’s technical superiority, its unique attributes and the many applications for industry and design make YUPO the only choice and the best choice. They stand behind all of their papers with a customer service and technical team that makes every single YUPO project the very best yet. They can give you “hands on” support - from planning and qualifying trials through final production.
PLMA Italian Trade Commission Exhibitors
The Italian Trade Commission, the government agency entrusted with promoting trade, business opportunities and industrial cooperation between Italian and foreign companies, is coordinating the participation of 20 leading manufacturers of private label products (food and non-food). To learn how to drive new profits and improve your customer’s loyalty, please visit the Italian Pavilion located at booth 2027.
Contact Information
Address: 401 N Michigan Avenue,
Suite 3030, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 670-4360
Fax: (312) 670-5147
chicago@ice.it
www.italianprivatelabel.com
Booth 2027
Companies Exhibiting at PLMA Chicago are:
Acetificio Acetum srl – Booth 2024
info@acetum.it, www.acetum.it
ACETUM manufactures balsamic vinegar of Modena in its facilities located in an ancient wine cellar dedicated to the aging process and in a modern plant where the product is bottled and packed. In addition to balsamic vinegars, the company’s product range includes: balsamic condiment, balsamic glaze, hot balsamic sauce, onions in balsamic vinegar of Modena, and red and white wine vinegar. Global Standard Certification for Food Safety Version 5 (A Grade) and IFS International Food Standard Version 5 (higher Level) from CSQA - ISA Italy Certification.
Acetificio M. De Nigris srl – Booth 1936
denigris@denigris.it, www.denigris.it
Wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar of Modena, balsamic condiment, balsamic glaze and balsamic.
Alibert Spa – Booth 2040
sbo.export@alibert.it, www.alibert.it
Manufacturer of filled pasta and ready meals (dry, ambient, chilled and frozen).
Alico srl – Booth 2039
info@alicosrl.com
Production and bottling of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI (Protected Geographical Indication).
All Foods srl – Booth 1924
qualitalia@allfoodssrl.com, www.allfoodssrl.com/qualitalia
Frozen Italian ready meals, pre-cooked frozen pasta and frozen sauces.
Bertagni 1882 Spa – Booth 2032
info@bertagni1882.it, www.bertagni1882.it
Fresh, frozen and pre-cooked filled pasta, gnocchi, nested flat pasta and lasagna sheets.
Converting Wet Wipes srl – Booth 1922
info@convertingwetwipes.com, www.convertingwetwipes.com
Wet wipes for baby, personal, beauty, home, car and pet care. Laundry products (detergents, additives and anti color transfer wipes).
Farca srl – Booth 2033
farca@live.it, www.farca.it
Abrasive fibers, rolls, sheets, pads, scourers and sponges.
Fattorie Giacobazzi srl – Booth 2028
balsamico@fattoriegiacobazzi.it,
www.fattoriegiacobazzi.it
Balsamic vinegar of Modena - Protected Geographic Indication (PGI), sauce with balsamic vinegar of Modena, organic balsamic vinegar of Modena PGI, kosher OU balsamic vinegar of Modena PGI, white sweet and sour condiment, special vinegar and traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena Protected Designation of Origin (PDO).
Felsineo Spa – Booth 2030
sales@felsineo.com, www.felsineo.com
Since the seventies, Felesineo has specialized exclusively in the production and packaging of the original Italian Mortadella. Exports to the USA and Canada. International Certification: Vision 2000, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000 and ISO 14001.
F.I.R.M.A. Italia Spa – Booth 1930
info@firmaitalia.it, www.firmaitalia.it
Dry ready meals of pasta, rice, sauce, gnocchi, tortellini, polenta and couscous. Mashed potatoes with sauce.
Grandi Pastai Italiani Spa – Booth 2035
commerciale@italgnocchi.it, www.italgnocchi.it
Potato gnocchi, flavored and filled gnocchi, dry filled pasta, shelf-stable pasta, polenta and ready meals.
Grissin Bon Spa – Booth 1939
amm@grissinbon.it, www.grissinbon.it
Production of toasted bread (rusks) and breadsticks.
Molino PastificioTomasello Spa – Booth 1935
info@pastatomasello.it,
www.pastatomasello.it
100% durum wheat pasta, organic pasta, whole wheat and gluten-free pasta.
Monari Federzoni Spa – Booth 1932
mf@monarifederzoni.com,
www.monarifederzoni.com
Since 1912, Monari Federzoni has produced balsamic vinegar of Modena, wine vinegars, glazes with balsamic vinegar, condiments & dressings with balsamic vinegar of Modena, flavored balsamic vinegars, and organic balsamic vinegar. Certifications: IFS, BRC, USDA (Organic).
N&B Natural Is Better srl – Booth 1933
nb@benesserenatura.com,
www.benesserenatura.com
Aloe vera, olive oil, natural & organic products for beauty care, health care & home care.
Complete production cycle certified from ecocert, organic farming, raw material extraction, research and production laboratories. Specializes in customized products with personalized packaging.
Oleificio R.M. Spa – Booth 2038
posta@rocchi.it, www.rocchi.it
Extra virgin olive oil, pure olive oil, pomace olive oil. Olive oil flavored ground coffee and beans.
Perfetti Van Melle Spa – Booth 2034
info@perfettivanmelle.it,
www.perfettivanmelle.it
Candies, sugar-free candies, jellies, liquorices, bubble gum, chewing gum, hard-boiled lollipops, nutritional supplements and confectionary products.
Toronisía Aziende Agricole SS – Booth 1934
info@tornisia.it;
export@tornisia.it, www.tornisia.it
Extra virgin olive oil, olive oil and flavoured oil. Apart from its own labels, Tornisìa Aziende Agricole s.s. also produces and packs extra virgin olive oil under private labels.
Turati Idrofilo Spa – Booth 1928
info@turati-idrofilo.com, www.turati-idrofilo.com
Cotton wool: Spun lace/Carded fleece for pad producers. For distributors: pre-cut/bulk items for cosmetics, baby and medical care. Certified organic.
