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Founded in 1946 as a manufacturer of masking tape, Print-O-Tape is one of the world's leading innovators in the pressure sensitive label industry. The company offers a variety of custom labels for the packaging needs. Its custom label printing processes include color traditional flexo printing, rotary screen, and hot and cold stamp foil capabilities. The company s stock label program offers a range of thermal label products that includes a variety of direct thermal and thermal transfer labels, which are used in on-demand printing and secondary packaging applications. Print-O-Tape also offers a range of thermal transfer ribbon products for common printers and applications. The company provides pre-press and image management, online proofing, custom coating and warehousing services. Print-O-Tape is located in Mundelein, Ill.

In 1856, the H.S. Crocker Company is a lithography company that prints for the food and pharmaceutical industries. The company also manufactures thermoformed and injected molded cups and shrink sleeves. The first offset-lithographic press manufactured in America was purchased and used by H.S. Crocker Company and later donated to the Smithsonian Museum. In 1871, Crocker established its first printing and lithography plant in San Francisco. In 1885, Crocker erected a five-story plant, considered to be the finest commercial printing establishment in the West. Between 1950 and 1975, the company went through a series of acquisitions including Independent Lithograph Company in 1958, Strobridge Lithograph Company in 1960, Fraser Label Company in 1969 and Lockwood Folding Box Company in 1972. The by H.S. Crocker Company has an office in Huntley, Ill.

Formel Industries Inc. specializes in the development of printed rollstock, bags, and pouch materials. The company utilizes solventless laminating technology and advanced film structures that keeps products fresh as well as offers protection on store shelves. It serves a variety of markets, including confectionery, bakery, frozen food, pet treat, coffee/tea, and liquid cleaner and condiment industries. Additionally, Formel Industries Inc. makes use of Comexi laminating system to create multi-layer film structures that meets specific oxygen, moisture and other barrier requirements.