AIMCAL And CEMA To Expand Presence At CMM InternationaL 2009

Bigger Pavilion, New Seminars and Initiatives On Tap

Tulsa, OK, March 18, 2008 – Building on its success at CMM International 2007, the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has announced that it will once again co-locate the Converting Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) biennial Coating and Laminating and Slitting & Rewinding Seminars with the world’s largest converting event, June 2 -4, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

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The popular CEMA Slitting & Rewinding and Coating and Laminating Seminars attracted more than 100 participants to the two-day event last year, the first time it was co-located with CMM. Previously, it had been held at nearby hotels during the Show, as well as at other times during the year.

In addition, AIMCAL has announced plans to increase the size of its Coating & Laminating Pavilion at CMM in 2009. The first Pavilion was launched at CMM 2003 with a handful of exhibitors and has since grown to more than two-dozen companies in 2007. Dozens of other AIMCAL members also exhibit at CMM in larger booth space throughout the show floor.

As an Endorsing Association, AIMCAL also produces educational seminars for the CMM Conference Program that are always among the best-attended sessions.

As part of the expanded cooperation between AIMCAL and CMM, the association will also provide a regular column and other editorial content for CMM’s expanding online publications. Both organizations will explore jointly sponsored educational opportunities throughout the months leading up to CMM International 2009.Meanwhile, CMM will play a greater sponsorship role at AIMCAL and CEMA events year-round.

“CMM is a valued partner as they provide several benefits to our members,” said Craig Sheppard, AIMCAL Executive Director. “The seminars provide members with the insights they need to perform their jobs more effectively while the exhibits and machinery on the Show floor let them experience the technology in action.”

These sentiments were echoed by MaryBeth DeWitt, CMM Show Director, who added, “AIMCAL provides the technical expertise and educational value that is so important to our attendees. We look forward to expanding our combined resources to educate and inform the converting industry."

About AIMCAL
AIMCAL, The Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators, is a nonprofit International trade organization serving converters, suppliers, and users of metallized, coated, and laminated products since 1970.

About CMM International
The biennial CMM International Conference & Exhibition is the world’s largest showcase and educational forum dedicated to the global converting and package printing industries. Thousands of converting professionals from over 50 countries are expected to attend CMM International 2009, June 2-4 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

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