Carol Stream

American Litho and Berlin Industries have entered into a definitive agreement that will result in American Litho purchasing certain assets of Berlin Industries. The combined company will offer a broader range of products and service capabilities to its customers and will continue to operate two existing printing plants located in Carol Stream, IL. Closing of the transaction is expected to occur by early June. Mike Fontana, president and one of the owners of American Litho stated, ”We are excited about the opportunities the combination of the capabilities of the two companies offers to the customers of both companies. Berlin

LINCOLN, R.I.—Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H) Group has contracted Wallace Nard, president of Novaflex, Inc. in Carol Stream, Ill., as the exclusive U.S. agent and sales representative for the small bag machine range from W&H subsidiary, Garant Maschinenhandel.

CAROL STREAM, Ill.Altivity Packaging announced today that it will increase the price for coated and uncoated recycled board by $50 per ton effective with shipments March 20, 2007. Chairman and Interim CEO George Bayly said, “Despite the recent rise in coated and uncoated recycled paperboard pricing and our continuous efforts to contain costs, the unfavorable dynamics of the recovered fiber markets are staggering. Faced with the suddenness and severity of these increases, we have no other option than to pass these costs through to the marketplace.”

Carol Stream, IL—Altivity Packaging, LLC announced its decision to discontinue operations at its North Kansas City, MO, folding carton plant. The facility produces folding cartons for a variety of consumer goods companies. The decision was made after careful review of the plant’s operations, available capacity within the company’s Folding Carton and Boxboard Mill Division, current economic market conditions and strategic fit. Operations will be consolidated with other Altivity Packaging folding carton facilities within the company. The plant’s final day of production is tentatively scheduled for December 30, 2006. A total of 111 salaried and hourly employees are affected.