Markets Capabilities Education Who We Are News Connect With Us 815-943-2288 News Home » News Featured news and articles from Catty Corporation. May 2, 2019 Catty Corporation joins the Illinois Elite in Workplace Safety with SHARP Recognition Tom Scott Catty Updates, Education, Press Release Harvard, April 2019 – Catty Corporation joins the rare air of the less than 40 Illinois Manufacturers to earn entry into the national Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), the State’s highest workplace safety classification. The SHARP program was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to provide a path for manufacturers… March 19, 2018 Why Choose Water-based Inks Tom Scott Education When it comes to printing and converting in the aluminum foil packaging world, there are two ink systems most commonly used; Solvent-based and Water-based. Here at Catty we have the capabilities to provide each, however over the years we have favored water-based for two primary reasons; improved plant safety and a significantly lower environmental impact. … March 19, 2018 Aluminum in the News – Update Tom Scott Catty Updates Although there have been no final resolutions to date, there has been a lot of activity surrounding the Aluminum Market in the news lately that has the potential to affect material lead times and future pricing. With respect to the ongoing antidumping case against the Chinese Aluminum mills for thin and ultra-thin gauge Aluminum Foil,… December 15, 2017 Catty Corporation Receives FSSC 22000 Certification Tom Scott Catty Updates, Press Release December 15, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CATTY CORPORATION RECEIVES FSSC 22000 CERTIFICATION Harvard IL, December 15, 2017 – Catty Corporation was recently awarded the Certification of Registration for FSSC 22000 for the manufacture and dispatch of customized flexible packaging. FSSC 22000 is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is based on ISO… September 29, 2017 Aluminum Foil Roll Handling Guide Tom Scott Education Aluminum foil presents many advantages in the packaging world. It provides excellent barrier properties, presents a visually stunning exterior look, and hosts unique malleability which allows a tight wrap around all varieties of objects. That malleability however comes with a downside as it causes aluminum foil to be susceptible to damage if improperly handled in… August 11, 2017 Choosing the Right Lamination Tom Scott Education At Catty Corporation, you have two options when it comes to laminated foil/paper structures; glue lamination and wax lamination. While the two serve the same purpose, to laminate one substrate (i.e. foil, paper) to another, each carries unique properties that can make or break a great wrap. Lamination Basics Before we go into the differences… July 18, 2017 Catty Picnic 2017 Amanda Hasson Catty Updates Another successful year at the Annual Catty Picnic in Harvard, IL! The Catty team along with family and friends joined together to have a blast at the picnic. With lots of food, games, water balloons, and prizes, fun was had by all. Here are a few of our favorite shots from the day: July 17, 2017 We Went There: Harbor Aluminum Summit Tom Scott Catty Updates Last month, Catty attended the 10th annual Harbor Aluminum Summit held in Chicago, IL. Each year this summit brings together some of the biggest names and brightest minds in the aluminum industry to network, review, and forecast all things Aluminum. This year’s summit focused heavily around the potential duties on US aluminum imports that have… June 13, 2017 We Went There: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2017 Amanda Hasson Catty Updates Several representatives from Catty attended the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, IL on May 23-25, 2017 along with more than 18,000 confectionery and snack food professionals from approximately 90 countries. Over 800 candy and snack companies displayed their latest products on the exhibit floor. It was the largest Expo to date and truly a… May 8, 2017 Aluminum in the News: What You Should Know Tom Scott Catty Updates, Newsletters Recently, aluminum and aluminum foil producers have been in the news in regards to an anti-dumping case brought on by the Aluminum Association. The case accuses Chinese aluminum manufacturers of unfairly flooding the US Aluminum market with product and driving American producers out of competition. The association is asking for as much as a 138%… 1 2 3 4 Connect with Catty Join our Mailing List Name Email* From the Twitterverse Tweets by CattyCorp The Catty Corp Difference Our long history in the flexible packaging field has allowed us to accrue an industry-leading level of product knowledge and expertise. We have partnered with hundreds of companies in a multitude of industries. Our well-rounded staff customizes our service approach to fit customers of all sizes. Ready to learn how our services can take your business to the next level? TALK TO US Or, give us a call at: 815-943-2288 Contact Us Catty Corporation 6111 White Oaks Rd Harvard, IL 60033 815-943-2288 815-943-4473 info@cattycorp.com @CattyCorp /CattyCorp Proud Members Of ↑ © 2017 Catty Corporation. All rights reserved.