Organic Packaging

Aaron Thomas Company, Inc. is now “Certified Organic” by Quality Assurance International (QAI), a global leader in certification services.

This means that we can provide organic packaging services including stand-up pouches, portion pouches, sticks and other forms of packaging out of our Los Angeles, California packaging facility.

Contract Packager Of The Year

The world’s largest snack food company recently presented Aaron Thomas Company their prestigious “Contract Manufacturing Supplier of the Year” award. This recognition is due in part to our quality, reliability and leadership within their packaging supplier network.

Our packaging and manufacturing innovations were directly responsible for creating a new product category and our techniques were adopted throughout their co-packer supply chain.

This is the second time we have been honored by this significant client. A few years ago we were presented with their “Multi-Packer of the Year” award. In a letter to Aaron Thomas it was noted that…

“Aaron Thomas earned the award by continuing to raise the bar on their own performance within the award categories. Aaron Thomas has a Year End Customer Complaint frequency of 0.4/mm. Reporting was accurate and timely and costs remained flat.”

We’d like to earn your highest honor as well. Call us today so that we can have to opportunity to shake your hand a year from now.

Contract Packaging Hall Of Fame

Thomas Bacon, president and founder of Aaron Thomas Company, is the first inductee into the Contract Packaging Association’s “Hall of Fame”.

Mr. Bacon was given this prestigious honor because of his tireless efforts in the contract packaging community as well as his dedication to the Contract Packaging Association organization.

Mr. Bacon founded Aaron Thomas in 1973. Over the years, his company has grown from a one-man operation into a company that employs over 450 people and had expanded into two other states.

In order to be nominated for the contract packaging Hall of Fame, a person must have a minimum of 20 years in the packaging industry, must have demonstrated leadership and vision for the Contract Packaging Association, the packaging industry as a whole, and lastly, must be a pioneer within the CPA and the contract packaging industry.

About the Contract Packaging Association

The Contract Packaging Association was formed in July, 1992, for contract packaging firms and those businesses related to them. The Contract Packaging Association promotes the growth and welfare of member firms.

Contract Packaging Association members are comprised of the nation’s leading contract packagers. Association members perform all packaging functions from the simplest to the most complex and from the glamorous to the hazardous. Member packaging services range from manual and semi-automatic to full-speed, high performance packaging lines. Other member services include design, warehousing, distribution and other business services.

The Contract Packaging Association’s objectives include programs to establish strong ethical standards among contract packagers and their clients, to increase knowledge and expertise within the contract packaging industry, to improve the business reputation of firms and the professional image of individuals within the industry, and to encourage the effective use of contract packaging services.

For more information on the contract packaging industry, please contact:

Contract Packaging Association
1601 Bond Street, Suite 101
Naperville, IL 60563

Contract Packaging Association

The Contract Packaging Association was formed in July, 1992, for contract packaging firms and those businesses related to them. The Contract Packaging Association promotes the growth and welfare of member firms.

Contract Packaging Association members are comprised of the nation’s leading contract packagers. Association members perform all packaging functions from the simplest to the most complex and from the glamorous to the hazardous. Member packaging services range from manual and semi-automatic to full-speed, high performance packaging lines. Other member services include design, warehousing, distribution and other business services.

The Contract Packaging Association’s objectives include programs to establish strong ethical standards among contract packagers and their clients, to increase knowledge and expertise within the contract packaging industry, to improve the business reputation of firms and the professional image of individuals within the industry, and to encourage the effective use of contract packaging services.

Aaron Thomas Company is a founding member of the association and Thomas Bacon, founder and president of Aaron Thomas is their first inductee into their “Hall of Fame”.

Unsolicited Testimonials

The Aaron Thomas Company is a full service contract packager that has been offering award winning packaging services since 1973. As a packager, we are usually the last to touch your product before it goes to the marketplace. Why trust your brand image with just anyone?

Here are a few examples of the positive feedback we receive on a regular basis:

“On Monday, February 3, Fuji Photo Film was presented with an opportunity to ship a large amount of un-forecasted displays to a national account so long as we could promise delivery to stores around the country my February 13… despite the lack of lead time and the new parts, product was received at our warehouse in time to ship before our inventory shutdown on Thursday. Please extend the thanks and appreciation of the entire Fuji Supply Chain Group to all involved. Their efforts enabled us to say “YES!” to our customer.” — Fuji Photo Film, USA

“I want to take this opportunity on behalf of California Innovations, to express our extreme gratitude to Aaron Thomas Company and staff that works on our account, because it is the team effort of all involved that ensures the entire operation is efficiently executed from beginning to end. Aaron Thomas should be extremely proud of the dedicated and knowledgeable employees that manage the operation…” — California Innovations

“I am writing to let you know how pleased we’ve been with the work you did for us on the last project. Frankly, we were amazed at the friendliness, helpfulness and initiative that your staff had taken to help us see the project through, from the planning stage to the final product. Each member of your staff was willing and eager to help in any way they could.” — Sephra Fountains

“Maria Moreno and her team have consistently served our company with a high level of friendliness, professionalism, accuracy, usually under tight time line demands. Several people in our company have commented on Maria’s efforts and Aaron Thomas’ performance in general, wishing that all of our business relationships worked as smoothly.” — ACME Food Sales

“This was a package that was created less than one month before shipments needed to be made and due to Aaron Thomas’s cooperation the deliveries occurred on time.” — The Dial Corporation

“The completion of a 9,000,000 piece magnet job in the short lead time appropriated shows outstanding workmanship on everyone’s part. I have been pleased with all the areas of your company and staff. Everything has run very smoothly, from receiving shipments to customer service.” — Magnetic Attractions

“Special thanks to Joe Bednarski for all your attention to detail with respect to the startup of our account and all the logistical issues involved with coordinating information with all our suppliers as well as the documentation and communication of all transactions daily to us.” — California Innovations

“I am writing to let you know how pleased I am with the great service we received from your company. The packaging and pack out services you provided to us for my customer needed to be done in a very timely fashion in order to meet their yearend shipping goals.” — Castle Pacific

Fancy Food Show

The Aaron Thomas Company will be exhibiting at the 34th Winter Fancy Food show this month in San Francisco, California. Our booth number is #223.

Come join us and be a part of a show where you can taste new products, discover food industry trends and get ideas that will differentiate your food business from your competitors and keep you competitive.

Here is a quick sampling of what you will discover at this years Fancy Food Show:

• 80,000 innovative foods and beverages that will delight your customers—and your bottom line
• 1,500 exhibitors from around the corner and around the world
• 100+ new exhibitors, many with products never before seen nationally
• Natural & Organic Pavilion—with 100s of on-trend foods and beverages
• What’s New, What’s Hot! Showcases featuring 100s of items in the What’s New?, Natural & Organic, Gift & Holiday categories
• Business-Builders 1-to-1, an exhibitor match-making program
• An expanded Education Program with more chances to network, tour and taste than ever before
• 2008 sofi ™ award winner showcases– featuring the industry’s outstanding products in 32 categories
• Cook-Off Corner featuring 36 chefs competiing over 3 days. Sponsored by the American Culinary Foundation and National Pork Board.
• 17,000+ of your industry peers—specialty retailers, caterers, restaurants, supermarkets, press, and more

Moscone Center, San Francisco

Sunday, January 18: 10am - 5pm
Monday, January 19: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday, January 20: 10am - 4pm

Booth #223

PACK EXPO 2008

PACK EXPO International will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors’ state-of-the-art advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials, packages and containers, and components. The most prominent companies in the industry will be exhibiting and making product introductions at the show. PACK EXPO International is a biennial event (every other year) - ideal timing for important industry updates and new product technology.

CONTAINERS & MATERIALS
The Containers & Materials Pavilion brings machinery and materials together in one place for 33% of PACK EXPO attendees that say they come to see the latest in paperboard, glass, metal, plastic and flexible packaging. Explore the largest selection of containers and materials solutions in the Western Hemisphere, ranging from store displays to print overwraps and stand-up pouches. More than 70,000 square feet of exhibit space will be dedicated to the latest innovations in materials, containers and converting machinery.

The Showcase of Packaging Innovations® will provide inspiration for your next breakthrough packaging idea by featuring all of the year’s most innovative and award-winning package designs from a selection of leading packaging organizations from around the world. While at The Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, catch PACK EXPO Selects™, a showcase of the best-in-class consumer packages designed, developed or executed by PACK EXPO exhibitors.

RFID PAVILION
The RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Pavilion will highlight solutions that meet the requirements of the entire supply chain. Included in the exhibits will be technologies to upgrade conventional lines into RFID-enabled packaging lines capable of applying multipack, case and pallet tags online; as well as advances designed to verify the presence of tags; write to the tags; and validate data on the tags.

BRAND PROTECTION CENTER
This pavilion will focus on packaging initiatives and technologies against bioterrorism, package tampering, counterfeiting and product adulteration. Visit packaging security exhibits from technology and service providers, as well as government stakeholders.

CONTRACT PACKAGING PAVILION
The prominence of contract packaging services in today’s vibrant marketplace is recognized by this new attraction. The pavilion is a great starting point for assessing a project and exploring the many possible options provided.

NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS
PACK EXPO International 2008 will feature 1700+ companies utilizing over 1.1 million net square feet of exhibit space.

AUDIENCE
PMMI has developed an aggressive international marketing campaign designed to attract the greatest number of attendees with the greatest possible buying power. Attendees include decision-makers and influences from tens of thousands of companies from the U.S. and over 125 countries representing multi-billion dollar industries. Corporate managers, engineers, manufacturers, quality controllers, purchasers, production supervisors, research/development, and sales and marketing represent 85% of the PACK EXPO International attendees in a broad range of industries: food & beverage, dairy/meat/poultry/seafood, pharmaceutical/medical, chemical/household, computer, electronics, components, converting, volume printing, toys & games, aerospace, entertainment, private label, furniture/fixtures, wineries, confectionery, bakery, snack food, etc.

CO-LOCATIONS

PROCESS EXPO will be co-located with PACK EXPO International and features over 550 exhibiting companies utilizing over 200,000 net sq ft. Located in the new West Building at McCormick Place, PROCESS EXPO will focus on the newest developments in processing technology to meet the challenges faced by the industry’s food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers. PROCESS EXPO exhibitors will demonstrate equipment, products and service solutions in the bakery, beverage, confectionary, dairy, fruit and vegetable, ingredients and flavors, meat, pharmaceutical, prepared and snack food industries.

Visitors will come to see and purchase the latest in food processing equipment, systems and services. Every aspect of the supply chain will be represented, from ingredients and flavors to shipping. PROCESS EXPO is sponsored and produced by Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA).

Converting & Package Printing (CPP) EXPO will be co-located with PACK EXPO International on the Lobby Level of Lakeside Center at McCormick Place. Reflecting the new market synergies of the package printing, converting, finishing machinery and supplies industries, CPP EXPO showcases the latest in package printing, coating, slitting and other state-of-the-art finishing processes. Over 6,000 converting professionals came to the 2006 EXPO in search of equipment, materials and services for streamlining operations and improving quality.