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CM Packaging and Chicago Metallic have partnered with the baking, food processor, and foodservice industries since their inceptions. Founded over 100 years ago in Chicago, the headquarters and plant facilities were relocated in 1958 to a 34-acre site in northwest suburban Lake Zurich, Illinois. Additional plants and warehouses are in Central Islip, New York; Miami, Florida; City of Industry, California; Humboldt, Tennessee; and Gladwin, Michigan.

Alcan acquired the Company in 1969 and this was followed by a leveraged buyout in division in 1975 guided by Geoffrey C. Fear and foil division officers. Subsequent acquisitions occurred in 1978 with Cardinal Container, 1989 with Progressive Aluminum, 1996 with Ecko/Glaco, and 2005 with Packaging Direct.

The People
More than 400 professionally trained, non-union employees with dedicated “Know-How” manufacture quality fabricated products. All of our employees strive to work together in harmony, essential to an “Employee Stock Ownership” company. Positive attitudes, not work rules, produce success at all plant locations.

The Products
We have manufactured and supplied recyclable aluminum foil containers since World War II. We also manufacture ClearLock plastic packaging, board covers, and commercial gourmet bakeware. Today, our product line numbers more than 1,000 items. A versatile selection of baking containers for cakes, muffins, pies, and pizzas, supported by a complement of food service trays along with containers for the fresh produce industry.

The Value
Safety and quality are priorities and we merit a “SUPERIOR” rating from the American Institute of Baking, placing us in the upper 5 percent of all companies audited by them.

CM Packaging
800 Ela Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
847-726-5772