For over 50 years, Plitek® has been an expert manufacturer of precision die cut components and converted materials to a broad range of markets. Through our expansive converting capabilities, we manufacture products and components from thin gage films, plastics, foams, and adhesives. Our customers turn to us for streamlined manufacturing, material sourcing, and process control. We will work with you side-by-side from design assistance, material selection, and prototyping to high volume production. Our US-based manufacturing and design operations are located near Chicago, a top logistics and manufacturing hub. Our reach is global, serving businesses in regional markets to companies with multinational supply chains. Tailored Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions Our state-of-the-art equipment, engineering team, and manufacturing experts provide value-add services and innovative solutions for existing production parts or new design development. By analyzing variables such as application, geometry, performance, and quality requirements, we will help you identify the best solution for your application. Our vertically integrated business model offers a wide range of solutions including custom film extrusion, precision die cutting, slitting, laminating, adhesive coating, release liner coating, pouching, and packaging. We employ Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that helps streamline and automate supply chain and resource planning, allowing for a lean and efficient operation.
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Cipade - Indústria e Investigação de Produtos Adesivos, S.A. (Industry and Research of Adhesive Products), started up in 1968. It has been a certified company since 1995 under the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. It is a company that produces glue for different industry sectors: footwear, wood, leather goods, building industry, automotive, paper, etc, as well as fabric for the footwear industry. The balance in the management of resources, research and development, personalized production, post-sales assistance are essential aspects of the company business, which allow the acquisition and supply of competitive products of high quality.
At Chicago Glue & Machine, we think about glue 24/7/365 because we know you rely on your adhesives to do their jobs. You most likely don't give your glue a second thought, until there is a moment when you MUST think about it. That's where CGM comes in! We have a large inventory of hot melt, liquid, reactive, dots and sticks ready to ship or deliver to your door the very same day. We also carry a wide array of parts and accessories and we have machines for sale or rent. The best part - all of these offerings come with our industry knowledge to help you find the best product and solution for your specific application.