CTI was organized in 1976 and has been engaged in the manufacturing of laminated films for food packaging, medical applications, beauty care products, and many more. We have insured our future in this industry through our investment in the latest printing and lamination technology. CTI maintains its position as a leader in development, designs, quality, and innovation. Our Process CTI's operation is entirely vertically integrated. All processes in the manufacturing of metallized balloons from the time of receipt of the base metallized film to the finished product are conducted at CTI's plant in Barrington, IL. CTI designs and makes much of its own equipment including conversion equipment, photopolymer plates and manufacturing heads. All printing is conducted at CTI's facility on advanced equipment. The result is consistent and assured high quality in products CTI manufactures. CTI's manufacturing facility is among the most advanced in the industry. CTI is the only producer to utilize water based inks in its printing operations that are environmentally safe.