Lithotype Company Inc., a 1963-launched packaging solutions provider, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The Bolingbrook, Illinois-based company is hoping to restructure its business as per the court’s guidance through the proceedings.
Lithotype Company Inc. Entered Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
According to the court filings shown on PACER, Lithotype Company Inc. submitted its Chapter 11 petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The packaging printing company filed voluntarily on February 6, 2026.
Attorney Scott R. Clar of Crane, Simon, Clar & Goodman is representing the company during the case proceedings.
Company Background
Lithotype Company Inc. has been packaging services since it was founded in 1963. The employee-owned, flexible packaging printing company operates in the Midwest, supplying printed roll stock and stand-up pouches.
The Lithotype Company Inc is known to invest in offset and flexography presses, cantilever slitters, color management, color management systems, and laminators. It specializes in short to medium-sized runs, quick turnarounds, and the highest quality laminates.
Lithotype provides packaging solutions for industries such as food, beverage, cosmetics, personal care, and industrial products.
Case Related Details
Court filings show that John E. Gerba, Lithotype’s Director of Finance, signed the Chapter 11 petition. Additional details in the Chapter 11 case are:
- Filing Date: February 6, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-02207
- Estimated Assets: $1,000,001 – $10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: $10,000,001 to $50 million
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
As of now, Lithotype Company Inc. owes between 100 and 199 creditors in total. Court filings indicate that funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
The documents submitted by attorney Scott R. Clar, on behalf of the packaging solutions provider, included a list of creditors with the 20 largest unsecured claims who are not insiders.
Lithotype Company Inc. also submitted a verification of the creditor matrix and a corporate ownership statement.
The Chapter 11 filing begins a major restructuring for the Bolingbrook-based packaging company, with the court overseeing the next steps for the business and its creditors.
