8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 8, 2008

CTI INDUSTRIES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois	0-23115	36-2848943
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

22160 North Pepper Road, Barrington, IL	60010
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code  (847) 382-1000

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item No. 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure

On September 5, 2008, CTI Industries Corporation issued a press release announcing that Stephen M. Merrick, The Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Timothy Patterson, the Company's Vice President of Finance and Administration, are scheduled to make a presentation on the Company’s general business outlook at the Wall Street Analyst Forum in New York City on September 8, 2008.

A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. A copy of the presentation slides to be used during the presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item No. 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 CTI Industries Corporation Press Release, dated September 5, 2008.

99.2 Presentation slides to be used during presentation on September 8, 2008.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	CTI Industries Corporation (Registrant)
Date: September 8, 2008	By:	/s/ Howard W. Schwan
		Howard W. Schwan, President

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description	Paper (P) or Electronic (E)
99.1	CTI Industries Corporation Press Release, dated September 5, 2008.	E
99.2	Presentation slides to be used during presentation on September 8, 2008.	E

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Stephen M. Merrick	Catherine E. Lawler
Executive Vice President	Investor Relations
(847) 382-1000	(847) 671-1177

CTI Industries Corporation Announces

Presentation at the Wall Street Analyst Forum in New York City

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday September 5, 2008

BARRINGTON, IL, September 5, 2008 -- CTI Industries Corporation (NASDAQ Capital Market - CTIB), a manufacturer and marketer of metalized balloons, latex balloons, novelty items, packaging and storage bags and pouches and printed and laminated films, today announced that Stephen M. Merrick, the Company’s Executive Vice President, and Timothy Patterson, the Company’s Vice President of Finance and Administration, will present the Company’s general business outlook with investors and financial analysts on Monday, September 8, 2008, at the Wall Street Analyst Forum in New York City.

The presentation will be webcast live that day beginning at 9:10 a.m. Eastern standard time. Interested parties may access the webcast on the Wall Street Analyst Forum website.

* * * *

CTI Industries is one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of metallized and latex balloons, develops, produces and markets bags and pouches for storage and packaging applications and produces laminated and printed films for commercial uses. CTI markets its products throughout the United States and in a number of other countries.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 17A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including (i) the risks of generating and maintaining sales in a highly competitive market, (ii) the ability of the Company to enter into or maintain contracts or relationships with customers, distributors, licensors and suppliers, (iii) manufacturing risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties reported by the Company in its SEC filings, and such statements should also be considered in conjunction with cautionary statements contained in the Company’s most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K.

EX-99.2

Forward-Looking Statements

This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties, and investors are cautioned that outcomes and results may vary from those projected due to factors beyond the company’s control. These include economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors discussed in the company’s filings with the SEC on forms 10-K and 10-Q.

CTI Industries Corporation

NASDAQ Capital Market:
CTIB

CTI Industries Corporation

We develop and manufacture
flexible film pouches, bags, and
balloons and we produce film for
flexible film packaging.

Insert picture of  product

Ziploc^® Vacuum Bags

Developed with CTI
technology

Produced for S.C.
Johnson & Son, Inc.

Marketed under
Ziploc brand

Now in thousands of
retail stores

ZipVac™

Proprietary brand  
developed, produced and
marketed by CTI

Currently targeted to
sportsmen’s market

Endorsed by Babe
Winkelman

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Space Bag^®

Long-term contract with
Space Bag ITW

Space-saving storage of
clothing, linens and other
household items

Foil Balloons

Leading producer
of foil balloons for
25+ years

Sold in U.S.,
Mexico, and Europe

Latex Balloons

Manufactured in
Guadalajara, Mexico

Sold in U.S.,
Canada, Mexico, and
Europe

Packaging Film

Commercial and
industrial uses

Laminated and
coated films

Up to 8-color
printing

Full-service Production

In-house Creative Department

+

On-site Production and Printing

=

Premium Quality

Technology

30+ years in industry

Patented technology

29 patents and 3 patent applications
covering pouch, film and novelty products

13 patents on pouch closures and film
methods

Facilities

U.S. Plant

Barrington, Illinois (Chicago)

73,000 square feet – office and production

Administrative, creative, customer service, IT

Produces all pouches and film, some novelty
items

Facilities

Mexico Plant

Guadalajara, Mexico

43,000 square feet – office and production

Produces novelty products, including all latex

Distribution

Chicago– principal warehouse and
distribution; sales and customer service

Mexico– warehouse, sales, customer
service for Mexico and Latin America

U.K.– warehouse, sales and customer
service for U.K. and Europe

Major Customers

S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.

Rapak Division of D.S. Smith (U.K.)

ITW Space Bag

Dollar Tree

Other Distribution Channels

Distributors (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe,
and Australia)

Retailers

Sears Holdings (U.S.)

Rite-Aid Pharmacies (U.S.)

Walmart (Mexico)

Clinton Cards (U.K.)

ASDA-Walmart (U.K.)

Industrial companies

Market Size

Zippered Pouches – $4.2 billion*

Flexible Packaging Films – $6.2 billion**

Foil Balloons –Est. $250 million (world)

Latex Balloons – Est. $500 million
(Americas and Europe)

* Parker, P.M. (2006). The 2007-2012 World Outlook for Polyethylene Household Food Storage,
Sandwich, and Freezer Bags and Pouches. Icon Group International, Inc.

** U.S. Census Bureau. (2002). Plastic Packaging Film and Sheet (Including Laminated)
Manufacturing: 2002. U.S. Department of Commerce.

Financial Information

Income Statement Overview

Sales by Product (In Thousands)

Foil Balloons

Latex Balloons

Laminated/Printed Films

Helium/Other

Pouches

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

6/08

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q2

Q1

Year/Year Sales Growth Rate

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

6/30/08

Net Sales

36,260

37,193

29,190

35,428

36,510

23,196

Change

(4,976)

933

(8,003)

6,238

1,082

5,658

Year/Year Growth Rate

-12.07%

2.57%

-21.52%

21.37%

3.05%

30.99%

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

6/30/08

Gross Margin Rates

Operating Expenses

Operating Expenses as a % of Sales

Balance Sheet Highlights

(In Thousands)

2004

2005

2006

2007

06/30/08

Current Assets

15,645

12,335

16,492

17,801

20,263

Current Liabilities

18,435

14,761

14,644

16,483

16,745

Working Capital

(2,790)

(2,426)

1,848

1,318

3,518

Long-term Debt

6,491

6,039

6,887

6,237

6,662

Stockholders Equity

2,951

2,726

5,102

6,591

8,514

Debt to Equity

2.20

2.22

1.35

0.95

0.78

Stock Highlights
(In Thousands, except EPS)