SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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): January 4, 2005
Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Pennsylvania No. 1-11257 22-1895850
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(State or Other Jurisdiction Commission File Number (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
101 Wolf Drive, P.O. Box 188, Thorofare, New Jersey 08086
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (856) 848-1800
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02 Election of Directors
On January 4, 2005, Checkpoint Systems, Inc. issued a press release
announcing the appointment of Harald Einsmann to its Board of Directors.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated January 4, 2005.
SIGNATURE
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.
CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
By: /s/ John R. Van Zile
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John R. Van Zile
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Date: January 10, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit
99.1 Press Release of the Company dated January 4, 2005 announcing
the appointment of Harald Einsmann to its Board of Directors.