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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001144204-10-007161
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	SC 13D
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20100212
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20100212

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CTI INDUSTRIES CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001042187
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FABRICATED RUBBER PRODUCTS, NEC [3060]
		IRS NUMBER:				362848943
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		SC 13D
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	005-53657
		FILM NUMBER:		10597407

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		22160 N PEPPER RD
		CITY:			BARRINGTON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60010

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		22160 N PEPPER RD
		CITY:			BARRINGTON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60010

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Merrick Company, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001447567
		IRS NUMBER:				208962249
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IL
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SC 13D

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		502 N. PLUM GROVE ROAD
		CITY:			PALATINE
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60067
		BUSINESS PHONE:		847-358-7060

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		502 N. PLUM GROVE ROAD
		CITY:			PALATINE
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60067
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Statement relates to shares of Common Stock (&#8220;Common Stock&#8221;) of CTI Industries
Corporation (the &#8220;Company&#8221;).&#160;&#160;The Company&#8217;s principal executive
offices are located at 22160 N. Pepper Road, Barrington, IL 60010.</font></div>
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Statement is filed by The Merrick Company, an Illinois limited liability
company, its business address is 1216 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL
60067.&#160;&#160;Stephen M. Merrick is the manager of The Merrick
Company.&#160;&#160;Mr. Merrick is the Executive Vice President of the
Company.&#160;&#160;The address of the Company&#8217;s principal executive offices is
22160 N. Pepper Road, Barrington, IL 60010.&#160;&#160;Mr. Merrick is a citizen
of the United States of America.</font></div>
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the past five years, Mr. Merrick has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding
(excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors), nor has Mr. Merrick or
The Merrick Company been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or
administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding
was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future
violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or
state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such
laws.</font></div>
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aggregate purchase price for the common stock acquired by The Merrick Company in
2009 was approximately $24,644, excluding commissions.&#160;&#160;As of the date
of this Statement, no arrangements with third parties have been made with
respect to financing the acquisition of additional shares of Common
Stock.</font></div>
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Merrick Company acquired the shares of Common Stock indicated herein solely for
investment purposes.&#160;&#160;The Merrick Company may elect to acquire
additional shares of Common Stock or to sell shares.&#160;&#160;Any such
determination may be based on a number of factors, including the continued
employment of Mr. Merrick by the Company, the continued attractiveness of
investment in the Company at then prevailing market prices, the number of shares
of Common Stock that are available for purchase, the price or prices thereof,
general market conditions and other similar factors.</font></div>
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Merrick Company reserves the right to develop plans or proposals in the future
with respect to the following items, at the present time The Merrick Company has
no plans or proposals that relate to or would result in any of the
following:</font></div>
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liquidation, involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries;</font></div>
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change in the present Board of Directors or management of the Company, including
any plans or proposals to change the number or term of directors or to fill any
existing vacancies on the Board;</font></div>
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material change in the present capitalization or dividend policy of the
Company;</font></div>
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Changes in the Company&#8217;s charter, bylaws or instruments corresponding thereto or
other actions which may impede the acquisition of control of the Company by any
person;</font></div>
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registration pursuant to Section 12(g)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of
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rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, The Merrick
Company may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of a total of 562,717 shares of
Common Stock of the Company, representing approximately 20.27% of the issued and
outstanding shares of Common Stock.</font></div>
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percentage of outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company set out in the
preceding paragraph is computed based on a total of 2,775,623 shares of Common
Stock outstanding as of January 26, 2010.</font></div>
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Merrick Company is not a party to any contract, arrangement, understanding or
relationship with any other person with respect to shares of Common Stock,
including but not limited to transfer or voting of any of the securities,
finder&#8217;s fees, joint ventures, loan or option arrangement, puts or calls,
guarantees of profits, divisions of profits or loss, or the giving or
withholding of proxies.</font></div>
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reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that
the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.</font></div>
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