August 2024
News and updates for our packaging community.




The 2024 ISTA European Packaging Symposium, Europe’s premier event for the global transport packaging industry, will take place 8-9 October at the Le Méridien in Frankfurt, Germany. Join us to learn, network with industry leaders, discover solutions, and participate in valuable conversations. Don't miss out—register and secure your room today. Take advantage of discounted rates before they end on Friday 30 August!
 
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This year’s program, featuring both general and temperature-sensitive tracks, will deliver valuable insights on today's hot topics and offer new solutions to help shape the future of transport packaging. Companies presenting on the program include:


 
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We're excited to offer an in-person training session of our popular Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) Certification course prior to the Symposium on Monday 7 October! Whether you're an experienced packaging professional looking to broaden your expertise or a newcomer seeking to gain essential knowledge, get a head start on your education and add this certification course to your schedule!
 



We're getting excited! ISTA Digital, our new digital cloud application focused on collection and sharing of data, collaboration with stakeholders, and optimization of resources through effective package design, is coming to ISTA members on Monday, September 16th! As a new member benefit, ISTA Digital will be available to ISTA members at no additional cost.

Live Demo! Sign up for ISTA Digital Office Hours on Wednesday, September 18th at 11am -11:45am EST for a live session where we’ll demonstrate the full capabilities of the platform and answer your questions about the ISTA Digital tool. Whether you have specific questions or just want to learn more, you’re welcome to participate!

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Announcing New Training Course Free for ISTA Members! Learn how to perform ISTA test procedures like a pro with our new Test Procedure Training (TPT) Course for ISTA 3L, now available through ISTA's Online Learning System! Featuring clear explanations, engaging animations, and practical tips, this 2-hour course will equip you with the information you need. Free for ISTA Members, this training course also earns you points towards ISTA PDP recertification. ISTA Test Procedure Training for ISTA 3L is now available, with more procedures coming in the future.
 




Looking to build a strong foundational understanding of the principles of cold chain packaging? Join Dr. William Pelletier on October 29, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST for a live virtual training of CC 101: Principles of Cold Chain Packaging. This course provides a broad overview of cold chain packaging used to ship temperature-sensitive products in bio, pharma, food & industrial markets. This live virtual training is a perfect introduction to basics for technicians, designers, engineers, and those working in research & development, sales, marketing, and management. Consider adding this course to your new employee onboarding checklist!
 



We're thrilled to announce the 2025 ISTA Forum, including TransPack and TempPack events, will be held March 24-26 at the beautiful Polynesian paradise, Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, Florida!

Call for Speakers for the 2025 ISTA Forum is open! Don't miss this chance to showcase your experience, knowledge and insights in the packaging industry by becoming an ISTA Forum speaker! Submit an abstract today and be a driving force in transforming the future of transport packaging.
 

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Call for Undergraduate Research Proposals from European Universities! ISTA is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting proposals for undergraduate research in transit packaging from European universities. ISTA will award two (2) grants of €4,000 each for research, with results to be reported at the 2025 ISTA European Packaging Symposium. Researchers are encouraged to submit proposals on transit packaging. The deadline to submit proposals is 1 September 2024.
 



Check out the following Distribution Environment Data Collection & Analysis courses that provide an in-depth discussion on the collection and analysis of shock & vibration data associated with the transport of products.  Now available in ISTA’s Online Learning platform, you can choose to go through all four courses in order or, you can take any one or more individual courses based on your area of interest.

  • DCA 101 | Introduction to Distribution Environment Data Collection & Analysis
  • DCA 201 | Distribution Environment Data Collection
  • DCA 301 | Distribution Environment Data Analysis - Vehicle Vibration 
  • DCA 302 | Distribution Environment Data Analysis - Shock Impact & Drop


Planning on going to PACK EXPO? Join ISTA at PACK EXPO from November 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois! Come visit us at booth #N-4537. Register for FREE using our comp code: 61R23. We can’t wait to see you there!




New job postings in our industry are updated regularly at ISTA's Career Center! An opportunity with Amazon EU and Compliance Management Group (CMG) have just been added. 
 

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