September 2024
News and updates for our packaging community.



ICYMI: ISTA DIGITAL IS NOW AVAILABLE! ISTA members can now enjoy the version 1.0 release of ISTA Digital for free as part of their membership. Access is quick and easy—sign up is required using the email linked to your personal ISTA membership. Non-Members can request a one-time, 7-day free trial of ISTA Digital. 

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ISTA Digital: A new digital cloud application for ISTA members focused on collection and sharing of data, collaboration with stakeholders, and optimization of resources through effective package design.
 

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Sign up for the ISTA Digital Live Demo, happening Wednesday, October 23 from 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. EST. In this live session, we’ll demonstrate the full capabilities of the platform and answer your questions about the ISTA Digital tool. All are welcome to participate!

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The 2024 ISTA European Packaging Symposium, Europe’s premier event for the global transport packaging industry, is coming up! Join us 8-9 October in Frankfurt, Germany to learn, network with industry leaders, discover solutions, and participate in valuable conversations. Don't miss out—register today!
 
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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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There is still time to register and join us for the 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.




Learn how to perform ISTA test procedures like a pro with our new Test Procedure Training (TPT) Course for ISTA 3A and 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 3A and 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!
 



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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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! The ISTA Forum is where the packaging community comes together to tackle today's challenges, explore industry best practices, and shape the future of transport packaging. Take advantage of early-bird pricing and secure your hotel room today!
 

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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

 
Thank you to all the attendees, sponsors and speakers for making the 2024 ISTA China Packaging Symposium recently held in Shanghai, China a successful event! Check out the video below for a full recap.


 




Nominations for the R. David LeButt Award are now open! The ISTA Educational Foundation honors packaging professionals with the R. David LeButt Award for their outstanding contributions to education in transport packaging. The selected recipient will be honored at ISTA's Annual Forum. The deadline to nominate is December 31, 2024!
 




New job postings in our industry are updated regularly at ISTA's Career Center! Opportunities with Amazon EU, Compliance Management Group (CMG) and the Rochester Institute of Technology have just been added. 
 



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!

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ISTA InTouch E-Newsletter - September 2024