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June 24, 2009 Join Us in
Greensboro and Become a CPLP this Summer!
While the typical approach to CPLP certification is through a self-paced study program, either on-line or with printed materials, in-person workshops remain a preferred format for many people. The CPLP program encourages and recognizes development and excellence in packaging laboratory professionals. CPLP certification is particularly valuable for enhancing the credibility of people involved with ISTA testing and ISTA certified laboratory operations. Workshop Schedule: Registration Fee: Hotel: Hotel contact information: Greensboro Airport: Syngenta Crop Protecton, Inc. Location: Click Here for complete information on the CPLP program. ISTA
Certified Labs: Add 3B and 6-FEDEX
to your Procedure Capabilities ISTA Project 3B was released in May 2009 and is a general simulation project for the less-than-truckload environment. Click here to read more about the release of 3B in the May 2009 ista views. Procedures 6-FEDEX-A (under 150 pounds) and 6-FEDEX-B (over 150 pounds) were approved in October 2007. These are FedEx’s testing requirements and are maintained by FedEx. ISTA labs can submit testing done to these procedures for ISTA approval or certification; ISTA Shippers who have the testing done can apply the ISTA Certification Mark on the tested packaged-product. Requests for 3B and/or 6-FEDEX capability will be reviewed and approved based on a lab’s equipment capabilities. Please contact Meredith Dougherty if you have any questions. ISTA Test
Procedures: Changes to Fixed Displacement
Vibration Table in ISTA Procedures After discussion at the April 2009 meeting, the ISTA Technical Council agreed that the proper approach for the second portion of the test should be to repeat the startup steps used for the first portion, which is to begin at a low frequency and increase the frequency until the shim can be properly inserted. This change has been made to the following ISTA Procedures, which are now available for download to all ISTA members through the ISTA Member Center: Procedures: 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 2A, 2B, 2D, 2E, 2F ISTA Members
Asked for Input on ISTA Benefits We recently sent an email to over 1600 ISTA member representatives with an invitation to participate in a comprehensive member survey. The survey asks for input on current ISTA programs, ISTA testing procedures, the website, the value of membership and what members would like to see in the future as a benefit or value. Everyone who completes the survey and submits their name will be entered into a drawing to win US$100! We’ve asked all member representatives who received the survey invitation to submit their input by July 2, 2009. If you did not receive the invitation but would like to participate, please send an email request to Meredith Dougherty. New
Membership Certificate Design We’d like to offer our members the opportunity to replace their existing membership certificate with the new design. At this time, we are offering only a pdf format. The certificate size is 8 ½ x 11. To request a pdf of your new certificate, login to the Member Center, choose "Request an ISTA Member Certificate" at the bottom of the welcome page and then proceed with the simple instructions. We’ll then email a pdf of your new certificate to your attention. Pictured below is a sample of the new certificate. There are three versions of the certificate for the various membership types. Company, Shipper, Supplier and Carrier Member Certificate: Certified Laboratory Member Certificate: Individual, Associate and Student Member Certificate:
Mark Your
Calendars, Prepare to Learn We continue to update our website with speaker and topic information as we prepare for these upcoming events so be sure to check back often for the latest information. Click here to go directly to ISTA's Educational Opportunities. Mark your calendars and make plans now to attend the following educational events: -2009 ISTA-China Packaging Symposium - September 16-18 in Shenzhen, China -Field Data Workshop II at the James B. Henry Center for Executive Development on the Michigan State University Campus in East Lansing, Michigan - October 14 & 15 -2009 ISTA-European Packaging Symposium - October 26-28 in Valencia, Spain -CPLP Workshop at Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina - July 22 & July 23 -CPLP Workshop at MABE in Queretaro, Mexico - August 27 & 28 -CPLP Workshop prior to ISTA-China Packaging Symposium in Shenzhen, China - September 15 -CPLP Workshops prior to Field Data II Workshop in East Lansing, Michigan - October 13 & 14 Advertisements Lansmont Corporation:
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ISTA
Certified Packaging Laboratory Professional (CPLP) Technician and
Technologist sessions will be offered on Wednesday, July 22nd and
the CPLP exam will be held on Thursday, July 23rd. Thursday will also
include the added value of a hands-on lab demo at
the Syngenta Crop Protection Lab. This workshop will be held at Syngenta
Crop Protection, Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina and will be conducted
by Larry Dull of Packaging Technology Associates, Inc. who is a CPLP-Professional.
We
are looking to improve and enhance the member benefits and services
provided to our members. To do so, it is vital that we understand
the way they view existing ISTA benefits, as well as what additional
services we can offer to enhance the value of ISTA membership. 
