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September 29, 2011 You Still Have Time to Register for ISTA's European Packaging Symposium!
The European packaging Symposium will offer attendees a practical overview on economic and environmental optimization of distribution packaging development and on latest techniques in testing of packaged products to assess fitness for distribution. Case studies will be presented by representatives from Hewlett Packard, Sealed Air, Bosch Siemens Hausgerate, Bang & Olufsen, ERICSSON, Michigan State University, ITENE, Fraunhofer Institut IML, PIRA International, UPS, BP Lubricants, Billerud, INCPEN, ISTA, SCA Cool Logistics, BASF Espanola, S.L., and Novamont. Visit the ISTA Website and REGISTER TODAY!
Workshop Fee: Note: All CPLP materials and exams are in English. English proficiency is therefore required for successful participation in the CPLP program. A mininum attendance of four people is required for this workshop to be held. If this requirement is not met, the workshop will be canceled. Please contact Lisa Bonsignore at ISTA (lisa@ista.org, phone 517-333-3437) if you are interested in becoming a CPLP or for more information on these sessions.
CPLP Workshop to be Held in East Lansing, Michigan this Fall
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:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants will receive study materials in advance of the Workshops. Only ISTA Members may take the CPLP exams and receive CPLP status. All CPLP materials and exams are in English. English proficiency is therefore required for successful participation in the CPLP program. A minimum attendance of four people is required for this workshop to be held. If this requirement is not met, the workshop will be canceled. Hotel: The room rate is $91 plus tax for a studio suite. The room block expires on October 14th. Reservations can be made by either calling (517) 351-8181 or toll free at 1-888-299-2208. Mention ISTA to receive the special rate. Free parking for the length of your stay is included. Candlewood Suites offers a shuttle service from the Lansing Airport to the hotel between 8am-5pm. Reservations must be made in advance by calling the hotel directly at 517.351.8181. For attendees staying elsewhere or arriving outside the hours mentioned above, please call Country Club Taxi at 517.323.9070. Hotel contact information: Click Here for complete information on the CPLP program. Please contact Lisa Bonsignore at ISTA (lisa@ista.org, phone 517-333-3437) if you have questions on becoming a CPLP or for more information on these sessions.
2012 ISTA Transport Packaging Forum Call for Papers The 2012 Transport Packaging Forum will be held April 2-5, 2012 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club, Orlando Florida, USA. If you have an interesting and informative topic or case study related to transport packaging, the transportation/distribution environment, sustainability, product protection, testing, packaging innovations, or related subjects and would like to be a speaker, we want to hear from you! If you would like to submit a topic for consideration, please visit click here or contact Lisa Bonsignore (lisa@ista.org) or 517.333.3437 at ISTA Headquarters.
ISTA Releases Six Procedures in Chinese
We have made these Chinese versions available at no additional charge to ISTA members through the ISTA Member Center. Simply login and use the Download Test Procedures feature to review and download the PDF files. Non-members can purchase PDF versions of the Chinese versions through our E-Market for USD75 each. If you have questions, you can contact ISTA Headquarters in the US ([+1] 517.333.3437 or ista@ista.org) or our partner office in Tianjin, China: ISTA-China
2012 Resource Book Information Verification and Lab Directory Enhancements
The thoroughness and accuracy of the information contained in the Resource Book is crucial to maximizing a lab’s exposure to members and non-members, and we depend heavily on each lab to verify their information. Once the Resource Book has been printed, we are unable to change a lab’s information, so verifying what is printed by the deadline is very important! IMPORTANT: To complete the verification process, all ISTA
Certified Laboratories need to complete the following webform:
We also offer the ability for a lab to order enhancements to their listing, including additional information printed, logos and descriptions. Click here for an example of available enhancements. Don’t forget – we have advertising opportunities available as well! Click here to download the advertisting rates and contract. If you have questions, please email or call Meredith Dougherty at ISTA Headquarters: meredith@ista.org, [+1] 517.333.3437 ext. 217. Advertisements Lansmont Corporation:
Pro-Pack Testing Laboratory:
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Bonus - Discover the Advantages of Being Certified!
ISTA's
Certified Packaging Laboratory Professional (CPLP) Technician and
Technologist sessions will be offered on Tuesday, November 29th and
the CPLP exam will be held on Wednesday, November 30th. This workshop
will be held at the 
ISTA
is pleased to announce that six of our procedures, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B,
3A and 3E, have been translated into the Chinese language.
Production
on the 2012 ISTA® Resource Book has already begun! As a member
benefit, a complimentary listing of every current ISTA Certified Laboratory’s
contact information and testing capabilities will be listed in the
ISTA Certified Testing Laboratories section of the book.
