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BENEFITS We understand your needs. We set the trends in the package testing industry to help businesses capture best practices in areas as diverse as testing technology, distribution management, and employee professional development. These practices are tangible benefits that save organizations time and money and are done collectively with input from members in all areas of the industry. We represent, educate and promote the transport packaging industry better than anyone. We invite you to learn more about us and explore the many reasons why you should join! Product Manufacturers think about running your business without excessive damage in shipment and without spending more than you should on transport packaging. Carriers you can now reduce your claims processing costs. Suppliers you can begin building better relationships with your customers. Testing Facilities gain industry credibility by participating in ISTA's Certification program.  Click
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The ISTA Membership Advantage! Only Members Receive: Direct support. ISTA members receive essentially unlimited technical and administrative support by e-mail, telephone, the ISTA website, and personal contact. Professional staff and volunteers with expertise in all aspects of transport packaging are available to answer questions and respond to member requests. Free and complete online access to all Test Procedures. As Procedures are revised and new Projects added, members can keep up-to-date with free downloads of PDF versions of all our testing protocols. Access to the Member Center on the ISTA website.
Resource Book. Updated annually, this publication contains complete information about ISTA, all ISTA Test Procedures and guidelines for their selection and use, as well as a Certified Laboratory Directory. Subscriptions to ISTA's monthly electronic newsletter (i-News) and digital newsletter (ista views). These contain not only ISTA and industry news, but also technical and operational information which can directly influence the bottom line. Member Discounts for ISTA educational events, seminars and merchandise. The ability to participate in ISTA's Certified Packaging Laboratory Professional (CPLP) program. Certification of individuals, combined with the certification of laboratories, provides maximum credibility of test results. For a manufacturer / shipper, having people with specific training and certification in transport packaging testing adds to the overall process of achieving effective, economical packaging. Career Development Center. Submit and review industry job postings. The Biggest Potential Benefit of Membership Since ISTA is truly an international organization, with global membership and certified labs in 33 countries, recognition of the effectiveness of our programs is widely accepted. |
