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  • 1.  Independent ISTA lab near (ideally near Chicago)

    Posted 21 days ago
    Hello,

    We are testing a new (to us) adhesive on our finished goods pallets to see if we can reduce stretch wrap in our supply chain. We are looking for an ISTA lab that can simulate truck/rail/ship transit.  Please let me know if you have any that have been good to work with.

    Thank you!

     

    Andrew Bauer

    North America Packaging Category Manager

    Cargill Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

    Direct: 952-984-9078 | a_bauer@cargill.com

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  • 2.  RE: Independent ISTA lab near (ideally near Chicago)

    Posted 19 days ago

    Hello Andrew,

    I highly recommend TEN-E Packaging Services. They have an excellent certified testing facility located in the Chicago area (MN and NJ locations as well) and are fantastic to work with.

    Given that you are testing full finished goods pallets across truck, rail, and ship transit, you will likely want to look into running an ISTA 3E protocol (or a modified ASTM D4169 schedule). TEN-E is fully equipped for this type of dynamic distribution simulation, including unitized load vibration and impact testing.

    They should be a perfect fit for validating your new adhesive stabilization project and helping you reduce that stretch wrap.

    Best regards,

    Rino Jacob



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    Rino Jacob
    Sparks NV
    (585) 766-8346
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  • 3.  RE: Independent ISTA lab near (ideally near Chicago)

    Posted 18 days ago

    Andrew,

    I do not think Ten-E has a Chicago area location. Closest to Chicago is MN location. I have used them in their Mn location, and use them regularly in their NC location. I highly recommend them.



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    Anthony Dagostino
    Packaging Engineer
    Tempur Sealy International
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  • 4.  RE: Independent ISTA lab near (ideally near Chicago)

    Posted 17 days ago

    My colleagues and I have used Advanced Packaging Technology Labs in Wheeling, IL for testing.

     

    Advanced Packaging Technology Laboratories

    T: 847-520-4343

    Contact: Mike McMullen

    mmcmullen@advanced-labs.com

     

    Thank You-

    Karissa Froom

    R&D Packaging Engineer

    Johnsonville Sausage

    Direct: 920-453-4862

    Cell: 920-207-8390

     




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  • 5.  RE: Independent ISTA lab near (ideally near Chicago)

    Posted 15 days ago

    Good morning Andrew - if you're interested in using a GOAT, try Gaynes Labs in Chicago. Yury Beyderman and his experienced team mates purchased the company from the founders in 1996 and now have 70 years of test data, from 10,000+ tests, and 1,000+ clients. The beauty of Gaynes experience is not only are they an ISTA certified lab, they also are certified for TAPPI, ASTM, Federal DoT, SEFA, and DoW/DoD. Those certifications add additional considerations for conditions ISTA may not add into the "real world" matters of your clients.

    I'm a second generation client who's gained value from Gaynes experience and I'm sure you will find them able advisors to your and Cargill's needs.

    Best of luck with your new product launch! 



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    Kurt Wiesemes
    Owner
    Contain and Sustain, LLC.
    South Haven MI
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  • 6.  RE: Independent ISTA lab near (ideally near Chicago)

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    Posted 15 days ago

    I agree on Gaynes being a great option - I have used them for environmental testing of folding cartons that were shipping globally. They were on time, easy to deal with, and thorough. 



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    Steve Mahr CPP
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    KP Corporation
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  • 7.  RE: Independent ISTA lab near (ideally near Chicago)

    Posted 5 days ago

    Hello,

    Please use below link to find a ISTA test lab near your location.

    International Safe Transit Association 

    https://mms.ista.org/members/directory/search_istalab.php?org_id=ISTA&pickprotocol=X 

    Regards,

    Rino Jacob



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    Sparks NV
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  • 8.  RE: Independent ISTA lab near (ideally near Chicago)

    Posted 3 days ago
    Hi all, 

    Just wanted to say thanks for responses, this was my first time using this chat board, and appreciate all the feedback. For this project it actually makes most sense to use Ten-E, so we'll go that route. 

    Thanks again,

    Andrew



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