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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Original Message:
Sent: 05-15-2026 07:51 AM
From: Andrew Bauer
Subject: Independent ISTA lab near (ideally near Chicago)
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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