2009 EXHIBITORS
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ADALIS
CORPORATION 420 North 5th Street Suite 1035 Minneapolis MN 55401 USA ph: 612-746-5005 http://www.adaliscorp.com |
Adalis Packaging Solutions is a team of Certified Packaging Professionals providing outsourced packaging engineering services. Adalis engineers are supported by 20 Senior Associates, specialists having a wide range of industry experience combined with many years of practice in various packaging disciplines. Our mission is to help clients identify packaging opportunities and develop innovative, cost-effective solutions. Adalis Packaging Solution markets include: Medical, Consumer Retail and Industrial clients. Adalis provides: New packaging developments, cost reduction productivity programs, damage reduction and sustainability programs.
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AIRDEX
INTERNATIONAL, INC
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| AIRDEX makes the “…world’s lightest pallets!™”. Worldwide patented AIRDEX pallets dramatically reduce CO2 emissions with no deforestation; are insulating and shock-absorbing; carry 3500 pounds, yet are ultra-lightweight at 7-10 pounds, so they slash cargo costs by replacing heavier wood/plastic pallets; are completely repairable/recyclable through AIRDEX’ global collection/recycling network and are ISPM-15 compliant. Airlines / freight forwarders are rapidly embracing AIRDEX as a major cost/environmental savings strategy. The AIRDEX value proposition promises our pallets are FREE after a single airfreight journey!
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ALLIANCE
OF FOAM PACKAGING RECYCLERS 1298 Cronson Blvd. #201 Crofton MD 21114 USA ph: 410-451-8340 http://www.epspackaging.org |
The Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers (AFPR) is a trade organization representing expanded polystyrene (EPS) transport packaging. AFPR provides information to packaging engineers, OEMs and consumers to promote environmental advances in EPS packaging design, facilitate EPS recycling on a global level and support best practices in all facets of EPS manufacture to foster a spirit of continuous improvement throughout the life cycle of EPS packaging materials. AFPR offers educational resources and other materials that demonstrate how EPS transport packaging meets sustainability criteria.
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ALTAIR
ENGINEERING
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Altair empowers client innovation and decision-making through technology that optimizes the analysis, management and visualization of business and engineering information. Privately held with more than 1,400 employees, Altair has offices throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. With a 20-year-plus track record for innovative product design and development, advanced engineering software and grid computing technologies, Altair has more than 3,800 corporate clients representing the automotive, aerospace, government and defense, and consumer products verticals. Altair also has a growing client presence in the life sciences, financial services and energy markets.
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ARCEL
ADVANCED FOAM RESINS
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ARCEL sustainable combination packaging design enables the delivery of the strongest, lightest weight, thin protective cushion combination that reduce total cube and distribution costs, maximize customer experience, while lessening environmental impact. Innovation is the answer to our sustainability challenges. ARCEL packaging delivers source reductions, space savings, fuel efficiency, and carbon savings solutions. NOVA Chemicals produces plastics and chemicals that are essential to everyday life. Our employees develop and manufacture materials for customers worldwide that produce consumer, industrial and packaging products.
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BUREAU
VERITAS CONSUMER PRODUCTS SERVICES, INC.
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With 15 laboratories certified world wide by ISTA, BVCPS has an extensive network of certified laboratories specializing in the consumer product and retail markets. BVCPS offers performance package testing to help reduce product damage and increase customer satisfaction. Evaluations are available for the ISTA Test Procedures: 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1G, 1H, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3A, 3E, 3F, 7A, and 7B.
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DATA
PHYSICS CORPORATION 1741 Technology Drive Suite 260 San Jose, CA 95110 USA ph: 408-437-0100 http://www.dataphysics.com |
Introducing SignalCalc DropTest - a comprehensive and easy to use package for applications such as product fragility assessment, prototype testing and cushion evaluation. Works with your existing drop and/or shock test machines, provides users with the ability to capture and display drop waveforms, perform ‘fairing’ and pass/fail testing relative to tolerances specified in accordance with industry, military or user defined standards. Unlimited display layouts, automated reporting and optional shock response spectrum (SRS) measurements. Data Physics has been supplying high performance test and measurement solutions for 25 years. With the addition of a full line of electrodynamic shakers to complement its vibration controllers and dynamic signal analyzers, Data Physics is a total solution supplier for noise and vibration applications.
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DDL,
INC.
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DDL’s technical experts are industry leaders in medical device package, product and material validation (ISO 11607) and can help ensure that you comply with industry standards and regulations. Our test services include shock testing, vibration testing, tensile testing, leak testing, compression testing, seal peel testing, accelerated and real time aging, thermal container performance testing and validation services. Our new facility in Fountain Valley, CA also includes a design center to help you with rapid time to market for package design. DDL can offer you quick turnaround time, accurate reports and excellent customer service. To better serve you, DDL maintains full service testing labs in Minnesota, New Jersey and California! DDL is a wholly owned subsidiary of TCP Reliable, leader in temperature controlled packaging.
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ESKO
ARTWORK
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EskoArtwork is the world leader of packaging pre-production solutions, and a dedicated partner and system integrator to all participants of the packaging supply chain. EskoArtwork solutions are targeted at designers, trade shops, label printers, folding carton, flexible and corrugated converters, as well as consumer product companies and retailers. EskoArtwork's key product lines include a suite of software modules covering the entire supply chain and integrating graphic, structural and collaboration workflows from design to production. EskoArtwork also offers customers a portfolio of application support and consultancy services.
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FIBRE
BOX ASSOCIATION
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The Fibre Box Association (FBA), whose members produce 95 percent of corrugated in the U.S., works to bring together the knowledge, resources and expertise of members to establish industry positions on broad-based areas such as technical, environmental, safety, regulatory, policy and public image issues to improve the North American corrugated industry's welfare. The FBA compiles the most complete statistical information available and conducts benchmarking studies that help members make better decisions. They also provide valuable networking opportunities to assist member companies to operate more effectively and efficiently while enabling them to address affecting the entire industry.
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GH
PACKAGE AND PRODUCT TESTING & CONSULTING
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We are a full-service package and product testing company with facilities in Cincinnati, Ohio and Phoenix, Arizona. We also provide data acquisition services, expert package design and engineering services to customers worldwide. If you manufacture, assemble, and/or ship a product that can be damaged en route, you can benefit from the type of services we provide. We test and certify the reliability of that all-important package that you use to ship your product.
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GREEN
CELL FOAM (KTM INDUSTRIES, INC.)
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Green Cell Foam™ is the only biobased, biodegradable cushioning foam available for protective packaging applications. Made from non-GMO cornstarch, Green Cell Foam has been proven to protect glass, electronics, parts and other products from shock and vibration during transit. Green Cell Foam is a unique anisotropic material that is multishock capable, naturally anti-static and moisture absorbing – perfect for electronics! Green Cell Foam is also an excellent thermal insulator for shipping perishable items. Comparable with EPS for thermal performance, Green Cell Foam provides significantly better cushioning and environmental protection, decreasing GHG emissions by 80% and reducing energy consumption by 70% as compared to polyolefin foams. Protect the earth and your products – choose Green Cell Foam. Your customers will appreciate the difference!
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ISTA
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ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) is an organization focused on the specific concerns of transport packaging, and ISTA test procedures define how packages should perform to ensure protection of their contents. ISTA pioneered the concept of package performance testing and certification more than 60 years ago and today our test procedures and certification programs are at the forefront of Transport Packaging.
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L.A.B.
EQUIPMENT, INC.
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L.A.B Equipment, Inc. produces package and product reliability test equipment to test for drop, incline impact, shock, rotary vibration, AGREE type vibration, as well as hydraulic sine and random vibration. Our systems are designed to meet related standards from around the globe, including the increasingly popular ISTA 3A. We are a team based organization with a global presence to serve and support customers world-wide. We are committed to manufacturing quality products on a consistent basis while maintaining a work ethic and attitude directed towards continuous improvement.
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LANSMONT
CORPORATION
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Lansmont Corporation's Field-to-Lab® Methodology facilitates effective product and package designs by directly linking measured dynamic distribution inputs to actual laboratory simulation and validation tests. Lansmont's family of SAVER™ field instruments provide the basis for dynamic testing performed in laboratories equipped with Lansmont's shock, drop, impact, vibration, and compression test systems.
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NAC IMAGE
TECHNOLOGY 15 McCoy Place Simi Valley CA 93065 USA ph: 800-969-2711 http://www.nacinc.com SHINYEI
CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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SHINYEI was established in Japan in 1887 and continues to expand its business across the world with the unique solutions. SHINYEI CORPORATION OF AMERICA is a leading company in the measurement equipment industry, providing a broad range of instruments specializing in drop and shock testing. These instruments are designed specifically for laboratory professionals in diverse markets. NAC
Image Technology is the leading global supplier of high-speed camera
systems. Since 1958 NAC has pioneered new uses for image technology
and has gained a reputation for quality, experience and reliability
NAC has a proven track record of developing high quality, reliable
products that satisfy specific high-speed imaging requirements for
a variety of applications including drop and shock testing.
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THE
NELSON COMPANY
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The Nelson Company is a provider of transport packaging goods and services. We offer: Pallets, Plastic, Wood, Corrugated, and Metal. 9 Company owned Manufacturing Facilities; Domestic and International Programs; Cost Reduction Programs; Tracking and Return Logistics Services; International Pallet Recycling Programs. Plastic Pallets for under $10! Nelson…The Palletizing Solutions Company!
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PACKAGING
CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fifth largest manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the United States. We focus on providing customers with superior packaging solutions and serve them through a strong network of locations, including 4 containerboard mills and 67 corrugated packaging manufacturing locations. PCA's product mix is comprised of shipping containers, point-of-sale packaging and displays, specialty packaging, and bulk containers.
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PARAMETER
GENERATION & CONTROL INC.
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Parameter Generation & Control (PGC) specializes in humidity control chambers and environmental chambers by providing precise relative humidity and temperature control (Including TAPPI 402 om-88 1988) with walk-in rooms, reach-in chambers, and relative humidity generators to serve existing structures. Precise humidity control systems are our specialty.
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PIRA
INTERNATIONAL
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Pira International is a leading testing, consultancy and information services business specializing in packaging, paper, printing and new/emerging technologies. Pira's vision is to provide our services on a global platform matching the needs of our customer’s base: clients include global raw materials providers, packaging converters, packer/fillers (finished goods suppliers) and retailers from the consumer goods and industrial supply chains. Pira is aligned with the key issues facing the packaging industry today: Pack Failure Solutions, Pack Development, Sustainability, Innovation, Future of Print and BRIC.
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SEALED
AIR
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Sealed
Air is a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging materials
and systems. Our products reach nearly 80 percent of the world’s
population. Many Sealed Air brands are among the most recognizable
and respected in their markets. Our network of Packaging Design
and Development Centers features:
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SGS
U.S. TESTING COMPANY, INC.
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SGS U.S. Testing is a full service packaging laboratory capable of performing all ISTA and most ASTM packaging tests, with over 75 years of combined experience and ISTA certified technicians. Analysis of paper, corrugated and plastic materials, MOCON testing, UN/DOT certification, flammability, heavy metals and other testing is also available.
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STRESS
ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
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Stress Engineering Services is an industry leader in the predictive analysis of product and package performance, process simulation and testing. We use sophisticated design, analysis and experimental tools to improve profitability and environmental sustainability. Development time is dramatically reduced along with trial & error rework. From consumer products and packages to toys, pharmaceuticals and medical products, we offer comprehensive engineering services.
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VIBRATION
RESEARCH CORPORATION 2385 Wilshire Drive, Suite A Jenison MI 49428 USA ph: 616-669-3028 http://www.vibrationresearch.com |
Vibration Research has been providing user friendly hardware and software packages for vibration control for over 13 years. The Vibration Research team brings together experience in vibration testing, hardware and software development, and a strong desire to take vibration testing to a new level. VR has been innovative from the delivery of its first vibration control system and has reliably been producing new testing capabilities and software enhancements. Our newest innovation is kurtosis control of random testing through the new Kurtosion® software module.
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WESTPAK,
INCORPORATED
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For
over 20 years Westpak has been the leading choice for product and
package testing for companies of all sizes in every industry imaginable.
With two facilities totaling 30,000 sq.ft. Westpak provides solutions
to your testing challenges throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Services range from environmental, thermal, mechanical, and material
testing for both your product and package as well as experiment
design and protocol development. Let us help you solve your next
challenge and show you how seriously we take our motto, “Quality
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