Trade Show Calendar 2026
ISTA | Phoenix, AZ | April 7-9, 2026 AHAM Spring | Albequerque, NM | April 20-22, 2026 AXS Asembia | Las Vegas, NV | April 26 – 30, 2026 Pack Expo Mexico City | Mexico City, MX | June 2 – 5, 2026 NASP (Inspire) | National Harbor, MD | September 22-25, 2026 Logipharma | […]
The Cold-Chain Dilemma: Why Flexibility is the Future of Life Sciences Packaging
***Originally published in World Pharmaceutical Frontiers 2025 Vol 2*** In the high-stakes world of Life Sciences logistics, the integrity of temperature-sensitive shipments is non-negotiable. Biologics, vaccines, and specialty pharmaceuticals must arrive on time and in compliance with strict regulations. Yet pressure to reduce environmental impact and manage costs is growing. This is driving a shift in how […]
Working smarter: Best practices for thermal modeling in cold chain packaging design
***Originally published in PackagingDive: LINK*** In the high-stakes world of cold chain logistics, where temperature excursions can compromise product efficacy or safety, thermal modeling has become a critical design and validation tool. Whether you’re shipping biologics, specialty pharmaceuticals, or perishables, thermal modeling can help optimize insulated packaging solutions. This article provides a primer on thermal modeling […]
The cold chain dilemma: Balancing cost, sustainability and performance
***Originally published in PackagingDive: LINK*** In today’s cold chain—spanning pharmaceuticals, biologics and perishables—packaging professionals must do more with less: meet performance goals, improve sustainability and manage costs without compromising compliance. This is the cold chain dilemma: a complex equation where success lies in managing competing priorities across the value chain. At the heart of it is the […]
Altor Solutions to Acquire Lifoam Industries
Altor Solutions (“Altor”), a subsidiary of Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) and a leading designer and manufacturer of custom protective and cold-chain packaging solutions for the industrial and life sciences markets, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lifoam Industries, LLC (“Lifoam”), a manufacturer and distributor of temperature-controlled shipping solutions, for an […]
Protecting More Than Food – Cold Chain Packaging Optimization for Perishable Gifts
***Originally published in FoodDive: LINK*** How food brands can protect quality, compliance, and customer experience this holiday season As the holiday season approaches, demand for premium food gifts, from artisanal seafood boxes to curated cuts of steak and gourmet desserts, is set to spike (especially if reading this reminds you to find a last-minute gift). But […]