Sustainability vs Suitability: Challenging Conventional Thinking in Temperature-Controlled Packaging Design
September 4, 2024 – Manufacturing and Packing – pharma packaging, sustainability, temperature controlled packaging
ISTA European Packaging Symposium, Frankfurt 8-9 October 2024
- Maarten Kleverlaan to address sustainability in packaging at International Safe Transit Association Symposium
- Innovative approaches to temperature-controlled packaging design
- Emphasising financial and operational benefits of sustainable practices
2 September 2024 – Voorhout, the Netherlands – Topa Thermal is pleased to announce that Maarten Kleverlaan, Topa Thermal’s Technical Solutions Manager, will be a featured speaker at the ISTA (International Safe Transit Association)vEuropean Packaging Symposium, taking place on October 8-9 in Frankfurt, Germany.
In his presentation, “Sustainability vs Suitability,” Maarten will challenge the traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach in temperature-controlled packaging. He will advocate for a more holistic view of sustainability, emphasizing the importance of integrating sustainable practices into existing systems without causing disruptions. Maarten will also highlight the financial and operational benefits of adopting such an approach.
About Maarten Kleverlaan, Technical Solutions Manager, Topa Thermal:
With a background in mechanical engineering and business administration, Maarten combines technical expertise with innovative problem-solving skills. He works closely with account managers to develop tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Maarten is passionate about reducing CO2 impact and optimizing the total cost of ownership for thermal packaging solutions.
About ISTA European Packaging Symposium 2024
The ISTA European Packaging Symposium is a key event where the packaging community unites to address current challenges, share industry best practices, uncover the latest trends, and collaboratively shape the future of transport packaging.
The International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) is a nonprofit organization that supports companies and their employees in reducing product damage during distribution and optimizing resource use through effective package design. Globally, ISTA is recognized as the leading authority in predictive package-performance testing and design standards, assisting its members in creating robust packaging solutions to meet the evolving risks of global distribution.
ISTA boasts over 1,100 corporate members across 45 countries, including more than 650 certified testing labs, 400 top brand owners, 300 packaging suppliers, and 300 research and academic institutions and students.
For more details about Maarten’s presentation and the full schedule of speakers, please visit the ISTA European Packaging Symposium website.
