College of Technology

Indiana Packaging Research and Development Center

The Indiana Packaging Research and Development Center was formed to provide a variety of services to meet the packaging design, testing, and troubleshooting needs of business and industry. Services provided by the Center comply with all recognized standards using state-of-the-art and certified equipment. Center personnel are experienced professionals who are also active researchers in the field. The primary services provided by the Center are listed below. Customized services/training are also available.

• Package Testing (ISTA, TAPPI, and ASTM)
• Packaging Material Testing (ASTM & TAPPI)
• Package Design
• Package Prototype Fabrication
• Packaging Troubleshooting
• Packaging System Development
• Packaging Machinery Layout
• Material Handling System Design
• Packaging Line Simulation