Author Bio

Kent Longardner

Areas of Expertise
Unit Load Design
Packaging Design
Wood Pallets
Nelson Technical Center
Package Testing
Wood Crates

Provided
Opportunity Analysis
Lab Testing and Field Trials
Damage Assessment
​Crate Design

Industry Experience and Engagement

Experience
Previously employed by The Nelson Company, Kent's experience included:
​BS Packaging from Michigan State University
CPLP (Certified Packaging Laboratory Professional)
VT Unit Load Design Short Course
ISTA RTST (Rack Transit Stability Team)

Conferences & Memberships
ISTA Transpack Forum: 2008 - 2015
IoPP - Institute of Packaging Professionals
Pack Expo-Chicago
ProMat-Chicago
ISTA Testing Council Member

Featured Blogs

• How Custom-Designed Wooden Crates Save Big Money
• Packaging Return Program: Is it for me?
• Finding the Perfect Crate Design
• ​Michigan State University Reunion at Pack Expo
• What is a Nelson Tech Center Assessment? 
• The Benefits of Wooden Crates
• Do packaging aesthetics really matter?
• What does Cubing Out Mean?
• 3 Most Important Types of Pallet Tests and Why!
• 5 Ways a Technical Assistance Resource Can Help
• ISTA Transpack Forum Summary in 5 Examples
• 2 Ways Packaging Leads to Better Tasting Beer
• The Evolution of Packaging Case Study: the Ketchup Bottle
• When it comes to packaging, what am I actually paying for?
• Cheap Pallets - Trick or Treat?
• The 5 Most Common Unit Load Mistakes
• 5 Things We Learned at the 2013 ISTA Transpack Forum
• Interview with an ISTA Transport Forum Attendee