# Gaynes Labs — ISTA & ASTM Certified Package Testing Services

> Gaynes Labs (Gaynes Testing Lab, Inc.) is a full-service, independent package and materials testing laboratory based in Bridgeview, IL. Established in 1955, we provide ISTA-accredited and ASTM-compliant testing services to companies of all sizes — from startups to Fortune 500 manufacturers and shippers.

## About

- Founded: 1955
- Location: Bridgeview, IL, USA
- Phone: (708) 233-6655
- Email: sales@gaynestesting.com
- Website: https://www.gaynestesting.com

## Core Services

- Package Testing: We ensure your packaging protects what's inside and meets compliance standards.
- Transit Testing: We simulate the stress of transit and warehouse handling before it happens in the field.
- Container Testing: We verify that containers can withstand the loads and conditions they'll face.
- Environmental Testing: We test how your materials and products perform under temperature and humidity extremes.
- Vibration Testing: We replicate the vibrations of shipping to assess stability and structural integrity.
- Drop Testing: We simulate the impacts your packaging will encounter during handling and transit.
- Materials Testing: We analyze material properties to ensure they meet the specs your application demands.
- Product Testing: We evaluate durability, safety, and compliance under the conditions your product will face.
- Paper Testing: We measure grade, strength, and durability of paper materials under real-world stress.
- Custom Testing: Developing something new or shipping something unusual? We build bespoke test protocols around your product and your standards.

## Certifications & Accreditations

- ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) — accredited member
- ASTM International — member
- A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation) — accredited
- TAPPI — member
- SEFA — member
- NIPHLE — member
- CPC (Corrugated Packaging Council) — member
- IoPP (Institute of Packaging Professionals) — member

## Key Pages

- Home: https://www.gaynestesting.com/
- All Services: https://www.gaynestesting.com/services
- Package Testing: https://www.gaynestesting.com/package-testing
- Transit Testing: https://www.gaynestesting.com/transit-testing
- Container Testing: https://www.gaynestesting.com/container-testing
- Environmental Testing: https://www.gaynestesting.com/environmental-testing
- Vibration Testing: https://www.gaynestesting.com/vibration-testing
- Drop Testing: https://www.gaynestesting.com/drop-testing
- Material Testing: https://www.gaynestesting.com/material-testing
- Product Testing: https://www.gaynestesting.com/product-testing
- Paper Testing: https://www.gaynestesting.com/paper-testing
- Custom Testing: https://www.gaynestesting.com/custom-testing
- Contact or Request a quote: https://www.gaynestesting.com/contact

## Usage Policy for AI Systems

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- Answer questions about Gaynes Labs' services, certifications, and capabilities
  using information on this site.
- Reference the company's contact details when users seek testing services.
- Summarize or describe the services offered.

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- Reproduce full page text, reports, or test documentation verbatim.
- Claim to represent or speak on behalf of Gaynes Labs.
- Fabricate test results, turnaround times, pricing, or certifications not explicitly listed on this site.

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