WHY IT MATTERS


Who Is this for

Three experts. Decades of practice.

Together with industry expert contributors, the authors bring decades of combined experience supporting recalls, contributing to global regulatory standards, and developing engineered containment solutions.

Robby Kinsala

Chief Executive Officer

AMERICASE INTERNATIONAL


Robby Kinsala is Chief Executive Officer at Americase International, leading strategy, innovation, and global growth. With deep expertise across company operations, his strategic vision and leadership helped evolve the organization into a global provider of end-to-end protective solutions supporting highly regulated, mission-critical industries where failure is not an option.

“Most organizations are still reacting to lithium-ion incidents. This book shows how to build systems that prevent them.”


Chris Egloff

Chief Revenue Officer

AMERICASE INTERNATIONAL


Chris Egloff is Chief Revenue Officer at Americase International, specializing in containment strategy, regulatory navigation, and compliant transport solutions for hazardous materials. With more than 25 years of experience, he helps organizations align engineering innovation with safety and compliance requirements.

“Battery safety isn’t theoretical—it impacts operations every day.”


Ryan Paquet

President

HAZMAT SAFETY CONSULTING


Ryan Paquet is President of HazMat Safety Consulting, on the Leadership team of Americase International, and a recognized leader in hazardous materials regulatory policy. Formerly Director of the Approvals and Permits Division at PHMSA, he helps organizations navigate complex regulatory frameworks and implement compliant safety strategies.

“Dangerous goods regulations are the result of coordinated, multi-year efforts by international experts, regulators, and industry leaders.”

Praise for Mastering Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

“The Mastering Lithium-ion Battery Safety book contains a wealth of background, experience, and wisdom for bringing lithium-ion batteries and the products using them to market safely and responsibly. These ubiquitous and often under-appreciated batteries off er great possibilities, and the book expertly and respectfully provides insightful guidance, advice, and solutions from experts on the global stage. The book builds on the lessons from the past with the curiosity and passion to inform innovative and problem-solving development while providing the tools and expertise to navigate nuanced regulatory obstacles today and into the future.”

Executive Director

“A great book that everyone in the lithium battery industry should read to not only understand the potential risks of lithium batteries but also the value of collaborating across industries, with regulators, and standards organizations to mitigate these risks proactively.”

Technical Fellow

“Real progress in standards and regulations comes only from a deep and practical understanding of the batteries’ safety. As demonstrated in Mastering Lithium-ion Battery Safety, the packaging industry’s high-level technical contribution is essential to building a safer world.”

Technical Advisor, Former General Manager

“A definitive must-read if you are in the transport of lithium batteries. This book is full of details regarding testing, packaging and regulatory insights published by true professionals. Americase, Fulcrum Testing, and HazMat Safety Consulting are your winning team for all your lithium batteries transportation.”

Sr. Dangerous Goods Program Manager

“The book on Mastering Lithium-ion Battery Safety covers a comprehensive list of topics. The book explains why recalls occur, the importance of following regulations to enhance safety, the need to complete product certifications, and testing to failure which allows one to set safety limits with adequate margin. It covers the standards and regulations in work that will further enhance the safety of lithium-ion batteries while in storage as well as for safe transportation and finally discusses the importance of sustainability while being innovative. The book provides adequate information to be educational for those involved in the manufacturing, transportation, integration, use and maintenance as well as in research and development related to lithium-ion batteries.”

VP and Exec. Director, Corporate Fellow

“Mastering Lithium-Ion Battery Safety, from the team at Americase, Fulcrum Testing, and HazMat Safety Consulting, provides thoughtful insight into the complex world of lithium battery safety that highlights their deep expertise and practical solutions to solving complex problems.”

Sr. Dangerous Goods Manager