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What Are the UN 38.3 Transportation Testing Requirements for Lithium-Ion Batteries?
Article Summary UN 38.3 is the testing framework that determines whether a lithium-ion battery is safe to transport under global shipping regulations, and this article breaks down exactly what it covers. It walks through the eight current core tests (T1–T8): altitude simulation (validating performance in low-pressure air transport environments), thermal cycling (confirming stability across extreme…
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What Is the Impact of the New EU Battery Directive on Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturers?
Article Summary The EU’s updated battery directive is reshaping how manufacturers, shippers, and packaging companies approach compliance, traceability, and safety, and this article breaks down what that shift means in practice. At its core, the directive pushes for greater supply chain accountability while creating real tension around protecting proprietary information: manufacturers must disclose enough technical…
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Who Can Get AS9100 and ISO 9001 Certified, and How Long Does It Take?
Article Summary Nearly any manufacturing or organizational operation can pursue ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification, but the two standards serve different purposes. ISO 9001 is the foundational quality standard that applies across industries. AS9100 is tailored to aerospace and adds stricter requirements, such as extended record-keeping timelines and more rigorous safety considerations. Both ask the…
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Americase to Speak on Sustainable Data Center Decommissioning and Host Industry Networking Event at 2025 OCP Global Summit
Waxahachie, TX – September 10, 2025 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazardous materials and high-value goods, will connect with industry leaders and share critical insights at the upcoming OCP Global Summit in San Jose, California. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 4:10 PM to 4:25 PM, Chris Egloff, VP of Strategic…
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Navigating the Changing Landscape of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Logistics
Article Summary The lithium-ion battery industry is at a crossroads. As demand for electrification grows, so does the urgency to determine how end-of-life batteries should be transported, handled, and recycled. At the heart of the debate lies a fundamental question: How do we balance safety with sustainability in the logistics of recycling lithium-ion batteries? …
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Americase to Showcase Aerospace Shipping & Storage Cases at 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE)
—Leading global manufacturer of protection containers to highlight cases for oxygen equipment, slide cases, aircraft kit boxes, and more, custom-designed for OEM and MRO needs— Waxahachie, TX – September 9, 2025 – Americase (booth #3118) will showcase the latest protective containers designed specifically for the aerospace industry at NBAA-BACE, taking place October 14-16 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This…
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Mike Rothwell
Mike Rothwell serves as Chief Financial Officer at Americase, providing strategic financial leadership to support the company’s continued growth, operational excellence, and long-term stability. Since joining the organization in 2014, he has overseen all financial, accounting, and human resource functions, strengthened internal controls, and helped guide policy development that supports scalable, sustainable performance across the…
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Americase to Host International Lithium-Ion Battery Safety, Regulations and Innovation Symposium in Waxahachie, Texas
Two-Day Event Features Live Battery Safety and Packaging Performance Demonstrations, Regulatory Updates, and Expert Panels Waxahachie, TX (September 8, 2025) – Americase, a global leader in the design and manufacture of custom packaging solutions for hazardous materials and high-value goods, announced it will host the Lithium-Ion Battery Safety, Regulations & Innovation Symposium in partnership with…
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Michael McGowan
Michael McGowan serves as Vice President of Business Development and Solutions Innovations at Americase, where he leads strategic growth initiatives, revenue development, and market expansion across key vertical industries. With more than 23 years of leadership experience in the medical software sector, Michael brings a proven track record of scaling organizations, building high-performing sales teams,…
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Derrick Cunningham
Derrick serves as Director of Innovation & Engineering at Americase, where he leads the progression of complex opportunities from initial concept through engineered solution and final product delivery. He aligns sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure custom protective container systems are designed, validated, and executed with precision—meeting the demanding requirements of highly regulated and…
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Americase to Speak at Battery Safety Workshop and Showcase Risk-Mitigation Packaging Solutions at The Battery Show 2025
Waxahachie, TX – September 3, 2025 – Americase (booth #3412), a leading manufacturer of protective packaging for hazardous materials, high-value goods, and mission-critical technology, will play a central role at The Battery Show 2025 through its participation in a critical battery safety workshop and its showcase of next-generation battery containment and data center packaging innovations.…
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Americase to Moderate High-Impact Panel on Data Center Growth and Resiliency at DCAC 2025
Waxahachie, TX – August 28, 2025 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazardous materials and high-value goods, will participate in a featured panel discussion at DCAC titled“A New Reality: The Digital & Physical Battle for Resiliency.” This high-impact panel will explore the urgent challenges facing data center growth amid shifting global, regulatory,…
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Jacob Cummings
Jacob Cummings supports business development efforts for Americase within the data center market, helping expand adoption of mission-critical containment and protection solutions for high-value infrastructure assets. Working closely with internal engineering and commercial teams, he focuses on identifying emerging needs in the data center ecosystem and helping bring innovative solutions to market that improve operational…
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Joel Chakkalakal
Joel serves as Director of Data Centers & Sustainability at Americase, where he leads the development of end-to-end solutions that mitigate hazardous material risk while advancing operational efficiency and sustainability objectives. A Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Joel applies structured, data-driven methodologies to help clients reduce complexity, strengthen compliance, and improve total cost of…
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Steve Arnold
Steve has been a valued member of the Americase team for more than 14 years, serving as the company’s subject matter expert in aerospace and defense container solutions. He works closely with OEMs, MROs, and defense organizations to deliver custom-engineered protective containers designed to safeguard high-value, mission-critical assets throughout transport, storage, and deployment. Steve brings…
