AeroClay Packaging Uses Freeze Dried Foam

A freeze-dried mixture containing clay and polymer could be the next product to make a splash in the world of sustainable packaging. AeroClay, a technology developed at Case Western Reserve University, is a formable, environmentally friendly product that has been researched for a variety of uses.
Compadre, an Austin, TX based company specializing in transit packaging solutions, is exclusively licensed to look into how AeroClay can be used commercially in the packaging sector.

Cory Francer is an Analyst with NAPCO Research, where he leads the team’s coverage of the dynamic and growing packaging market. Cory also is the former editor-in-chief of Packaging Impressions and is still an active contributor to its print magazines, blogs, and events. With a decade of experience as a professional journalist and editor, Cory brings an eye for storytelling to his packaging research, providing compelling insight into the industry's most pressing business issues. He is an active participant in many of the industry's associations and has played an essential role in the development of the annual Digital Packaging Summit. Cory can be reached at cfrancer@napco.com





