Bureau Veritas at AHFA’s 2026 Packaging Forum

May. 15 2026

Bureau Veritas is excited to attend the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) 2026 Packaging Forum (June 2 in Colfax, NC) a key event bringing together industry leaders to explore innovation, sustainability, and performance in packaging.

Representing Bureau Veritas at this year’s forum will be Chris Myers and Kara McNell, who are looking forward to engaging with peers, sharing insights, and discussing the evolving challenges and opportunities in packaging across the home furnishings industry.

Let’s Connect
Connect with Chris or Kara before or during the event to learn how Bureau Veritas can support your packaging initiatives, reduce risk, and enhance performance across your supply chain.

What Services does Bureau Veritas Offer for the Packaging Industry?
Bureau Veritas delivers end-to-end solutions that help companies design, test, and validate packaging that performs reliably across today’s complex and global supply chains. Our services are built to support product protection, compliance, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

Packaging Performance & Transit Testing
We conduct ISTA, ASTM, and customized testing protocols to evaluate how packaging holds up under real-world shipping and handling conditions. 

Material Testing & Quality Assurance
Our laboratories assess packaging materials for strength, durability, and safety to confirm consistent quality and product protection.

Sustainable Packaging & Optimization
We help organizations reduce environmental impact through material selection, design optimization, and sustainability assessments aligned with corporate goals. 

Regulatory Compliance & Labeling Support
Navigate global packaging regulations with confidence—verifying your packaging meets all applicable safety, environmental, and labeling requirements. 

Supply Chain & Packaging Validation
Identify risks, improve packaging processes, and validate performance across your supply chain to minimize damage, returns, and costs.

Learn more about Bureau Veritas Packaging Services 

We look forward to connecting with you at the AHFA 2026 Packaging Forum.