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SHORT HISTORY OF ART TRANSPORT
Whilst it has never been a secret that art is fragile and
irreplaceable, for centuries the packing and transport of
artworks was a rather haphazard affair. Those involved relied
heavily on common sense to protect objects while on display
or in transit.
The
common goal of museum professionals - in particular Conservators,
Registrars and Preparators (the US name for art handlers)
and art handling companies - is to manage risks and mitigate
hazards which may threaten the safety of art and artifacts.
These professions think first in terms of preventive conservation
– reducing risks to collections.
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ISPM15
- DON'T BUG MY CRATES, DUDE!
Kim Powell, our very own erudite
editor of ICEFAT News is too indignant to write this article.
At a recent industry conference, she attended a session where
there was a proliferation of incorrect data regarding wooden
crates in Asia. One presenter had not been able to source ISPM
(International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures) compliant
cases there and had to have exhibition crates manufactured in
Europe and then transported to Asia. Not only is this something
that is environmentally unsound (that’s a huge carbon
footprint to transport those empty boxes), it’s just not
true.Read
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PLASTIC
CAPS & PLASTIC BOTTLES ARE NOT THE SAME
Plastic drink bottles and their caps
are typically not made from the same kind of plastic and therefore
should not be mixed together for recycling.
Soda
and water bottles are usually made from Type 1 plastic, while
bottle caps are made from Type 5 plastic. When the two types
of materials are mixed together, one contaminates the other.
Some recycling programs still do not recycle Type 5 plastics.
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ICEFAT
Honors Loyal 20-Year Members
Following
the first ICEFAT meeting in 1977, the ICEFAT brand began to
gain recognition around the world. The 1980’s saw membership
expand as companies both within and outside Europe applied for
membership. Companies featured in this issue are Gondrand S.p.A.
Milan, Turin, Rome, Venice & Naples, Italy (since 1989);
PACART, Toronto & Montréal, Canada (since 1985) and
Rodolphe Haller, Geneva, Switzerland (since
1985).
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Chairman's
Report
The American Association of Museums
conference is now just a memory to most, and so our thoughts
turn to the future.
Who is turning 35? ICEFAT is! We are pleased to announce that
this year’s annual Convention to be held October 20-23
in Las Vegas, USA will mark the 35th anniversary of our organization.
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