Packaging

Impact statement required before new Covenant gets go ahead

2010-03-16T03:00:00+01:00

A Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) is required before the new Australian Packaging Covenant goes ahead the Packaging Council of Australia (PCA) has advised. The Council adds that while this is not a bad thing, it seems unlikely the Covenant will be up and running by the July 1 deadline.

International speaker and new retail ready toolkit at AIP VIC event

2010-03-14T03:00:00+01:00

Visitors to the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) Victorian branch’s technical evening in April will see the launch of the AFGC retail ready toolkit and a presentation from international speaker, Allessandro Bello from GEA Procomac.

PCA launches 2010 industry awards

2010-03-12T03:00:00+01:00

The Packaging Council of Australia’s (PCA) 2010 Australian Packaging Awards – for industry – have been launched. The Council says the Awards have been further streamlined giving a total of nine Awards including the Best of Show.

Mikoh launches new four colour label printer

2010-03-11T03:00:00+01:00

Melbourne-based printer Mikoh has released its new SRG-1001 four-colour label printer, which the company says can run at 25 metres a minute and its software ensures the first print is a true print that therefore provides savings on time and materials.

Third Covenant being finalised but confusion still exists

2010-03-10T03:00:00+01:00

While the third national packaging covenant to be known as the Australian Packaging Covenant is close to being finalised, the Packaging Council of Australia (PCA) says that considerable confusion still exists as to whether a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) is required.

Pentawards announces jury

2010-03-09T13:00:00+01:00

Pentawards organisers have announced the composition of an international jury, composed of designers and marketing specialists, to judge the packaging design competition, devoted to packaging design.

Jet Technologies partners with Screen for local PlateRite launch

2010-03-08T03:00:00+01:00

Screen has teamed up with Jet Technologies for the local launch of Screen’s PlateRite FX CTP series, which the company says offers optimal flexo/letter press plate output for printing and prepress companies. The machine made its Australian debut at Jet Technologies’ Mascot showroom last week, where a number of narrow web printers attended.

Retail Ready Toolkit launch a success says AIP

2010-03-07T03:00:00+01:00

Last month the Queensland and NSW Branches of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) held a roadshow for the launch of the new Retail Ready Toolkit with Samantha Blake, director supply chain and retail policy at the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), presenting the new kit to over 130 AIP members.

Fujifilm launches new anti-counterfeiting label

2010-03-06T03:00:00+01:00

Fujifilm has launched what it claims is the world's first anti-counterfeit label which supports full colour images. The ForgeGuard system regulates light wavelengths on the nano-optic level, so those with special viewers can see hidden full-colour images.

Bobst says new hologram press foils counterfeiters

2010-03-05T03:00:00+01:00

Bobst has launched a new version of its Visionfoil press, specifically dedicated to security hologram application and designed to help brand owners make a clear difference between originals and forgeries and to protect assets by deterring counterfeiters.

Gallus management board member visiting Australia

2010-03-04T03:00:00+01:00

Ernst Vormwald, head of Global Accounts and member of the Management Board at Gallus folding carton division, will visit Australia during March 14-19. Gallus Australia managing director James Rodden will be accompanying Vormwald on a tour of the leading carton and flexible packaging companies in Australia.

David Hughes to tackle global trends at PCA event

2010-03-03T03:00:00+01:00

A global trends seminar focusing on retailers, sustainability and innovative packaging is the next big event in the Packaging Council of Australia’s (PCA) diary. The event being held in both Melbourne and Sydney will feature keynote speaker David Hughes, Emeritus Professor of Food Marketing of the Imperial College, London.

Industry association unveils new identity

2010-03-02T03:00:00+01:00

The previously named Australian Packaging Machinery Association has been re-branded as the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) effective immediately. The Association's board says its membership base covers all areas of packaging and processing equipment including food processing and process engineering equipment and the new name identifies all aspects of the industry.

Colorpak reports positive growth

2010-03-01T13:00:00+01:00

Local packaging firm Colorpak has reported half year revenues of $42.6m, a 5.6 per cent jump from the last year’s $40.3m, which the company attributes to a boost in sale as well as strong operational efficiencies.

All set for open house at Hannapak with its new print process

2010-02-28T13:00:00+01:00

Hannapak, who recently installed the first Roland 700 HiPrint in Australia, is opening its doors for a manroland hosted open house, which will allow visitors to see the new generation Roland in full operation firsthand.

Duoyuan Printing sees jump in revenue as multicolor sales increase

2010-02-27T13:00:00+01:00

Chinese offset equipment supplier Duoyuan Printing has reported a 15.1 per cent revenue increase to US$42.4m for the second quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared with US$36.8 million for the same period last year. The company says the increase was primarily due to the growth in sales of multicolor presses.

Flint Group launches latest plate making system

2010-02-26T03:00:00+01:00

Flint Group has launched the nyloprint Combi 96 x 120 ED for the main exposure, drying and post exposure of nyloprint printing plates. Meanwhile the company has also undertaken a major acquisition.

Package printers head to DES for latest Epson launch

2010-02-25T03:43:00+01:00

Epson, and its local distributor DES drew a group of Sydney’s packaging printers to DES’s new print centre in Rhodes yesterday for the launch of the new Epson WT7900, which the companies claim is the world’s first water based white ink package proofer.

PCA says in house manufacturing could spell disaster for converters

2010-02-24T03:00:00+01:00

The move to self-manufacture by brand owners is currently confined to PET and plastic beverage packaging however down the track it is likely to impact on films and flexibles and metal food cans, according to the Packaging Council of Australia (PCA). The Council says converters need to adapt and turn the changing landscape into opportunities for growth and rejuvenation.

3M acquires Japanese label maker

2010-02-23T03:00:00+01:00

Adhesive and film manufacturer 3M has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Japanese label producer A-One’s branded consumer and office label business and related operations. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Amcor keeps profits level despite major drop in sales

2010-02-22T03:00:00+01:00

While Amcor’s profits rose three per cent to A$172.5m in the first half of 2009-10, the packaging giant’s sales dropped 15.6 per cent to A$4.08bn. The company claims that although economic conditions in Australia improved during the July to December 2009 period, they remain weaker than the same period last year.

PIAA survey to determine stance on training

2010-02-21T03:00:00+01:00

Printing Industries has launched a study to determine the current and future levels of industry interest in business and personal development through formal training programmes and qualifications.

Pentawards to be presented at Luxepack Shanghai

2010-02-20T03:00:00+01:00

Luxury packaging tradeshow Luxepack has joined forces with Pentawards for the third time with the winners of the Pentawards design competition to be presented in Shanghai next month.

Last week for Pride In Print entries

2010-02-19T03:00:00+01:00

As entries for Pride In Print head into their last week, organisers and patrons are doing all they can to assist anyone trying to put forward work for the competition.

PCA hosting industry shakers at brochure launch

2010-02-17T03:00:00+01:00

To coincide with the release of the Packaging Council of Australia’s (PCA) fourth edition of its – Real Examples of Change and Innovation – brochure, the Council is hosting a dinner meeting in Melbourne, which will include presentations from three notable industry representatives.

Digital summit set to return to Barcelona this year

2010-02-16T03:00:00+01:00

Following the success of the first Digital Label Summit and the Digital Label Experience at Labelexpo Europe last year, the organisers of Labelexpo Global Series says the Digital Label Summit 2010 will be returning to Barcelona in June.

Plantic expanding reach through distribution agreement

2010-02-15T03:00:00+01:00

Australian bioplastics manufacturer Plantic Technologies is set to distribute its line of the biopolymer rigid packaging films in the Americas after signing an exclusive partnership with US packaging supplier Klöckner Pentaplast Group.

Epson and DES prepare for Stylus Pro WT7900 launch

2010-02-14T13:00:00+01:00

DES and Epson are set to launch the Stylus Pro WT7900 - which is claimed to be the world's first water-based white ink package proofer - to the Australian market this month.

Heidelberg reports growth in Q3 but printers still reluctant to invest

2010-02-13T13:00:00+01:00

Heidelberg reports incoming orders and sales for the third quarter of 2009-10 were there highest for more than a year however Bernhard Schreier, CEO of Heidelberg says there is as yet no clear improvement as print shops are still reluctant to invest.