Packaging

New box lid could save customers money: Visy

2008-11-18T03:00:00+01:00

Visy has developed a new box lid for fresh produce that does away with tape and stapling as well as reducing manufacturing costs, which can be passed on to customers, according to the company.

70 per cent of Auspack exhibition space now sold

2008-11-17T03:00:00+01:00

Around 70 per cent of the exhibition space for Auspack 2009 has now been sold. Organisers say the show will not only showcase a significant number of new products and technologies from all areas of packaging and processing, but will also bring together leading experts from around the world.

Colourpak first folding cartons business to gain FSC certification

2008-11-16T13:00:00+01:00

Colorpak says it has become the first folding cartons business in Australia to receive chain of custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC).

EskoArtwork to target signs and displays at Fespa

2008-11-15T13:00:00+01:00

EskoArtwork says it will demonstrate its expanded offering of applications for signs and displays at this month’s Fespa World Expo Asia Pacific 2008. The company’s demonstrations will include SignUp, its nesting workflow application for digital sign production.

Nilpeter joint venture at India Label Show

2008-11-14T13:00:00+01:00

At next month’s India Label Show in New Delhi, Nilpeter A/S and Proteck Machinery will introduce the newly formed joint venture company, Nilpeter India. The companies say through the joint venture they expect to introduce a locally produced press to the Indian market early 2009.

SMC packaging group sees jump in profits

2008-11-13T13:00:00+01:00

Filipino based multinational San Miguel Corporation has recently announced a consolidated net income of P20.9bn, nearly 200 per cent higher than the same period last year. The company’s packaging business, Yamamura Packaging also reported a substantial jump in profits from last year.

Benefits through AIP and Ai Group collaboration

2008-11-12T03:00:00+01:00

Some 15 months into an agreement between the Australian Industry Group and the Australian Institute of Packaging, seven half day courses have been delivered in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The AIP says the training courses have focused on introductory technical information for packaging, an immediate need.

Review shows NPC likely to make targets and continue beyond 2010

2008-11-10T03:00:00+01:00

The long awaited independent review of the National Packaging Covenant (NPC) showed the overall recycling rate for Australian packaging was 56 per cent in 2007 and it is likely the Covenant’s target of 65 per cent will be met by 2010.

Martin Automatic to showcase MBS splicer at Indian show

2008-11-09T03:00:00+01:00

Martin Automatic will be exhibiting one of its leading MBS splicers at the forthcoming India Label Show in New Delhi.

Label printer commissions first Alprinta 74V in Australia

2008-11-08T03:00:00+01:00

Victorian based label producer the Labelmakers Group has become the first Australian printing house to invest in a Muller Martini Alprinta 74V web offset printing press.

NZ label printer to offer lenitcular printing

2008-11-07T03:00:00+01:00

New Zealand speciality label printer Impressions International will offer lenitcular printing after investing in Humaneyes Producer 3D Litho. Humaneyes says its Producer3D embeds a powerful interlace engine with a full array of prepress tools and works seamlessly with existing printing equipment.

Market discussions and new technologies at Indian label show

2008-11-06T03:00:00+01:00

Organisers of the 2008 India Label show say visitors will see entire workflow systems in action, discover new ways to improve the quality of labels, secure new business and increase profits.

NZ industry must collaborate to compete on global stage

2008-11-05T03:00:00+01:00

At a three day series of seminars hosted in Auckland by the Packaging Council of New Zealand representatives from industry, academia and government heard they must collaborate more effectively in order to compete on an international level.

New microwavable packaging launched in Japan

2008-11-04T03:00:00+01:00

Graphic Packaging International has partnered with Japanese packager Tokan Kogyo Co, to launch a microwavable tray consisting of aluminium foil patterns laminated to a paperboard base, which is designed to more effectively heat products.

NPC approving projects for 2009

2008-11-03T03:00:00+01:00

The National Packaging Covenant (NPC) has reported that round one of funding for 2009 projects is currently under way with the covenant's national projects group meeting recently to review expressions of interest.

Kiwi printer wins top global packaging award

2008-11-02T13:00:00+01:00

Auckland-based firm Logick Print & Graphics put New Zealand on the global stage recently by winning a top prize at one of the world’s premier packaging awards held in Monaco.

PCA announces industry award winners

2008-11-01T03:00:00+01:00

A joint entry from VIP Packaging and The Le Mac Australia Group took out best of show at the Packaging Council of Australia (PCA) awards. The winning entry was the Omo Small & Mighty washing liquid container, which the PCA says delivered stunning environmental savings.

Avery makes bold expansion moves in Japan

2008-10-31T13:00:00+01:00

Avery Dennison, self−adhesive solutions supplier for label materials has opened its first distribution centre in Japan, which the company claims will enable it to expand its business in Japan. The company has also established a Japan headquarters office in Tokyo and appointed a general manager of Japan.

Medical packager to build plant in China

2008-10-30T03:00:00+01:00

Perfecseal, manufacturer of medical device and pharmaceutical packaging has announced plans to begin operations in China by constructing a new plant in Suzhou, which is expected to begin in November.

New label printer for Australian market

2008-10-29T03:00:00+01:00

Labelling solutions company Label power has announced the Australian release of the Primera LX200 barcode label and tag printer, which the company says utilises the latest in monochrome high-speed inkjet printing technology.

AIP enters agreement to train Nestlé employees

2008-10-28T03:00:00+01:00

Nestlé and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) have entered an agreement to enrol nine students in the new Certificate in Packaging and another four students in the Diploma in Packaging Technology. The AIP says the move represents an expansion of Nestlé’s packaging training activities in the Oceania region.

Indian packager snapped up by US giant

2008-10-27T03:00:00+01:00

Indian-based corrugated box manufacturer Wadco Packaging has sold 51 per cent of its equity stake to US packaging giant Meadwestvaco (MWV), with the joint venture expected to bring value-added packaging to local Indian farmers by improving preservation of produce during transport.

Amcor makes big cuts to shore up its future

2008-10-26T03:00:00+01:00

Amcor’s Australasian fibre business is undertaking a $300m recapitalisation and restructuring program, scheduled to deliver cost savings of $80m per annum. The first phase involves the closure of several plants in the region as well as job cuts.

Omet showcases latest label printers at expo

2008-10-25T03:00:00+01:00

At the recent Labelexpo in Chicago, Italian manufacturer, Omet showcased its new X-Flex label press, which the company claims with its short web path reduces set up time while achieving low substrate waste.

Massive acquisition for Japanese beverage giant

2008-10-24T03:00:00+01:00

Japanese beverage giant Suntory is set to buy Frucor, the beverage subsidiary of French company Groupe Danone, based in New Zealand and Australia for more than $1bn.

Stork Prints showcases solutions at Indian expo

2008-10-23T03:00:00+01:00

Printing consumables supplier Stork Prints says its demonstrations at this month’s India Labelshow exhibition showed investment in rotary screen printing technology is possible for a fast return on investment.

Anzpac to be sold in $60m deal

2008-10-22T03:00:00+01:00

Sydney based printed folding carton manufacturer Anzpac, a wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco Australia (BATA), is set to be acquired by Singapore based packaging company New Toyo International Holdings for $60m.

All industry sectors to be represented at Auspack

2008-10-21T03:00:00+01:00

Visitors to Auspack 2009 will have the opportunity to gain insight in to automated processing machinery, robotics, mixing and batching equipment, product identification solutions, quality process and ancillary equipment, plastics extrusion, powder and liquid fillers and shrink wrap packaging machines, according to organisers.

Amcor executive appointed at AMVIG

2008-10-20T13:00:00+01:00

Amcor executive Jerzy Czubak has been appointed as a non-executive director of Hong Kong listed AMVIG Holdings. Czubak, 49, has more than 24 years of operations experience, of which more than 14 years have been working with Amcor Rentsch Europe and is currently managing director.

Hally Labels wins another international award

2008-10-19T13:00:00+01:00

Following on from its success at the inaugural HP Asia Pacific and Japan digital print awards, Hally Labels has garnered another award.