Packaging

Founder of tna among top 100 engineers for 2009

2009-07-02T04:00:00+01:00

Alf Taylor, founder of packaging solutions company tna, has been named one of Australia's 100 most influential engineers of 2009 in the June edition of Engineers Australia. The list, published annually, identifies the country's leading engineers in academia/research, associations, consulting, engineering expertise, industry, public service and politics, according to tna.

Packaging Council elects new president

2009-07-01T04:00:00+01:00

The Packaging Council of New Zealand elected David Carter, group environment and technical projects director Lion Nathan, as its new President, at its AGM last week. Also at the meeting, Melissa Hodd, executive director Foodstuffs NZ, was appointed vice president.

PepsiCo opens green plant in China

2009-06-30T04:00:00+01:00

International food and beverage company PepsiCo has opened a green packaging plant in China. The company says it is the first plant of any kind in the industrial centre of Chongqing to comply with the rigorous sustainable engineering standards known as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), set by the Green Building Council.

Mathews takes out best new product award at Auspack

2009-06-29T04:00:00+01:00

Winners of the Australian Packaging Machinery Association (APMA) Excellence Awards were announced during this month’s Auspack. Product identification solutions provider Matthews took out the best new product award.

Orthotec label presses produce international winners

2009-06-28T04:00:00+01:00

Taiwanese based label press manufacturer Orthotec has announced that two of the winning labels, which were entered into the World Label Association Awards were printed on Orthotec presses.

DYNAC conveyor system draws gazes on Visy stand

2009-06-27T04:00:00+01:00

Drawing gazes on the Visy Automation stand during Auspack was the DYNAC Conveyor System from Hartness International, which Visy says brings improvements to line throughput and product volume while providing, pressureless product handling and accumulation.

Carter Holt Harvey showcased latest cartoner at Auspack

2009-06-26T04:00:00+01:00

One of the highlights at the Carter Holt Harvey stand during Auspack was the Kliklok Certiwrap C150 wraparound cartoner, which is built to handle a wide variety of items including ready-meal trays, tubs, and many other rigid containers, according to the company.

Label Power releases latest printer to market

2009-06-25T04:00:00+01:00

Label manufacturer Label Power has launched the VP485 Industrial Colour inkjet and label printer. The printer, which was released at last month’s PacPrint is perfectly positioned for users who need to print larger runs than traditionally printed on short run inkjet label printers, according to the company.

Organisers say Auspack draws encouraging industry response

2009-06-24T04:00:00+01:00

Visitor attendance to last week's Auspack was down nine per cent in comparison to the previous Sydney event in 2005. However the Australian Packaging Machinery Association (APMA) and organisers have dubbed Auspack 09 a success given the turbulent financial climate.

Label guru presented with lifetime achievement award

2009-06-23T04:00:00+01:00

A panel of label industry experts has reviewed the votes for the 2009 Label Industry Global Awards and announced that the winner of the prestigious R. Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement Award is the well-known label consultant, Michael Fairley.

AIP forums provide insight into latest industry advancements

2009-06-22T04:00:00+01:00

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has dubbed its National Technical Forums, which were held alongside Auspack, a success. The Institute says the forums – which fit perfectly within the scope of the larger event –brought together packaging member from throughout the country who gained insight into the advancements and technologies currently available.

Inaugural winner of the APMA scholarship announced

2009-06-21T04:00:00+01:00

During the Awards of excellence, which were held alongside last week’s Auspack, the Australian Packaging Machinery Association (APMA) announced Rebecca Du as the inaugural winner of its annual scholarship programme. The prize enables a person each year to study an Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) Diploma in Packaging Technology.

AIP awards life membership

2009-06-20T04:00:00+01:00

During last week’s Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) National Technical Forums, Ian Fletcher was awarded life membership to the AIP for his long-standing contribution to the industry.

Ease of Use programme launched at Auspack

2009-06-19T04:00:00+01:00

During the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) National Technical Forums, which were held alongside Auspack, Arthritis Australia launched the Ease of Use programme to recognise companies that design user-friendly and easy-to-open consumer packaging and products.

New name for Biograde in changing times

2009-06-18T04:00:00+01:00

Australian supplier of resins derived from sustainable resources Biograde has rebranded its business and product range to reflect a changing technology and market direction. Under the new Cardia Bioplastics name, the company says it will continue to expand internationally as a developer, manufacturer and marketer of sustainable resins for packaging and plastic products.

Auspack alive with movement at Sydney's Olympic Park

2009-06-17T04:00:00+01:00

Auspack opened to eager industry representatives this week with organisers saying many visitors have already found solutions or discovered new ideas on how to improve their manufacturing processes.

Packaging covenant welcomes latest EPHC decision

2009-06-16T04:00:00+01:00

At a recent Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC) meeting in Hobart, environment ministers noted the framework prepared by the National Packaging Covenant Council – outlining future Covenant arrangements post June 2010 – and requested that they continue developing a new Covenant for their consideration at the next meeting in November.

Metso supports business and education in China

2009-06-15T14:00:00+01:00

Dong Il Paper in Ansan, South Korea has successfully started up its containerboard machine after the installation of an OptiLayer multilayer curtain coater supplied by Metso. The OptiLayer coater enables the mill to produce a totally new coated containerboard grade. Meanwhile, Metso has launched a China Scholarship scheme with seven Chinese educational institutions.

More than 200 exhibitors prepare for Auspack opening

2009-06-14T04:30:00+01:00

With the doors to Auspack set to open tomorrow the event seems to be staving off the ill effects of the economic climate with pre-registered visitors and exhibitor numbers on par with the last Sydney event in 2005.

More firsts making an entrance at pack show

2009-06-14T04:00:00+01:00

The show will boast new and innovative products from ADM Packaging Technology, Cermex Group, BEUMER Group, Blueprint Automation, Camsensor Australia, Colimatic, Dynamic Inspection and Eimco Water Technologies.

Another round of new products to be launched at Auspack

2009-06-13T04:00:00+01:00

Companies who will also be showcasing new products during Auspack 2009 include Proud Solutions, Rhima, SAiMO, DB Schenker, Shell Cassida, Strapex, Tangible Packaging, Tna Solutions, ULMA and Visy Automation.

Exhibitors flaunting new technology at show

2009-06-12T04:00:00+01:00

Esko Australia, Fallsdell Machinery, FlexLink Systems, Harry Daines, Heat and Control, Hilton Industrial Vacuums, Hilutec Australia and insignia are set to showcase new products during Auspack.

Range of new products making their debut at Auspack

2009-06-11T04:00:00+01:00

Gravure Packaging, HPS Australasia, Innovia Films, ITW Industrial Packaging, J-Tech Systems, Kiel Industries, Kockums Bulk Systems, the Krones Group and Materials Handling Solution are just some of the companies who will be showcasing new products during Auspack 2009.

Workshop to encourage sustainable design

2009-06-10T04:00:00+01:00

The Sustainable Packaging Alliance (SPA) is conducting a one day workshop next month to provide fast moving consumer goods packaging designers, technologists and environmental managers, with the knowledge to integrate environmental decision-making into their packaging design processes.

On-line is in at Pent Net

2009-06-09T14:00:00+01:00

Peter Ludwig, director of Pent Net congratulated PacPrint organisers, saying it was the best show Pent Net has attended in terms of the number of people coming through the company’s stand. Pent Net showcased its web to print software at the show, which it says enables businesses to collaborate effectively.

Gerresheimer opens new facility in China

2009-06-08T04:00:00+01:00

The Gerresheimer Group has opened a new plant for pharmaceutical glass packaging in China. The high-tech production facility constructed in Danyang (Jiangsu Province) covers 16,000 square meters.

Print and cut all the rage at Roland DG

2009-06-06T14:00:00+01:00

While Roland DG featured a range of solutions at PacPrint, the pride and joy of its stand was the new VersaUV LEC-300 UV printer/cutter, which was launched at the show. According to Roland DG, the VersaUV is the world’s first UV inkjet printer/cutter, which generated a lot of interest with PacPrint visitors.

Rotary Engineering‘s latest label press on show

2009-06-05T14:00:00+01:00

Rotary Engineering generated a lot of visitor interest with its Rotamag MXP 330 label printer on show at PacPrint. Peter Jessop, director of Rotary Engineering says it was good to see people still showing interest in equipment investment.

Applying and wrapping draws interest at AMT

2009-06-04T14:00:00+01:00

Advance Machine Technology (AMT) drew strong interest from throughout the printing and packaging industry with the launch of the KR-550 Patch Magnet applicator as well as its variable data printing and wrapping systems on show at PacPrint.