ProPak Asia 2009, held in Bangkok last week attracted around 785 exhibitors from 39 countries and drew around 30,000 trade professional visitors, according to organisers.

New tray automatic sealing machines, wireless head load testers and latest carton machines set to be showcased at Auspack in June.

The new National government’s intention to place its legislative changes into action during its first 100 days in office looks like good news to print industry employers, according to PrintNZ.

Packaging giant Huhtamaki has announced changes in its group executive team effective January 1.

Packaging giant Huhtamaki has announced changes in its group executive team effective January 1.

Packaging giant Huhtamaki has announced changes in its group executive team effective January 1.

Shelf ready display boxes are by no means a new concept but this convenient use of retail ‘display shippers’ maybe about to take a new turn with an interesting design concept recently secured by Glama Pak.

Following consumer trials Ball Packaging Europe is set to launch the Ball Resealable End, which enables both steel and aluminum cans to be resealed after initial opening. The company claims it is a decisive advantage for the container, which already provides brilliant printability, fast chilling, long shelf life and recyclability.