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AUSPACK 2009 to introduce new Bioplastics Pavilion

Wednesday 17 December 2008

AUSPACK will be introducing a new Bioplastics Pavilion in 2009 to further enhance the visitors’ experience and educational opportunities over the four day exhibition.


High speed green packaging machine project underway

Wednesday 03 December 2008

In a bid to reduce the amount of plastic used in the sealing of food produce such as pasta, rice and crisps, researchers at Bath University, England, are leading a project to build a new high-speed packaging machine.


ICS belt system recognised for innovation

Monday 01 December 2008

Innovative Conveying Systems International has taken out the 2008 Australian Bulk Handling Award for excellence in transport and conveying.


Packaging Impact Quick Evaluation Tool

Wednesday 19 November 2008

PIQET is an independently developed business tool that is used for rapid environmental impact assessments of packaging, now available from the Sustainable Packaging Alliance.


Automated warehouse to replace forklifts

Wednesday 19 November 2008

Fast tracked development in turnkey materials handling has taken a step towards eliminating warehouse reliance forklift truck fleets.


Heavy duty ducting for wet and harsh applications

Wednesday 19 November 2008

Whether it’s antistatic ducting; ducting with high chemical resistance or flame retardation, ducting that offers flexibility and axial compressibility or ducting resistant to aggressive and abrasive fumes and dust, Eximo can provide the solution.


Optyx for kettle chips

Wednesday 19 November 2008

Key Technology has introduced Optyx sorters designed specifically for kettle-style potato chips.


Fresh innovation for a sustainable future

Monday 10 November 2008

Today's competitive corrugated market is being innovated through the launch of a new generation of packaging solutions for chilled goods.


Delivering safety standards

Monday 10 November 2008

Melamine in infant milk; animals sick with viruses; e-coli on fresh vegetables - anxiety over the safety of what we put in our mouths and feed to our families has justifiably reached new heights around the world, sparking fresh government regulations and laws.


Food packaging’s next generation

Friday 04 July 2008

Engineered nanoscale materials which contain novel properties that might offer benefits for use in food packaging, raise new safety evaluation challenges for regulators and industry, according to a report released by the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies and the Grocery Manufacturers Association.


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