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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.


New IBCs provide complete solution

Tuesday 16 December 2008

VIP Packaging has expanded its IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) collection, reconditioning and refurbishing services to include the manufacturing and supply of brand new IBCs.


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.


Thirst quenchingly green

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Victorian-based Cool Change Natural Spring Water has launched Australia’s first spring water packaged in a bottle made from plants, as they seek to go green in an industry often criticised for its lack of sustainability.


A flavoured alternative

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Research from the Alchemy Cordial Company shows that up to 70% of coffee drinkers take sugar with their coffee. While sugar is normally given free with coffee, café owners, hotels and restaurants could potentially earn up to 20% more on each coffee by offering their customers a flavoured


Robotic Bag Gripper

Monday 10 November 2008

A specialised end of arm tool is often used to palletise woven plastic or paper bags containing many products including grain, chemicals, dog food, minerals and plastic resins.


Graintec introduces new Melamine test kits

Tuesday 28 October 2008

Graintec, an authorised distributor of Romer Labs, has introduced to Australia a new, highly sensitive AgraQuant ELISA test kit that has been designed to meet the coming regulatory limits for melamine in food products.


Case-less milk jugs reduce costs

Friday 04 July 2008

A new milk container being sold in the US does not require crates or racks for shipping and storage thereby reducing costs.


Turning useless drums into waste bins

Monday 21 April 2008

Industrial ergonomics specialist Actisafe has developed a patented technology that turns useless or unwanted 44 gallon drums into productive waste bins for industry.


Oil’s not just for cooking

Thursday 10 April 2008

Encore BioRenewables joint venture creates closed-loop system to recycle used cooking oil into high-quality biodiesel.


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