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In 1985, David Grisold opened a small chocolate-making operation in an old suburban post office in Melbourne, Australia. He had a humble wish and a bold vision – to manufacture premium chocolates using the world’s finest ingredients. Almost 35 years later and the business has grown exponentially, relocating twice to increasingly larger facilities – now … Continue reading Chocolatier Australia automated manual traceability process with insignia →

AUSPACK 2019 is off to a vibrant start. Highlights included far-reaching discussions about sustainability in the sold-out conference, to the latest technologies in Industry 4.0 displayed across the largest AUSPACK floor space ever. The first of more than 7,000 expected visitors and 300 delegates came through the doors of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, … Continue reading Highlights from AUSPACK 2019 →

Carol Pignatelli, global product manager, stretch wrapping machines and tools, SIAT, Italy will be heading to Australia for the first time in March to assist exclusive agent CPS launch the new SIAT ProWrap at AUSPACK 2019. According to Rosa Stroszynski, Managing Director of CPS, “having Carol Pignatelli on the CPS stand at AUSPACK is a … Continue reading Global product manager for SIAT Italy heads to Australia for AUSPACK →

If you are looking for a PLC programmable stretch wrapping solution with fully-automatic wrapping cycle, Industry 4.0 capabilities, fast pallet processing, the unique capabilities to optimise and track accurate film consumption and increased stability of wrapped loads then look no further than the new SIAT ProWrap. Only the SIAT ProWrap can offer all of these … Continue reading New stretch-wrapping arrives in Australia →

Robotic automation is helping factories big and small grow in sectors such as food and packaging as demand for quality and affordable products increases. Fibre King, an automation industry specialist, is leading the technology charge by designing their own robotic arm. The company creates turnkey solutions to meet its clients’ packaging requirements, budgets, available space and … Continue reading Robotic automation solutions for compact spaces →

With the 2025 National Packaging Waste Target presenting one of the largest challenges today, the packaging and processing industry is poised to be a leader in sustainability. Sustainability will be a key focus on day one of the AUSPACK 2019 Business and Industry Conference, which is presenting the two-day inaugural conference as part of Packaging … Continue reading Sustainability experts to reveal industry-transforming innovations at AUSPACK →

AUSPACK, a biannual event that brings manufacturers from across the globe together, sold out its exhibitor hall four months before the doors are due to open on March 26. The four-day event, which runs during Packaging and Processing Week, is one that companies in the food, beverage and packaging industry won’t miss. AUSPACK provides visitors … Continue reading Sell-out exhibitor hall a good sign for AUSPACK →

In just six years, Generation Z will comprise more than a quarter of the Australian workforce. Born between 1995-2009, making them between the ages of 8 and 22 now, Gen Z are not “mini Millennials”, and have some quite different characteristics to their older counterparts. How to attract and retain this next generation in the … Continue reading NextGen Breakfast Forum unlocks keys to future Gen Z workforce →

Among the exhibitors at AUSPACK 2019 is drive technology specialist Nord Drivesystems. Servicing the market for more than half a century, Nord is a supplier to the manufacturing industry and will be promoting some its latest ground-breaking technologies. The proof is in the pudding and Nord has seen success at prominent manufacturers around the country … Continue reading Nord Drivesystems’ products on show at AUSPACK 2019 →

SMC Corporation will  use AUSPACK as a platform to solidify its promise of cost-effective customer centric solutions to the market. Energy saving has long been a focus for SMC whose Japanese roots has ensured lean manufacturing and Kaizen philosophy at the core of its business. Through its Energy Saving Customer Journey, SMC has helped customers … Continue reading SMC to showcase energy saving products at AUSPACK 2019 →

The AUSPACK Business and Industry Conference 2019 is about being smart, connected and sustainable. Learn key insights driving FMCG packaging. Understand where smart packaging fits into sustainability for a business and the planet, while discovering how ‘mindful’ consumers are driving change in packaging and processing. Find out how to tune into the future consumer (hint, it’s … Continue reading AUSPACK conference speakers announced →

Entries for the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) Awards of Excellence are closing soon. The Awards are open to APPMA members and exhibitors at AUSPACK 2019. Entries must be submitted via the official online portal before January 26th, 2019. Judging begins on January 28th, with the finalists announced on February 20th. Winners will … Continue reading APPMA Awards of Excellence entries closing soon →

Industry 4.0 and the Industrial internet ofThings (IIoT) are changing the game – fast – not only for manufacturers but the entire supply chain. Connecting IT and OT systems across all operations in a business is enabling data accumulation at an unprecedented scale. At AUSPACK 2019 the industry can learn about how to make this … Continue reading AUSPACK shows how connectivity unlocks value →

AUSPACK will be showcasing megatrends for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, AUSPACK offers face-to-face involvement with the latest in fast and flexible machinery, track and trace, smart packaging, digital printing, Industry 4.0 and robots. It also covers accessibility and convenience, e-commerce, saving food from waste and sustainable solutions. The 2019 edition of AUSPACK’s Packaging … Continue reading AUSPACK will showcase megatrends for food industry →

Sustainability will flow through every aspect of the reinstated gala awards ceremony for the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) Awards of Excellence. The APPMA Awards of Excellence is returning to be part of AUSPACK 2019. It recognises industry innovation and outstanding performers in the packaging and processing sectors. The awards, which are part of … Continue reading Tickets for Awards of Excellence night, during AUSPACK, on sale →

A new conference focused on industry key challenges and opportunities around sustainability, innovations in technology and design, systems thinking and factories of the future, will be launched as part of Packaging and Processing Week 2019. With the theme smart, connected, sustainable, the new conference is for decision makers, owners and key staff from the packaging … Continue reading AUSPACK business and industry conference announced for 2019 →

Registrations for AUSPACK 2019 are now open. The globally recognised long-running biennial event, which is part of Packaging and Processing Week, is heading back to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 26-29, 2019. Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) chairman, Mark Dingley, said AUSPACK 2019 will showcase a host of global trends in … Continue reading Registrations for biennial event AUSPACK open →

The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) has reinstated its Awards of Excellence to seek out and recognise industry innovation and outstanding performers. On October 23, APPMA announced that applications were open for the national program, which identifies excellence, leadership and best practice in Australia’s processing and packaging industry. APPMA chairman Mark Dingley said there were … Continue reading Packaging and processing Awards of Excellence return in 2019 →

The southern hemisphere’s leading processing and packaging trade event is back and bigger than ever. Held in Melbourne from March 26-28, 2019, AUSPACK will span 19,500sqm. New companies E030 Processing and Packaging, High Tech Italian Way, Orora Group, Lapp Australia and Key Technology are among more than 400 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. Exhibitors … Continue reading AUSPACK will showcase hundreds of exhibitors in Melbourne →

The doors are still open, but today is the final day of this innovative event for the processing and packaging industry, at Sydney Showgrounds.