AIP NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2014
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FIVE MEMBERS RECOGNISED FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE The AIP invited Tony Whelan MAIP to share some of his insights into the last 25 years…Tony started in the packaging industry in 1986 for Leigh Mardon Flexibles in Sydney and he worked with a very young George Ganzenmuller FAIP. When asked about the things that have changed in the industry over the last 25 years Tony said that his work over the last ten years has been specifically in the packaging equipment field and it is in this area that he has seen significant improvements in the quality of equipment being produced today. “With improved health and safety requirements of today’s customers, packaging machinery is increasingly exposed to aggressive cleaning processes and must be able to withstand exposure to a wide range of cleaning agents. Some of the equipment being manufactured today is almost submersible,” Mr Whelan said.
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Tony Whelan MAIP receiving his 25 years Certificate
he AIP recently recognised five members who have contributed over 125 years of service to the Institute and the packaging industry. The five recipients were Peter Hull MAIP, Technical Manager, Ardagh Group, Gregory Johnson MAIP, Product Development Manager, Visy Board, Mitchell McDonald MAIP, Key Account Manager, Amcor Flexibles, Andrew Preston MAIP, Appointment Group and Tony Whelan MAIP, Regional Sales Manager, Ulma Packaging. The AIP would like to acknowledge all five recipients and their contribution to the packaging industry over the last 25 years or more.
“Having worked in the packaging industry now for 28 years I would invite everyone to be a part of the AIP in some way. The AIP has always been about the monthly meeting and the chance to catch up with colleagues and meet new people. Training and education, like the AIP provides, is critical in our industry today. Every company involved in packaging food items should have a qualified packaging professional working for them.” he said. When asked what advice he would give the people just starting out in the packaging industry Tony said If you are asked to do anything in an organisation and you don’t know how to do it say yes anyway and then then learn what to do as quickly as you can.
NEW MEMBERS The AIP would like to welcome the following new Members...
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The AIP, in conjunction with the SPE, APPMA, PAK NZ and other industry associations, are pleased to advise that the pilot program for the Ignite Packaging mentoring program will be commencing shortly.
The AIP recognises the changing role of social media as an additional means of reaching our members, sponsors, and industry contacts across Australasia as an international group. The AIP has a Linked in Group and we invite you to join your peers who have already connected. Linkedin: Australian Institute of Packaging.
The pilot program has participants from both Australia and New Zealand and all across the industry. Stay tuned for regular updates on this wonderful initiative for the industry.
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