 Vale Emeritus Ian Fletcher FAIP 

AIP Member for 48 years

It is with the saddest of hearts that the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) advise that Life Member and Fellow of the Institute, Ian Fletcher was tragically killed in a car accident on Phillip Island on Christmas Day.

Ian dedicated 48 years to the AIP and was instrumental in the Southern Region for decades. Ian was a Past President, the AIP Treasurer, Southern Regional Director, AIP Board Member and more. He was recognised over the decades with a number of Distinguished Service Awards, a Fellowship and Life Membership.

Even in retirement Fletch still wanted to help the AIP so he was nominated our ‘time-keeper’ at many of our packaging conferences. Ian was given a bell and for all those that attended our conferences you would recall you did not mess with his time-keeping!

Whilst the bell may have stopped ringing Ian’s contribution to the AIP will not be forgotten.

The AIP would like to send our deepest condolences to his wife Roz, his children and grandchildren at this time.

Ian was looking forward to celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the AIP in 2023 so we will make sure he is remembered and celebrated with many of our Members in September.

Messages from AIP Members

So very sad to hear about the tragic passing of Ian, a member of the AIP since August 1975, also a fellow and life member whom was instrumental in the Victorian branches success since he joined.

Ian never shied away from a debate and was passionate about packaging and its place in the world.

When I become the AIP President, Ian was one of the first to contact me and passed on lots of historical records about the AIP through the 80’s and 90’s. He will be missed.

Jason Fields, FAIP, CPP - AIP President

Sincere condolences to Ros and the family. Ian was a definitely a 'people person' always looking to help others. His wit and repartee will be sadly missed by his many friends. At our next catch up dinner we will all raise a glass of vintage red to honour our mate.

Llew Stephens FAIP

Vale, Ian. A truly wonderful, generous man. Being in Ian’s presence was always one of life’s great joys.

Our deepest sympathies to Ros, Marianne, Mark and family at this time of great loss.

Michael Mosley

‘Fletch’ we knew one another for so many years and you will be sorely missed by all.

Allan Kenny FAIP