AIP June 2014 eNewsletter

AIP NEWSLETTER JUNE 2014

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CALLING ALL AIP MEMBERS AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING When: Time: Where:

Monday the 16th of June 4.00 pm until 5.00 pm SOFITEL Wentworth 61-101 Phillip Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Please RSVP no later than Monday the 9th of June to mark@aipack.com.au should you wish to attend the AGM.

NEW MEMBERS The AIP would like to welcome the following new Members...

JOIN THE AIP LINKED IN GROUP TODAY Jason Beckley

Associate

NSW

Mark Daws

Associate

VIC

Hannah Rutter

Associate

NZ

Evan Sim

Associate

NZ

Daryl Thompson

Member

VIC

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THREE WEEKS TO GO! 40 SPEAKERS. 7 COUNTRIES. TWO DAYS.

2014 AIP NATIONAL CONFERENCE: PACKAGING & INNOVATION EXCELLENCE TUESDAY 17TH AND WEDNESDAY THE 18TH OF JUNE

PACKAGING & PROCESSING WEEK Sofitel Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000 USA

Richard Smith FAIP Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific – ANZ

Dr Sheila Nguyen Deakin University

Dr Carol Lawrence Geoffrey Annison, Phd. Phd, MAIP AFGC UPM Raflatac Oceania USA

Rick Fox PMMI

SGP

Jeremy Peacock CTPM

Antony Conway Esko

Ben Knight Hannapak

Thomas L Schneider, CPP WPO

Bryan McKay FAIP Campbell Arnott’s

Dr Helen Lewis FAIP RMIT University

Jason Goode MAIP Simplot Australia

Mark Dingley Matthews Intelligent Identification

Neil Highfield MAIP Caps and Closures

Nicolas Georges Mondelēz International

ITA

Massimo Annaratone Gualapack Packaging System

Frank Bova Dip.Pkg. Tech. FAIP Kimberly-Clark Australia

Zdenka Fuller NSW Government - Health Share

Bassam Hallak MAIP Avery Dennison

Bruce Gunn MAIP GunnLab

Paul Taulien Sidel Group

BEL

Peter Snopko Packaging Resources & Development

Dr Steve Mirams Qenos

Brad Malcolm MAIP O-I Asia Pacific

Peter Lockrey H.B. Fuller

Nina Cleeve-Edwards Dip.Pkg. Tech. MAIP Nestlé Oceania

Stephen Barter MAIP Pro Technical Plastic Manufacturing Solutions

David Edwards Loscam Asia Pacific

Paul Haggett MAIP SCHAWK!

Prof. Dr. Ing. Matthias Niemeyer KHS

PACKAGING

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Paul Horn LION

Fergal Barry Arthritis Australia

Ron Mines FAIP Aussie Pack n Ship

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30TH ANNIVERSARY

OWNED AND PRESENTED BY THE APPMA

ASIA PACIFIC PACKAGING

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Mark Vergauwen NatureWorks

DEU

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

MEDIA PARTNERS

Claude D’ Amico MAIP Innovia Films

USA

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Doug Kunneman NatureWorks

Marcel Sieira GS1 Australia

THA

DEU

Andreas Schweiger ROFIN-BAASEL Lasertech

Keith Chessell FAIP Sustainable Packaging Design

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Heini Lehti UPM Raflatac

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE LATEST AIP ACTIVITIES FOR 2014 ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND To register to attend any of the events simply email info@aipack.com.au or visit the events page on www.aipack.com.au

AIP NATIONAL CONFERENCE 40 SPEAKERS. 7 COUNTRIES

NSW

Tuesday 17th and Wednesday the 18th of June Packaging & Processing Week Sofitel Wentworth 61-101 Phillip Street Sydney NSW 2000 Designed for everyone, from packaging designers, technologists and engineers to sales and marketing people the biennial AIP National Conference is the largest packaging conference of its kind in Australia and New Zealand.

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Run by industry for industry the AIP National Conference has been leading the way in professional and personal development for decades.

AIP SITE VISIT CHEP When: Where:

What:

QLD

Thursday the 26th of June 1 Martin Taylor Drive ROCKLEA QLD 4106 Directly opposite Markets Entrance Attendees will have the opportunity to gain understanding in how the CHEP Rocklea Service Centre operates including, safety management, quality control, pallet conditioning processes and customer vehicle servicing.

AIP TECHNICAL DINNER When: Where: Time: Speakers:

VIC

Wednesday the 9th of July Box Hill Golf Club 6.00 pm Gwen Blake, Managing Director, Boxer & Co There are a plethora of considerations for packaging designers to bear in mind to ensure they adhere to legalities and keep themselves and their clients out of deep water. From the logo, to the imagery, to any claims or product benefits which are made on the pack.

Sharon Givoni There are many questions and misconceptions that people in the packaging industry have about how they can protect their intellectual property, whether it is your brand, the shape, the way it folds and even the colour (Tiffany’s blue box being a classic example).

LABELLING & MATCHING THE LABEL WITH THE PACKAGE HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE

VIC

When: Wednesday the 23rd of July Where: UPM Raflatac, Braeside, VIC NEW COURSE + SITE VISIT Time: 10.00 am Presenter: Dr Carol Lawrence Phd, MAIP Environment & Sustainability Specialist

UPM Raflatac Oceania This half-day training course is designed to give a comprehensive guide to labelling and how to navigate through the myriad of options available for each style of packaging. The course will provide an understanding of the types of adhesives and their properties, which have been designed with specific selection criteria in mind, is key to the selection of the right label: Permanent, removable, repositionable and wash-off adhesives and chemical composition of adhesives and approvals for use on foods/ pharmaceuticals.

AIP/APPMA TECHNICAL DINNER

VIC

When: Wednesday the 6th of August Where: Box Hill Golf Club Time: 6.00 pm PACKAGING AND PROCESSING INNOVATIONS DISCOVERED AT INTERPACK 2014: Come and hear a series of panelists discuss the innovations seen and ideas drawn from attending and exhibiting at interpack 2014; the world's leading trade fair.

As the major inspiration for the packaging industry and all related process technologies 2,700 exhibitors from more than 60 countries recently presented their latest ideas, innovative concepts and technological visions at interpack 2014. The innovations were not only in equipment and machinery for packaging and processing, but also in production tools for packaging materials, materials themselves, and services for the entire industry.

Panellists will include: Stephen Flaherty AAIP Marketing Services Manager Confoil Claude D’Amico MAIP Market Development Manager Innovia Films Asia Pacific Mark Dingley Chairman APPMA

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ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND To register to attend any of the events simply email info@aipack.com.au or visit the events page on www.aipack.com.au

LABELLING & MATCHING THE LABEL WITH THE PACKAGE HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE

NZ

When: Wednesday the 24th of September Where: ASB Showgrounds, Epsom Auckland Time: 10.00 am Presenter: Dr Carol Lawrence Phd, MAIP Environment & Sustainability Specialist

UPM Raflatac Oceania How do you select the right type of label to suit the package and carry the product branding from the filling and labelling line right through to the consumer? Self-adhesive labelling has evolved as the most widely used method of NEW product decoration, being innovative and COURSE versatile for such a wide variety of packages.

This half-day training course is designed to give a comprehensive guide to labelling and how to navigate through the myriad of options available for each style of packaging.

FOODTECH PACKTECH COME & SEE THE AIP ON STAND 2037 When: Where:

Time:

NZ

23rd to 25th of September ASB Showgrounds Auckland, New Zealand 9.00 am

Foodtech Packtech is the most important trade event for the New Zealand Food Technology and Packaging Technology industries.

This biennial event gives you the opportunity to come face-to-face with the experts behind the key innovations entering the New Zealand market.

Foodtech Packtech will showcase the freshest ideas, latest technologies and the newest developments entering the Food Technology and Packaging Technology market. www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz

INDUSTRY EVENTS AUSTRALIAN FOOD AND GROCERY COUNCIL SUPPLY CHAIN SEMINAR 2014

AFGC’s Supply Chain Seminar is the leading FMCG event for supply chain professionals. The seminar event brings together supply chain and distribution directors with their teams to understand the big supply chain issues affecting our sector. AFGC member companies face growing pressure to reduce costs and meet their company’s objectives for growth and profitability; achieve customer requirements for service excellence; and at the same time ensure they are meeting regulatory and social responsibilities. The event will help you tackle the tough questions facing supply chains in our industry. Key retailers Coles, Woolworths and Metcash will address delegates along with key thought leaders in the areas of Omni-Channel; Sustainability; Regulation; E-commerce, Transport; and Talent Attraction and Retention. GS1 Members are welcome to attend the event at the AFGC member rate.

To find out more and to book your place click here

PACKAGING

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30TH ANNIVERSARY

OWNED AND PRESENTED BY THE APPMA

AUSPACK. The natural home for food processing and packaging machinery.

For more information visit auspack.com.au

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POSITION VACANT

POSITION VACANT

PACKAGING MANAGER/ENGINEER • Iconic Australian Household Brands • Customer Focused • Hands on Approach For generations, Ward McKenzie has been supplying Australia with the finest quality products and is still proudly Australian 5th generation family owned and operated.

An exciting opportunity, has presented for you to become an integral part of a dynamic and fast paced team, located at our manufacturing site in Altona, Victoria.

As a crucial team member, across all aspects of the business, your key attributes are; • Hands on packaging/ engineering experience across multiple product lines & categories.

• Proactive, Energetic and Positive individual.

• Self motivated, able to set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and identifies solutions to overcome obstacles.

• Innovative – displays original thinking and creativity, meets challenges, focused on the customer.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

• Excellent communication skills – internal and external.

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities.

• Able to build and strengthen existing customer relationships.

• Well presented team player.

• Experienced in corrugated board, flexible packaging and engineering processes.

If you have hands on experience, and are looking to work for a company which still holds trust and family values in high regard, then please apply.

FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE....

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POSITION VACANT

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POSITION VACANT

PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST • • •

Varied, exciting Packaging development role Play an important role in Fonterra’s growth strategy Mount Waverley location

THE BUSINESS UNIT Fonterra is a global leader in dairy nutrition, the preferred supplier of dairy ingredients to many of the world’s leading food companies. Our Australian business is one of our largest and operates 10 manufacturing sites with 2,000 employees providing Australians the great-tasting dairy brands they know and love.

THE ROLE Based in our Fonterra Australia Head Office in Mount Waverley, Melbourne, this role reports through to the Product Applications Manager (Yoghurt & Dairy Desserts). In this role you will focus on delivering packaging technology solutions for new product development, cost optimisation and business support projects and activities. Given the breadth and variety of Fonterra’s product range you will be challenged to apply your NPD experience to our unique challenges.

As a Packaging Development Technologist you will be expected to demonstrate both technical and individual leadership competencies and your responsibilities will include: • • • • •

Taking a scoped concept right through to launch.

Providing packaging expertise on a wide range of NPD & Cost optimisation projects.

Identifying opportunities for packaging innovation and improvement.

Working closely with other functional groups such as procurement, marketing, manufacturing, other packaging groups in NZ, as well as 3rd party suppliers.

Supporting the resolution of operational issues relating to packaging.

Please note there will be travel between production sites for 2-3 days at a time 2-3 times a month, with the possibility of some international travel as well.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE To be successful in this role you will have…

• Strong packaging experience from a Dairy or other FMCG environment.

• Previous project management experience • Proven knowledge of cross functional NPD and re-engineering projects.

• Understanding of the NPD process of concept through to commercialisation • Outstanding relationship management, problem solving and communication skills • An energetic and enthusiastic attitude This is a fantastic opportunity to gain breadth and depth of packaging experience in a varied product environment with Fonterra.

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, PLEASE CLICK HERE AND QUOTE JOB CODE 16736

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Packaging & Processing Week will add value to the AUSPACK 2015 trade show.

Food industry wrapped up In 2015, Packaging & Processing Week is tipped to be the leading event in the food industry calendar in Australasia, when the event expands to be a food processing and packaging ‘super-show’, says AUSPACK organiser, Exhibitions & Trade Fairs (ETF). The 2015 event will comprise AUSPACK, the largest food packaging and processing exhibition in Australasia, AIP technical forums, and an industry awards ceremony and networking event.

AUSPACK 2015, which will take place on 24 to 27 March at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, is already 63 per cent booked, with over 80 exhibitors covering the packaging, processing, materials, components and industrial sectors.

Robert Marguccio of the APPMA, commented: “2015 Packaging & Processing Week, combined with AUSPACK, will provide a higher level of education and training opportunities not only to members of the APPMA and AIP but also the broader industry.

“We understand that food production businesses are not just interested in processing and packaging machinery, they need the whole picture, a total overview of their businesses and associated influences which they can gain from education, networking and knowledge exchange, all of which they can find at the expanded show.

“We’re pleased to offer the entire industry a forum to network and learn from the best in the business.”

63% exhibition space at auspaCK already sold.

May-June 2014

All in a week’s work the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) have joined forces on a new initiative: Packaging & Processing Week. This new annual event, owned and operated by the two associations, will be staged alternately alongside two well-established biennial events – the AIP National Conference and AUSPACK exhibition respectively.

As the peak educational body for the Australian packaging industry, and with over 50 years’ experience in education and training, the AIP will deliver the education component of the week each year.

Showcasing innovation in machinery and packaging solutions will be the role of the APPMA, which has been established for over 30 years and next year celebrates the 30th anniversary of its hallmark AUSPACK trade show.

Packaging & Processing Week is driven by a number of objectives common to both associations, to benefit their members and the broader industry. Top of the list is to support, encourage and recognise innovation within the packaging and processing industries; and to drive initiatives to deliver improved and on-going education, training and devel-

opment for the packaging and processing industries.

Mark Dingley, chairman of the APPMA, says his association believes Packaging and Processing Week provides an opportunity to capitalise on the coming together of industry and deliver additional initiatives that support both [AIP and APPMA] individual and collective objectives.

“We would like to see Packaging & Processing Week attract a larger audience from all sectors of the industry and each year provide opportunities for members, exhibitors and sponsors to leverage increased value from their investment. These initiatives will take the form of more focused educational activities targeting industry segments, social and networking events, additional awards recognising industry achievements and educational sponsorship to name a few,” Dingley said.

AIP national president Ralph Moyle, echoed this sentiment, and added: “The AIP is very excited about introducing Packaging & Processing Week as it will allow two of the leading packaging industry associations the opportunity to combine their significant areas of expertise to offer the industry more diverse initiatives that focus on education, knowledge and innovation.

Mark Dingley, APPMA chairman.

Ralph Moyle AIP national president.

“Bringing packaging, processing, materials and components under one educational banner will ensure that our offerings are much better-suited going forward to cater for all areas of the industry.

“The AIP and the APPMA complement each other and this agreement is an on-going commitment that we will work together to improve AUSPACK, the National Technical Forums and the AIP National Conference to ensure that there is something for everyone.”

The annual event will serve to encourage interaction and networking across all sectors of the wider packaging industry on a regular basis, enhancing the value proposition of both the national conference and AUSPACK. ■ This year, Packaging & Processing Week will coincide with the AIP National Conference taking place at the SOFITEL, Wentworth in Sydney from 16-18 June.

THIS ARTICLE WAS REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION FROM PKN PACKAGING NEWS

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PIERRE PIENAAR BECOMES WPO VICE-PRESIDENT

L to R: WPO Executive - Outgoing education VP Gordon Stewart, Pierre Pienaar, Luciana Pellegrino, Tom Schneider and Keith Pearson.

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ast President of the Australian Institute of Packaging(AIP), Pierre Pienaar MSc FAIP, has been elected to the prestigious position of Vice-President (responsible for Education) on the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) Board. This appointment was made on the occasion of the biannual WPO meeting held in May at the Messe Dusseldorf in Germany.

Pierre had association with WPO in the 1990s in his role as President of the Institute of Packaging South Africa. After becoming involved with the AIP in 2002, he began the push for Australia to become a member of WPO. Pierre felt Australia had much to offer the international packaging world and he knew from previous experience how much there was to gain for members who were part of a global, industrial family and network. With Pierre’s drive and networking, and with the AIP’s blessing and enthusiasm, the Institute became a full member at WPO’s 85th board meeting in Istanbul in 2010.

During his term as AIP President (2010-2012), Pierre played a significant role in ensuring AIP membership on WPO’s Education and Marketing Committees. Once on the Education Committee, Pierre agitated WPO to take up the challenge of delivering more to developing nations in the form of education and training. When Lebanon had to withdraw from hosting the May 2013 Board meeting, owing to uncertain security, Pierre jumped at the opportunity of inviting WPO and its members to relocate the meeting to Sydney.

This meeting also included the auspicious annual World Stars Awards and gala dinner. This competition recognises innovation in packaging design and technology worldwide and regularly attracts over 300 entries from more than 35 countries. A World Stars Award is a major, sought after achievement which can put a company on the world map or continue to endorse quality in an already renowned company.

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The Sydney WPO meeting was held in conjunction with AUSPACK PLUS 2013 and Pierre was convinced this would prove an excellent opportunity to showcase to the world Australia’s high standards in the industry. He was not disappointed.

The meeting also allowed the WPO Board and its Education Committee, led then by Gordon Stewart from the UK, to take a closer look at the outstanding education programs offered by the AIP. Since then WPO has called on the AIP’s Education Committee, led by Pierre Pienaar, to deliver more and more education in developing countries. To date Pierre has been instrumental in creating and delivering tailor-made courses in Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria and Singapore. Later this year he travels to Nigeria again, upon their request for follow up training, and to Ghana. Vietnam and China have also shown keen interest in AIP’s courses delivered under the WPO banner.

Pierre’s new position as WPO Vice-President, responsible for Education, is a recognition of his passion and drive for attaining the highest standards possible in all aspects of packaging design and technology; and his sincere interest in and determination to support, nurture and develop member countries where required. Pierre’s belief is that, “The more people we educate in effective packaging, the better we fulfill the WPO mission: Better Quality of Life for More People Through Better Packaging.”

The AIP would like to congratulate Pierre on this outstanding achievement. The Australian packaging fraternity, and its related industries, is proud of you and acknowledges the time and dedication you give to the development of the industry and for the global attention you have brought to Australia and all she can offer.

AIP QLD MEMBERS HEAD TO WOOLWORTHS RDC

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ollowing on from the Wooworths In-store and InDC training the AIP recently ran, the QLD members had the opportunity to visit the largest automated RDC in the Woolworths group in Australia. The site visit was extensive and a great way for the members to see the journey of ShelfFriendly Packaging. The AIP would like to take this opportunity to thank Val Richardson, VQC Coordinator at Larapinta for the wonderful site visit.

VUT NEEDS AIP MEMBER ASSISTANCE

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A study of the migration of chemicals in packaging

embers, we have an academic institution in Melbourne – Victoria University where there is a range of services and skills that serves the packaging industry well. However like many tertiary institutions in Australia they are under pressure for support and government funds. The AIP has previously supported VUT and they have supported us. Many of you would have an interest in migration of chemicals through packaging materials as well as the migration of nano particles.

VUT has brought to our attention that they now have a PhD student who will be starting with them in a few months and he will be working on a project to study the migration of chemicals from packaging. In addition, VUT have a small pilot project running at the moment to look at the migration of nanoparticles from packaging with the National Measurement Institute. VUT will be looking to expand this into an ARC Linkage project next year. VUT have requested if any companies who might like to be involved in either or both projects to contact them. The key contact is Dr Marlene Cran, Research Fellow, Institute for Sustainability and Innovation, Victoria University PH 03 9919 7642.

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WPO BOARD MEETING AT INTERPACK 2014

By Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP

EDUCATION The AIP is one of 6 member countries that have a seat on the Education Committee. Packaging training sponsored

by WPO has gone well this past 6 months with courses held in India, Indonesia and Kenya. Packaging training is to be held later this year in Nigeria, Ghana, China and Vietnam. The AIP has taken a leading role and will offering.

Already next year Singapore, Mexico, Indonesia and China have requested for us to run courses. Additional courses assisted by the WPO may be held in Turkey, Sri Lanka and India, still to be confirmed. The AIP was thanked for their leadership and commitment to the training programs.

WPO Board Meeting May 2014

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he AIP was represented at the May WPO Board meeting and WorldStars Awards. Always interesting and encouraging seeing all old friends again and then also meet new member countries attending these meetings from around the world.

May I take this opportunity to thank the AIP Board for the opportunity to represent Australia and the AIP at these WPO meetings. These meetings were attended

by Austria, Australia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, UK and USA. Australia was welcomed by the President and thanked for travelling great distances to be in attendance. The AIP seconded the meeting minutes of the WPO Board meeting held in Barcelona in November 2013. Members were reminded that the next meeting will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 17 – 21 November 2014.

The WorldStar Student Awards for 2014 presentation will be held on this occasion as well as the WorldStar judging. Members were reminded to deliver positional papers. The AIP has written one on: Packaging from a design perspective, which has been accepted.

WORLDSTARS STUDENT AWARDS 2014 The judging for WorldStars Student Awards 2014 will be hosted by Brazil and the AIP will form part of the judging panel. Entries close In October 2014. Member countries were encouraged to promote entries from one’s own country.

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There is continuation of courses worldwide being vetted by the Education Committee and the AIP is part of this vetting system. The WPO website is currently obtaining data of all packaging related courses worldwide which is to be put on the website. The most important role of the WPO is to promote education and training in packaging internationally and especially where there is a lack of it.

In the past there has been two initiatives.

First, short courses that have either brought together delegates internationally (for example those organised by the Indian Institute of Packaging) or focused on the needs of a particular country or region (such as the various courses held in Asia and Africa) and second, establishing a register for WPO recognised packaging courses and qualifications.

FUTURE IDEA FOR EDUCATION First, continue with our current short course. There are clear benefits of this for both the WPO and more importantly those who attend the programs. Secondly is focused on ‘training the trainers’ so that the capacity of local organisations to deliver their own programs is enhanced. Thirdly, on-line learning. There are many types of on-line learning from specific courses, to webinars and blends of different technologies.

Such as Massive Open On-line Courses (MOOC) providing much ‘free’ material from internationally recognised educational institutions (see http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Massive_open_online_course for an introduction).

However, there is debate about how effective these courses are compared with face-to-face education and the ability to assess students so that they can achieve a recognised qualification is still an area where there are problems.

The development of on-line courses is also very expensive and the technological infrastructure needed to access material is not always readily available. Fourth, development via Apps, ready access can be provided to knowledge in easily digestible forms that can be accessed as and when required (see http://www.educationalappstore. com/ for examples).

WPO BOARD MEETING AT INTERPACK 2014 Cont’d

By Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP

FOOD SAFETY Johannes Bergmair (Austria) proposed that a working group be formed to address this important aspect. He gave a detailed proposal and ideas as to how he potentially saw this working group evolve. He wants to ensure that all corners of the globe are represented on the subcommittee.

This was approved by the WPO Board and he will set up such a group of which Australia has been requested to be part of.

MARKETING The AIP is one of 8 member countries that have a seat on the Marketing Committee. The website has undergone major changes and the AIP is responsible for the website upgrade and maintenance. Additional directories are to be put on the site, as well as all packaging related books, all educational programs and all tradeshows worldwide.

All member countries have received their membership certificates and are encouraged to display these at meetings, seminars, conferences, congresses, or any place where recognition can be gained. A WPO video has been created and all member countries have been requested to show it at all packaging gatherings.

WPO News: the AIP was congratulated on being so organised in supplying news on a regular basis. They continue to always look for articles of interest and news items. Linkedin membership to WPO Linkedin has grown to about 3000 and members are encouraged to join up, as it remains a good way on keeping in contact and spreading information on WPO. SUSTAINABILITY Some great work is being done by Roger Bagge (Finland) in this portfolio mainly focussing on: • Save Food Program which is supported by WPO. • LCA update was delivered.

• Update on status in measuring sustainability.

At the WorldStar Awards there was also a Sustainability award presented.

GENERAL WPO is becoming more involved in countries across the globe; great education opportunities exist more now than ever before. Marketing is really putting the name out in the open across all continents. The AIP has become an important player on this world stage where our opinion, ideas and advice constantly sought.

• The Board approved Croatia to become a full member of WPO. • President - Tom Schneider (USA) was, elected for a second term until 2017.

• General Secretary - Keith Pearson (RSA) – appointed until 2017.

• Education – Gordon Stewart stood down, Pierre Pienaar elected WPO Vice President.

• Marketing – Luciana Pelligrino WPO Vice President.

• Secretariat appointed until 2017 – Kellen Co USA. UP-COMING WPO MEETINGS: Second meeting 2014: Colombo, Sri Lanka First meeting 2015: Milan, Italy Second meeting 2015: Mumbai, India First meeting 2016: Budapest, Hungary Second meeting 2016: Austria First meeting 2017: Interpack, Germany Second Meeting 2017: South Africa First meeting 2018: Gold Coast, Australia

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FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD!

By Michael B Halley FAIP

A process called compounding is used to enhance and blend the initial raw materials to tailor resins to suit the application and/or to enable processing on standard conversion equipment. (Still today in the OTC era some Compounding Chemists make drugs, so compounding in this case is making up a new material) So out of a basic raw material come custom resins that are then converted into designed consumer goods. A diverse range of fully compostable products or products made from renewable material end up on the retailers’ shelves.

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robably one thousand times more people, (including many Australian Institute of Packaging members), attended Interpack in Dusseldorf Germany, than the number at the May meeting of AIP in Melbourne.

But what may have been lacking in numbers was certainly made up for in the flow of positive information and audience participation. Robin Dearnley on behalf of the Institute gave an overview of the evening’s proceeding, and introduced the two presenters who came along to impart the latest information about Bioplastics.

Where better could one glean information than from the President of Australasian Bioplastics Association and the Technical Manager of one of the major member companies?

Markus Leufgens of Cardia Bioplastics led the discussion and covered the applications of starch as the raw material, and the manufacture of Bioplastics resin and finished packaging products based on starch.

Underpinning the need for such materials as replacements for fossil based substrates is sustainability. Markus gave two quotations including one from the legendary Red Indian Chief Sitting Bull (1831-1890) which is as futuristic as Bioplastics; ‘We have not inherited the earth from our ancestors, we have only borrowed it off our children’!

We then had a humorous interlude explaining that global warming is real, before getting into the critical definitions and differences of bio based renewable polymers. There are biodegradable/compostable polymers that meet all the criteria of scientifically recognised norms for compostability of plastics and plastics products. Confusion in the general population can be understood as some polymers are bio based and compostable, whilst some bio based polymers are not compostable, and finally some compostable polymers are not bio based.

These differences and the individual attributes were explained in some detail and the technical details of the processing needed to produce a polymer to specification.

According to the European Bioplastics Association there has been a seven fold increase in production since 2006 and looking at the forecast graph 6 million tonnes may be reached by 2016 (a mere 10 years).

Disposable nappies can be made from almost 100% compostable materials due to the need to absorb a relatively large volume of liquid, but the burgeoning coffee sachets can be made 100% compostable by compound manipulation.

Rigid bottles and caps, diverse containers and buckets are produced from Bioplastics resins, and there are even injection moulded and thermoformed products such as stationery and cutlery available.

The much debated carrier bags across the whole range are often made from compostable materials but the benefits are lost due to inappropriate aftermarket handling. Ideally, available used containers should be in the compostable waste stream but many times the product ends up in general waste and the real benefit is lost.

Naturally, the very nature of a material that is made to breakdown causes some limitations, but work continues to expand the reach of a renewable alternative to fossil fuel based competitors. Across the world governments have legislated or supported bans on conventional plastic bags.

These range from total bans to piecemeal such as we find in Australia with only the smaller states and territories banning lightweight shopping bags.

Green washing is under review by the regulators but all compostable materials can be independently tested and certified and accredited under ISO and other national standards. Here in Australia AS4736 defines the performance criteria for compostability of products and requires additional eco toxicity tests using earthworms.

There seems to be a lot that Governments can do to smooth the transition to sustainable materials but some of their attempts have been found wanting. The NSW phasing out of Unleaded Petrol (ULP) was mandated in 2009, but when it was found that raw material needed to make ethanol was in short supply the implementation stalled. Markus left us with a couple of issues.

The cost benefits of using compostable products typically do not flow to retailers so there is little support, and even those who instituted bans or purchase criteria are now back into the main stream. He also made it clear that the Bioplastics industry does not compete with food for its raw material.

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FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD! Cont’d

By Michael B Halley FAIP

The ‘tell it as it is’ Rowan Williams Regional Market Development Manager for BASF in the Bioplastics discipline took over from Markus after coffee break. Bam! The first thought provoker.

Rowan said that in the debate about plastic shopping bags ninety-nine percent of the discussion equates to recovering one percent of plastic bags. BASF a € seventy four billion company with 112,206 employees, has 376 production sites around the globe with six being integrated disciplines called Verbund (The Verbund structure at large sites intelligently links production facilities, energy flows, logistics and infrastructure – providing clear advantages for BASF customers and partners when it comes to availability and flexibility.)

But back to earth with a thud! By 2050 the world population is forecast at nine billion. But as Rowan said there is only one earth and we are already using two earth’s full of resources.

No doubt this fact is high on the agenda when developing products for now and developing markets. Bioplastics is obviously one good card to play but it would appear that a Verbund approach to the full life cycle is needed.

BASF only makes raw materials so beyond their gate others must shoulder the responsibility. In Australia fifteen million (15,000,000) tonnes of organic waste ends up in landfill so one can conclude that a lot of renewable packaging materials are being lost.

In China the situation is dire with landfill sites being scarce and waste being burnt as an offset. The law of unintended consequences prevails for it is estimated that 145million tonnes of CO2 could be saved each year,if organic waste was composted instead of being burnt. BASF makes ecovio® and ecoflex ® for the Bioplastics trade.

The main areas of use are plastic films such as organic waste bags, dual-use bags (first for shopping, then for organic waste) or agricultural films. Furthermore, compostable packaging solutions such as paper-coating, shrink films, foam packaging and injection moulding products are produced with ecovio. The company is also excited about this product to be an alternative for expanded polystyrene foam that is not environmentally friendly. Paper beverage cups coated with ecovio are fully compostable and coffee capsules introduced as compostable have been found to commence degradation in the coffee making machine, but not to any deleterious effect on the beverage or the surroundings.

Proponents of Oxo-degradable plastics claim various science-backed advantages, such as recycling safe and food safe, and also state that the Oxo-plastics will biodegrade. Mr. Williams cautioned members advising, there is as of yet no one standard for the exact definition of ‘biodegradability.’

He says that manufacturers cannot replicate the test they claim, to add efficacy to the pitch. ‘Ask for proof’ was a phrase echoed across the room. As the European Parliaments has slated a total ban by 2020 it would seem the battle is already over. But our regulators are vigilant in the area of biodiversity and recyclability and have already a number of scalps of false and misleading claims in respect of recyclability and green washing practices. (Sitting Bull had many scalps).

Two messages are quite clear: • Bioplastics are good for the environment and are producing many exciting packaging concepts.

• If you purchase raw materials from a member of Australasian Bioplastics Association you will not go too far wrong.

The evening ended with a question and answer session after which both presenters were handed a commemorative plaque and a small token of appreciation.

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