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Some people are surprised to learn that contracts may be enforceable even if they are not in writing. In order for a contract (written or oral) to be enforceable, some essential elements he AIP would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newest parter PIQET. PIQET must be present: • Agreement (offer andand acceptance): Basiis the on-line tool that helps material suppliers, packaging companies brand owners cally, an agreement needs to be reached to optimise the environmental performance of their packaging designs. between the parties, and there must be an ‘offer’ by someone and an ‘acceptance’ PIQET enables users to undertake streamlined Life Cycle Assessments of their packaging systems to: by the other. For example, you may make an offer to • Compare and benchmark design options and improvements. design the packaging and labeling for • Identify hot spots to improve sustainability throughout the supply chain. someone’s beer by providing them with a • Communicate environmental benefits effectively. quote, and the brewer would then agree • Build capacity in their teams to integrate sustainability into their business decisions.by orally accepting the quote for work by telling you to go ahead. • Consideration: A valid contract requires PIQET is robust enough for LCA specialists to use, but its powerful, adapted interface means that packaging designers, that the parties to a contract each provide marketing professionals and other colleagues can be producing their own assessments in as littleofasvalue. 30 minutes with limited something This is known as consideration under the law. This does not training. necessarily have to be a monetary value. For example, your quote may be to reMany of you would have already heard of PIQET, with leading companies across the world using it for over 10 years. In April ceive 10 slabs of the beer in consider2016 it was purchased by the Melbourne based consultancy lifecycles led by Tim Grant. ation Lifecycles are currently redeveloping for designing the packaging. • Additional elements such as “intention to PIQET to integrate a whole range of new functionality - including flexible report formats, unlimited scenario comparisons, create legal relations”, “certainty of terms” location finder with GISrights transport and product waste assessment – whilst simplifying the modelling environment Do you know your andcalculator responsibilities when it comes and “capacity” are also required, but we andtoenabling customisation of datasets to make assessments contractcompany law? Intellectual property lawyer Sharon Givoni even easier. can leave those for another day.
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2. COMMON TYPES OFindustry CONTRACTS professionals tonational know about. PIQET was with usneed for our conference in Melbourne to engage with the Australian Packaging and catch AND AGREEMENTS up with some of their clients. They will be running a workshop at ‘Sustainable Brands’ in Sydney on Wednesday 29th June ONTRACT law. Not exactly the two Now that you know the basic elements of a contract takes time, and legal jargon can on bridging gap between product sustainability informationand andconfusing. corporate reporting. PIQET team will bedifferent sharing most the exciting words in the English contract,The a few examples of the often be overwhelming language, when by types contracts that may be relevant to In small creative relationexamples of how especially their clients useside lifecycle assessment to gain businesses, competitive advantage, andofpreviews of the PIQET 4.0 over side. months. But you'd be surprised. Contract packaging professionals include: ships are informal, based trust, jodie@piqet.com and the coming Find out more about PIQET at often www.piqet.com oronemail
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law involves more than just boring certain dealings are commonly understood jargon and signing on dotted lines. without the need to put them in writing. A) EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS For example, a binding contract Nonetheless, in many instances, the imEmployment contracts generally cover the can come into existence by a casual conportance of having written contracts canfollowing terms: The AIP would like to welcome the following new Members... versation over a beer, through a series of not be underestimated. They enable all • an employer’s obligations and an ememails, or even through how you conduct parties to have a shared understanding of ployee’s duties; STATE yourself. It doesn't necessarily have to be what has been agreed to and can assist in • details such as hours worked, probation Ted Bailey Associate NSW formally written and signed. the event that things don’t go as planned. period, salary, superannuation benefits, Jodie Bricout Associate SA JOIN THE AIP LINKED INperformance GROUP TODAY Whether you're a freelancer, an employEven if you are doing a small job for reviews, leave, and termiGeorge Christofis Associate VIC ee, or run your own business, it's essential friends or family like creating a package nation; and The AIP recognises the changing role of social media Hannah Fyson Associate VIC to ensure you have a clear understanding for their family-farmedas eggs, it’s usually means • ownership of intellectual an additional of reaching ourproperty. members, Regan Foster of your role in contract law. Associate best toVIC have something in writing thatand bothindustry contacts across Australasia sponsors, Nismawati Ikhwan Associate VICyour ‘client’ agree you and to. internationalB)group. CONTRACTORThe AGREEMENTS as an AIP has a Linked in Joshna Kunwar A CONTRACT? Associate NSW Okay fine – I get it. Contracts are imporGroup and we invite you tobusinesses join youroften peers who have 1. DO I REALLY NEED Creative hire packaging already connected.professionals for various jobs such as engiMember QLD tant. So, what’s a contract? ItHans may Oerlemans be tempting to cut corners when it Linkedin: Institute of Packaging. In basic is a legallyAustralian bindneering, designing, or testing, and usually comes legal documentation.Member To some deJennytoPhillips VIC terms, a contract ing agreement between two or more parties. as freelancers or sub-contractors rather gree, this is understandable. Creating a
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PROJECT COORDINATOR POSITION
PROJECT COORDINATOR The NPI ( New Product Introduction Project Coordinator ) role is a key position within the organisation working closely with the key internal departments, customers and suppliers to ensure all NPI projects are started and completed and managed satisfactory to meet customer’s NPI launch dates. SPECIFIC DUTIES: • Leading new product introduction projects and multifunctional project teams the goal being to ensure that new product introduction projects are initiated, completed and launched in a timely manner. • Manage, route and facilitate new packaging artwork and proofing throughout the design process, design briefs and concepts, change control management. • Initiating new product documentation and updating MRP system with any changes. • Maintaining project milestone time lines, project documentation and customer WIP project tracking reports. • Preparation of local and global monthly summary reports. TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED: • Experience in leading new product introduction projects, preferably in pharmaceutical and or health and nutrition industries. • Experience in technical packaging roles, an understanding of packaging in terms of materials specifications, product design, testing, tooling and final finished product manufacturing. • Demonstrated experience in the development of packaging componentry to ensure specifications meet production requirements. UNDERSTANDING OF GMP: • General understanding of pharmaceutical packaging process. • Computer literacy with a high proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including MS Project and basic CAD. • Well developed numeracy, analytical and problem solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients and across all departments at all levels of the business. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, multi task and meet tight deadlines. • The ability to work with limited direct management or supervision (after initial training). EDUCATION: • Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) Diploma of Packaging Technology. • Engineering, Science or Pharmaceutical Processing Degree / Diploma with packaging design background would be viewed favourably.
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PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST POSITION
PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST Location – Melbourne, SE suburbs • Are you the rare blend of technical, practical and innovative? • Great new NPD Products and existing market favourites need your packaging expertise! • Conveniently located straight off the Monash Freeway with free parking in Mount Waverley Imagine the satisfaction of walking through the aisles of Woolworths, Coles and Independents and seeing your packaging development staring back at you from the shelves branding some of Australia’s most loved dairy products. We are looking for a packaging technologist / to innovate and improve existing Fonterra products as well as create world class packaging for new products in existing and emerging dairy categories. Based in our Australian Head Office in Mount Waverley, Melbourne, you will report to the Packaging Applications Manager and be part of a team of Packaging Technologists. You will focus on delivering packaging technology solutions for new product development, cost optimisation and business support projects and activities. These projects will run from concept through to launch and will give you the opportunity to work closely with external suppliers and internal functional groups such as procurement, marketing, manufacturing, other packaging groups in NZ, as well as 3rd party manufacturers. Given the breadth and variety of Fonterra’s product range you will be challenged to apply your NPD experience to our unique challenges. 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. To excel in this role you will bring: • Outstanding relationship management, problem solving and communication skills • Strong packaging experience from an international FMCG environment, working with multiple substrates • Previous project management experience • Proven knowledge of cross functional NPD and re-engineering projects • Understanding of the NPD process of concept through to commercialisation • Strong supplier networks and connections • Strong systems and admin skills (SAP and Hamilton Grant very highly regarded) • A passion to continually innovate, improve and challenge the norm • An energetic and enthusiastic attitude This is a fantastic opportunity to gain breadth and depth of packaging experience across our broad range of domestic, international, retail and bulk products.
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DON’T MISS OUT ON THE LATEST AIP ACTIVITIES FOR 2016 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
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PROPAK ASIA
COME AND VISIT THE AIP ON STAND 5B61 IN THE AUSTRALIAN PAVILION
When: Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 June Where: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand What: The 24th International Processing, Filling and Packaging Technology Event for Asia. ProPak Asia is Asia’s Number 1 international trade event for the food, drink and pharmaceutical processing and packaging industries. www.propakasia.com
ACCESSIBLE PACKAGING DESIGN: EASY TO OPEN & EASY TO USE HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH
NEW COURSE
When: Wednesday 3rd of August Where: Viewpoint Centre Presenter: Michael Grima MAIP, Founder, QDesign Enterprises This half-day training course will allow attendees to become aware of the required design requirements and understanding the Ease of Use packaging design tools which * = 12.5 CPE's includes examples from around the world.
SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE
NHP SITE VISIT When: Wednesday 3rd of August Where: Manufacturing Facility, Laverton North What: Upon arriving at NHP’s national manufacturing and distribution center in Laverton, attendee’s will be provided with a brief overview of NHP’s capabilities accompanied with a site tour of both the production office and manufacturing floor. Included in the walk through, attendee’s will visit NHP’s Solar System plant room where the inverters and controls for the 100kW solar array featured on the roof of the facility are housed. NHP will share some of the lessons learnt in relation to design, installation and on-going benefits. After the tour, NHP’s Engineering Manager will talk about the process used when *=2 developing a new NHP branded CPE's product.
QLD
When: 1st & 2nd of September Where: SOFITEL Brisbane Central What: More than 5500 delegates from across Australasia have attended the Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference in its 17 year history. Will you be among the delegates in 2016? This conference is a recognised national event designed for Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport and Procurement professionals and practitioners. It aims for professional and personal development in a unique and relaxed networking-based environment. www.qldscc.com
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DON’T MISS OUT ON THE LATEST AIP ACTIVITIES FOR 2016 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
OWNING IT: COPYRIGHT, CONTRACTS AND THE LAW HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE
NEW When: Wednesday 5th of October Where: Viewpoint Centre COURSE Presenter: Sharon Givoni Following on from the recent publication ‘Owning It: A Creative’s Guide to Copyright, Contracts and the Law’ by renowned Melbourne intellectual property lawyer Sharon Givoni the half-day training course aims to demystify copyright, contracts and intellectual property law for Australians working in creative * = 12.5 CPE's industries and running their own businesses. AIP VIC CHRISTMAS DINNER
When: Wednesday the 23rd of November Where: Quaff Restaurant 436 Toorak Road Toorak VIC 3142 Located in the heart of Toorak village Restaurant What: Quaff is the perfect place to get together and enjoy sumptuous food from a sophisticated Modern Australian Menu, which is seasonally crafted by the chief John Pfanis. The AIP private dinner will be in the spacious upstairs Crystal Room, which has its own bar and outdoor courtyard.
FOODTECH PACKTECH COME AND VISIT THE AIP ON STAND 2037
When: 11th to 13th October Where: Auckland, New Zealand What: Running strong for over 20 years this free to attend event brings industry professionals and decision makers together providing a forum for education, discussion and the sharing of knowledge and expertise, critical in the sustainability and growth of the industry. www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz
FOODBANK CHRISTMAS HAMPER PACKING DAY
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When: Friday the 9th of December Where: Officers Mess, Victoria Barracks What: Members spend the day packing Foodbank Hampers to distribute to those in need at Christmas; many of whom are without employment, families with young children and living on the poverty line.
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AIP NATIONAL CONFERENCE WRAP-UP
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MEET SOME OF THE AIP FELLOWS
The Fellows of the AIP don’t get the opportunity to get together very often and many attended the recent National Conference. The significant contribution that these people have made to the industry is remarkable.
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TOP TEN AIP NATIONAL CONFERENCE TAKE-OUTS
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ased on comments overheard in the breaks, the conference-room vibe during sessions, and the questions raised, here’s PKN’s snapshot of the topics and issues that caused most discussion and engagement.
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grow our manufacturing industry, we need a collaborative problem-solving mindset: collaboration is key to industry survival, between brand owners and suppliers, and within the supply chain itself.
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Training and educating people in packaging is vital to attracting and retaining young talent.
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Saving food (preventing food waste/loss) needs to move higher on the packaging designer’s brief/agenda.
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While improving recycling rates and material recyclability remains a goal, don’t lose sight of the overriding importance of designing packaging that is sustainable in itself, protecting and preserving the value already inherent in the supply chain.
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Asia offers a huge opportunity – Australian and New Zealand products have a reputation for being safe and of high quality. Investment in innovation will underpin our success in being a supplier of choice to the burgeoning Asian market.
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When it comes to exporting to Asia, brand protection, proving product provenance and building consumer trust are priorities.
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Packaging should be seen not only as vehicle for brand promotion on shelf, but as a platform to a deeper, more engaging experience for the consumer in the digital realm.
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In a world where the internet is in everyone’s pocket, the pace of technological change will only quicken. Automation and the Internet of Things is radically reshaping the factory floor.
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“Be prepared to change and be prepared that the pace of change will not necessarily be dictated by you” – Alex Commins, VP & GM of Graphic Packaging International.
10. Practise your storytelling for better communication in business: managers need to get better at using stories to be understood and remembered, and to increase employee buy-in to business strategy.
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LINDY HUGHSON AAIP, WHO WAS ONE OF THE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AT THE 2016 AIP NATIONAL CONFERENCE WROTE A POEM JUST FOR THE EVENT... A VERY TALENTED LADY WITH A LOVE FOR PACKAGING...
Ode to Packaging By Lindy Hughson
It's a tough gig being a piece of packaging these days… Life starts quite simply [as it does for you guys] I'm a twinkle in the eye of my designer, an espresso-fuelled sketch-in-play on a paper napkin in some hipster café In a gush of inspiration I take shape on screen my curves are drawn I ease into my first form The maternity ward is a 3D printer I’m a prototype just a beginner In my birthday suit With ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ from most I’m passed from marketing pillar To consumer group post Until at last every test is passed and it’s time to accede to my material need Virgin or recycled? Glass or plastic? [Check the specs for I must be fantastic] They’ll shape me and mould me choose my barriers and seals, my layers and coats [it’s a very big deal] Next, they’ll question Their parenting skills…
Am I light enough? green enough? strong enough? sexy enough? [Such pressure on the young, it’s pretty tough]
I've done the hard yards I'm ready to stand priced and poised proud for my brand Tucked up tight in my shelf-ready case my best face forward the tension picks up pace
Stripped bare, washed clean I'm pushed through a machine cameras on watch keep my act clean [One wrong move and I’m a has-been]
Down the aisle comes my shopper harried and hurried smartphone in hand now I'm getting worried
Jostled along my conveyor commute neck tall and mouth gaping I wait in line down the chute to be nozzle-fed my measured dose the rest of my kin following me close Belly filled up I’m hustled on by yet another discreet but beady eye to don my cap and receive with grace my tamper-evident necklace get my bottom tattooed for track and trace and finally yield to the mechanical embrace of robotic arms lifting me to the next resting place
It's the moment of truth [I've got seconds I'm told] to make her pick me to have and to hold But my shiny new label does not do the trick she's chosen my neighbour whose branding is slick His contents the same only packaged up smarter she can scan him and go places and I'm left trailing after... So, it's time to take stock and revamp myself because it doesn’t feel good to be left on the shelf.
Now, nested in the shipping case my cohorts and me firmly put in our place are off to the shrink to get the [w]rap for the ride next stop: the shelf easy street, outside?
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AIP RECOGNISES OUTSTANDING PEOPLE IN THE INDUSTRY
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ne of the key objectives of the AIP is to recognise individuals who are making a significant contribution to the packaging industry and during the biennial 2016 AIP National Conference dinner the Institute honoured some extremely deserving people.
Allan Kenny FAIP & Michael Grima MAIP
Michael Mobbs FAIP & Michael Grima MAIP
LIFE MEMBERSHIP The second award is designed to recognise someone who has consistently contributed to not only the packaging industry but also to the AIP as a volunteer. This person has been a Member for 49 years and even today continues to help the Institute wherever they can. We are very honoured to announce our newest Life Member is Allan Kenny FAIP.
50 YEAR AWARDS The AIP is now in its 53rd year and we are very proud to announce that two members have been part of the Institute for 50 Years. These are Ken Alexander FAIP and Michael Mobbs MAIP.
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AIP AWARDS FELLOWSHIPS FOR 2016 2016 AIP FELLOWSHIP The grade of Fellow is the highest recognition to AIP Members and is designed to recognise the significant and sustained contribution to the technology, science or application to packaging in the industry. This year we have two Fellowships to award. The first Fellowship is to be awarded to Alistair Sayers, Packaging Manager, Frucor Beverages.
Alistair Sayers FAIP & Michael Grima MAIP
Alistair has been involved in packaging technology and development for over 20 years commencing with NZ Starch Products in the early 90’s. He has subsequently worked for Andrew Group, NCI, Chequer Packaging and NZ Dairy Foods. Alistair is currently employed by Frucor Beverages as Packaging Manager, Research and Development incorporating the environmental and packaging development portfolios. He has also been involved the creation of the NZ Packaging Council Code of Practise for packaging design. Alistair is chairman of Glass Packaging Forum and board member of the Packaging forum.
Alistair has contributed to the Massey NZ Foods Award as a Packaging Expert. Alistair is at the forefront of packaging innovation within the New Zealand market. His well-rounded experience in commercial packaging development brings in his modest technical expertise. His real passion and reward comes from developing his people and building his packaging team at Frucor. He currently heads up the biggest, most innovative FMCG packaging team in NZ. The second Fellowship has been awarded to Jason Goode, Group Packaging & Processing Improvement Manager, Simplot Australia.
Ralph Moyle FAIP, Jason Goode FAIP & Michael Grima MAIP
Jason has worked in the packaging industry for over 20 years and is a person who always strives to maintain and give his best in our profession of Packaging Technology. He holds a Masters in Engineering Science, as well as Degree in Materials Engineering. Jason has a sound knowledge of the science of packaging and always has the patience and ability to share that knowledge in a way that those around him who may not be in our field, understand and remember it. His application to sound packaging is beyond repute. His support of the Australian Packaging industry has not been limited to the AIP, as he has been a solid contributor to the Packaging Council of Australia for many years.
These efforts to support Australian Packaging Industry have most recently been demonstrated with him leading a team from the AFGC/AIP/Major Packaging Companies/FMCG businesses to produce a standard for packaging specifications. This digitally-based system is based on having uniform information in this computer-driven world. This standard for packaging specification will ensure not only savings for businesses but uniform communication between packaging technologists to drive the value that data can add to the business through having it available, usable, secure and accurate. Anyone that knows Jason can testify to his passion for sound, efficient, functional packaging and his willingness to get out in front of the industry and lead. It is this passion which has driven him and continues to this day. It is the strongest value to inherit and it is what makes him worthy of being elevated to the membership level of Fellow of the AIP. Please join with the AIP National Board in congratulating both Alistair Sayers and Jason Goode for their significant contribution to the packaging industry!
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2016 APPMA SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED
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he APPMA are very proud to announce the winner of the eight annual scholarship program which enables one person each year the opportunity to undertake a Diploma in Packaging Technology to the value of $9000.
The Diploma in Packaging Technology prepares students to take responsibility for packaging operations at any level through the supply chain. The qualification is internationally recognised, comprehensive, and provides an opportunity to study the principles of packaging, packaging materials and packaging processes. The judges would like to recognise each of the five finalists as they are fine examples of the future leaders of this industry. • • • • •
The finalists were: Shabbeer Ahmed Shaik Mohammed, Packaging Engineer, General Mills Liz Cagorski, Creative Director, Liza Rose Design & Communications Michael Seaman, Packaging & Process Improvement Specialist, Integria Healthcare Evone Tang, Quality Manager, The Kraft Heinz Company Dineshan Thangavel, Packaging Technologist, LION
The winner for the 2016 APPMA Scholarship winner is Michael Seaman, Packaging & Process Improvement Specialist, Integria Healthcare. Michael was an outstanding candidate who is extremely passionate about packaging. He has a broad understanding of the applications and implications of packaging and the judges believe his passion will greatly assist his studies. In Michael’s own words “The impact of packaging on, and within, business continues to have me hooked. Moreover, the opportunities to impact both product and the environment, through the choices made on packaging related matters, reinforces that the packaging arena is for me. Put simply, I love working in the field of packaging, and my desire to continue the journey of learning, and applying those learnings, continues to grow.” Michael will commence his Diploma in Packaging Technology this year and both the APPMA and the AIP look forward to seeing him graduate in a few years.
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SAVE FOOD PACKAGING AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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he Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) announced the winners of the inaugural Save Food Packaging Awards in ANZ during the 2016 National Conference gala dinner on the 1st of June. The Awards were formally presented by the President of the World Packaging Organisation, Tom Schneider who was over from the United States. The AIP are the first Institute in the world to launch the new awards program. The Save Food Packaging Awards are a global program that have been developed by the World Packaging Organisation, in conjunction with Messe Dusseldorf and Interpack, and are designed to recognise companies who are developing innovative and sustainable packaging that minimises food losses and food waste, extends shelf life and improves the supply of food. A key purpose of the Save Food Packaging Awards is to raise awareness of the critical role of packaging in reducing food waste resulting in a positive overall environmental impact. We believe that it is time that packaging technologists design packaging to save food. The winners of the inaugural Save Food Packaging Awards for Australia and New Zealand are: RETAIL CATEGORY
The winner of the 2016 Retail Category is DON KRC for Cryovac A High Commendation goes to Botanical Food Darfresh Vacuum Skin Packaging. Company for Gourmet Garden Herbs & Spices. FOOD SERVICES CATEGORY
The winner of the 2016 Food Services category is A High Commendation goes to HealthShare NSW for My Food Choice. SPC Ardmona for SPC ProVital Easy-Open Portion Control Fruit Cup. The Australia and NZ winners and High Commendations will be formally recognised and displayed as a part of the global Save Food Packaging Program that will coincide with Interpack 2017.
SAVE FOOD PACKAGING AWARD JUDGES
The AIP would like to personally acknowledge the Judging Committee who have worked hard to develop the Save Food Packaging Awards for ANZ in record time. The AIP are the first country in the world to have launched their Save Food Packaging Awards and this was down to the efforts and expertise of the judges: Victor Barichello, Keith Chessell FAIP, Karli Verghese FAIP, Pierre Pienaar FAIP CPP and Anthony Peyton MAIP.
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INCLUSIVE PACKAGING & PROCESSING INNOVATION & DESIGN AWARDS LAUNCHED FOR ANZ
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he new Packaging & Processing Innovation and Design Awards (PIDA) marks a number of industry firsts, including a collaboration between three established and respected industry associations in the Australasian region, and the World Packaging Organisation.
Before the announcement at the AIP National Conference gala dinner, PKN Packaging News sat down with key members of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) and the Packaging Council of New Zealand to find out how the program will be structured and how it will roll out. PIDA has four clear objectives: • To merge a number of existing awards programs from across Australia and New Zealand into one cohesive industrybased program to recognise innovative packaging and processing designs, from materials through to packaging and machinery. • For the new awards program to be the exclusive access point to the prestigious World Star Awards, creating global recognition for ANZ innovations each year. • For the new awards program to be the premier program in Australia and New Zealand. • For the new awards program to be an annual gala event alongside AUSPACK and the National Conference in alternate years, under the Packaging & Processing Week umbrella. In the coming months, the program will be fine-tuned. The AIP, drawing on its extensive experience in developing and judging awards programs, will play a large part in developing a recommendation on how the program will work, and how best to merge the criteria and awards from the four associations that will serve the industry’s best interests going forward. In terms of timing for the rollout, the New Zealand PIDAs will be launched later this year. The Australian version will have its inaugural presentation on 8 March 2017 alongside AUSPACK at a gala awards night at the Novotel Hotel. The organisations will then work to harmonise the programs to create a single Australasian platform. PKN Packaging News is pleased to announce it has been appointed as the exclusive media partner for PIDA.
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HOW TO EVOLVE, GROW, INNOVATE… AND HAVE NO REGRETS
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lex Commins gave a candid account of his company Colorpak’s journey to its recent takeover by global packaging giant GPI.
Four weeks before presenting as a keynote speaker at the AIP National Conference last week, Alex Commins was the MD of Colorpak. Today he is VP and GM of Graphic Packaging International, and his family company, purchased by his father in 1985 and subsequently listed on the ASX, has now been absorbed to become part of a global force in the folding cartonboard market. His opening words of wisdom were a prevailing theme throughout his delivery: “Be prepared to change and be prepared that the pace of change will not necessarily be dictated by you.”
Commins gave a refreshingly frank account of the company’s evolution against the backdrop of a fast-changing industry, providing insight into the challenges along the way and the repercussions of some big decisions, not least of which was the acquisition of then competitor Carter Holt Harvey (CHH). He described the “blood sweat and tears” of the CHH acquisition and rationalisation, against the backdrop of an industry buckling under market forces. “In fact, one could argue we had a ‘perfect storm’ that conspired against us,” Commins said. “The folding carton industry continued to shrink. Not so much by consumption but by production. Local manufacture was being replaced with fully packed imported product. “This was well assisted of course, by a long term high sustained period of the Australian dollar being well over parity with the US dollar. “And… the two major retailers in this country were really getting traction with their private label strategy, which only added to the woes of local markets where locally produced products and their associated packaging were now being produced in countries offshore.” Commins summarised the journey that Colorpak took, navigating an industry where the only constant was change: “We started with 60% of our revenue being derived from the tobacco industry. Realising this would all end in tears we strategically – in every way from internal systems, plant investments and acquisition targets – went about grabbing the lion’s share of the pharmaceutical industry in this country. To that extent we were very successful.” The small company that grew up through the industry and was completely independent of a paper mill has now been taken out by one of the world’s leaders in folding carton manufacture – Graphic Packaging International. “We are now the only fully integrated company in Australia and New Zealand integrated within its own network of seven paper mills.” As a final comment, Commins said that investment in world class, leading edge equipment had underpinned Colorpak’s success, but in the end the company had become a bit too “highly geared’ and became “stuck”. However, the US$4bn-turnover GPI has high growth ambitions for the Australia/New Zealand market and therefore the market can anticipate strong investment. Asked whether, given the chance, he would have done anything differently along the way, Commins replied that he has no regrets, and to have reached this point in the company’s history where he has secured the future for its people is very satisfying. THIS ARTICLE WAS REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION FROM PKN PACKAGING NEWS
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aster storyteller, Mark Schenk of Anecdote, demonstrated the power of stories to improve communication in business, build connections and get an organisation aligned behind its
Storytelling is the best way to be understood and remembered, says Schenk, who delivered an engaging presentation at the AIP National Conference in Melbourne last week on how we can put stories to work to establish rapport and connection in business relationships. The stories he is referring to are not made-up tales, they’re actual events or experiences relayed in order to establish a connection between two people and enhance understanding. The best way to influence people is to establish rapport and connection, and stories based on personal experience bridge the gap. But in business we are not good at telling stories. Schenk made the point that the overwhelming majority of what we communicate is highly abstract – we are a product of our education, we have been taught to talk impressively, use elevated register in our language, and this type of abstract communication sets up barriers and undermines understanding. “There is no correlation between being impressive and being understood or remembered,” he said. A well delivered story, told in plain language and with emotion, can help business leaders inspire and influence their employees and customers. “Emotion has a huge impact on our understanding and our decision-making,” Schenk explains. Ninety-five per cent of people in organisations don’t understand the business strategy because of the way the ‘story’ behind it is relayed, according to Schenk. “Strategies don’t stick because we don’t tell people why,” he said. He provided some clear steps for how to create what he called a clarity story pattern to explain a business strategy: [Step one] In the past we did things like this, [Step 2] then something happened, [Step 3] so now we need to do this, and [Step 4] to achieve this we’re going to… By telling the strategy story in this way, you create an emotional connection between the teller and listeners, and you’ll have better buy-in from employees. Storytelling is not a superpower possessed by the gifted few, it’s a powerful tool that is accessible to all of us, and with practice, we can unleash it and put it to work effectively in our business. THIS ARTICLE WAS REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION FROM PKN PACKAGING NEWS
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AIP 2020 VISION: KHS LAUNCHES RETAIL-FRIENDLY DISPLAY CONCEPT This will enable more retailers to effectively display milk, soft drinks and food products such as vegetable oils and sauces. Film is only required for the stable transportation of the finished pallets. Depending on customer requirements, film-wrapped combipacks and multipacks can also be arranged on the trays. The company says the concept, which is also available as a block unit if required, holds potential for cost and material savings.
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growing demand for variety in pack display has led filling and packaging systems manufacturer KHS to develop a new packing and palletising concept.
The new DisplayPacker series from KHS can be adapted to suit different capacities, production and market-specific requirements. The DisplayTray can be positioned and stacked on full, half or quarter euro pallets.
Launching at the AIP Conference tomorrow, the film-free KHS Innopack Kisters DP DisplayTray palletises all standard single packs according to the familiar, proven principle of continuous operation. The products are placed singly and compactly on a tray which can be individually printed, with the outside edges providing space for clear brand messages.
The KHS Innopack Kisters DP processes the units to be packed in a single process, with the finished tray exiting the line straight onto the pallet. Instead of utilising several single machines, the products are processed on a compact system. This means that operating and maintenance processes can be coordinated with one another and the amount of production space required is reduced.
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AIP 2020 VISION: PACKAGING KEY TO FOOD WASTE REDUCTION
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f we are to reduce food waste, packaging must continue to improve. This is the view of Alan Davey, the director of innovation at food packaging manufacturer Linpac.
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation says close to one third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally, amounting to around 1.3 billion tonnes per year. Davey, a keynote speaker at the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) National Conference that kicked off in Melbourne last week, discussed why packaging in itself is a green technology, protecting and preserving food throughout the supply chain – therefore reducing food waste. Davey argues that rPET packaging sets the standard in packaging sustainability. Linpac manufactures fully recyclable rPET rigid packaging for meat, fish and poultry in Australia, as well as supplying a range of innovative packaging solutions for bakery, prepared and chilled foods and fruit and vegetables in conjunction with its global INFIA and barrier films businesses. Linpac has brought to market Rfresh HB and Rfresh Elite, both fully recyclable at the end of use. The super lightweight, mono-material tray uses a patented sealant on the tray flange to create a secure seal with the lidding film. This removes the need for the industry standard laminated PE base film. “While food waste is a massive problem, recyclability of packaging is another key issue,” Davey says. “The sealant on the Rfresh Elite trays can be removed in the hot wash processes typically used by plastics recyclers. “This means a recycled Rfresh Elite tray will yield 100 per cent crystal clear PET.”
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ARE THERE REALLY PEOPLE GOING WITHOUT FOOD IN AUSTRALIA? Yes there are, but hunger is largely a hidden social problem and many victims suffer in silence. Each year two million people rely on food relief – around half of them are children. That’s one in every ten Australians in need. Despite almost two decades of economic growth nearly a quarter of Australians still live in low economic resource households and 10% live in actual poverty. The prices of essentials like food, health, education, housing, utilities and transport have climbed so much in recent years that people who are already struggling are susceptible to sudden bill shock and financial disadvantage. The current economic climate means people are turning to charity who would never have dreamed of seeking such support in the past. So it’s not just traditionally vulnerable groups such as the homeless seeking food relief, but also the aged, single parents and the working poor. Children, a casual worker or an elderly couple could be going hungry in any given street. When bills have to be paid, food becomes a discretionary item. Some statistics about the unlucky people in our lucky country: 105,000 PEOPLE ARE CURRENTLY HOMELESS, 2.2 MILLION AUSTRALIANS LIVE IN POVERTY, 10.9% OF CHILDREN LIVE IN POVERTY, 1 IN 4 PENSIONERS LIVE IN OR CLOSE TO POVERTY.
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n 2015 over 160 members of the AIP, APPMA, SCLAA and QSCLC, spent their annual Christmas party for the sixth consecutive year with a twist. The members spent the day packing a record 1250 hampers, for Foodbank to distribute to those in need at Christmas; many of whom are without employment, families with young children and living on the poverty line.
The 1250 Foodbank Hampers project is a culmination of twelve months of work, over $140,000 worth of goods raised to go inside the hampers and generous support from many companies across the country who assisted with the goods collection. The 2015 hampers were worth over $120 each and were made up of food and personal hygiene products. In 2015 we added an additional 350 x packs for ladies and 100 x packs for nominated charities, with an additional value of $44,000. In six years the AIP, in conjunction with the APPMA, the SCLAA and the QSCLC, have packed 4300 hampers to the value of over $541,000. Nominate your company, your social club or even your family and friends to help collect or purchase items, or even donate funds towards 1000x items from Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo, Soap, Deodorant, Tinned Food, Rice, Pasta, Razors to name a few. Help us to make Christmas a brighter time for those in need. If you would like to help with the 2016 Foodbank Hampers Project please email info@aipack.com.au today
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Do you Do you know know youryour rights rights and and responsibilities responsibilities when when it comes it comes to contract to contract law?law? Intellectual Intellectual property property lawyer lawyer Sharon Sharon Givoni Givoni outlines outlines fivefive different different types types of contracts of contracts packaging packaging professionals professionals needneed to know to know about. about.
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2. COMMON 2. COMMON TYPES TYPES OF CONTRACTS OF CONTRACTS AND AND AGREEMENTS AGREEMENTS
ONTRACT ONTRACT law. law. Not Not exactly exactly the two the twocontract that you thatknow you know the basic the basic elements elements of a of a contract takestakes time,time, and legal and legal jargon jargon can canNow Now mostmost exciting exciting words words in the in English the Englishoftenoften contract, contract, a fewa examples few examples of the of different the different be overwhelming be overwhelming and confusing. and confusing. language, language, especially especially whenwhen side side by by In small of contracts of contracts that may that may be relevant be relevant to to In small creative creative businesses, businesses, relationrelation-typestypes side. side. But you'd But you'd be surprised. be surprised. Contract Contractshipsships packaging professionals professionals include: include: are often are often informal, informal, basedbased on trust, on trust, and andpackaging law involves law involves moremore than than just boring just boringcertain certain dealings dealings are commonly are commonly understood understood jargon jargon and signing and signing on dotted on dotted lines.lines. without without the need the need to puttothem put them in writing. in writing. A) EMPLOYMENT A) EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS CONTRACTS For example, For example, a binding a binding contract contract Nonetheless, Nonetheless, in many in many instances, instances, the imthe im-Employment Employment contracts contracts generally generally covercover the the can come can come into into existence existence by a by casual a casual con- con-portance portance of having of having written written contracts contracts can- can-following following terms: terms: versation versation over over a beer, a beer, through through a series a series of ofnot be not underestimated. be underestimated. TheyThey enable enable all all• an •employer’s an employer’s obligations obligations and and an eman ememails, emails, or even or even through through how how you conduct you conductparties parties to have to have a shared a shared understanding understanding of of ployee’s ployee’s duties; duties; yourself. yourself. It doesn't It doesn't necessarily necessarily have have to beto bewhatwhat has been has been agreed agreed to and to can and assist can assist in in• details • details such such as hours as hours worked, worked, probation probation formally formally written written and signed. and signed. the event the event that things that things don’tdon’t go asgo planned. as planned. period, period, salary, salary, superannuation superannuation benefits, benefits, Whether Whether you're you're a freelancer, a freelancer, an employan employ- EvenEven if you if you are doing are doing a small a small job for job for performance performance reviews, reviews, leave,leave, and termiand termiee, oree, run oryour run your own own business, business, it's essential it's essentialfriends friends or family or family like creating like creating a package a package nation; nation; and and to ensure to ensure you have you have a clear a clear understanding understandingfor their for their family-farmed family-farmed eggs,eggs, it’s usually it’s usually• ownership • ownership of intellectual of intellectual property. property. of your of your role in role contract in contract law. law. best to best have to have something something in writing in writing that both that both you and youyour and your ‘client’ ‘client’ agreeagree to. to. B) CONTRACTOR B) CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS AGREEMENTS OkayOkay fine –fine I get – it. I get Contracts it. Contracts are imporare impor-Creative 1. DO1.I REALLY DO I REALLY NEEDNEED A CONTRACT? A CONTRACT? Creative businesses businesses oftenoften hire hire packaging packaging So, what’s So, what’s a contract? a contract? professionals professionals for various for various jobs such jobs such as engias engiIt may It may be tempting be tempting to cuttocorners cut corners whenwhen it ittant. tant. In basic terms, terms, a contract a contract is a legally is a legally bind-bind-neering, neering, designing, designing, or testing, or testing, and usually and usually comes comes to legal to legal documentation. documentation. To some To some de- de- In basic ing agreement between between two or two more or more parties. parties.as freelancers as freelancers or sub-contractors or sub-contractors rather rather gree,gree, this this is understandable. is understandable. Creating Creating a aing agreement
AREARE YOU YOU INTERESTED INTERESTED IN IN AT TAINING AT TAINING THETHE INTERNATIONALLY INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED RECOGNISED ANDAND HIGHLYHIGHLYVALUED VALUED CERTIFIED CERTIFIED PACKAGING PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL (CPP)® (CPP)® CREDENTIAL? CREDENTIAL? ASKASK THETHE AIPAIP HOW HOW INFO@AIPACK.COM.AU INFO@AIPACK.COM.AU OR PH: OR PH: +61+61 7 3278 7 3278 44904490 THIS ARTICLE WAS REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION FROM PKN PACKAGING NEWS
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than than as employees. as employees. Agreements Agreements are imporare important in tantthis in situation this situation and they and they should should in- includeclude a description a description of theofcontractor’s the contractor’s spe- speand responsibilities, cific cific rightsrights and responsibilities, such such as: as: • ownership of intellectual property • ownership of intellectual property (gen-(genowned bycontractor, the contractor, and not erallyerally owned by the and not the hired employee); the hired employee); • confidentiality; • confidentiality; • and feespayment and payment terms; • fees terms; and and any special conditions. • any• special conditions.
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signature in theineyes the eyes of theoflaw. theContracts law. Contracts Communications Communications do not dohave not have to beto be signature are used are used as proof as proof of what of what was agreed was agreed to. to. written written downdown to give to rise giveto rise to C) COLLABORATION C) COLLABORATION AGREEMENTS AGREEMENTS contractual obligations. obligations. They They can arise can arise out out The concept The concept of collaboration, of collaboration, or working or working contractual All designers who work who work independently independently ofagreements oral agreements or even or even through through one’sone’s All designers with with someone someone to produce to produce something, something, is is of oral should should have have a good a good set ofset terms of terms and and conduct. gaining gaining popularity popularity in the infashion the fashion and deand de- conduct. conditions conditions in place in place to submit to submit to clients. to clients. sign sign industries. industries. 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REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD Written by Michael B Halley FAIP
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embers of the AIP Victorian Division were privileged to visit the RMIT University Food Technology and Nutrition Facility Food Innovation HUB, [FIH] at the Bundoora Campus found out a lot about food science and the methods in which meals can be served. Some major food manufacturers would have similar equipment and laboratory staff to experiment with new or improve existing products but even the big boys engage in discussion with the RMIT expertise. Professor Harsharn Gill Head of Food Technology and Nutrition Discipline and his staff were at hand to explain the functions carried on at the university and took us on a guided tour of the various sections of the facility. The new teaching and R&D facility has been in place since September last year and is classed as an Innovation Hub. Being based at the University the resources of other disciplines are close at hand so, for instance, engineering concerns can be investigated and solved easily ‘in house.’ The facility is turning out ninety to a hundred graduates a year and has 25 PHD students busily researching and compiling data for their theses. A partnership arrangement has recently been struck with a Chinese university which will see a substantial growth in student numbers from next year. As explained by the Professor Gill it is not the large multinationals that are the feed stock for research and problem solving, but the small to medium enterprises that cannot invest in high technology equipment and qualified staff. We were invited to look out the window from our high vantage point and understand that there are hundreds of small food processing plants within a few kilometre radius of Bundoora. To succeed in the market place food manufacturers need to change from commodities to high quality value-added differentiated foods. Harsharn used the term ‘Mining to Dining’ and claimed it is one of the solutions to Australia’s future wealth.
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The FIH has set three main goals to carry the establishment forward:• Industry Engagement. Already they have serviced over 100 SME food processors and also some large multinationals. • Teaching and training with industry partnerships. • Research and Development into product development, food safety and quality, and consumer requirements. The FIH has all the equipment that would be found in a major manufacturing plant. The food pilot plant is ideally placed as the campus encompasses other capabilities such as biomedical, health, biosciences and engineering so the research is more or less seamless. The capabilities include processing, product development, food safety and quality, the elimination of pathogens and sensory and consumer research strategies. Like the AIP there is provision to train company staff either at the university or at the manufacturing facility. Food chemistry and packaging design are also major areas of interest with a key focus on dairy, meat, cereals, beverages and baking. Twelve companies have engaged with the FIH since its inception. It was evident that Ultra High Temperature processing is a major thrust for industry. Underpinning the whole undertaking is the notion of turning ideas and concepts into innovative products and services. Two areas of packaging that were brought to notice was raw meat and slip agents for beverage container caps. We then kitted out in all the necessary clothing to allow access into the clean rooms of the mechanical and laboratory parts of the facility. We had Dr Samuel Stephens, a fifteen-year veteran of a major food brand owner explain the operation of the Sensory Evaluation area. Sensory evaluation is widely used and has the effect of allowing more start-up products onto the market earlier and to enjoy a longer life cycle. But it was explained that a 50% failure rate was not unusual and shorter life cycles than projected often occurred. The facility is being made ready for an official opening by the appropriate Government Minister so those who attended are truly privileged to have visited.
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The trends in product ID for 2016 Product identification is an increasingly essential feature of logistics operations. Mark Dingley looks at how it will develop and evolve this year.
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roduct identification is continuously evolving. Sometimes the advances are small, sometimes they are quite obvious. Sometimes they are technology specific, and sometimes they relate to an entire production line, supply chain or industry. Here are the top five trends in product ID:
to control multiple lines from the one unit. Smarter technologies such as these are very practical developments in coding technologies, saving manufacturers wasted time and unnecessary costs.
4. Integrating ID & inspection
1. Flexible lines, flexible ID
Inspection technologies such as vision, check weigh and metal detection, are an important tool on production lines to inspect product quality in real-time. Integrating them with product identification improves the quality of products that go out the factory door. Software integration solutions give real-time data, which is vital in enabling managers and floor staff alike to make informed decisions about what is happening on the production line. Integrated ID and inspection systems help manufacturers make their packaging process leaner and more reliable, allowing them to drive a sustainable competitive advantage.
Having agility on your lines means you can run products with different sizes and shapes. While making better use of your capital, the flexibility also allows you to be more responsive to the market and consumer trends. To do this though, you also need coding and labelling equipment that is flexible. For instance, you might need to code 50mm high now, but just a year or so down the track you might need 200mm high. Another example is a coder that adjusts the amount of solvent it uses according to what’s being coded, and yet another is a printer that can easily switch between intermittent and continuous printing modes. Such flexibility in the latest technologies opens up the market for contract packers and allows manufacturers to take advantage of consumer trends. Technology that can grow with a manufacturer’s needs also helps to ‘future proof’ them.
5. The need for automation & data capture
2. Serialisation and authentication This topic has been hot in the news lately. Serialisation as a process is not new, but technologies have been developed that allow products to be authenticated by a consumer standing in the supermarket aisle on the other side of the world with their smartphone and instantly know if it is genuine. This has huge brand–protection implications for products (and entire industries) feeling the pinch from ever-more-clever fakes encroaching upon them — and of course, one of the biggest benefits here is health and safety.
Software integration solutions give real-time data, which is vital in enabling managers and floor staff alike to make informed decisions about what is happening on the production line
On top of this, the manufacturer can communicate with the end consumer in ways never before possible: they can build their brand story and engage in a relationship with that consumer, suggest recipes, or offer deals.
3. Smarter technologies Technologies are becoming increasingly smart. Two great examples are self-cleaning and giving audible or visible warnings when attention is needed, such as if a service is due or fluid levels are low. Innovative ink-recirculation systems ensure no ink is wasted in print-head cleaning, while self-cleaning technology optimises uptime and ensures crisp print quality. On-board diagnostics, providing fault, warning and help messages are another way to optimise factoryfloor productivity, while customisable on-screen prompts enable mistake-free editing, reducing coding errors. Other highly useful developments include simple on-screen prompts to set up new lines or messages, and being able
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Automating processes clearly removes the possibility of human mistakes, speeds up output and can make products look more professional by being more consistently presented. Inspection is a big area where automating helps a business by vastly improving quality control. Automation also reduces costs and creates greater efficiencies, with better returns, helping manufacturers to remain competitive. Having the right data gives a business a better opportunity to make better decisions. Capturing data both on the production line (such as the number and cause of rejects and downtime) and at the consumer end is a vital part of this. From everything we have seen, all these five trends will continue to grow in 2016. [Mark Dingley is General Manager of Matthews Australasia and Chairman of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA)] Australian Institute of Packaging 07 3278 4490 www.aipack.com.au
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