AIP May 2016 eNewsletter

AIP NEWSLETTER MAY 2016

A signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant A commitment to sustainable packaging

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HELP US TO UNDERSTAND ONLINE BUYING BEHAVIOURS OF PACKAGING PROFESSIONALS

CALLING ALL AIP MEMBERS 2016 AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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he AIP is pleased to advise that it is supporting a global survey on Understanding Online Buying Behaviours of Packaging Professionals; which has been developed by Fontys University of Applied Science. We ask that you please take the time to complete the survey as this will allow the AIP to better understand the behaviours within our region.

This brief survey will help us help you. The purpose of the survey is twofold: 1. To help you benchmark your online purchasing activities against competitors; 2. To help reduce online ‘noise’ generated by packaging solutions providers so that they can more efficiently serve people like you.

If you are new to the survey this year, you can find last year’s results by clicking here.

To access the survey please click here

IPAD WINNER The AIP would like to congratulate Kevin Truong Dip.Pkg.Tech. MAIP for being the lucky winner of the iPad membership draw.

We hope you enjoy the iPad!

NEW MEMBERS STATE Associate Associate Associate

Please RSVP no later than Tuesday the 24th May to mark@aipack.com.au should you wish to attend the AGM.

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

Harry Notaras Dean Rockstro Sebastian Schaefers

When: TUESDAY 31ST OF MAY 2016 Time: 4.30 pm until 5.30 pm Where: Conference Hall, Level 2 Crown Promenade 8 Whiteman Street Southbank, VIC 3006

NSW VIC NSW

The AIP recognises the changing role of social media as an additional means of reaching our members, sponsors, and industry contacts across Australasia as an international group. The AIP has a Linked in Group and we invite you to join your peers who have already connected.

Linkedin: Australian Institute of Packaging.

AIP National Office 34 Lawson Street Oxley QLD 4075 Australia  +61 7 3278 4490  +61 7 3009 9916  info@aipack.com.au  www.aipack.com.au

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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

PROPAK ASIA

AIP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING When: Time: Where:

Tuesday 31st of May 4.30 pm until 5.30 pm Crown Promenade 8 Whiteman Street Southbank, VIC 3006

THAILAND

COME AND VISIT THE AIP ON STAND 5B61 IN THE AUSTRALIAN PAVILION

All AIP Members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting.

When: Wednesday 15 – Saturday 18 June Where: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand

AIP NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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

40 SPEAKERS 7 COUNTRIES 2 DAYS

When: What: Where:

1 & 2 June AIP National Conference Crown Promenade

*=4 CPE's

AIP NATIONAL CONFERENCE DINNER When: Wednesday 1st of June Time: 6.30 pm Pre-Dinner Drinks Where: Crown Promenade

8 Whiteman Street

Southbank, VIC 3006 Don’t forget everyone is welcome to attend the conference dinner on Wednesday 1st of June irrespective of whether you attend the 2016 AIP National Conference. The Conference Dinner is a great chance to relax, network and catch up with your colleagues and clients. Bring your partner, your staff or your clients and have some fun!

ACCESSIBLE PACKAGING DESIGN: EASY TO OPEN & EASY TO USE HALFDAY TRAINING COURSE

When: Wednesday 27th of July 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 includes examples from around the world.

It will also provide information on changing NEW household demographics, meal preparation and case studies from users.

COURSE requirements Attendees will learn measuring techniques, injuries caused * = 12.5 by packaging and current CPE's consumer satisfaction levels with packaging accessibility.

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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

1 & 2 September 2016 SOFITEL Brisbane Central

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 networkingbased environment.

When: Wednesday 5th of October NEW 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 industries and running their own CPE's businesses.

FOODTECH PACKTECH COME AND VISIT THE AIP ON STAND 2037

When: Where: What:

www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz www.qldscc.com

11th to 13th October Auckland, New Zealand 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

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TECHNICAL PACKAGING ENGINEER POSITION

TECHNICAL PACKAGING ENGINEER GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a global pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare company that sets international benchmarks for research and development and has a strong focus on developing its people. As one of Australia’s fastest growing consumer healthcare companies, GSK Consumer has many trusted, global brands including Panadol, Sensodyne and Nicabate. GSK’s mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

At the Ermington manufacturing site we have produced Panadol for many years – one of the top 5 most trusted and one of the 50 most desirable brands in Australia. We’re very proud of our success and heritage.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Packaging Engineer to join our Consumer Healthcare Supply Chain team at Ermington.

Reporting to the Change Lead, your key responsibilities will include: • Manage the full packaging Life Cycle and oversight for site compliance with all primary, secondary and tertiary packaging specifications, drawings and dielines.

• Gather data on packaging performance, analysing such and recommending next steps to improve packaging performance.

• Capture knowledge in specifications and technical reports.

• Manage site packaging technical transfers • Manage packaging elements of all packaging change on site.

• Support all new product development and pack changes by providing accurate artwork ready packaging specifications, drawings, dielines.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive best practice packaging and ensure packaging processes are optimised • Manage supplier relationships to maintain quality standards • Provide site input to pack design and lead SIA for packaging elements as part of NPI or Tech Transfer process • The SME for all Agile packing oversight and transactions • Approval of artwork in capacity of Packaging Engineer Knowledge and skills required: • Good understanding of packaging design and how packaging is formed and its relationship with the equipment it will be packed on.

• Demonstrated Pack Tech experience gained in either a pharmaceutical or FMCG environment • Understanding of GMP • Experience with computerised artwork systems (Agile highly regarded) • Ability to plan and prioritise work • Strong relationship building skills and aptitude for engaging at all levels • Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal • Collaborative and team focused approach To apply for this position, please submit your application via www.gsk.com.au/careers searching for Req ID WD66650.

If you want to work for a company with a true sense of purpose, find out what we have to offer.

TO FIND OUT MORE PLEASE CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST POSITION

PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST Prolife Foods is an innovative, dynamic, privately owned importing, wholesale and manufacturing company who is committed to providing superior products to supermarkets across Australasia along with contract manufacturing.

Recent exciting expansion of the business, together with increasing demands from existing portfolio of brands, demands that we seek out a new Packaging Technologist to work in our New Product Development team.

This role will include: • New Packaging Development – we’ve got the product and the artwork sussed, we just need the best packaging format to transport, protect, and display our product brilliantly • Packaging and Process Improvement – have we got the very best, most appropriate packaging formats?

• Packaging Specification Management- work with our NPD & Procurement teams, and our suppliers to ensure best practice management of specifications • Packaging formats & printing knowledge – we need you to have an in depth knowledge of all forms of packaging and printing As you’ll see this is a critical role that will assist in the sale of our large range of products, over 300 SKU’s. Someone with a passion in this field and with innovation as a strength will thrive in this role and environment. And not to beat about the bush, we are looking for someone quite specific who has had industry and work experience for at least 2 years.

Key criteria that will suit this role: • Relevant tertiary qualification(s) • 2 + years in similar/relevant role • Food Industry Experience • Experience in developing new packaging from concept to completed product • Sound knowledge of NZ/AUS packaging legislation • Interpersonal skills • Team driven We have projects that we are eager to get underway with this new venture, so if you would like to join a progressive and passionate company who strive for excellence on a daily basis, you had better throw your hat in the ring and apply for the role. Applications can be made by emailing Rebecca Southen – HR Manager, Prolife Foods Ltd rsouthen@prolife.co.nz All applications will be given careful consideration.

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AIP & WPO RAN RESIDENTIAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY - CHINA

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or the first time ever, the AIP & WPO worked alongside CEPI (China National Export Commodities Packaging Research Institute) to recently undertake a five day Residential Training Program (RTP) in Packaging Technology in Beijing, China.

The Residential Training Program, held on the 18th to 22nd of April, had 33 attendees, made up from industry as well as academia (lecturers) from various Universities in China involved in Packaging Design or Packaging Graphics.

We used the facilities of a Beijing University, namely Beijing Institute of Graphic Communications. This University offers a 4 year Undergraduate Degree in Packaging through their Engineering Department and is considered in the top 5 Universities offering Packaging Science.

More than ever before it was evident that there is a need as well as a desire for many across the globe to learn more in the science and technology of packaging. It was an exciting packaging training week in Beijing. The students were eager to learn and we fortunately had access to a professional Chinese / English translator, employed by the University, which made lecturing so much easier. Ms Liu Diana Diandian, was especially good with speed as well as the technical aspects and conveying to the trainees correctly and accurately in an understandable way. The standard of students’ ability to grasp the information was high and feedback was good.

The University was most supportive in offering their facilities and have already invited the AIP/WPO back in 2017.

During the week in a ceremony in the University chambers, the President of the Beijing University conferred Pierre Pienaar as an honorary Professor in Packaging Engineering and Technology.

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Although this recent RTP in Packaging Technology covered the entire spectrum of packaging technology, the students seemed very keen to learn as much as they could regarding the materials of packaging and in particular, laminates as well as what their packaging counterparts were doing in other countries and how they can improve packaging of foodstuffs to reduce wastage. There were numerous questions and discussions regarding the interface between graphics in packaging and packaging materials and how best to integrate them both to seek the ultimate for both aspects.

As part of the training program we visited a converting facility, a state of the art metal can making company, namely ORG Packaging as well as China’s largest and up-to-date dairy company, Sunyuan. This proved really fascinating as the trainees were keen to see and experience first-hand where they could apply what they were learning in lectures.

A special word of thanks to Sabrina Zhao Yuan for an excellent job of taking the reins and making it happen, well organised and superb attention to detail. I foresee a huge opportunity in China for the AIP & WPO to work with CEPI in not only training more people from industry in the topic of packaging but to enhance the growth opportunity and develop packaging to ensure a better quality of life through better packaging for more people.

Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP, CPP Education Director - AIP Vice President Education - WPO

40 SPEAKERS 7 COUNTRIES 2 DAYS

1 & 2 JUNE

2016 AIP NATIONAL CONFERENCE PACKAGING & PROCESSING WEEK CROWN PROMENADE, SOUTHBANK, VICTORIA

USA

Alex Commins Managing Director Colorpak

Paul Irvine Chairman PMMI: Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute

UK

Mark Schenk Ring Master Anecdote

Alan Davey Director of Innovation LINPAC Packaging

Chris Thomas Managing Director PLAY Market Research

Jason Fields FAIP Packaging Development Manager Sunrice

FRANCE

Mark Goodsell Manufacturing Director AI Group

Etienne Thomas Global Product Account Manager (GPAM) Dry End KHS GmbH GERMANY

Alistair Sayers MAIP Packaging Manager Frucor Beverages

Benjamin Heimpel International Strategic Industry Manager SICK

Gavin Evans Director & General Manager Camperdown Powder

Andrew Hewett Group General Manager Coca Cola Amatil

Designed for packaging designers, technologists, engineers, sales and marketing people the biennial AIP National Conference is the largest packaging and processing conference of its kind in Australia and New Zealand. Run by industry for industry the AIP National Conference has been leading the way in professional and personal development for decades and is a part of the annual Packaging & Processing Week.

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AIP MEMBERS VISIT MULTIPACK FOOD AND MULTIPACK RETAIL

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ver 40 AIP members recently had the unique opportunity to visit two sites in one day: Multipack RETAIL at Moorebank and Multipack FOOD at Ingleburn.

Multipack is Australia’s leading FMCG contract packager, specialising in retail and promotional packaging of consumers goods on two distinct state-of-the-art sites – FOOD at Ingleburn, and therapeutics and household products at Moorebank. Attendees started the tour at the Multipack head office and retail site at Moorebank and then headed over to the new Multipack FOOD facility. Multipack also provided a fabulous spread for lunch for everyone as a great end to an informative day. The AIP would like to thank Brad Devine and the team at Multipack for opening up both sites to the Members and for running such an educational tour of their facilities.

Many thanks again for all your efforts to get me on the Multipack tour. It was a very useful and informative couple of hours. Full marks to Multipack as well for organising the tour on both sites.

We would like to thank the AIP for arranging the tour of the Multipack facilities last week. All of the staff at Multipack were extremely helpful and answered, in depth, all the questions we asked them.

The Team at Cookie Crazy

NSW MEMBERS LEARN ABOUT AUSTRALIAN RECYCLING LABEL AND PREP

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IP NSW members recently had the opportunity to learn about the Australian Recycling Label and the Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP) at an afternoon thg. Speakers included Paul Klymenko, Chief Executive Officer, Planet Ark Environmental Foundation and Jackie Smiles MAIP, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Blackmores Ltd. In August 2015, Planet Ark launched the Australian Recycling Label, with Blackmores being the second business to adopt the label on its products to help its consumers to do the right thing.

Importantly the ARL is underpinned by evidence, which is obtained from the Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal, or PREP, that was developed by GreenChip and Planet Ark with the support of the APC. The attendees at the Technical Lounge had many questions for the two speakers and walked away with greater understanding of the tools available to them. The AIP would like to thank Planet Arc, GreenChip and Blackmores for coordinating this wonderful event.

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2016 AIP NATIONAL CONFERENCE PACKAGING & PROCESSING WEEK CROWN PROMENADE, SOUTHBANK, VICTORIA

YOU ARE INVITED TO DINNER ON WEDNESDAY 1ST JUNE Don’t forget everyone is welcome to attend the conference dinner on Wednesday 1st of June irrespective of whether you attend the 2016 AIP National Conference. The Conference Dinner is a great chance to relax, network and catch up with your colleagues and clients. Bring your partner, your staff or your clients and have some fun!

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DINNER PROUDLY SPONSORED BY When: Where:

Time: Cost:

WEDNESDAY 1ST JUNE 2016 Conference Hall, Level 2, Crown Promenade, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, VIC 3006 6.30 pm Pre-Dinner Drinks outside of the Ballroom Tickets are $160 inc GST. Ticket price includes a three course meal, drinks and entertainment.

Companies can also book a corporate table of 8 for $1,280 inc GST.

TO BOOK YOUR DINNER TICKETS PLEASE EMAIL MARK@AIPACK.COM.AU

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AIP NATIONAL CONFERENCE PARTNERS The AIP would like to welcome a few of our latest partners that will be joining us at the 2016 AIP National Conference. If your company would like to showcase their products to our members at our largest biennial event please email info@aipack.com.au for more information on how you can partner with the conference.

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ellman Packaging provides rigid plastics packaging for fast moving consumer goods in food, beverage, household, pharmaceutical and personal care.

Focussed on building brand equity, Wellman offers end-to-end design services and the supply of bottles and containers, PET preforms, screw caps and lined closures, thin walled lids and tubs with IML, and trigger sprays.

Wellman Packaging delivers via on-shore HACCP accredited injection and blow moulding operations including ‘at-customer-site’ bottle production for filling line integration along with import support for specialty closures, triggers and preforms. For more information please email info@wellman.com.au or visit www.wellman.com.au

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ICK is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems and automatic identification products for Factory Automation, Logistic Automation and Process Automation applications. Whether automating factories or optimising distribution centres, or monitoring emissions from a stack, SICK provides cost-effective solutions.

Our company has pioneered a long line of industry firsts – such as the first safety light curtain, the first colour sensor, and many more. These innovations provide solutions to virtually every industry application.

SICK Pty Ltd was established in Australia as a wholly owned subsidiary of SICK AG (Germany) in September 1982 with the New Zealand Sales Office established in March 1998. And in July 2015 the New Zealand Office was established as a subsidiary, SICK NZ Limited. Our position as market leader for sensors has been built and continues to be built on the reputation of the quality of our products and our know-how to solve complex applications.

More people better service A staff of more than 100 employees throughout Australasia make SICK the most specialised company in our field. The demands of modern industry call for ever increasing numbers of reliable non-contact sensors to automate a vast number of processes. We have the right sensor with the right function for your application.

Application Solutions Our experience in solving applications is simply ‘second to none’. The Source for Sensors is a unique combination of world leading sensor manufacturers who have a vast wealth of technical and application experience. With Australia’s largest team of sensor specialists, the optimal solution is found using the most suitable sensor technology.

Packaging Industry The packaging industry requires sensors and sensor systems that are tailored to complex, frequently changing tasks, while meeting the increasingly challenging standards for trademark protection, safety, and documentability.

From the rugged, moisture-proof photoelectric sensor, glass identification via intelligent image sensors and checking the position of packaging elements through to protecting robotic loaders with safety laser scanners – SICK sensors and systems meet the requirements of the packaging industry through Primary, Secondary and End of Line Packaging.

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AIP NATIONAL CONFERENCE PARTNERS

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HS has become one of the most innovative and internationally active companies in the filling and packaging industry for the beverage, food and non-food industries. Thanks to our more than 145 years experience in the Filling and Packaging Worldwide development of filling and packaging systems, we have the expertise to create innovative and sustainable solutions for the future. In particular in the area of developing PET containers and perfectly matched filling lines, KHS is one of the world’s leading suppliers.

Innovative system solutions which protect resources and products equally. This is our global recipe for success for the beverage, food, and non-food industries - and has been for many years. Whether glass, PET, cans, kegs or pouches - with KHS you can rely on maximum quality and the greatest product protection as part of efficient and sustainable filling and packaging systems. As one of the leading international suppliers of filling and packaging systems for the beverage industry, we are oriented towards clear-cut values: Quality, customer orientation and innovative strength. These are our strong points. And that applies to all KHS sites worldwide.

KHS relies on technologically innovative and top quality systems and solutions for the sustainable, economic success of its customers. The day-to-day thoughts and actions of our top-qualified employees are determined by this vision, and have been for more than 145 years. You define the content and form of your product, and we will build you a suitable, custom-made system. However, we do not just supply our customers with state-of-the-art technology; as a reliable partner we provide them with advice and support far beyond conceptual design, installation and commissioning of a system. At KHS, we attach the utmost importance to SERVICE. We are unbeatably fast especially as regards delivering original spare parts. This can minimise expensive downtimes.

It is our aspiration to remain one of the technology leaders in our markets. We will achieve this by pressing ahead with new, market-oriented developments. On the way to achieving our objectives, we combine socially and ecologically conscientious conduct with economically successful action. Sustainability is extremely important to us, as we strive for satisfied customers and employees.

What also distinguishes us is our line competence. No matter if you order a complete system or individual components from us, we always view your processes from a holistic perspective and assist you at all stages in optimising your operational procedures. In this way we have a suitable solution for any challenge. KHS – Competence in Solutions.

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ounded in 1879, J.L.Lennard is a family owned Australian company who distribute some of the world’s leading brands of process, packaging and product inspection equipment for the beverage, confectionery, food and pharmaceuticals industries.

J.L.Lennard do much more than just supply machines, they provide - Total Customer Support. From the initial consultation, they can assist in the planning, project management, turnkey engineering, training, commissioning and implementation of packaging lines. They have a team of factory trained service engineers in Australia and New Zealand to fully support the equipment after final acceptance. They also offer a machine audit program along with preventive maintenance programs and together with a comprehensive stock of spare parts, they can carry out machinery overhauls and rebuilds. Finance options such as rental and operating leasing are also available.

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METALVUOTO INTRODUCES HIGH BARRIER BIOBASED FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES TO SUPPORT THE LONG SHELF LIFE POUCH MARKET Company combines their coating technology with Ingeo films to produce dual function films that enable simplified flexible packaging structures for the packaging industry.

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atureWorks and Metalvuoto announced today a new generation of high barrier Ingeo based flexible substrates designed to keep processed foods fresh on store shelves. While Ingeo film has been used for years in fresh food packaging, this is the first application for longer shelf life foods that are increasingly packaged in flat, stand up, or squared bottom pouches.

The introduction comes in response to a strong interest from the flexible packaging market in packaging simplification, with brands looking to move from complex multilayer laminates to simpler packaging solutions without compromising shelf life. The Metalvuoto film allows using a two-layer pouch with performance matching that of three-layer pouches.

Gianni Costanzo, Metalvuoto Executive Director, explained, “Until now, the flexible packaging industry has grown up around the use of multi-material laminates because no one material was able to provide multiple functionality. For example, brand owners often use an aluminum layer for barrier, a PET layer for external aesthetics, and an internal PE layer for heat-seal ability. Now, we have used the Metalvuoto Oxaqua coating technology with an Ingeo base film to replace two layers of different materials with one layer that simultaneously provides excellent barrier and heat-seal ability.”

The new film, which Metalvuoto terms ‘Ingeo Propylester©’, has barrier properties of less than 0.75 cc/m2/24hr for oxygen and 2.5 g/m2/24hr for water vapor . This provides a significantly better oxygen barrier than metalised biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). Barrier performance is compared in the figure below against a range of materials normally considered for use in flexible packaging markets.

Metalvuoto’s Ingeo based film provides good seal strength (>80 g/cm ), eliminating the need for an additional sealant layer and enabling a structural package simplification. Costanzo said that Metalvuoto expects strong interest from the market in two-layer structures in which the Ingeo and Oxaqua biocoating technology are combined with paper to provide a fully biobased performance package at a cost competitive with current three-layer structures.

Ingeo Propylester is well suited for food packaging in both horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal applications, and has demonstrated good process ability. In testing on pouch making machines, 30 to 40 units per minute were produced, depending on the type of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper pouch – flat, stand up, or square bottom.

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HONORARY PROFESSORSHIP CONFERRED ON PIERRE PIENAAR FROM THE AIP

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ierre Pienaar, the Education Director of the Australian Institute of Packaging(AIP), and Vice President – Education, World Packaging Organisation(WPO), was conferred upon by Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, a leading University in Beijing, an Honorary Professorship on 18th April 2016.

Prof. Xueke Luo, the President of the University extended his welcome and congratulations to Prof. Pierre Pienaar for becoming a Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication Honorary Professor. He said that Prof. Pierre Pienaar’s achievements in packaging education and training through South East Asia; as well as on a global scale is widely recognised, and the University also recognises his contribution to China.

During his acceptance speech Pierre mentioned that “he is honoured to be conferred upon this honorary title and is amazed at the level of packaging technology within China and in particular the Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, School of Packaging Engineering.”

“Both the AIP & the WPO are looking forward to collaborating with the Chinese packaging community; specifically, within packaging education and the cultivation of packaging talent among aspiring students. I encourage the students in the School of Packaging Engineering to work hard and become valuable players in the science of packaging technology.” Mr Pienaar said.

Pierre is looking to establish platforms for academic and cultural exchange between Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and improve the collaboration between the two Institutions.

He added that collaboration through the WPO will also enable a global awareness of what China has to offer the packaging community in packaging research and the development of innovative packaging ideas.

After the conferring ceremony, Prof. Pierre Pienaar was taken on a tour through the University and in particular the School of Packaging Engineering which is considered to be in the top 5 Universities in China offering packaging science and technology.

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PACKAGING INNOVATION OF THE MONTH CIRCULAR DIFFUSER IS THE NEW WAY TO SPRAY Garnier Neo – Intensive Antiperspirant – Floral Touch INNOVATIVE FEATURES • New style of aerosol actuator with ‘soft-flow circular diffuser’ that has a series of 10 tiny dispensing apertures evenly spaced around its perimeter.

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ifferentiating an aerosol antiperspirant is not easy but, by using an innovative ringshaped diffuser, L’Oréal has managed to give its Garnier Neo brand excellent shelf presence and add value in terms of consumer usage.

The aluminum aerosol has an injectionmolded snap-on closure with a distinctive two-part diffuser ring on the top. The white outer ring is integrally molded within the closure, while the coloured inner core is formed separately, and has 10 tiny dispensing apertures equidistant around its outer perimeter.

The aerosol’s actuator is positioned at the back of the closure and is gently contoured with horizontal ridges to create a more secure grip. To ensure that the consumer is in no doubt about how to use the new pack, the word ‘Press’ is cut out of the actuator.

Traditional aerosol dispensing with a single aperture has a tendency to concentrate product dispensing in one area.

PACKFOCUS However, Garnier’s circular diffuser, with its 10 apertures, disperses the spray more efficiently, giving even coverage over the whole underarm area, so that there is no need for the consumer to move the pack around when spraying, and produces a dry-mist effect that has a softer feel on application.

“The Garnier Neo pack has strong sensory appeal,” comments Gemma Hill, lead packaging analyst for Canadean. “First of all from a visual perspective because the new diffuser is aesthetically appealing and gives the pack a stylish and contemporary look.

It is immediately noticeable at retail and its unusual appearance is likely to prompt the consumer to pick up the pack and examine it more closely to see how it works. Secondly, on a tactile level when you are actually using the pack: dispensing is intuitive and the wider spray pattern feels more gentle on the skin, resulting in a more pleasurable experience for the consumer. Using packaging to engage with the consumer in this way enhances their overall brand experience and is a key element in building brand loyalty.”

FUTURE-FOCUSED INSIGHT, DATA AND INNOVATION At Canadean Consumer, we understand your consumers, the markets in which you operate, and the key trends in product & packaging innovation. We can show you the true opportunities that will deliver sustainable growth.

Find Out More, Get In Touch W: http://www.globaldata.com/our-businesses/consumer, E: Press@Canadean.com (reference AIP), T: +612 8317 2617.

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Brand & Product Name

Garnier Neo

Product Sector

Deodorants

Date Found

March 2016

Country Found

Czech Republic

Manufacturer

L’oreal Ceska Republika s.r.o

Packaging Details

Aerosol Aluminum

Closure

Aerosol Actuator; Friction-Fit Lid/ Cap/Node

Decoration

Direct Print

Innovative Factors

New Packaging Approach

Primary Benefits

Convenience; Easy to dispense or consume

Other Benefits

Brand Impact and shelf presence; Visual or sensory impact

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Written by Michael B Halley FAIP

he size of the market for packaging continues to expand like the body measurements of people on most continents.

At the April meeting of Australian Institute of Packaging in Melbourne Mark Dingley the Chairman of The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) gave an overview of a recent report on Global Packaging Trends. The eighty-eight page report was developed by Euromonitor International in partnership with, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) and the APPMA. The report is a market research study highlighting future packaging demand, product categories and opportunities for growth in packaging among fast-growing and maturing world economies. Even after a selected resume of the findings one cannot argue that the future for packaging and food manufacturing is sound, but whether Australian industry can capitalise is problematic.

Unfortunately Australia is one of the most costliest countries for manufacturing with high energy costs and often unsustainable wages. The recent end to the mining boom should be a wakeup call for decision makers to consider how the trend can be reversed. As seen in USA reduced energy costs alone can reclaim manufacturing exported offshore when energy was produced from imported fossil fuels.

The Global Packaging Trends Report was developed in collaboration with the APPMA and other leading international packing associations around the world. In building this report, Euromonitor leverages its internal Passport database, which compiles data points and qualitative analysis in 80 countries, covering nearly 30 industries, including packaging.

All data presented in Mark’s presentation detailed retail unit volume in billions of units, and includes online purchases.

The report shows the volume of product growth, but as we know every product needs to be packaged so we explored key trends driving development and innovation in primary packaging, such as, increasing awareness of health and wellness, growing concerns of environmental impact, as well as rising disposable incomes, while seeking to identify hot spots for packaging growth in all regions throughout the world.

What’s happening in packaging around the globe is linked to rapid change in lifestyles particularly in previously considered third world countries both in our near neighbourhood but also in Latin America and India.

The main three drivers were summarised by Mr Dingley • A growing health consciousness among will see rising volume sales of packaging in healthy food and beverages such as bottled water, milk and dairy products, tea, and juice.

• Recyclability and reusability of packaging are major trends that will continue in the forecast period with the increasing use of PET and glass bottles in beverage packaging; in fact, conservation efforts taken by packaging and product manufacturers are a key marketing component on the physical packaging. Returnable packaging, especially in Latin America, will see major strides in the forecast period up until 2019.

• The growing middle class in many regions around the world, especially Asia Pacific and Latin America, is leading to larger disposable incomes. In turn, more consumers are purchasing packaged goods from modern retail locations.

While the largest pack types, such as flexible plastic, will continue to see absolute volume growth, high forecast growth rates are expected for newer, non-traditional pack types like pouches.

No stone has been left unturned by this most comprehensive study into factors such as urbanisation, convenience, smaller pack sizes, branding strategies, internet retailing, and marketing premium products.

As consumers have larger disposable incomes and greater purchasing power, premium packaging for products will become more visible in the market, especially metal beverage cans for alcoholic drinks.

Product manufacturers are able to offer internet-exclusive pack sizes to take advantage of home delivery services offered by online retailers, especially in the dog and cat food and beauty and personal care industries.

These trends are affecting packaging because they’re driving consumers’ purchasing choices. Every day here in Australia an example of these trends pop-up as the major grocery retailers compete for market share.

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PET and glass bottles lead the environmental push, whereas an emerging middle class will drive growth in flexibles, particularly in ready to consume meals.

While cigarettes are the largest category in flexible plastic packaging, the category of cigarettes has a forecasted absolute volume decline. This is a result of the growing health and wellness trend where consumers are more disinclined to purchase products harmful to their health.

Recyclability and reusability of packaging are major trends that will continue with the increasing use of PET and glass bottles in beverage packaging; in fact, conservation efforts taken by packaging and product manufacturers are a key marketing component on physical packaging. Returnable packaging is an unexpected trend but especially in Latin America, major strides are forecast.

The growing middle class in many regions around the world is leading to larger disposable incomes. In turn, more consumers are purchasing packaged goods from modern retail locations. The volume pack types, such as flexible plastic, will continue to see absolute volume growth, high forecast growth rates are expected for newer, non-traditional pack types like pouches.

With the basic packaging types and reasoning for explained, Mark moved onto the size of the volumes of products that require packaging.

• Bottled Water will see the largest growth in three regions – Asia Pacific, Western Europe and North America.

• Asia Pacific Region will account for 70% of the global absolute volume growth in Bottled Water from 2014-2019.

• 55.6 Billion Units Absolute Growth from 2014 -2019 in the Asia Pacific Region, followed by Western Europe with 5.2 Billion Units and North America 6.2.

• Beer will see an 11.6 Billion Unit Absolute Growth from 2014-2019 in Latin America, followed by 3.1 Billion Units in Eastern Europe.

• Carbonates will see a 5.8 Billion Unit Absolute Growth from 2014 – 2019 in the Middle East & Africa.

• The report notes flexible plastic remains the dominant pack type, accounting for 29 percent of the market, while PET bottles (12 percent of the market) will be among the fastest growing, with 4.7 percent compounded annual growth rate.

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• Bottled water is expected to add 135 billion units through 2019, accounting for 54 percent of the absolute volume growth in PET bottle use.

• While beverage packaging drives growth in PET and glass, categories such as confectionery and biscuits prop up flexible packaging use.

• Flexible Plastic will see the largest absolute volume gains in 5 of the 6 regions.

• PET bottles with global forecast growth of 4.7% appear in the top three pack types in nearly every region.

• In Asia Pacific the top three that will see volume gains will be Flexible Plastic, PET Bottles and Metal beverage Cans.

• Western Europe is Flexible Plastic, PET Bottles and Thin Wall Plastic Containers • North America is PET Bottles, Glass Bottles and Thin Wall Plastic Containers. North America is the only region where Flexible Plastic is not the top pack type by absolute growth.

• Latin America and Eastern Europe is Flexible Plastic, PET and Glass.

• Middle East & Africa is Flexible Plastic, Folding Cartons and Metal Beverage Cans. The Middle East & Africa are the only region where Folding Cartons are in the top three pack type by absolute growth.

Mr Dingley showed many graphs and pictorials reinforcing the findings enunciated above but took a closer look at our opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.

Politicians can spout billions with gay abandon and no recourse if the figures don’t pan out but this report clearly quantifies the future and by explanation reinforces the figures stated. China, India and Japan account for 77% of total packaging volume.

Cigarettes are the largest packaging subcategory in the region, with a 2014 volume share of 25.9%. The slow overall forecast of 1.7% from 2014 – 2019 can be attributed to changing consumer attitudes surrounding smoking.

• Sales in 2014 were $345.4 billion.

Tobacco packaging is a fairly saturated and mature market across the region. In China, folding cartons have accelerated volume growth due to their perception as premium – most high-end tobacco brands now come in folding cartons.

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PET bottles will remain the dominant pack type in Ready to Drink tea in the Asia Pacific region; with an 8.7% forecast growth.

Metal beverage can growth will be driven by China, where consumers perceive this pack type to be of higher quality, especially among the younger generations. Large beverage manufacturers in Indonesia have started to introduce thin wall plastic containers, which will result in large growth over the forecast period.  Sales in 2014 were $43.8 billion.

Throughout Asia Pacific, yogurt and sour milk product packaging will see a forecast volume of 8.2%. There are a wide range of pack types in this category, but growth will be driven by shaped liquid cartons; especially within China.

Key trends that are driving yogurt packaging consumption throughout the forecast period are consumer demand for premium products in the wake of several dairy product quality scandals and the push for healthier lifestyles.

Japan, the second largest yogurt market in Asia Pacific, will see a packaging increase despite declining population and stagnant economic conditions. Another trend within the category is increasing consumer demand for functional yogurt, which contains added ingredients that provide health benefits.

As noted earlier Australia is one of the most costliest countries for manufacturing with high energy costs and often unsustainable wages, but all countries to which we export recognise that our agriculture and food safety standards are the benchmark for the world.

Mr Dingley mentioned counterfeiting in Food and Beverage as a major impediment in global trade in particular Asia Pacific. The WTO estimates that 2% of all world trade is in counterfeit goods, the value of counterfeit goods imported into the US and EU from East Asia (the bulk of which come from China) is thought to be on the order of $25 billion annually.

These are the billions that we should focus upon: 487 billion extra units of packaging will be required in the Asia Pacific region  186 billion additional PET bottles are forecast  63 billion units of bottled water will be added to the market.

The figures shown are mind boggling and the trends and opportunities are also hard to comprehend until closely analysed.

Thinking of opportunities, our double D plus two comes from the findings that: Disposable ÆDollars ÆDrivesÆDemand ÆDrives ÆDesigners.

 Sales in 2014 were $27.4 billion.

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