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5 DECADES OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGISTS
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he Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) was established on the 12th of September in 1963 when fourteen men had a vision to create an Institute that would provide a professional identity for packaging technologists in Australia. The founders of the AIP wanted to ensure that packaging technologists were recognised as professionals in their fields and that their training was acknowledged on par with other Degrees and accreditation. Noel McLennan, Arthur Harris, Frederich M. Flentje, Edward R Dann, William A. Ross, Marcus Heselev, Leslie Buck, Ray Cox, A. Hislop, J. Trotter, G. Jeudwine, W. Smith, F.H Ottaway and E.G Davis have long been recognised as the official foundation members of the AIP and without their vision, the Institute would not be as relevant today. 50 years on the AIP remains the only professional body designed to educate, train and develop packaging technologists and other individuals involved within the packaging industry throughout Australasia. The only difference today is that the AIP is a lot wider in its reach and has opened up its membership to all fields within the industry (marketing, sales, designers, engineers to name a few) and is also assisting New Zealand and parts of Asia through its educational programs.
The AIP is now a member of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and works closely with many other international packaging organisations. As a part of the 50-year celebrations the AIP accepted the responsibility to host the prestigious World Star Packaging Awards and the event saw 230 people from 26 different countries come together in Sydney for the celebrations earlier this year. The Australian Institute of Packaging celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and in achieving this milestone is proof that the Institute has provided relevant and meaningful support to the Australian Packaging Industry. The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) values the AIP membership and participation in contributing to the WPO vision of providing better quality of life through better packaging for more people. The AIP is a respected member of WPO and is directly involved in the WPO education initiatives that are planned to take place in Africa and South East Asia. Their fifty years of packaging experience will continue to make a major contribution in accelerating the transfer of packaging knowledge and foster the improvement of social upliftment, an important dimension of true sustainability. Keith Pearson, Secretary General, World Packaging Organisation
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5 DECADES OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGISTS Cont’d...
The AIP today provides professional and personal development to all levels of the packaging industry; educational offerings include the Diploma in Packaging Technology, the Certificate in Packaging, in-house corporate training programs, over twenty different halfday training courses, the biennial national conference, the biennial national technical forum, site visits, seminars and technical dinners. The Institute has divisions in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland and also has regional programs in South Australia and New Zealand. At IOM3 and the Packaging Society we are delighted to join with colleagues at the Australian Institute of Packaging in celebrating its 50th anniversary. Our long association with the AIP, in our present guise and formally as the UK Institute of Packaging has bought benefits to both our organisations, especially in the field of packaging education. The AIP has shared with us developments in this area over many years as we have both been the standard-bearers for enhancing the skills and expertise for the packaging industry in our respective countries. Long may the AIP continue. Gordon Stewart Director of Education IOM3
INTERVIEW WITH RALPH MOYLE MAIP, CURRENT NATIONAL PRESIDENT, PAST QUEENSLAND AND VICTORIAN CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PACKAGING SOLUTIONS WITH RALPH MOYLE I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE AIP SINCE: 15th August 2004. WHAT THE AIP MEANS TO ME: There are many answers to this question but the, most powerful is to be member of ‘a group of like-minded individuals’ acting as volunteers who can maintain and grow a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation for 50 years and take it to world organisations and be respected for their professionalism and endeavour. I am so proud to be a member of this group of wonderful people. EDUCATION IN THE INDUSTRY IS: The force that drives growth, success and personal fulfilment of all who accept its core need. MY STRONGEST MEMORY OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGE WITHIN THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY IS: That it does not stop changing. The only constant is change. In Australia (and most of the western world), the influence of the retailers forcing change back through the supply chain is the most significant in the past ten years and this is most clearly demonstrated by the requirements for Shelf Ready Packaging which challenges many of the criteria for sound packaging performance. In the third world – the changes due to population increases increase the challenges of protecting food against waste. MY ADVICE TO THOSE STARTING IN THE INDUSTRY: Stay alert, stay focused, listen and learn to all those around you. Find a person with passion, drive for packaging, and work with them. MY MENTOR WAS: I have been fortunate to have many. In packaging – George Ganzenmuller FAIP who coerced me into the Queensland branch and provided quality leadership, Llew Stephens FAIP for his always-balanced thoughtful views and dedication, Harry for proving you can be firing on all cylinders at any age. In management, Barry Collet, The Danes at Plumose and Fletcher Jones. In life – my father. MY GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY: To have the passion to learn new aspects and influences that packaging can bring to our society.
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AIP CELEBRATES ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY 12TH OF SEPTEMBER 2013
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AIP CELEBRATES ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY 12TH OF SEPTEMBER 2013
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WINNER OF THE PRESTIGIOUS HARRY LOVELL AWARD ANNOUNCED According to Maria Indrayati MAIP, being awarded the Harry Lovell Award means a great deal to her as it is a very rare opportunity in winning this award. “I am very humbled, proud and grateful my hard work and effort in undertaking the Diploma in Packaging Technology has been recognised with this award,” Ms Indrayati said. Graduating from the AIP Diploma in Packaging Technology was critical to my future work as a Packaging Technologist. I gained thorough detailed knowledge of all packaging manufacturing processes and uses in various types of industries. Most of all I gained great confidence in having this knowledge behind me as I am introduced to different types of packaging with my extensive projects, she said. Emeritus Prof. Lovell OAM, FAIP and Maria Indrayat MAIP
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he winner of the prestigious Harry Lovell Award was announced during the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) 50 Year Anniversary celebrations at Chapter House.
The AIP established the Harry Lovell Award in recognition of outstanding achievement by a student in the final examinations leading to the Diploma in Packaging Technology. The Harry Lovell Award has only been presented three times before - in 2007 to Sarah Squire MAIP from Recochem and in 2009 to Nina Cleeve-Edwards MAIP, Packaging Ecodesign Specialist, Nestle Research Centre Switzerland and in 2011 to Misbah Khan MAIP, Packaging Technologist, PZ Cussons, Melbourne. The AIP is pleased to announce that it has been awarded again for 2013. The winner for the 2013 Harry Lovell Award is Maria Indrayati MAIP, Packaging Technologist (Applications), Parmalat Australia, Lidcombe NSW.
Maria’s advice to employees and students who wish to work in the Packaging Industry is to complete the Diploma of Packaging through the AIP as it will be very beneficial to a packaging technologists understanding, confidence and future growth in their desired field. Mr Ralph Moyle MAIP, National President of the AIP, added that ‘It is apt that in our 50th year of providing education and training to the packaging industry that we recognise a packaging technologist for their academic excellence.’ “Packaging Technologists play a significant role in the industry and awards like the Harry Lovell Award allow technologists to be recognised for their outstanding contributions to a company,” Mr Moyle said. “The AIP National Board commends Maria Indrayati MAIP on her academic excellence and for being the first candidate to successfully complete the Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology (QCF) in Australia.” he said. The AIP National Board wishes Maria Indrayati well in her future endeavours and hope that all of her hard work results in an enjoyable career in the packaging industry for many years to come.
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NATUREWORKS AWARDS CONTRACT FOR FRONT END ENGINEERING OF ITS NEW INGEO™ PRODUCTION FACILITY
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Ingeo is made from locally abundant renewable plant materials, not oil. In 2002, NatureWorks became the first company to produce a biopolymer at world-scale quantity. In 2013, NatureWorks expanded its flagship Blair facility to an annual total Ingeo capacity of 150,000 metric tons, and located its first Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Bangkok, expanding its team of senior commercial, managerial, and technical personnel to enhance support of Ingeo customers throughout the region.
Jacobs, headquartered in Pasadena, Calif., is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services with extensive experience in polymer and chemical plant design and construction.
A sampling of current Ingeo products can be found online in NatureWorks’ Ingeo LookBook. For more information about NatureWorks and Ingeo, visit www.natureworksllc. com. Follow NatureWorks on Twitter (@natureworks) for the latest updates. The international Ingeo users’ forum Innovation Takes Root will be held February 17-19, 2014, in Orlando, Florida.
acobs Engineering Group Inc., one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services, selected for the project. NatureWorks announced today that Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) has been awarded the engineering design contract for the company’s next world-scale Ingeo™ production plant in Southeast Asia.
“Jacobs’ front-end engineering design work will include major equipment design and is the next stage of what is a multi-year project that will move into detailed engineering design, procurement, construction, and plant start-up,” explained Steve Bray, Director of Manufacturing and Engineering, NatureWorks. The company noted that these phases of the project collectively may require three years for completion, with Thailand currently targeted as the preferred plant location. Jacobs Group Vice President Chris Nagel stated, “We’re delighted to continue our partnership with NatureWorks as they expand support to their clients in the Asia Pacific region and increase their global production efforts.” Officials did not disclose the contract value, but noted that the project is expected to be executed primarily out of Jacobs’ Greenville, South Carolina office.
ABOUT NATUREWORKS NatureWorks LLC is a company dedicated to meeting the world’s needs today without compromising the earth’s ability to meet the needs of tomorrow. NatureWorks LLC is the first company to offer a family of commercially available, low-carbon-footprint Ingeo™ lactides and biopolymers derived from 100 percent annually renewable resources with performance and economics that compete with oil-based intermediates, plastics, and fibers, and provide brand owners new cradle-to-cradle options after the use of their products. Pauline Ning, Marketing Manager Asia Pacific E: pauline_ning@natureworkspla.com www.natureworksllc.com
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ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND To register to attend any of the events simply email info@aipack.com.au or visit the events page on www.aipack.com.au
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AIP CHRISTMAS PARTY
In conjunction with the SCLAA & the APPMA
Wednesday the 20th of November KCA Ingleburn 10.15 am arrival
AIP members will have the opportunity to see the how the Ingleburn Mill safely produces Huggies nappies for Australia and New Zealand. LIMITED SPOTS SO DON’T DELAY!
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Wednesday the 4th of December a La Bouffe 6.30 pm
Friday the 6th of December Officers Mess, Victoria Barracks 12.00 noon arrival
For the fourth consecutive year the AIP, SCLAA and the APPMA, will be packing 600 x hampers at the annual Christmas Party for those in need. Be a part of this wonderful initiative by attending or donating goods for the hampers.
Indulge your senses this Christmas with the AIP at a La Bouffe where you will experience true French hospitality. When the French get together with friends and family to prepare a meal, when all the chopping, mixing and baking is done, the cook calls out ‘a la bouffe’ - let’s eat, and everyone sits down to enjoy their home cooked meal.
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AIP: Half a century and still going strong This month, the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) celebrates its 50th anniversary as a national body organised to raise educational levels and standards in the industry. Former AIP national president, Harry Lovell, outlines the AIP’s history over the past half century.
IT was on Thursday, 12 September 1963, that the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) was formed with six members from Victoria and eight from New South Wales. It was perceived as being a purely professional body with admission initially subject to qualifications and standing within the industry. The founding members of the AIP were held in high regard and the initial development of the new body was
predicated on attracting qualified and experienced persons from packaging. Its mission was to foster education and training in packaging technology. In 1965, state divisions were established in Victoria and NSW. In its early stage the institute operated under a national executive committee. Up until the formation of the AIP there was a National Packaging Association (NPA), which came into existence in 1954. The NPA had taken a lead in promoting education and supported a two-year packaging course at the Sydney Technical College. It sought to retain its responsibility whilst the AIP sought to expand its interests. The AIP considered the NPA’s role as being largely promotional, which was somewhat contrary to the reality. The NPA had led the education initiative in its support and promotion of the packaging course run at Sydney Technical College. The AIP had visions of a four year course in the Sydney College and had undertaken planning to take over from the existing course.
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RMIT also had a course in packaging, and in 1965 concern was recorded in an internal AIP letter stating “that the Australian Institute of Packaging had been referred to as a 'secret society' by a few former students of the RMIT packaging course”. It was suggested that this was sour grapes, probably resulting from some rejected membership applications. By 1967 ongoing discussions had led to the prospect of NPA passing over its responsibilities for the operation of the Sydney Technical College course to the AIP. The question of education provision continued to be an issue despite
GLobAL conGrATuLATIonS – rouSInG wordS From THe rISInG conTInenT The AIP's work in promoting packaging education globally has won it many friends around the world, as the following congratulations on its 50-year milestone show.
Joseph Nyongesa President, African Packagingw Organisation The African Packaging Organisation admires and salutes the great progress the AIP has made in bringing the message and practice of packaging to Australia
and the global community for the last 50 years. The packaging knowledge, technology and systems of packaging that AIP has promoted has led to a better quality of life for Australians. We look forward to learning and acquiring the packaging experience end educational knowledge of the AIP that will assist us to reduce the
massive resource and food wastage in Africa and make the continent more globally competitive, grow economically and lead to a better quality of life on the African continent as Africa is now ‘The Rising Continent’. We are pleased to be bringing the AIP to share its 50 years of experience in Lagos, Nigeria, at an up-coming packaging training course in September.
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wpo proud of partnershIp Thomas L Schneider, CPP President, World Packaging Organisation the World Packaging Organisation congratulates the Australian Institute of Packaging upon reaching a significant milestone, 50 years of serving the Australian packaging community! Packaging is certainly a strategic tool for business success. But packaging has become a strategic social and economic tool as well. It touches all of humanity
every day in multiple ways. Packaging is a complex subject, that brings together virtually all disciplines including science, engineering, art and design, manufacturing, marketing and advertising, and testing. But for all its complexity, packaging brings positive impact to the simplest and most basic needs. The WPO is dedicated to “Better Quality of Life Through Better Packaging For More People” and we are proud to include AIP among our most important and active members. We look forward to many more years of cooperation and success as we continue to work together.
the fact that on the ground parties continued to work together and courses were provided in different formats and regions. In 1975, the national executive explored the possibility of a permanent headquarters and also the introduction of the diploma course. The institute played a role with educational courses in TAFE colleges in Victoria and later in conjunction with the Packaging Council of Australia (PCA).
ble that the IoP had Australian students taking the distance learning course pre-1980s. In 1982, the first students to undertake the course in Australia came on stream. Three tutors were appointed, including two longstanding members of the IoP who had migrated to Australia. The course at that time was operated on behalf of the IoP by the National Extension College, Cambridge.
InspIratIon from overseas
Over the following years, the education program passed through various administrative structures until 1989 when it underwent a major revision and rewrite. Another major innovation of the Institute was the development of its international conferences, the first of which took place in 1985 and evolved into a joint venture with the APMA from 1986, and now under the aegis of the APPMA. The 1st International Packaging Conference of 1987 attracted some
It became clear, however, that education required more human resources and infrastructure, so in the 1980s the AIP looked overseas for suitable programs, amongst which was one run by the UK’s Institute of Packaging (IoP). In 1970, work began on a correspondence course, which was launched in 1972 with the first registrant coming from South Africa. In all, it finished up with students in 27 countries at its peak. It is nota-
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aIp natIonal presIdents 1963-1966:
Noel McLennan MAIP (dec) Foundation president
1966-1968:
Mackenzie Gregory MAIP
1968-1971:
Les Buck FAIP (dec)
1971-1973:
Kenneth Alexander FAIP
1973-1975:
William Hutton MAIP
1975-1976:
Bruce Deitch MAIP
1976-1979:
Frank Kassowitz FAIP (dec)
1979-1981:
Leslie Wright MAIP
1981-1983:
Gordon Willis
1984-1985:
Noel Turner FAIP (dec)
1985-1986:
Don Ferguson FAIP (dec)
1986-1988:
Adrian Henning MAIP
1988-1991:
Mark Kerr FAIP
1991-1993:
Ian Fletcher FAIP
1993-1995:
Terry Waterson FAIP
1995-1998:
Harry Lovell OAM, FAIP
1998-2000:
George Ganzenmuller FAIP
2000-2002:
Jeff Egan MAIP
2002-2004:
Harry Lovell OAM, FAIP
2004-2006:
George Ganzenmuller FAIP
2006-2008:
Llewelyn Stephens FAIP
2008-2010:
Craig Wellman MAIP
2010-2012:
Pierre Pienaar FAIP
2012-Present: Ralph Moyle MAIP
APPMA CONGRATULATES THE AIP ON 50 YEARS OF EDUCATION
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he Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) would like to congratulate the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) for celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2013. Congratulations and may the AIP bring another 50 years of education to the packaging industry.
Mark Dingley, Chairman, APPMA
Celebrating 30 Years
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Acknowledging AiP's sociAl contributions Keith Pearson Secretary General, World Packaging Organisation The Australian Institute of Packaging celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and achieving this milestone is proof that the organisation has provided meaningful support to the Australian packaging industry. The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) values the AIP membership and
participation in making contributions to the WPO vision of providing better quality of life through better packaging for more people. AIP is a respected member of WPO and is directly involved in the WPO education initiatives that are currently planned to take place in Africa and South East Asia. Its fifty years of packaging experience will continue to make a major contribution to accelerating the transfer of packaging knowledge and fostering the improvement of social upliftment, an important dimension of true sustainability.
300 delegates and speakers from 11 countries and produced noteworthy technical papers, copies of which were still being sought in recent years. The structure of the Institute itself also changed and in 1991 it became an incorporated body, thus resulting in a board of directors replacing the national executive committee. AIP education administrator Mike Skennar visited New Zealand to extend invitations to potential
students from the then New Zealand Institute of Packaging. Meanwhile, students were being drawn from Asian countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and China. Numbers rose, peaking in 1996 at approximately 60 students. Meanwhile the branches grew, albeit slowly, and a full program of events was produced each year with regular technical meetings and the ubiquitous golf day. In 1994, the Australian Journal of Packaging made its one and
only appearance but was dropped due to lack of advertising support. In 1995, the AIP made a submission to the government's inquiry into the packaging and labelling industries. Differences of opinion between the APMA and the AIP were resolved and in 1996 the AIP, APMA and the PCA had a joint stand at the bi-annual AUSPACK exhibition. In 1997, Jim McDermott (IoP) and Harry Lovell (AIP) presented a joint paper on international packaging education at the 10th IAPRI World Conference. In 1999, the AIP and the PCA created a joint scholarship for Victoria University's Master of Packaging degree.
Armed suPPort It was felt in the late '80s that there was a need for a certificate course at this time, but as this was not on the IoP’s agenda, approval was sought for a certificate developed within the AIP. The course was produced and despite only attracting small numbers initially, the Australian Army ex-
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pressed specific interest in the program and the course was “tuned” to meet its needs. It was operated over a period of four years and brought credit to the AIP, and was only discontinued with the introduction of the IoP Certificate of Packaging.
Into the new mIllennIum
The new century brought major changes to the educational program. In the UK, radical changes had been introduced in the vocational education sector and as result, the Institute of Packaging spawned a new structure at arm’s length from the Institute. This was the Packaging Industry Awarding Body Company (PIABC), which became an accrediting body responsible for the development of courses and associated examinations in 2002. Its programs were governed by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations – UK, which meant that it could ‘accredit’ not only programs, but the centres and staff which deliver the new programs. F i b e r Ki n g _ HPH. p d f
The AIP was duly accredited as just such a centre, and the Diploma in Packaging Technology was introduced, followed by the Certificate in Packaging. A key feature of the programs has been their recognition overseas, especially in Europe. Regrettably, the AIP fell on hard times and was forced to close its office in Sydney. Credit is due to the board that turned the situation around, but also to our CEO at that time who helped to keep the Institute afloat.
CelebratIng half a Century
As we now celebrate our 50th year, it is time to acknowledge that institutes such as ours can only survive with the input of members. As our lifestyles change and the years roll by, so does the climate in which we operate. Support from our members is vital, as are our links with industry. Throughout the Institute's history accolades are given to worthy individuals for their contributions.
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PraISe for SuStaInabIlIty InItIatIveS Annabelle Tan Chairman, Packaging Council of Singapore On behalf of the Packaging Council of Singapore I extend my heartiest congratulations to the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) on celebrating its 50th anniversary. The AIP’s tireless efforts in inculcating public awareness of sustainability in packaging as well as the fast paced technologies and innovation is highly commendable. Its achievements and commitments to its course auger well for many more successful years ahead.
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These are the people who keep the wheels turning. Their contribution is recognised and deserving of mention. Names such Mike Skennar, Ted Stephens, Helen Swinton, Ken Howard and Nerida and Mark Kelton who have simply got on with job, and to them we say thank you. Grateful acknowledgement is made to Michael Halley and also Ken Howard for reference material. ■
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The AIP and me... Beyond its role in education for the packaging sector, one of the great achievements of the AIp has been its fostering of contacts and mentoring of professionals within the industry. AIp national presidents past and present, and industry luminaries, explain the role the AIp has played in their lives.
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current national president, past Queensland chairman, past Victorian chairman, member of the AIp since 2004.
past national president, past Queensland chairman, current education coordinator, member of the AIp since 2003 and a fellow of the AIp since 2005.
WhAT The AIp meANS TO me: To be a member of ‘a
WhAT The AIp meANS TO me: The AIP gives me iden-
group of like-minded individuals’ acting as volunteers who can maintain and grow a not-for-profit organisation for 50 years and take it to world organisations and be respected for their professionalism and endeavour. I am so proud to be a member of this group of wonderful people. eDUcATION IN The INDUSTrY IS: The force that drives growth, success and personal fulfilment of all who accept its core need.
tity in the industry in which I serve. The AIP is dedicated to creating networking and educational opportunities that help packaging professionals like me succeed. eDUcATION IN The INDUSTrY IS: Paramount to me, not only here within Australia but beyond our borders in the international community. My intention is to promote the standing of packaging specialists as a profession.
mY STrONgeST memOrY Of SIgNIfIcANT chANge WIThIN The pAcKAgINg INDUSTrY IS: That the only constant is change. In Australia (and
mY STrONgeST memOrY Of SIgNIfIcANT chANge WIThIN The pAcKAgINg INDUSTrY IS: Cost is the top factor driving our industry today and the
most of the western world), the influence of the retailers forcing change back through the supply chain is the most significant in the past 10 years. mY ADVIce TO ThOSe STArTINg IN The INDUSTrY: Stay alert, stay focused, learn and listen to all those around you.
biggest driver of cost is packaging design. More and more emphasis will be placed on designing with the end in mind. mY ADVIce TO ThOSe STArTINg IN The INDUSTrY: Is to become packaging educated. We need to provide people with educational opportunities today, to meet the demands of the workplaces of tomorrow.
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ALLAN KeNNY fAIp
packaging manager, corporate services, Kimberlyclark Australia, member of the AIp since 1988.
formerly with Kraft foods, AIp member since 1967
WhAT The AIp meANS TO me: The AIP embodies the spirit of packaging as a specific profession which adds great value to any organisation involved in the packaging life cycle and supply chain. eDUcATION IN The INDUSTrY IS: Critical. The AIP is the life giver of packaging education. I was lucky enough and proud to complete my packaging diploma. Coupled with my mechanical engineering degree I have always felt that everything was possible if it was practical and underpinned by a scientific approach.
mY STrONgeST memOrY Of SIgNIfIcANT chANge WIThIN The pAcKAgINg INDUSTrY IS: Key milestones have included: the NPC and later APC evolution; the cost-saving drive of the 1990s and early 2000s; and the FMCG manufacturing footprint shift to overseas. mY ADVIce TO ThOSe STArTINg IN The INDUSTrY: Read, learn, read some more, take a walk onto the factory floor, ask questions, respect and learn from the floor.
WhAT The AIp meANS TO me: It has provided me with a career-defining association throughout almost all my working life, given me a wonderful industry group of peers with which I have learnt so much, encouraged me to guide, teach and mentor others throughout. eDUcATION IN The INDUSTrY IS: Vitally important. On the job training cannot provide in any way all that is available through education. Again the experiences in learning and sharing with others cannot be underestimated. mY STrONgeST memOrY Of SIgNIfIcANT chANge WIThIN The pAcKAgINg INDUSTrY IS: The advancement in sophisticated structures and laminated materials enhancing shelf life properties, increasing recyclability and sustainability. Likewise the promotion of better management in the material usage, design of packaging to reduce waste and streamline manufacturing and packing line times. mY ADVIce TO ThOSe STArTINg IN The INDUSTrY: Listen, learn, and involve yourself in industry events where you can share with peers.
SALUTATIONS frOm SOUTh AfrIcA Kishan Singh National chairman, Institute of Packaging SA Congratulations to the Australian Institute of Packaging on achieving its 50 year milestone! Led by an energetic and enthusiastic management team, the AIP has carved out an impressive history of packaging success over
the past 50 years and has contributed significantly to the global packaging fraternity, more so in the fields of packaging education. The reciprocal association between the Australian Institute of Packaging and the World Packaging Organisation has seen the development of designer packaging training modules particularly in support of Asian and African packaging education. In more recent times the Australian Institute of Packaging hosted the prestigious round of
WPO Executive Board meetings at the Sydney Showgrounds and again the operational team delivered a week-long series of meetings and activities with military precision. On behalf of the Institute of Packaging SA (IPSA), I wish the AIP every success in their future endeavours to propagate the art and science of packaging throughout the globe. I take this opportunity to offer warmest South African regards to the Australian Institute of Packaging team members.
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Don Ferguson, national president AIP from 1985-1986.
For half a century, the Australian Institute of Packaging has been serving the education and training arm of the Australian packaging industry, writes president Ralph Moyle.
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he starting date was 12 September, 1963. Fourteen industry experts had a vision to create a packaging institute that would provide a professional identity for packaging technologists in Australia. To put this date into perspective, do you remember what you were doing in 1963? Petrol was $0.29 per gallon (yes, gallon) or today that is $0.06 per litre. A new band called The Beatles released their first album. Diet Coke hit our shelves, Channel 9 was founded and Robert Menzies was re-elected Prime Minister. The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), this year celebrating a remarkable achievement of longevity - its 50th anniversary - was put into motion by the foundation president, Noel McLennan, together with Arthur Harris, Frederich M. Flentje, Edward R. Dann, William A. Ross, Marcus Heselev, Leslie Buck, Ray Cox, A. Hislop, J. Trotter, G. Jeudwine,
the industry via education and technical training as well as providing cross-functioning networking opportunities. AIP members come from a wide range of industry segments; some are energetic and youthful, others are more mature and knowledgeable. Regardless of who they are and where they’ve come from, one of the AIP’s core reasons for success over its half century is the continual exchange of knowledge and sharing of experiences. Packaging is a diverse field and no person knows it all. Education is at our core. We continually speak to our members and the industry about what is relevant at that time. Our members tell us what topics our monthly seminars should cover; as well as the topics required for training industry staff at our half-day training courses. Students who undertake our tertiary studies at internationally accredited Diploma and Certificate courses (available for the past 32 years) gain support from a
• To promote professional standards profession of packaging. of competency through education If your company or staff is looking for and training. education and training within the packag• To advance and promote the standing of ing industry, the AIP can help you. We’re packaging specialists as a profession. here for the individuals who make up • To serve and establish confidence this industry, fostering their growth and within the packaging profession. development in this dynamic industry. • To aim towards professional qualifica- We look forward to working with you tions F Dfor 0 all 9 1members. 3 _ 0 0 0 _ N A C 2 - in the 1 future 2 0 1and 3 to - representing 0 8 - 2 9 Tour 1 1 : 2 0 : 2 0 • To uphold integrity and ethics within the beloved industry for another 50 years.
"We continually speak to our members and the industry about what is relevant at that time." W. Smith, F.H Ottaway and E.G Davis. These individuals are recognised as the official foundation members of the AIP, and without their vision, the Institute would not be as relevant today. Ever since that memorable day in September 1963, the AIP has moved forward to provide a professional identity for individuals within the industry. For 50 years, the primary function of the Institute, which is not-for-profit and based on individual, not company-membership, has been to enable professional development of its members and to disseminate technical knowledge of packaging throughout
network of fellow members. From the beginnings in Melbourne 50 years ago, the AIP is now a respected part of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and conducts training courses across Australia and New Zealand and more recently in Asia and Africa. Our objective is simple – knowledge is growth. The AIP Mission Statement is as relevant today as it was 50 years ago and it will be the basis of our continual growth moving forward: • To serve as an independent professional body of packaging specialists. www.foodmag.com.au | September 2013 | Foodmagazine 37
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY INFORMATION GRANT TO ASSIST SME’S IN AUSTRALIA Stage 3: Based on the outcomes of Stage 1, creation of comprehensive workshop packs of tools and resources to assist time and resource poor SMEs to take action on energy efficiency.
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ear AIP Members & Industry Professionals. The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $743,310 from the Department of Industry (www.ret.gov.au) as part of the Energy Efficiency Information Grants Program, to develop and deliver a comprehensive and targeted program called Energy Efficiency Solutions for Australian transport and logistics SMEs. All AIP members and industry contacts are invited to attend the seminars and training sessions free-of-charge as a partner of the SCLAA. The Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport sector is a high energy consumer. There are significant opportunities for improving energy efficiency and reducing energy costs including reductions in the usage of electricity, all types of fuels and refrigerants as well as optimisation of transport, loads, materials handling, cold chain logistics, scheduling and other efficiencies. David Rogers, Chairman, SCLAA indicated that SMEs (defined as 200 employees or less) in the supply chain and logistics industry face time and competitive pressures and lack the targeted skills and resources to identify and improve their energy use, which in turn would benefit their business productivity. This project aims to address this need, by delivering a comprehensive closed loop program for SCLAA members and other SMEs in the supply chain and logistics sector. The SCLAA will do this through the provision of targeted tools, resources and training tailored specifically to assist our substantial membership, contacts and the 409,756 SMEs across Australia who warehouse, distribute and/or transport goods to improve their energy efficiency. The program will be delivered face to face at 30 locations in every State and Territory across Australia and all components will be available online. Stage 1: Research and stakeholder consultation. Stage 2: Creation of a web-based ‘Energy Efficiency Assessment tool’ to assist SMEs to benchmark their energy performance against industry best practice, and understand where key opportunities to improve energy efficiency exist within their business. Each SME will receive a tailored assessment action plan, providing recommendations to cost-effectively reduce energy use. This web portal will also enable the on-going monitoring of energy performance across the sector over time, assisting the SCLAA to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
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Stage 4: Promotion of the project through existing channels to build awareness across the sector of the project and how they can benefit environmentally and financially by participating. Promotion activities will continue throughout the duration of the project to highlight up-coming events, new or updated resources, and celebrate improvements in industry benchmarks over time. Stage 5: Delivery of 1/2 - full day workshops in all 8 State and Territory Capital Cities, plus 22 regional locations in every State and Territory across Australia. Workshops will be run through existing SCLAA State Divisions. The SCLAA will also deliver 10 interactive webinars, where participants can also ask questions in real time and learn from other similar businesses. This approach will allow the SCLAA to reach SMEs constrained from attending a workshop by remoteness or time pressures, as well as reducing travel time and costs for participants and the project. Stage 6: Workshop content and recordings will be made available on-line to maximise our reach to SMEs who are unable to participate in a workshop or a webinar. Stage 7: Follow up all participants three and six months after stage 4 or 5. Ensure benchmarks are being bettered and that each SME has a strategy to reduce energy consumption. Stages 1 – 6 will be completed by July 2014 and stage 7 by December 2014. All content will be available on the SCLAA website at least until the end of 2021. “The SCLAA will be working with project partner ClimateWorks Australia www.climateworksaustralia.org to deliver the project. ClimateWorks is a not for profit organisation with an extensive track record. They will help us to ensure the success of the project for SCLAA members and the over 400,000 SME’s in our industry. This initiative carried on from other energy efficiency initiatives and Awards the SCLAA commenced in the 1960’s.” David Rogers, advises that this project is an outstanding opportunity for the SCLAA to assist members and SME’s across Australia and another opportunity for the SCLAA to provide real meaningful value to Australia’s Supply Chain & Logistics SME’s industry. Registration for SME training can be performed on the right hand side of the SCLAA home page www.sclaa.com. au or by phoning the SCLAA Secretariat on 1300 364 160 or contact secretary@sclaa.com.au for more information on how your company can attend the training. * This activity received funding from the Department of Industry as part of the Energy Efficiency Information Grants Program. The views expressed herein are not necessarily the views of the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Commonwealth does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein.
WHO IS LOOKING AFTER YOUR PACKAGING DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCY? DO THEY NEED FORMAL PACKAGING QUALIFICATIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR BOTTOM LINE? EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CERTIFICATE IN PACKAGING
DIPLOMA IN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY
CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND HALF DAY TRAINING COURSES
Are you aware that the AIP can assist you with internationally accredited formal packaging training? Did you know that you can complete a Certificate in Packaging on-line in less than two years? Did you know the AIP can offer you an on-line Diploma in Packaging Technology? The AIP can also customise half day training courses just for your company. The courses can be delivered on-site to your marketing, supply chain, production and technical staff to promote a broad understanding of current and potential pack formats that suit your manufacturing equipment and processes.
ASK THE AIP HOW WE CAN HELP YOUR STAFF WITH THEIR PACKAGING EDUCATION PH: +61 7 3278 4490 info@aipack.com.au www.aipack.com.au