AIP NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2015
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MY MENTOR COURAGEOUS WOMAN THE INDUSTRY MENTORING PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR WOMEN; WHETHER YOU ARE STARTING YOUR CAREER OR IN NEED OF A KICKSTART! REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 10TH SEPTEMBER TO ACCESS THE REGISTRATION FORM CLICK HERE
IGNITE PACKAGING MENTORING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN THE GREAT NEWS IS THAT IT CAN BE DONE FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE. THIS IS HOW IT WORKS:
1. Sign up for the program. 2. Receive your copy of My Mentor Courageous Woman. 3. Program launch (webinar). 4. Fortnightly webinars – where you can participate and share your story. 5. Connection with an industry ‘peer group’. 6. LinkedIn Group for all participants to connect and network with each other.
Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Module 9 Module 10 Module 11 Module 12
HERE IS THE CONTENT:
Lead Like a Woman. Stop procrastinating – it’s time for action. Personal branding – understand what you are selling. Build a plan – your strategy for your life and career. Taking calculated risks – shift your mindset. Raising your visibility and selling yourself. The power of networking. Communicate to be heard. Understanding male and female style differences. Influence and negotiate win-win outcomes. Striking the balance. Go for the KNOCKOUT and make it happen!
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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 2015 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
VIC
INTEGRATED PACKAGING SITE VISIT MEMBERS ONLY
INTRODUCTION TO PLASTICS HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE When: Where: What:
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*=1 CPE
Thursday 3rd of September Integrated Packaging 83-85 Banbury Road, Reservoir
TOOHEYS BREWERY SITE VISIT MEMBERS ONLY - WAITING LIST ONLY
NSW
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Wednesday the 25th of November 17E Greenmount Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland This half-day course will be clear and comprehensive, it will present a precise, non-mathematical introduction to plastics, their raw materials, syntheses, and applications, discussing the manufacture and properties of plastics as a function of the molecular properties of polymers used in the plastics industry. Pierre Pienaar, MSc, FAIP, CPP Director PackTech Solutions
* = 12.5 CPE's
MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE When: Where:
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Thursday 17th of September Tooheys Brewery, Lidcombe
INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE NEW When: Where: What:
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VIC
Thursday 22nd of October COURSE 1330 Thirteenthirty, Scoresby This course gives an insight into product identification requirements through the supply chain and the technology needed to achieve compliance as well as process improvements. Mark Dingley General Manager - Operations Matthews Australasia
AIP/SCAA TECHNICAL DINNER
* = 12.5 CPE's
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Thursday the 26th of November 17E Greenmount Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland Modified Atmosphere Packaging, MAP, is a technology that has been developed to ensure that packaged food products stay fresh and attractive for as long as possible The increased understanding of the biochemical pathways coupled with the advances in plastics has opened new opportunities for product protection and shelf life extension. The retention of flavour, colour, texture are important factors in the selection and purchase of food by the consumer. The development of new and sophisticated barrier materials has also resulted in broader applications as well as supporting new processing techniques. through MAP for foods this has also extended in to other major areas of packaging. Pierre Pienaar, MSc, FAIP, CPP Director PackTech Solutions
VIC
When: Wednesday 28th of October Where: Box Hill Golf Club *=3 CPE's Presenters: Lance Barlow Industry Manager - Adhesives Fibre Bonding and Construction Polymers BASF PSA LABEL INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES
FOODBANK CHRISTMAS HAMPER PACKING DAY
* = 12.5 CPE's
QLD
Dr Carol Lawrence Phd, FAIP Sustainability & Technical Service Specialist UPM Raflatac Oceania INSIGHT IN TO PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES FOR NOVEL SELF-ADHESIVE LABELS Richard Lau Narrow Web Business Manager DIC Australia BRAND PROTECTION AND EVOLVING FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCE IN FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
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AIP NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2015
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Friday the 4th of December Officers Mess, Victoria Barracks 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.
ON-LINE FUNDAMENTALS OF PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY BITE-SIZED MODULES NOW AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALASIA THROUGH THE AIP. SPECIAL PRICING FOR AIP MEMBERS.
NEEDING TO FILL KNOWLEDGE GAPS? NEED A BROAD INTRODUCTION TO PACKAGING? In today’s challenging packaging environment, you can’t afford to make mistakes or overlook the critical details that cost precious time and money. You need the knowledge—from materials properties and selection to transport packaging issues—that can help you make better decisions regarding your company’s packaging dollars—now. The Institute of Packaging Professionals’ Fundamentals of Packaging Technology is now available to the packaging industry in Australasia through AIP’s partnership with IoPP—respected for decades as the trusted authority for continuing packaging education in the USA. Fundamentals of Packaging Technology on-line is set up for the convenience of busy working professionals, and the training platform is functionally intuitive. Complete your training when your time allows, and at your own pace. Wherever you are, the course goes with you! Fundamentals of Packaging Technology on-line course content is developed by IoPP in consultation with packaging subject matter experts at leading global consumer packaged goods companies who face packaging challenges just like yours. Take the complete course and learn about all the major segments of packaging—and beyond. Or customise your training by selecting from 12 lesson bundles organised by topic, or from single lessons as short as 30 minutes. Fundamentals on-line spans 42 modules and 27 hours of content that is recognised for its quality by the World Packaging Organisation. The Fundamentals of Packaging Technology on-line course is ideal training to prepare for the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) exam offered through the AIP and the IoPP.
To find out more about the bite-sized modules visit http://aipack.com.au/education/fundamentals-of-packaging-technology-on-line-course/
NEW MEMBERS The AIP would like to welcome the following new Members...
STATE Robin Dearnley Jason Williams Tariq Ahmad Matthew Brown Christopher King Rolf Loof Riccardo Massaro
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JOIN THE AIP LINKED IN GROUP TODAY
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.
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AIP WELCOMES NEW MEMBER Q: WHY DID YOU JOIN THE AIP? WHAT BENEFITS DO YOU BELIEVE THE AIP OFFERS ALL THEIR MEMBERS? Riccardo joined AIP to be connected with the packaging business environment in Australia in order to expand his social network and at the same time source relevant information keeping his level of knowledge up to the date. He hopes as well, since his professional background has been developed overseas, the membership will help him to gain local exposure and endorsement.
Riccardo Massaro Packaging Systems Manager Robotic Automation
Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY? WHAT ARE YOUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE? Riccardo has over eight years experience in the industry with his main expertise in: 1) Primary packaging for about four years: mainly PET Injection and Stretch Blow Molding for beverage and liquids containers, including technologies for increased shelf life and oxygen intake reduction (coating, blending, nitrogen injection). 2) Secondary packaging for about four years: carton wrap around and film shrink wrapping for continuous processes. 3) Tertiary packaging or logistic packaging for palletised load containment using stretch film, banding, hooding, for about four years. 4) Spiral wrapping product bundling, for four years.
Q: WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT JOB ROLE AND WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES? Riccardo’s current role is a sales and engineering one focused on providing prospects in different industries (Food, Beverage, Building Materials) with end of line packaging automation solutions, including secondary packaging (case packing and product bundling), robotic stacking (palletisation) and pallet load film stretch wrapping. The work process starts with customer consultation, packaging and automation needs assessment and goes through feasibility study, lay out drawings preparation, equipment selection and job quoting. Riccardo is also responsible for a portfolio of four overseas brands of packaging equipment, acting as liaison person and product manager for Australian market, providing customer and sale’s team with technical information and quotations.
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AIP NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2015
NSW MEMBERS HEAR FROM BLACKMORES, DIAGEO AND BRASKEM
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ver 50 people from the AIP and the SPE attended a fabulous technical dinner in August where Jackie Smiles MAIP, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Blackmores Ltd, Marlene Cronje-Vermeulen MAIP, Packaging Technologist, Diageo Australia and international guest speaker Fernando Costa Almada, Technical Sales Manager Asia & Oceania, Braskem S.A presented some interesting papers. A very successful evening enjoyed by all.
RIESTER-DAVIS AWARD WINNER
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t the US Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) annual meeting in Chicago in July, Dr Gordon Robertson FAIP received the prestigious Riester-Davis Award for 2015. This award is recognition for lifetime achievement in food packaging and is named after the two founders of IFT’s Food Packaging Division: Don Riester, who was a pioneer in aseptic packaging, and Rees Davis, who was a leader in retort pouch packaging.
Dr Gordon Robertson receives the Riester-Davis award from Dr Valentina Trinetta, Chairman of the IFT Food Packaging Division.
Dr Robertson received this award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to advancing and transferring knowledge of food packaging. He is the author of the highly successful book FOOD PACKAGING PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE now in its 3rd edition. Dr Robertson was Foundation Professor of Packaging Technology at Massey University, New Zealand before joining Tetra Pak, the world’s largest food packaging company. Since 2003 he has worked internationally to provide education and training in food packaging, delivering lectures and offering workshops and webinars around the world. In addition he is a tutor for Australian students studying for the Diploma in Packaging Technology.
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SPE TO HOLD AUTOMATION SEMINAR AIP MEMBERS TO RECEIVE DISCOUNTED RATE
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plastics.org.au
he A-NZ Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers will be running an industry seminar on ‘How automation, software, ancillary equipment and processing aids make your plastics processes more competitive’ on Tuesday 15th September 2015 at Dooleys Catholic Club at Lindcombe, NSW.
Featured presentations include: • Tony Mercieca from Chem-trend will present on mould release agents (free samples will be made available) and purging systems for injection moulding. • Sascha Baumanns will present about the INTRAVIS vision inspection systems for the plastic packaging industry. As market leader of turn-key solutions the company specialises in cutting-edge technology and downstream equipment for the inspection of bottles, closures, preforms and decoration. • Tom Mitchell will introduce his company Profile Solutions, an Australian manufacturer of leak detection systems, and demonstrate that they provide a competitive advantage over other systems in the world. • Yathin Naidoo from MacroMeasures will share with you how tracking quality could be improved by outsourcing to a specialist data service. • Christian McLean from Mil-tek will make a short presentation on how you keep your shopfloor clean from waste packaging by using compacting systems.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE OR VISIT WWW.PLASTICS.ORG.AU
FUNDAMENTALS OF PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY TEXTBOOK NOW AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALASIA THROUGH THE AIP
WHAT’S NEW IN THE FIFTH EDITION • Peer-reviewed and improved by nearly 100 subject matter experts in all areas of packaging to add to the previous work of Walter Soroka. • New insights reflecting the contributions of numerous packaging veterans at the industry’s leading trade associations and consumer product companies. • Two new chapters: packaging law and packaging and the environment. • Completely rewritten, updated and newly illustrated chapter on fiberboard. • Updated content in every chapter. • New discussions on design, digital printing, smart packaging, bioplastics, supply chains and more. • Expanded section on pharmaceutical packaging. • A comprehensive chapter review questions answer key in the back of the book. • References to websites for additional reading. • New and revised illustrations, photography and tables to enhance understanding of packaging principles. Over 748 pages, Fundamentals of Packaging Technology, Fifth Edition gives you the most authoritative, current and comprehensive information available on all the major areas of packaging! Clear and concise, with easy-to-understand explanations from IoPP technical committee members and experts at the industry’s leading packaging associations. TO ORDER ANY OF THE TEXTBOOKS PLEASE CLICK HERE
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ATTAINING THE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND HIGHLY-VALUED CERTIFIED PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL (CPP)® DESIGNATION?
ISN’T IT TIME THAT YOU JOINED RECOGNISED PACKAGING EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE INDUSTRY’S LEADING PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION? Attaining the CPP® designation is an excellent investment in your professional development and the credential defines the packaging professional and allows organisations to seek out and hire the right professional based on verified knowledge, skills and industry contributions. Using the CPP® program to assess and evaluate one’s professional competency validates you as internationally proficient as a packaging professional; a cut above your peers. The Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)® designation is a registered trademark of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) and is now internationally recognised by both IoPP and AIP. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Peer reviews of each individual in multiple dimensions: · Educational background. · Industry experience. · Professional accomplishments. · Specific and relevant training. · Practical experience. · Professional contributions.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? · International and public recognition for the qualification. · CPP® post nominal that is globally recognised. · CPP® recognises the designation as a commitment to excellence in the packaging profession. · CPP® credential demonstrates that a packaging practitioner possesses packaging knowledge, experience and skills to the degree that they deserve recognition as a true packaging professional.
MAKE HISTORY BY BEING ONE OF THE FIRST CERTIFIED PACKAGING PROFESSIONALS (CPP)® IN AUSTRALASIA… TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CPP® PROGRAM, COSTS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA PLEASE CONTACT THE AIP ON INFO@AIPACK.COM.AU OR PH: +61 7 3278 4490