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The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) was founded in 1963 in response to a need for packaging technologists to interact and provide a professional identity for individuals within the packaging industry.

Having served the industry for over 50 years the AIP is the professional body designed to cater for packaging technologists, engineers, designers and any other individuals who are a part of the packaging industry in Australasia. The primary function of the Institute is to offer education, training, and personal and professional development for individuals within the packaging industry; as well as cross-functional networking opportunities.

The AIP is the only association in Australia and New Zealand designed to recognise, educate, train and develop the individuals who make up the diverse packaging industry.

WHAT IS THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING?

AIP MEMBERSHIP

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WHO CAN BE A MEMBER OF THE AIP?

Membership to the AIP is open to any persons interested in packaging and the industry in general. Membership levels are graded by a committee of Fellows and peers in industry.

Membership is personal and can be invaluable when seeking employment or promotion, as the qualification standards are a clear indication of the level of academic achievement and packaging industry experience. The post nominals as indicated below can be used by all Members on their business cards, resumes and portfolios.

ASSOCIATE (AAIP): Those people generally with less than five years experience within the packaging industry, or people in a role where packaging technology is not a core employment activity.

MEMBER (MAIP): Those people with at least five years experience in a position involving various aspects of packaging technology; also possibly complemented with some form of relevant academic qualification.

FELLOW (FAIP): Those people that have made significant contributions to the packaging industry over many years and have considerable knowledge of various aspects of packaging technology. Once again, also complemented with some form of relevant academic qualification.

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The AIP organises National Conferences, training courses and technical seminars with strong support from the packaging industry, to add value to Members and the individual branch calendars. National events include the AIPs two largest functions which alternate each year - the AIP National Technical Forum and the AIP National Conference.

In addition, each Branch runs its own program of site visits, technical functions, seminars and social events throughout the year. These meetings provide excellent opportunities for networking, as well as for informed discussion on current topics of interest to packaging technologists and professionals, and the industry as a whole.

As speakers and events vary within each Branch, all Members are invited to attend any function in any Branch and many attend interstate functions regularly.

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The AIPs flagship event is the biennial National Conference which alternates between Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

The AIP National Conference brings together some 40 leading international and national experts in a variety of fields to cater for everyone in the food, beverage, manufacturing and packaging industries. Keynote speakers are world-renowned experts in their fields and the program provides an extensive array of educational and technical opportunities for everyone in the industry.

The AIP National Conference is open to both Members and non-members and is the largest educational conference of its kind in the packaging industry. A not-to-be-missed event every two years. The AIP National Conference is a part of Packaging & Processing Week.

PACKAGING & PROCESSING WEEK

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The APPMA; the owners of AUSPACK, provide the opportunity for the AIP to run the only National Technical Forum available for industry during the four-day trade show; the largest biennial trade show for packaging, processing, plastics and associated equipment and machinery in Australasia.

With AUSPACK held every two years and alternating between Melbourne and Sydney, the AIP ensures that the National Technical Forum is relevant, informative and provides leading-edge education. International speakers and leading industry experts are key draw-cards of the National Technical Forum. The National Technical Forum is a part of Packaging & Processing Week.

The AIP also exhibits at AUSPACK and the stand provides an additional opportunity to meet with industry peers during the four-day trade show.

NATIONAL TECHNICAL FORUMPACKAGING & PROCESSING WEEK

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Whilst each Branch varies in their style of events, the technical seminar series is run across Australia and New Zealand as lunches, breakfasts and dinner functions.

Bringing together two to three speakers on a nominated topic, the technical seminar events are open to both AIP Members and non-members on a regular basis.

Each seminar is themed around a popular topic of debate in industry and the topics are sourced from our Members each year. This series of events is not only an additional way to gain insight into relevant topics, but are also designed as a networking opportunity for Members to get to know each other.

TECHNICAL SEMINARS

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HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSES

The AIP runs a broad range of half-day training courses across both Australia and New Zealand. Half-Day Training courses can also be run in-house at your site. All of the half-day training courses are written and presented by qualified experts within their respective fields and are people who are currently working in the packaging industry.

Topics include: Advanced plastics Introduction to plastics Packaging for transport Packaging specifications Introduction to nanotechnology Introduction to print technology Introduction to corrugated boxes Introduction to packaging materials Packaging for product life extension

Introduction to packaging economics Packaging standards and regulations Introduction to extrusion blow moulding Introduction to flexible packaging & bioplastics Labelling & matching the label with the package Intellectual property, packaging and labelling (legal) Modified atmosphere packaging and barrier materials Introduction to pharmaceutical & cosmetic packaging Introduction to life cycle inventory & carbon footprinting

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SITE VISITS

All Branches of the AIP run a program of site visits that are designed to show Members real-life applications of technology in production environments.

Site visits are run across Australia and New Zealand throughout the year and are one of the most popular events on the AIP calendar. Site visits are also a means of industry showing their support to the AIP.

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AIP HELPS FOODBANK

For the last four years the AIP, in conjunction with the APPMA, SCLAA and apicsAU have packed 2400 hampers to the value of over $250,000 at Christmas time. Each year the members spends the afternoon hours packing 600 hampers, for Foodbank to distribute to those in need at Christmas; many of whom are without employment, families with young children and people who are living on the poverty line.

The 600 hampers will be distributed to families in crisis at Christmas time with many living on the poverty line. These hampers will brighten up the day for many and we at Foodbank are grateful to the all of the associations and its members for this wonderful initiative each year.

Ken McMillan, General Manager of Foodbank Queensland.

The charity golf day is a unique event on the AIP calendar and is designed for the industry to give back to charities that need assistance for much needed funds. The golf day is held in Queensland and New South Wales and is open for all to attend and is a fun and relaxed day of giving back. To date the charity golf days have raised over $40,000 for charities across Australia.

CHARITY GOLF DAYS

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The Australian Football team

Collingwood has traditionally

turned out in white and black

striped guernseys, but now

also have an alternative stripe. Fine for

promotional purposes but if the dark

and white stripes on a barcode are not

correct strife will follow.

As Sean Carter Product Manager

Advanced Industrial Sensors at Sick

Pty Ltd stated there is nothing more

exasperating than a barcode that cannot

be read. He then explained that the

solutions are quite simple and that a

few minutes of investigation can save

the cost of a call out by a specialised

technician.

Sean has identified seven deadly sins

of barcodes. The first is the most often

discovered failure. At the end of every

barcode is a white space that is called

the quiet zone. This is akin to the full

stops and the spaces in a body of text.

Without the quiet zone the barcode is

not readable to the scanner.

There are technical considerations in

the production of barcodes but generally

speaking they may only vary within

certain limits.

Printing must ensure clarity and

contrast with all the bars vertical and

straight in a contrasting colour. Red

printed barcodes are unable to be read

as the most code readers show red

as blank. Also the print immediately

around the edges of the quiet zones

such as vertical lines and text can cause

strife. Shrinking the barcode size has a

limit because it can make the resolution

unreadable.

Keep the scanning area free from

dust and vapours and have the barcode

sufficiently illuminated. Additionally

dont place the label behind reflective

plastic. Poor printing will result in

missing bars or bleeding that will cause

no reads.

There are several types of barcode

readers so it is vital that the label and

the scanner are matched. Positioning

of the scanner is also critical and there

are many variables to be considered but,

where scanning distances vary, auto

focus technology can be a saviour. Using

the right scanner for the right code

should not need to be explained but

there are new technologies coming on

stream all the time and not all scanners

read all codes.

Technological advances help to

overcome most problems however some

human faults cannot be overcome. We

were left to consider an example where

the barcode content and the printed

numerals were completely different a

simple design error that hadnt been

picked up and caused issues that took

ages to solve.

Sean was followed by Steven

Petinakis of CSIRO who could well

have an application for a barcode

to display his title which is: - Project

Leader Biopolymer/composites Future

Manufacturing National Research

Flagship.

Advice that his name was a Greek

word for rooster was forthcoming but

far from being a feather duster Steven

was cock-a-hoop. He explained in much

technical detail the development of

an expanded foamed product not

from polystyrene (EPS) but from the

environmentally more acceptable Poly

(lactic acid) (PLA).

The product concept and development

was conducted in association with the

industry partner RMAX, an Australian

company, which was funded by a grant

from the Victorian Government.

RMAX promotes itself thus: - The

RMAX products are seen across an

expanse of industries from home

insulation to cold chain solutions,

agriculture to aerospace. From white

goods to wave riding! From artistic to

zany! When it comes to rigid cellular

plastic foams no one does it better, more

consistently and more professionally

than RMAX.

Quite understandable how a company

with those credentials collaborated

with the CSIROs Future Manufacturing

Flagship to develop a more sustainable

alternative to EPS. It is acknowledged

that although EPS can be recycled there

are a number of shortcomings including

regulations about disposal of waste and

high landfill costs.

Expanded PLA overcomes most of

these concerns as it is biodegradable

and compostable with the feedstock

derived from renewable sources. The

foaming agent is liquid carbon dioxide

(CO2) giving a cell structure almost

indescribable from EPS.

The foamed material will degrade

within accepted time frames and does so

completely unlike some other materials

promoted as compostable that only

degrade partially. Steven explained that

the foamed material degrades quicker

than unfoamed beads due to a more

homogeneous and very low density

open cell structure.

CSIRO have now patented a process

for producing very low density foams

in a manner analogous to current

polystyrene processes. Questioning by

members revealed that considerations

of possible limitations are well in hand.

Tony Seers Managing Director of

Seeplas the exclusive Australian Agent

for NatureWorks rounded off a varied but

most informative evening with visual

aids, backed up by innate knowledge

about the opportunities to achieve Zero

Waste.

The 2012 London Olympics

provided 14 billion take away meals

in compostable containers. This was

contained in 120 million pieces of eco-

friendly packaging, collected on site and

STRIPES SPACE SAVE STRIFE!

Written by Michael B Halley FAIP

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then transported to a composting area.

In nine weeks it was ready to fertilise

crops that can be converted into new

packaging. This closed loop helped

to divert an estimated 850 tonnes of

material from landfill.

Over in the USA there is a Green

Sports Alliance comprising of 190 teams

of all persuasions that has similar targets

as the London Olympics but with much

more hype and incentives. We viewed

a video about the Portland Trail Blazers

and how they approached the issue

and the manner in which they changed

consumer attitudes over as little as two

months.

Since 2008 over US$600,000 worth

of savings have been realised by simply

composting food contaminated waste.

Studies of consumer behavior led to the

establishment of the first electric car

recharge facility at a sports ground and

undercover secure bicycle parking.

The zero waste attitudes soon spread

beyond the walls of the sports stadium

and recycling extended into the general

population.

The Blazers invested $560,000 in

operations improvements around

the stadium. By 2011 the team had

recouped $411,000 in energy savings,

$165,000 in water savings and $260,000

in waste diversion savings, for a total

of $836,000.

Tony explained that a venue that

first baulked at the higher cost of

compostable drink cups were convinced

that the cost to send the alternative to

landfill made the eco-friendly cups the

most economical.

For the second year at the 2013

Waste Management Phoenix Open Golf

tournament was targeting zero waste.

The initiative is aimed at controlling

materials brought into the event and

educating vendors and patrons about

proper disposal of materials, so that

eventually zero waste is sent to the

landfill. In 2013, Waste Managements

goal is to divert 100 percent of

tournament waste away from landfills

and into recycling and composting

facilities.

Many questions were posed and

answered by the three presenters who

were then presented with a plaque

and gift by Michael Grima on behalf

of AIP and SPE that jointly brought the

program to fruition.

As Collingwood are already barcoded

and the entry to the ground where they

play are already controlled it would

seem that they and the AFL could well

become the catalyst for a zero waste

sports event in Australia. It is certain

that a closed venue will be the catalyst

for changing consumer attitudes.

STRIPES SPACE SAVE STRIFE! contd

Written by Michael B Halley FAIP

INDEPENDENT MEASUREMENT OF PACKAGIN

G PERFORMANCE

Permeability testing - oxygen tran

smission and water vapour transmission.

Analysis to determine what type

s of plastic materials are present in a sample

,

including structures of multilayered pack

aging.

Mechanical testing of plastic film

s tensile strength and related properties, t

ear

resistance, puncture resistance, dart imp

act resistance and others.

Plus many other tests.

Australia 1300 GunnLab

New Zealand 0800 GunnLab

Email: bruce@gunnlab.com.au

www.gunnlab.com.au

INDEPENDENT MEASUREMENT OF PACKAGIN

G PERFORMANCE

Permeability testing - oxygen tran

smission and water vapour transmission.

Analysis to determine what type

s of plastic materials are present in a sample

,

including structures of multilayered pack

aging.

Mechanical testing of plastic film

s tensile strength and related properties, t

ear

resistance, puncture resistance, dart imp

act resistance and others.

Plus many other tests.

Australia 1300 GunnLab

New Zealand 0800 GunnLab

Email: bruce@gunnlab.com.au

www.gunnlab.com.au

Regularly attending and participating in AIP functions provides the opportunity to meet industry players and to develop a strong networking group within the industry. Networking is a fringe benefit and value-add of attending AIP functions. Dont underestimate the value this can bring to you and your company. The AIP strives to provide every Member with the opportunity to learn from their peers.

NETWORKING

MONTHLY e-NEWSLETTERS

The AIP has a monthly on-line e-Newsletter which is designed to keep Members and industry contacts abreast of all AIP events across the country. The e-Newsletter also provides a technical corner for presentations, partner news, articles and case studies from industry. The e-Newsletter is available via email and on-line eleven times a year. If you would like to register to receive the e-Newsletter please email info@aipack.com.au and request to be added to the database list.

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POSITION AVAILABLE WITH SIMPLOT

PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT OFFICERJob no: 492513Work type: Full timeLocation: Melbourne MetroAn exciting opportunity currently exists for an energetic and detailed individual to join our Packaging team as

Packaging Development Officer. Based at our Mentone head office and reporting into the Packaging Development

Manager, this role will be responsible for gathering, maintaining and controlling packaging specifications data

as well as providing general support for products utilising existing packaging formats.Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: To support product development projects that have pre-defined packaging development requirements by

supplying required packaging dielines, specifications, suppliers details, lead times and key manufacturing

contacts Delivery of packaging specification data for Supply Chain, Quality and Innovation and Marketing.

Liaise with packaging suppliers to ensure provision of required specification data.

Assist Packaging Development Manager and Packaging Technologist with specification provision.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have demonstrated experience in a similar role. You consider

your attention to detail as a real strength and have a continuous improvement mindset looking to identify

opportunities to build on current processes. Your strong communication skills allow you to build strong cross-

functional relationships to achieve outcomes. Lastly you are a team player that enjoys working within a high

achieving positive environment.If this sounds like you, then apply online click here.

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Find out how your company can become a partner of the AIP by emailing info@aipack.com.au

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DONT MISS OUT ON THE LATEST AIP ACTIVITIES FOR 2014ALL 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.auNZ

VIC

QLD

AIP FRUCOR SITE VISIT

MONDELZ INTERNATIONAL SITE VISIT

AIP TECHNICAL LOUNGE When: Wednesday 5th of MarchWhere: Frucor Beverages, AucklandTime: 10.00 am

When: Wednesday 12th of MarchWhere: Mondelz International Ringwood Food Innovation Centre, VIC

Time: 2.30 pm

Splitting into two groups a personalised packaging touch will be applied to the visit. AIP Members will walk the line to view non-carbonated beverage lines PET filling lines, can lines, and a PET blow fill line. The visit will be interactive and will talk about what it takes to make Frucor manufacturing effective in supporting the packaging aspirations of it marketing team/s. Be prepared to walk, talk, get hot and sticky in the juice environment of Frucor Beverages Ltd.

All AIP Attendees have the opportunity to take a tour through the new Food Innovation Centre

at Mondelz International. Facilities included in the tour include the Design & 3D printing Lab,

Virtual Store, Sensorium and Table-top Knowledge mapping room.

Tanya BardenDirector, Sustainability, Trade and Innovation Australian Food and Grocery CouncilThe food, beverage and grocery manufacturing industry is under pressure from a range of factors including rising costs, retail price deflation, a high Australian dollar, low consumer confidence and weak economic growth. Yet despite the challenges, the industry has remained resilient compared to other manufacturing sectors.

When: Wednesday the 5th of MarchWhere: Queensland Cricketers Club Time: 10.00 amSpeaker:

THE STATE OF THE FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY REPORT BY AFGC

EXCLUSIVE WOOLWORTHS IN-STORE & IN-DC SHELF-FRIENDLY PACKAGING (SFP) TRAINING

When: Wednesday the 19th of March

NSW IN-DC SHELF-FRIENDLY PACKAGING QLD IN-DC SHELF-FRIENDLY PACKAGING VIC IN-DC SHELF-FRIENDLY PACKAGING

NSW IN-STORE SHELF-FRIENDLY PACKAGING QLD IN-STORE SHELF-FRIENDLY PACKAGING

VIC IN-STORE SHELF-FRIENDLY PACKAGING

When: Tuesday the 18th of March

When: Monday the 24th of MarchWhen: Tuesday the 25th of MarchWhen: Thursday the 27th of MarchWhen: Friday the 28th of March

The AIP is pleased to announce that it is continuing its innovative initiative with Woolworths for the third time by offering

exclusive and intensive in-store Shelf-Friendly Packaging training. In addition, off the back of feedback from the attendees

at the last series of training a second day will be offered for In-DC Training. This intensive training is unique to the AIP and

is led by a trainer from IGD in the UK. This training will be open to everyone in the industry, members and non-members

alike. Limited spots will be available for each date.Endorsed and sponsored in kind by

AMBIENT & CHILLED HANDS-ON TRAINING LIMITED SPOTS!

NSW

AIP PARMALAT SITE VISIT When: Wednesday 26th of MarchWhere: Parmalat Lidcombe, NSWTime: 10.00 am

The Paramalat site visit is designed for AIP Members to gain an understanding of how white and

flavoured milk is manufactured from processing to distribution.

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When: 23rd to 25th of September

Where: ASB Showgrounds

Auckland, New Zealand

Time: 9.00 am

AIP TECHNICAL DINNER

INTRODUCTION TO EXTRUSION BLOW

MOULDING HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE

LABELLING & MATCHING THE LABEL

WITH THE PACKAGEHALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE

NSW

QLD

When: Wednesday the 14th of May

Where: Oatlands Golf Course Club House

Speakers:

When: Wednesday the 28th of May

Where: Mt Ommaney Hotel

Time: 10.00 amPresenter: Stephen Barter

MAIP

When: Wednesday the 23rd of July

Where: UPM Raflatac, Braeside, VIC

Time: 10.00 amPresenter: Carol Lawrence

FAIP

Environment & Sustainability Specialist

UPM Raflatac Oceania

www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz

Gwen BlakeManaging Director, Boxer &

Co

There are a plethora of considerations for

packaging designers to bear in mind to ensure

they adhere to legalities and keep themselves

and their clients out of deep water.

Sharon GivoniPrincipal Solicitor, Sharon G

ivoni Consulting

There are many questions and misconceptions

that people in the packaging industry have

about how they can protect their intellectual

property, whether it is your brand, the shape,

the way it folds and even the colour (Tiffanys

blue box being a classic example).

Extrusion Blow Moulding is a challenging and

complex process. The Extrusion Blow Moulding

process is capable of delivering a wide range

of Plastic Bottles and Hollow Plastic parts to

suit almost any Rigid Packaging and Industrial

application.

How do you select the right type of label to suit

the package and carry the product branding

from the filling and labelling line right through

to the consumer?

Self-adhesive labelling has evolved as the most

widely used method of product decoration,

being innovative and versatile for such a wide

variety of packages. This half-day training

course is designed to give a comprehensive

guide to labelling and how to navigate through

the myriad of options available for each style

of packaging.

Foodtech Packtech is the most important trade event

for the New Zealand Food Technology and Packaging

Technology industries.

This biennial event gives you the opportunity to come

face-to-face with the experts behind the key innovations

entering the New Zealand market.

DONT MISS OUT ON THE LATEST

AIP ACTIVITIES FOR 2014

ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS A

USTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

To register to attend any of the events simply email info@

aipack.com.au or visit the events page on www.aipack.co

m.au

COME & SEE THE AIP ON STAND 2037

FOODTECH PACKTECHNZ

VICSPC ARDMONA SITE VISIT LIMITED SPOTS!

When: Wednesday 2nd of April

Where: SPC Ardmona, VIC

Time: 10.00 am

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, PACKAGING AND LABELLING (L

EGAL)

HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE NSW

When: Wednesday the 14th of May

Where: Oatlands Golf Course Club House

Time: 10.00 amPresenter: Sharon Givoni

This half-day training course will provide

attendees an overview of important

considerations relating to packaging, labelling

and Intellectual Property laws.

VICNEW

COURSE

AIP NATIONAL CONFERENCE NSWWhen: Tuesday 17th and

Wednesday the 18th of June

Packaging & Processing Week

Where: Sofitel Wentworth

61-101 Phillip Street

Sydney NSW 2000

What: The biennial AIP National Conference is the largest

packaging 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.

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VIC

When: 8th to 14th May 2014

Where: Dusselldorf, Germany

Decisions about which poly

mer to chose or what the

effect on shelf life will be if a change is made in package

dimensions or polymer type are often based on trial and

error or intuition. This workshop is an attempt to fill that

gap with respect to plastic packaging by discussing the

basic principles behind deteriorative reactions in foods,

indices of failure, polymer selection and shelf life.

When: 26th to the 27th of March

Where: Riverside Hotel, Brisbane

Presenter: Dr Gordon Robertson FAIP

Time: 10.00 am

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP ON PLASTIC

PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE

INDUSTRY EVENTS

DONT MISS OUT ON THE LATEST

INDUSTRY EVENTS FOR 2014

PACK A PALLET APP

ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS A

USTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

To register to attend any of the events simply email info@

aipack.com.au or visit the events page on www.aipack.co

m.au

PACK A PALLET is great iOS app to quickly and easily o

ptimise a pallet load

of product onto a standard 1165 x 1165 pallet. The resu

lts provide Australian

pallet patterns and will identify the number of packs

on the pallet deck as

well as the number high.

GENERATE A PDF FOR PRINTING OR FORWARDING.

Very soon the android version will be available

Price $15.99

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/pack-a-pallet/id735917

888?mt=8

Our next development will be 1200 x 1000 pallet size for

both platforms.

Pack a Pallet is supported by experienced technicians fro

m the packaging industry.

See www.aussiepacknship.com.au for PC programs of hi

gher capability.

PACK A PALLET APP NOW AVAILABLE!

Pack a Pallet is a great App for both iOS and

Android

platforms, to quickly and easily optimise a pallet

load of product onto a standard Australian 1165

x 1165mm pallet. The results provide Australian

pallet patterns and will identify the number of packs on

the pallet deck as well as the number high, based on

the load height that the user requires. The load heigh

t

entered, always includes the height of the pallet.

Next enter the external length, width and depth of th

e

shipper. Note, minimum length and width dimension

s

calculated are 200mm x 150mm. The iOS App also

produces a 3D image that can be manipulated by hand

.

Unfortunately the Android platform does not provide

this facility. The best solution can be selected, then a

pdf file produced to print, save, email or message.

Every sales person in the box industry needs this simple

App. Also anyone involved in preparing a presentation

for supply to Aldi, Coles or Woolworths and anyone

needing to access a pallet pattern for printing onto

their shippers, particularly when they are not at their

desk, will find this economical App to be a great tool.

Price is just $15.99. Our next development will be 1200

x 1000mm export pallet size for both platforms.

Pack a Pallet is supported by very experienced

technicians from the packaging industry. See www

.

aussiepacknship.com.au for PC programs of highe

r

capability and also for any other packaging related

support. Following is typical of the feedback we ar

e

receiving for this new App:

Just wanted to let you know how much I

have been using your app and how much easier

it has made things for me. Its fantastic. Tania Schwede, Oceanic Agencies.

For further information please contact boxologist.ron@gmail.com

www.gordonlrobertson.com

2,700 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will present

their latest ideas, innovate concepts and technological

visions at interpack. - not only in equipment and machinery

for packaging and processing, but also in production tools

for packaging materials, materials themselves, and services

for the entire industry.

www.interpack.com

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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MARCH 2014

The AIP in conjunction with the Indonesian Packaging Federation and the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) will run packaging workshops and a training course at the Swiss Belhotel Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia from March 5-8. The event comprises two parallel workshops with class discussions from March 5-7 and on March 8 a visit to the Food, Hotel & Tourism Expo in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre. The workshops aim to equip participants with greater in-depth knowledge to tackle the challenges facing

the packaging industry today and prepare for the competitive advantages towards the coming up Asean

Economic Community market opportunities.

The packaging training course will help to strengthen participants in packaging capabilities, providing a level of

insight and understanding of the packaging industry that adds real and measurable value to careers and businesses.

Packaging Workshop A has a focus on paper board, rigid plastic packaging & labels while Packaging Workshop

B locks on to flexible packaging, tubes and paper board packaging. The packaging training course focuses on

packaging technology and will be run by the AIP.

NEW MEMBERSThe AIP would like to welcome the following new Members...

Elma Collins Associate VIC Dylan Fisher Associate NSWStephen Flaherty Associate VICHournaz Meshgi Associate NSWKaren Roberts Thomson Member NZ

AIP EDUCATION DIRECTOR HEADS TO INDONESIA

JOIN THE AIP LINKED IN GROUP TODAY

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Youve worked hard to build your brand and reputation.

Its now time to stand out from the crowd and personalise your packaging.

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This feat has been accomplished by building

stability into the products through process-

ing, packaging, and additives that enable

foods to remain fresh and wholesome

throughout the distribution process.

The terms active packaging and smart pack-

aging refer to packaging systems used with

foods, pharmaceuticals, and several other

types of products. They help extend shelf

life, monitor freshness, display information

on quality, improve safety, and improve

convenience.Recently this has been updated to include

intelligent functions (sensing, detecting,

recording, tracing, communicating and

applying scientifi c logic) in order to extend

shelf life, enhance safety, improve quality,

provide information and warn about possi-

ble issues.There is a commercial need to allow prod-

ucts to stay fresh on a retailers shelf for

longer. This extension of shelf life is aimed

at slowing down the deterioration of the

product using a range of processes. Each of

the processes is interdependent on packag-

ing to preserve the product in a suspended

state.The principal mechanisms involved in the

deterioration of processed foods are:

1. Microbiological spoilage sometimes

accompanied by pathogen or germ

development2. Chemical and enzymatic activity causing

the breakdown of colour, odour, fl avour,

and texture changes3. Moisture or other vapour migration which

produces changes in texture, water activ-

ity and fl avourTherefore to enhance shelf life the focus

ought to be on: Reducing microbial activity

Increasing the acidity Addition of additives

Reducing water activity

Modify the immediate environment (MAP)

Initially extending the shelf life of products

was a supply chain issue but it is now a con-

sumer concern, because freshness coupled

with sustainable packaging has become an

important buying factor. Consumer demands for convenience have

created new innovations in the food prod-

uct development and packaging industries.

The widespread desire for products to use

in the microwave oven has added further to

the effort. Consumers are demanding more

sustainable packaging solutions that also

perform shelf life-extensions, whilst brand

owners understand the commercial advan-

tages that active packaging technology can

deliver to their products. In the supply chain more work is being done

on oxygen scavengers, moisture absorbers

and barrier fi lms that will enhance the shelf

life of products. Consumers want packaging

that keeps products clean, ready for eating,

with longer shelf life, product security and

value for money. This remains a big ask, but

if success is to be achieved, packaging tech-

nologists need to rise to these demands.Active packagingThere is a range of active packaging tech-

niques which are available; the broad

categories are: Absorbers/removers Release systems Self heating/cooling

Selective permeationSmart packagingIn conjunction with the developments in

packaging materials which help to extend

and protect shelf life there is also a com-

plimentary group of devices which monitor

the products in the packs. These include

time temperature indicators, leak and gas

indicators which provide an indication to

the consumer of the state or freshness of

the product. Time temperature indicators

Leak or gas indicators Freshness indicators

NanotechnologyOne of the fastest growing areas is the ap-

plication of nanotechnology in packaging

materials. As the food market has expanded

to a worldwide marketplace, it is requiring a

longer shelf life. New materials incorporat-

ing nano-particles have been able to reduce

and in some cases eliminate the transmission

of oxygen, and in addition have blocked the

transmission of moisture from the product.

Packaging today not only has to be

multi-functional by meeting the design re-

quirements now, with the added pressure

towards sustainable packaging, it has to

be environmentally friendly in the effort

to reduce our carbon footprint. This event

will provide you with a sound understand-

ing of how and why product innovation for

labeling and packaging is the crux of your

business and how to strategically tap into

your consumer market, successfully engage

them, and as a result increase your profi ts.

With the daily challenges of preserving prod-

uct and minimising losses, growers, packers,

shippers and retailers of produce now have

new packaging options that allow them to

dramatically increase shelf life.

Various packaging technologies can help

food handlers remain competitive by re-

ducing spoilage and delivering consistent

quality products on every shipment. Inno-

vations in packaging for extending shelf

life will be a key driver over the next few

years for manufacturers. Enhanced technical

knowledge and input by packaging technol-

ogists and packaging engineers through

improved performance qualities of materials

will be required to fuel market growth.

Packaging for product life extension

active and smart packagingBy Pierre Pienaar, education coordinator,

Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

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Stephen Barter from

the Australian Institute

of Packaging sheds

light on the best ways to

approach blow moulding

and the influence it can

have on a packages

effectiveness.

The strength and succe

ss of a bottle

design is a direct descendant of the

bottle shape. The shape - which

includes the corners, handles, the neck

and panels - governs both the physical

performance in filling and the degree of

difficulty in moulding; the two are delicat

ely

connected and cannot be separated.

Below are some useful pointers and

guidelines regarding blow moulding:

ShrinkageOne of the importa

nt facts about mould-

ing plastic is it shrinks as it cools; the

longer it takes to cool the more it shrin

ks.

The mould acts as a heat transfer mech

a-

nism removing the heat from the plasti

c

at 190 degree celsius down to less than

70

degree celsius, at which point the plast

ic

is a solid and no longer liquid.

VariabilitiesAs the plastic takes t

he shape of the mould,

the plastic becomes variable throughout

the bottle, thicker cross sections shrink

more than thinner sections inducing stres

s

within bottle features and creating issues

like buckled label panels. The best metho

d

to reduce this effect is to design contours

to

reduce thicker sections.

FunctionFeatures can be adde

d to the shape to

improve mouldability and function and d

o

not detract from the appearance. Features

like corners act as hinge points for slumpi

ng

and topload weakness. Using variable rad

ii

in corners will increase structural strength

;

fixed radii will reduce structural strength.

Bottle components

Neck - orientating the thread start over th

e

part line (opposite the handle) will impro

ve

the capping process, the bottle is able to

handle downward pressure from the capp

er

when the thread start of the cap lands on

top of the thread start of the bottle. In the

se

conditions the bottle is able to bounce ba

ck

after being hammered by the capper.

Shoulder - making the bottle strong

through the shoulder by keeping surfaces

in the form of an upside down funnel and

compound radii allows the top load to be

dispersed down through the bottle into th

e

base. Compound curves reduce plastic an

d

ovality in the neck finish, especially on

oval shaped bottles.

Handles - the closer to square or round

for the handle crossection the easier the

handle will be to mould. As the depth

of the handle increases in relation to the

handle width the risk of webbing increase

s,

a major quality complaint.

This rule applies to blending the

handle out into the bottle; avoid blending

the handle by increasing the depth of the

handle, only without increasing the width

in similar ratios.

Panel features2D or conical curve

s in label panels make

labelling easy. 3D curves in panels will

lead to the labels lifting and bubbling. T

he

reason for a conical shape in particular

is

the increase in the bottle topload strengt

h.

Bulging in the panel is difficult to

control, especially with thin walled

bottles. Start the design with bulge in t

he

shape and work back by changing only

the label panel back to a 2D curve.

Imagine the bottle shape you have in

mind and then partially blow up a balloon

inside this bottle shape. Take particular n

ote

of the corner radii and then factor these in

to

the shape of the bottle. These will not on

ly

improve slump resistance, it will also mak

e

the bottle easier to mould.

Base cornersBase controls the to

pload strength and

stability of the bottle. Using a simple

radius in the base corner will result in

poor topload, slump resistance, base roc

k

as well as difficult moulding. Compou

nd

curves are essential here.

It is paramount the bottle designer is awa

re

that most design flaws cannot be process

ed

out by the moulder. An over-confident

moulder can underestimate these details,

adding substantial costs to new projects a

nd

the finished bottle weight - costs that may

be carried for the life of the bottle. F

Blow moulding basics

Packaging

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Design with the end in sight

s a packaging consultant I would love the opportunity to be able to consult a reliable crystal ball to see what lies ahead for this very impor-tant industry we represent.Reaching consumers these days is difficult.

OriginAlityMost consumers are not readily open to changing their purchasing habits or exper-imenting with new products. After all, they may think, why fix it if it's not broken?When introducing your product to con-sumers, you need to display originality in your packaging design.The package should demonstrate the com-panys ability to uniquely display the prod-uct through colour, shape and logos.

stAnding Out frOm the crOwdAs with people, packages that are differ-ent tend to stand out.Using unusual colours, containers and

catchy phrases are all effective ways to at-tract a consumer's attention.It's important to note, however, that creative packaging is no substitute for a great product.

estAblishing A cOnnectiOnYour package design must demonstrate a ful-filment of a need of some sort, as well as the benefits of choosing your particular product.Consumers will purchase products be-cause of a perceived need for them. Your package should elicit emotion.Good package design keeps the consum-ers needs at the forefront while still re-maining effective in demonstrating the product and its benefits. For better or for worse your packaging design will be a sig-nificant deciding factor in whether or not your product is purchased.bAlAncing the cOstsAlthough many organisations calculate the cost of the package material itself as

the total cost, the true cost is in reality the total cost of the entire packaging system involved.A simple replacement of one component of a packaging material for a less expensive one may not be a true reduction.

stick tO stAndArdsAll incoming packaging materials and out-going finished packages should be stan-dardised where possible.Now more than ever before, packaging technologists must design with the end in mind, how the pack must function, who is to use it and the easiest and most suitable format for reuse, recy-cle or refill.

* Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP, is the education coordinator for the AIP as well as the institute's immediate past nation-al president.

Packaging design must be approached with a very clear goal in sight if

it is to be successful. Pierre Pienaar* fAiP outlines factors that must be addressed from the very start of the design process.

November-December 2013 www.packagingnews.com.au

tech speak

Chief attributes to be considered in packaging design:physical protection to store goods securely for transport or storage.Barrier protection to protect products from contamination from outside sources such as dust, chemicals or oxygen.information transmission packs and labels must be able to communicate how to use, transport, recycle or dispose of the package or product.marketing packaging and labels can be used by marketers to encourage potential buyers to purchase the product.security packaging can play an important role in reducing the security risks of shipment.convenience packages can have features that add convenience in distribution, handling, use and ease of disposal.portion control single serving or single dosage packaging can dictate a precise amount of contents to control usage.

behind the JArgOn

careful design is crucial to pack success.

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With the AIP leading the way for topical, innovative technical and educational events across the country the Institute and the National Board Members are regularly published within industry magazines on thought-leadership. The AIP does not shy away from discussing the controversial issues of the packaging industry and debate is encouraged so that Members have the opportunity to learn from others.

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Australias two major retailers,

Coles and

Woolworths, provide their requ

irements

for trade stack optimisation on

their

websites. For detailed informat

ion on

their needs, go to:

Coles: www.supplierportal.co

les.com.au

Woolworths: www.wowlink.

com.au

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Preventing pallets from blowin

g their stacks

ffEcTIvE optimisation of prima

ry packs

into trade unit packs which

are then

stacked on pallets often

provides

much-needed savings for FM

CG and

other suppliers of packaged g

oods.

To achieve such optimisatio

n, sup-

pliers first need to understan

d the re-

quirements of their customer

s.

Retailers commonly state th

eir require-

ments for pallet deck usage,

which gener-

ally include no overhang an

d maximum

height. Such requirements are

often linked

to the weight of the trade uni

t.

The next step for suppliers is

to evaluate

current packaging and pallet

loading to de-

termine whether there is any

opportunity

to better use the pallet deck a

nd cubic vol-

ume for the load.

I often find that the paramet

ers allowed

by the customers are not being

fully utilised.

For example, load stack heig

hts set below

the requirements or not full

y utilising the

pallet deck or weight allowanc

e.

PALLET PITfALLS

Caution is required when attem

pting to opti-

mise these values. Trade unit d

imensions and

other characteristics can affec

t the ability of

human or automated palletise

rs to achieve

certain pallet patterns withou

t creating un-

packable patterns or inadverte

nt overhang.

Common pitfalls include try

ing to use

too much of the pallet deck.

This becomes

more problematic the more

trade units

there are per layer.

Consideration also needs to

be given to

the physical variations in p

allet deck di-

mensions that occur commo

nly due to age,

wear, damage and fabrication

variations.

Understanding the nature of t

he product

and the packaging assists w

ith determin-

ing whether load security can

be enhanced

by column stacking or altern

ating layers.

WEIghINg ThE coSTS

Cost savings can be achiev

ed when the

weight of the load on the bo

ttom layer of

trade units is evaluated.

Further considerations oft

en revolve

around other methods of u

nitising the

load, such as slip sheets, and

the means of

transporting the product to

the customer,

including alternative storage

conditions.

Optimising the volume on t

he mode of

transport can be of benefit.

This includes

limitations of truck deck an

d volume, as

well as shipping container

deck, volume

and whether the shipping

container is

hand-loaded or pallet-loaded

.

gET WITh ThE PRogRAM

Palletising optimisation pro

grams make

this work quick and effective

, providing for

manipulation of the output t

o achieve cost

savings through investigation

of current or

planned new packs.

Every FMCG business has

differing

needs and opportunities for i

mprovement.

With some focused training,

users of these

programs usually find many

opportunities

for savings.

Often these savings are foun

d to be sub-

stantial, proving to be jus

t what cost-

stressed suppliers need to ke

ep them com-

petitive and profitable.

Technology is making this

task easier.

Now pallet configurations can

be accessed

quickly and cheaply, in the

field, using a

mobile phone or tablet.

A word of advice: when you

determine

new pallet load configuratio

ns, be sure to

upload that information to y

our customers

website, to avoid complicatio

ns and delays

when delivering the next con

signment.

*Ron Mines MAIP, known

as the "Boxologist", is a

consultant to the box and

packaging industry. His 40-

plus years of experience

and close involvement in

the industry provides con-

siderable credibility among

his peers.

Stacking primary packs onto palle

ts is a task that requires careful

attention to stack geometries. Ro

n Mines MAIP* looks at the

potential pitfalls involved and sug

gests solutions.

January-February 2014 www

.packagingnews.com.au

tech speak

poorly stacked pallets

can prevent goods from

being transported in

acceptable condition.

BUSINESS

20 Spring 2013

Ingenuity

LETS face it: consumers are not particularly open to changing their purchasing habits or experimenting with new products. Why fix it, if it isnt broken?

When introducing your product to consumers you have to display ingenuity in your packaging design. Consumers look for packaging that is visually pleasing and representative of the actual product.

Your package should demonstrate your companys ability to uniquely display your product through colour, size or logos.

Creativity

JUST as with people, packages that are different tend to stand out. Using unusual colours, containers and catch phrases are all effective ways to catch consumers attention.

You can reap huge rewards by using packaging design to market the same product to multiple target groups. Product packaging can give new meaning to the same product for different consumers.

It is important to note however, that creative packaging is no substitute for a great product. You dont want to be known for being all action and no satisfaction.

Connecting with consumers

CONSUMERS will purchase products because of a perceived need for them. Therefore your package design must demonstrate a fulfillment of a need of some sort, as well as the benefits of choosing your particular product.

Your package should elicit emotion from your consumer, whether it is

happiness, serenity or even hunger. If there is not a feeling of excitement or necessity you can bet your product will remain on the shelf.

Consumers like to feel that a company is in touch with their specific needs and offers them something special. You must connect with your target audience.

Your package design is your products business card. For better or worse your packaging design will be a significant deciding factor in whether or not your product is purchased.

Sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY continues to be a buzzword and has become a major factor affecting operations in packaging.

Considerations in this area are now a fact of life, with bioplastics and renewable resources such as sugar cane becoming serious participants in the market. But it seems consumers still require greater clarity around what sustainable really is.

Consumers are increasingly interested in their personal impact on the environment and are demanding more from manufacturers.

Australias packaging industry needs to participate seriously in coordinated and cooperative efforts around global packaging sustainability and develop some honest measurement tools for the manufacturing industry to consider.

While we wait for strong leadership in this field to come to the forefront, I challenge individuals to make sustainability a serious consideration; no matter the area of packaging in which you are involved. I challenge you to ask your company what its stance is on sustainability and what its policy on this matter may be.

In the meantime, we need to continue designing with the three Rs in

mind, namely reduce, re-use, recycle:Reduction ought to be considered

in terms of light weighting and down gauging. Reduce the ullage in packs as well as reducing the flap area of the pack. This will decrease the amount of packaging material used.

Packaging designers should take into consideration potential changes in the distribution chain in order to balance package designs with the distribution environment. This will often result in good pallet utilisation.

Re-use refers mainly to domestic re-use for a range of purposes. Packaging should have the ability to be re-used by the consumer for the same or a similar purpose, for example, woven polypropylene bags with a handle can be used as a carry bag. These bags can also be used as building materials, especially in third world countries.

Recycle in terms of using both recycled materials for packaging end products and regularly using materials that are recyclable.

Packaging should be designed to assist recycling. It should be engineered to easily compress to minimise volume where possible.

If and where practical, it should use only one material or materials which can be sorted, separated and reprocessed, using the best economically appropriate technology.

Where recycling facilities exist it should incorporate the appropriate logo to encourage consumers to recycle the package. Plastic packaging should also be clearly identified with the Plastics Coding System and look-alike packaging in different materials should be avoided.

I found it interesting that at the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa, teams from Brazil, Portugal and The Netherlands wore jerseys made entirely from recycled polyester, each jersey produced from eight recycled PET bottles.

Nike sourced discarded PET bottles from Japanese and Taiwanese landfill sites and then melted them down to produce new yarn for the jerseys.

This process saves raw materials and reduces energy consumption by up to 30 per cent when compared to virgin material. Nike prevented nearly 13 million plastic bottles from going into landfill sites.

This is just one example of what companies and individuals are doing out there to assist our environment.

I would like to add another R: that of re-filling.

Supermarkets are now trialling machines that allow consumers to fill reusable pouches with fabric conditioner pumped from a 1,000-litre container directly to the laundry aisle. What about cooking oil, fruit juice or shampoo? This could cascade to flour, sugar, cereals and so on.

I look forward to watching this grow.

Design innovation

Pierre Pienaar, education coordinator with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

Reaching consumers these days is difficult. No longer do traditional methods of advertising and marketing warrant the attention of consumers or their dollars. Business owners and advertisers alike struggle to come up with creative ways to grab even the smallest bit of attention for their products. Creating an effective package design is one of the simplest and most cost effective ways to do this but requires ingenuity, creativity and the ability to connect with consumers, says Pierre Pienaar

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DIPLOMA IN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

The Diploma in Packaging Technology is an internationally recognised qualification for those wishing to pursue a career in the packaging industry or for those who are already in the industry and who wish to extend their knowledge and expertise. The course has been offered by the AIP continuously since 1980 and has an exemplary record of successful students. The course has now been revised and updated and is offered on-line. The qualification is broad, and provides an opportunity to study the principles of packaging, packaging materials and packaging processes.

WHATS IN IT FOR ME?Completion of the Diploma in Packaging Technology demonstrates your commitment to your career and to the industry. Delegates who successfully complete the Diploma are equipping themselves for senior positions within the packaging industry. Networking opportunities abound, providing the chance to draw on the experience and knowledge of others.

WHO AM I?Diploma students are from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, and are typically experienced practitioners or managers in technical, sales/ marketing, QA, purchasing, engineering or design. The Diploma is a level 5 qualification and students should understand that this is a detailed course.

Maria Indrayati Dip.Pkg.Tech.MAIPParmalat Australia

Misbah Khan Dip.Pkg.Tech.MAIPMondelz International

Helen Walters Dip.Pkg.Tech.MAIPSanofi Health Care

Kevin Truong Dip.Pkg.Tech.MAIPH.J. Heinz

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CERTIFICATE IN PACKAGING

The Certificate in Packaging is designed to meet the training needs of a wide variety of people involved in packaging, from the new entrant to the industry who wants the best possible preparation for a career in the industry, to design, production, management, sales and marketing or purchasing staff who need to deepen their understanding of this vital and complex discipline.

WHATS IN IT FOR ME?The Certificate in Packaging provides a level of insight and understanding of the packaging industry that adds real and measurable value to careers and businesses. Packaging is a fundamental part of modern business, and the Certificate in Packaging provides you with the detailed overview of packaging processes that broadens your knowledge, adds value to your business and helps you to prove your worth.

WHO AM I?Delegates to the Certificate in Packaging come to the course from a variety of areas. You may already be established in packaging as a buyer, marketer, production manager or sales person, now looking to expand your knowledge and deepen your understanding of the packaging environment. You may be embarking on a career within the industry and looking for the training that will provide you with a solid bed of information that you can build on.

Mark Purdy MAIPMcCain Foods

Andrew URen AAIP Charlotte Roberts Terence Salmon MAIPNestl Australia

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INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

The Australian Packaging Covenant is a voluntary initiative by Government and Industry, to reduce the environmental effects of packaging on the Environment. It is designed to minimise the environmental impacts arising from the disposal of used packaging, conserve resources through better design and production processes and facilitate the re-use and recycling of used packaging materials. The Australian Institute of Packaging is a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant.

The Australian Institute of Packaging has for many years worked in collaboration with a number of kindred associations in delivering technical functions across a broad spectrum of industries. Some of these include:

A signatory tothe Australian Packaging Covenant

A commitment to sustainable packaging

Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC)www.afgc.org.au

Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA)www.bioplastics.org.au

African Packaging Organisation (APO)www.africapack.org

Australian and New Zealand Pulp and Paper Industry (APPITA)www.appita.com.au

Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA)www.appma.com.au

Australian Packaging Covenant (APC)www.packagingcovenant.org.au

The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST)www.aifst.asn.au

Australasian Bioplasticsa s s o c i a t i o n

IGDwww.igd.com

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INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

World Packaging Organisation (WPO)www.worldpackaging.org

Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)www.sclaa.com.au

Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)www.plastics.org.au

Packaging Council of Australia (PCA)www.pca.org.au

New SPE logo 140610

Institute of Packaging Nigeria (IOPN)www.ioppk.com

Indonesian Packaging Federation (IPF)www.packindo.org

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP)www.iopp.org

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM)www.iom3.org

IOPNINSTITUTE OF

PACKAGING, NIGERIAINCORPORATED IN NIGERIA; RC 630559

The Surface Coatings Association of Australia (S.C.A.A.) www.scaa.asn.au

Packaging Council of New Zealand (PACNZ)www.packaging.org.nz

Label & Tag Manufacturers Association (LATMA)www.latma.com.au

To serve as an independent professional body of packaging specialists. To promote professional standards of competency through education and training.

To advance and promote the standing of packaging specialists as a profession.

To serve and establish the confidence of the community in the packaging profession.

To aim towards professional qualifications for all Members. To uphold professional integrity and ethics within the profession of packaging.

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PH: +61 7 3278 4490 educate@aipack.com.au www.aipack.com.au

MAKE 2015 THE YEAR YOU INVEST IN YOUR CAREER

BUILD YOUR PACKAGING CAREER ON FIRM FOUNDATIONS WITH THE AIP.

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is at the forefront of packaging training and education in Australasia; helping to shape the careers of generations of packaging professionals - from packaging technologists to international packaging business leaders along with a host of people in associated disciplines - sales and marketing, purchasing, production and environment.

DIPLOMA IN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGYThe Diploma in Packaging Technology is an internationally recognised Level 5 foundation qualification that prepares students to take responsibility for packaging operations at any level through the supply chain and can also lead to higher level study.

CERTIFICATE IN PACKAGINGThe Certificate in Packaging is an internationally recognised Level 3 qualification designed to meet the training needs of a wide variety of personnel in packaging, from the new entrant looking for a great start, to design, production, management, sales, marketing or purchasing staff looking to deepen their packaging knowledge.