2017 AIP National Technical Forums

Alongside AUSPACK, the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be hosting the 2017 National Technical Forums.

This three-day educational program will cover a broad range of topics relating to the theme ‘Innovation & Design’ and feature a range of national and international speakers.

Appealing to those in management positions (including design, development, marketing, production, engineering, supply chain and logistics personnel), as well as  equipment suppliers, raw material providers, users of packaging, retailers and consumers, the forums will add depth and networking opportunities to those visiting AUSPACK.

Topics likely to be covered in the forums include:

• Packaging and processing innovations
  • Machine vision inspection systems
  • Total cost of ownership
  • Sortation systems — test, measurement and detection equipment
  • Palletising systems — pallet handling and depalletisers
  • Weighing systems — scales, balances, checkweighers, analysers and feeders
  • Innovative batching, bottling and bundling systems
  • Carton erectors, sealers and handlers
  • Case handling, packing and sealing systems
• Food & beverage innovations & designs
  • Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
  • Nanotechnology
  • Chemical migration from packaging into food
  • Ease of opening/accessibility
  • Antimicrobial packaging
  • Sustainable packaging designs
• Robotics and automation solutions
• Primary packaging
• Materials
• Responsible packaging
• Food waste
• Active & intelligent packaging
• Tamper evidence the internet of things
• 3D printing
• Retail ready packaging
• Packaging printing
• Eco design tools
• Australian innovations for the export market

The  2017 AIP National Technical Forums will be held as a part of Packaging & Processing Week at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, from 7–9 March 2017.

Visit aipack.com.au/event-registration to show your interest in attending this event now.

Gala PIDA Award Dinner

The AIP and the APPMA have established the Packaging & Processing Innovation and Design Awards (PIDA) for Australia that recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field.

The PIDA Awards are the exclusive award program for all Australian entries into the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards.

The Design Innovation of the Year company awards recognise organisations that have designed innovative packaging and processing materials, innovative packaging and processing machinery and equipment within the food, beverage, health, beauty and wellness, and domestic and household sectors.

In each of these four categories there will be an award given for: Materials & Packaging and Packaging Machinery/Equipment.

In addition there will be two company awards — the Sustainable Packaging & Processing Award and the Save Food Packaging & Processing Award.

Individual awards will recognise people whose have made specific contributions to the packaging and processing industry.

• Young Packaging & Processing Professional of the Year
• Industry Packaging & Processing Professional of the Year
• The APPMA Scholarship, which gives one person the opportunity to enrol in the Diploma in Packaging Technology; an internationally recognised and accredited course.

All award winners will be announced during the PIDA Gala Dinner. To register to attend the dinner, visit aipack.com.au.

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