Markem-Imaje acquires brand protection specialist Systech
14 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty LtdSystech will become part of Markem-Imaje, bringing a range of products, including its Brand Protection Suite, into Markem-Imaje’s portfolio.
Tetra Pak and Hexagon launch virtual reality platform
14 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Tetra Pak Marketing Pty LtdTetra Pak, in collaboration with Hexagon's PPM Division, has launched a Smart Solutions Platform, to improve collaboration with customers.
Mitsubishi AGELESS OMAC oxygen absorber
18 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Metalprint Australia Pty LtdThe Mitsubishi AGELESS oxygen absorber satchet is now also available in a film form OMAC version that is suitable for pouches and liquids.
Pilot plant for bio-based barrier material for packaging
13 December, 2019The pilot plant is being built to enable the production of bio-based plastics as a barrier in transparent packaging, which could interest the food and beverage industry.
Shrink wrapping square bottles
11 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdSwiss beverage manufacturer BINA shrink wraps its range of squared and round bottles using Sidel's unifiliar 90° infeed system.
GM food needs definition
10 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia ANZFSANZ will redefine the code for genetically modified foods in 2020 following a report which concluded the current definitions were no longer fit for purpose and lacked clarity.
Wine industry steps closer to IP protection from copycats
06 December, 2019A Bill has been introduced to parliament in order to help the Australian wine industry reduce the risk associated with fraud through IP label theft.
Alfa Machine Thermo Form-Fill-Seal Machines
01 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Esko Australia Pty LtdThe Alfa Machine Thermo Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) Machines are suitable for processing cups/tubs with label, cups with IML, cups/tubs without label, mini-portions and special shaped containers.
Eurotub tub and lid range
29 November, 2019 | Supplied by: BerryThe Eurotub tub and lid range comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from 250 to 1000 g. The tubs are lightweight for product protection and ease of use.
Sidel Cermex Flexipack Pick & Place case packer
29 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdPackaging solutions provider Sidel has introduced an auto-adjustable Pick & Place case packer — Cermex Flexipack — for packing glass bottles.
Essentra Tear Tapes Rippatape X cross-tear opening device for packaging
27 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Essentra ComponentsThe Essentra Tear Tapes Rippatape X tape-based opening device provides for easy opening across paper, corrugated and fibreboard packaging.
Redesigning your packaging with the 5Rs
26 November, 2019 by Nerida Kelton, MAIP, Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP); ANZ Board Member – World Packaging Organisation (WPO) | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingReduce, Reuse and Recycle are the three most important of the 5Rs when it comes to redesigning packaging to reduce environmental impacts.
Label maker upgrades to UV inkjet printing press
25 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Jet TechnologiesJet Technologies has recently helped NSW Central Coast-based SL&CS Promotions upgrade to a new UV inkjet printing press.
EXAIR Gen4 standard ion air knife
20 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdThe EXAIR standard ion air knife reduces static electricity, saving compressed air and improving production speeds.
Call for mandatory Health Star Ratings
19 November, 2019CHOICE is calling for mandatory Health Star Ratings on food products after research revealed that the rating system enables consumers to pick healthy foods.
