Packaging, labelling & coding

Loeschpack RCB-HS wrapping head machine

20 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Allied Industries Pty Ltd

The RCB-HS wrapping head machine is a compact machine designed to hermetically seal bars of chocolate to provide a longer shelf life.


Sumol+Compal Tetra Stelo Aseptic carton

20 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Tetra Pak

The Tetra Stelo Aseptic juice carton is recyclable and features an ergonomic design for ease of handling.


Markem-Imaje acquires brand protection specialist Systech

14 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty Ltd

Systech 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

Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Hexagon's PPM Division, has launched a Smart Solutions Platform, to improve collaboration with customers.


Making case packing efficient, economical and sustainable in the supply chain

20 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Esko Australia Pty Ltd

With the rising demand for shelf-ready packaging, automation techniques are making the case packing process increasingly efficient, ecological and affordable for supply chains.


Mitsubishi AGELESS OMAC oxygen absorber

18 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Metalprint Australia Pty Ltd

The 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, 2019

The 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 Ltd

Swiss 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 New Zealand

FSANZ 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, 2019

A 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 Ltd

The 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: Berry

The 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 Ltd

Packaging 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 Components

The 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: Australasian Institute of Packaging

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are the three most important of the 5Rs when it comes to redesigning packaging to reduce environmental impacts.


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