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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE AIP TO CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH
ANNIVERSARY
Please email [email protected] or visit the events page on
www.aipack.com.au for more information
LIMITED NUMBERS FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT SO DONT DELAY!
WHAT:
WHEN: Thursday 12th of September WHERE: The Chapter House 197
Flinders Lane Melbourne VIC 3000
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is proud to be
celebrating its 50th Anniversary in September.
This striking building built in 1891 is adjacent to St Pauls
Cathedral and is one of the CBDs most imposing function settings. A
truly historic and unique setting for the AIPs 50th anniversary
celebrations.
Please email [email protected] or visit the events page on
www.aipack.com.au for more information
Come and join us for a most-memorable evening with old and new
colleagues, mentors and friends!
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The AGM will be followed by the AIP VIC Branch Technical
Dinner.
DONT MISS OUT ON THE LATEST AIP ACTIVITIES FOR 2013
ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA
& NEW ZEALANDTo register to attend any of the events simply
email [email protected] or visit the events page on
www.aipack.com.au
AIP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
INTRODUCTION TO PACKAGING ECONOMICS HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE
INTRODUCTION TO PACKAGING ECONOMICS HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSE
PACKAGING FOR PRODUCT LIFE EXTENSION HALF-DAY TRAINING
COURSE
When: Wednesday the 3rd of JulyWhere: Box Hill Golf ClubTime:
4.00 pm until 5.30 pmSpeaker:
When: Wednesday the 24th of JulyWhere: BNZ Highbrook Partner
CentreTime: 10.00 am Presenter: Pierre Pienaar MSc FAIP
When: Thursday 1st of AugustWhere: Oatlands Golf Course Club
HouseTime: 10.00 am Presenter: Pierre Pienaar MSc FAIP
When: Wednesday the 25th of SeptemberWhere: Viewpoint
CentreTime: 10.00 amPresenter: Emeritus Professor Harry Lovell OAM,
FAIP
VIC
NZ
VICREVISED COURSE
AIP 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DINNERWhen: Thursday the
12th of SeptemberWhere: The Chapter House
Time: 6.30 pm What:
VIC
NSW
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is proud to be
celebrating its 50th Anniversary in September. Come and join us for
a most-memorable evening with old and new colleagues, mentors and
friends!
This str iking bui lding bui l t in 1891 is adjacent to St Pauls
Cathedral and is one of the CBDs most imposing function settings. A
truly historic and unique setting for the AIPs 50th anniversary
celebrations.
Packaging represents a significant investment in any brand with
innovation and design driving improved consumer utility and
function. Packaging protects and preserves its valuable contents
through the supply chain delivering the product to the consumer in
the state that its brand owners intended.
Packaging also represents a major cost to its brand owners and
users of packaging remain under constant pressure from rising costs
due to raw materials, energy and on-costs. Understanding what is
cost effective packaging and how to achieve it remains the key to
ensuring that your company remains competitive in todays tough
trading environment.
The extension of shelf life using modern packaging techniques
plays an important role in food packaging. The course examines a
range of integrated technologies with the emphasis on the packaging
operation, the materials used and their selection.
INTRODUCTION TO NANOTECHNOLOGY HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSEWhen:
Wednesday the 27th of NovemberWhere: Viewpoint CentreTime: 10.00 am
Presenter: Terry Turney
VICNEW
COURSE
Craig ElvinSales and Services ManagerVisy GlamaCraig will talk
about trends in corrugated Point of Purchase (POP) in both
Australian and overseas markets. He will look at board grades,
paper make ups, the influence of China production, retailer
influence on POP and design styles and design considerations.
William Wu General ManagerCyclelink AustraliaWilliam will
provide a presentation on what Cyclelink is doing across the world
and how Chinese Paper mills value different sources of recycled
fibres.
AIP TECHNICAL DINNERIn conjunction with APPITA
When: Wednesday the 7th of AugustWhere: Box Hill Golf ClubTime:
6.00 pm Speakers:
VIC
John McBride MAIPPrincipalJohn McBride & AssociatesWhat does
the term Best Practice really mean? Observations from 30 years
experience in and around the packaging and food manufacturing
sector.Charlie Hong MAIPSales DirectorTitan PackagingCharlie Hong
MAIP will be discussing flexible packaging innovations, machinery
and alternatives to current packaging which add to landfill and
raise questions about sustainability.
AIP TECHNICAL DINNER
When: Wednesday the 3rd of JulyWhere: Box Hill Golf ClubTime:
6.00 pm Speaker:
VIC
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DONT MISS OUT ON THE LATEST AIP ACTIVITIES FOR 2013ALL MEMBERS
ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA & NEW
ZEALANDTo register to attend any of the events simply email
[email protected] or visit the events page on
www.aipack.com.au
CSIRO SITE VISITWhen: Monday 16th of SeptemberWhere: CSIRO
facility in Clayton Time: 9.30 am
INDUSTRY EVENTS
2013 CORMACK INNOVATION AWARDS
AU
CormackInnovaonAwardsSmart MindsPractical Solutions
We are back for our 12th Year!This year's Award Presentation
Night will be on
Thursday 31st of Octoberin Sydney.
Save the date, it is set to be a great evening!
For all enquiries please contact: Amber Bates
[email protected] 02 9707 8017 www.cormack.com.au
The tour will be facilitated by CSIROs Business Development
Manager Dilip Manuel who will provide everyone with an insight into
one of Australias premier R&D facilities. The event will
provide participants with the opportunity to learn more about CSIRO
and its involvement in the development and commercialisation of
technology.
New to the aerosol industry or wishing to increase your
knowledge of the aerosol and industry matters? Then the Aerosol
Association of Australias two-day Introduction to Aerosol
Technology course is for you. Delivered, for the fifth year
running, by experienced and respected local and international
aerosol industry practitioners, the course will leave you with a
greater understanding of the components that make up this unique
packaging solution, how aerosol technology works and, importantly,
what affects its performance. Speakers will cover all aspects of
aerosol production, including propellants and formulation
considerations, safety, testing, warehousing, industry regulations,
and sustainability. In addition, Hidetoshi Miyamoto, R&D
Manager, Daizo Japan and One Asia Network, will share some exciting
innovations in the aerosol format! Plus, now you can attend an
optional extra day of factory tours on 21 August 2013 to see
aerosol manufacture in progress at a can factory, a valve factory
and an aerosol filler. Groups of five or more from the same company
are able to negotiate a special rate, so encourage your colleagues
to book with you.
For more information:
tel: (02) 8095 9630 [email protected]
www.aerosol.com.au
MGSM Conference Centre, Macquarie Park, NSW 22-23 August 2013
With Optional Factory Tours on 21 August 2013
INTRODUCTION TO AEROSOL TECHNOLOGY COURSE & Optional Factory
Tours
When: Thursday the 22nd of August, 9:00 AM Friday the 23rd of
August, 5:00 PM Where: Macquarie Graduate School of Management
Macquarie Park, NSW What: 2 Day Workshop plus optional day of
factory tours.
INTRODUCTION TO AEROSOL TECHNOLOGY COURSE
The course is a must for anyone working in an operations,
laboratory or technical role with aerosols. It is ideal for those
starting out in the industry or wishing to refresh or increase
their knowledge of aerosol technology.www.aerosol.com.au
www.csiro.au
INDEPENDENT MEASUREMENT OF PACKAGING PERFORMANCE
Permeability testing - oxygen transmission and water vapour
transmission.
Analysis to determine what types of plastic materials are
present in a sample, including structures of multilayered
packaging.
Mechanical testing of plastic films tensile strength and related
properties, tear resistance, puncture resistance, dart impact
resistance and others.
Plus many other tests.
Australia 1300 GunnLabNew Zealand 0800 GunnLab
Email: [email protected]
www.gunnlab.com.au
INDEPENDENT MEASUREMENT OF PACKAGING PERFORMANCE
Permeability testing - oxygen transmission and water vapour
transmission.
Analysis to determine what types of plastic materials are
present in a sample, including structures of multilayered
packaging.
Mechanical testing of plastic films tensile strength and related
properties, tear resistance, puncture resistance, dart impact
resistance and others.
Plus many other tests.
Australia 1300 GunnLabNew Zealand 0800 GunnLab
Email: [email protected]
www.gunnlab.com.au
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AIP RECOGNISES RICHARD SMITH WITH A FELLOWSHIP
Q. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB IN THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY?A. My first
job was as Quality Assurance Officer with a global packaging
company called Van Leer (since acquired by Huhtamaki). I joined Van
Leer in 1986 at their Raglan Street, Preston facility, where I
worked on pulp moulded products and foamed polystyrene extrusion
and thermoforming.
Q. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY? A. I have been in the
packaging industry since 1986. I have had roles across quality
assurance, engineering, technical, operations, procurement and
supply chain as well as R&D management in that time. In my
early career at Van Leer I was very lucky to be chosen to be one of
six engineers to be selected from around the world to participate
in Van Leers management development program. Following this program
I was assigned to various Van Leer facilities in England, Malaysia,
Singapore and Australia in technical and engineering roles.
In 1991 I joined ACI Plastics Packaging as Quality Systems
Engineer in their PET bottle (Petalite) division. I was fortunate
to move quickly into the role of Technical Manager in 1992, and was
soon learning the art of PET bottle design.
In 1996 I decided on a career change into FMCG, and was the
Manufacturing Manager for Mattel Toys in Australia. In 1999 I
returned to ACI Plastics Packaging as Technical Manager for the
Beverage Division and became their General Manager of Technology in
2002.
In 2004 the ACI business was sold and I joined Simplot briefly
for a year as Supply Manager for Packaging.
In 2005 I joined Amcor as part of the Polyethylene Films group,
where I have had the great opportunity to be able to learn the
detailed technology of flexible packaging. Today I am very
fortunate to be part of the Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific Team, as
General Manager Technical Development for the Australian business
as well being as the Sustainability Leader for Amcor Flexibles Asia
Pacific.
Q. WHAT ARE YOUR CORE AREAS OF EXPERTISE? A. My core areas of
expertise would be a polymers and their chemistry, biopolymers,
rigid plastics, flexible plastics and packaging sustainability,
with a strong focus on new product development and the management
of product innovation.
Q. WHAT DOES RECEIVING THE AIP FELLOWSHIP MEAN TO YOU?
A. The receiving of the AIP Fellowship has been significant to
me, and I am very honoured to be recognised by my peers in this
way. I have been very fortunate to have had colleagues and mentors
that have guided my career through their invaluable knowledge and
skills.
There are fantastic opportunities in the packaging industry and
I hope that I may in some way continue to assist such sharing of
knowledge and skills through the AIP.
NEW MEMBERSThe AIP would like to welcome the following new
Members...
David Kilpatrick Member WAClaudia Rinaldi Associate NSW
Gavin Hughes Associate NSWRon Sherring Member NSW
The AIP National Board recently recognised Richard Smith with a
Fellowship. Richard Smith FAIP, is currently the General Manager of
Technical Development, Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific ANZ. Richard is
receiving his Fellowship for the significant contribution he has
personally made to the development of polymers and innovative
plastics packaging across a diverse range of packaging mediums
including rigid containers, closures, trays and more recently
flexible packaging.
He is also the AIPs newest course presenter and runs the
Introduction to Flexible Packaging and Bioplastics half-day
training course. We asked Richard to tell us a little more about
his background and his packaging experience...Richard Smith
FAIP
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G laxoSmithKlines (GSK) Area Packaging Director, Charlie
Champion, assembled some of his team members from Singapore,
Indonesia, Philippines, China, Malaysia and Australia for a
three-day packaging seminar held in Kuala Lumpur from 4-6 June
2013. Among the highly trained and educated team members was AIPs
own Stewart Jackson from GSK Sydney.
Once the introductions were out of the way on day one, training
got underway with a quiz that proved to the lecturer, Pierre
Pienaar, that he was going to be dealing with extensive knowledge
in the seminar room. Lecture topics included Packaging Planning,
Business Aspects of Packaging and Environment along with a specific
focus on Pharmaceutical Packaging and Packaging Practices and
Specifications.
Towards the end of day one team members split into two groups,
gowned up and entered the adjoining manufacturing and packing
facility for the first of the very effective and successful gembas
held as part of the seminar. Half the team attended the Blister
Packaging gemba whilst others joined the Sachet Packaging gemba.
Going to these respective gembas produced a steady flow of
questions from all seminar participants.
Day two kicked off with some more quizzes to ensure all team
members were comfortable with the content of the previous day. On
this day Pierre addressed the various packaging materials used in
Pharmaceutical Packaging as well as Supply Chain aspects along with
Stability Testing and ended with Packaging Machinery before a
further gemba was attended in the factory, this time on sachet
packaging and all it entails.
Day three started with the obligatory questions; not only to
keep participants on their toes but to instil confidence as they
realised how much material they had covered and how much new
knowledge had been gained.
More materials were discussed before moving on to
Anti-counterfeit Packaging, Active and Intelligent Packaging and
later Adhesives, Labels and Labelling as well as Decoration
Options.
The seminar ended on the topic that is on all pharmaceutical
companies minds, that of Tamper Evident Packaging and the future of
Packaging in Pharmaceuticals.Numerous problems from the various GSK
facilities in the different countries were discussed and potential
solutions found. This focused discussion forum all team members
found stimulating and encouraging.
The reports on the gembas were discussed and this exercise was
found to be most interesting as each member saw the operation and
packaging from a different perspective; proving the worth of a
gemba which has as its main function the observation of reality
first hand i.e. seeing for yourself what goes on in the factory in
a particular area. Comments were plenty and Randev Gunasinghe had
his hands full in chairing the session.
Stewart Jackson chaired the session on finding solutions to
particular issues in relation to cost saving measures. The team
members soon learned the art of problem solving and applied that
which the new knowledge they had gained over the three days.
Charlie Champion closed the seminar by summarising the following
elements gained in the three days: new theoretical knowledge,
problem solving skills, practical application, the power of team
work and technical knowledge. He then laid out the future direction
and obtained commitments from all team members as to how they would
apply their new learning and in what time frame. Charlie Champion
and Stewart Jackson are to be commended for pursuing and obtaining
approval to run such an effective, important event ; tailored
specifically to Pharmaceutical Packaging and GSKs needs, in
particular.
AIP EDUCATES GLAXOSMITHKLINE IN KUALA LUMPUR
GlaxoSmithKline Packaging Seminar Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia June
2013
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Generally the theme of a meeting is around one discipline but
when eminent presenters come to discuss the 'Outlook for Australian
Business after the Resources Boom' and the 'Future of Packaging
White Paper' a whole gamut of topics comes under consideration.
David de Garis, Director and Senior Economist, National
Australia Bank (NAB) and Tanya Barden, Director of Sustainability,
Trade and Innovation at Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC),
were the two experts who delivered many thought provoking
snippets.
David de Garis said at the very start of his address 'we live in
interesting times' and then went onto openly address the changing
landscape in the resources industry and the political arena. He
noted quickly changing sands over the past twelve months in the
mining industry with the 'red hand' of down-down being prominent
over the period. Many investments have been delayed or abandoned
and only those infrastructure projects beyond tipping point will be
completed.
Easy to understand when the spot price for iron ore has dropped
by $79.00 a tonne but costs of production remain high. A projection
is that mining profitability is below average and will remain so
until Q3 of 2014. Coal companies striving to maintain a reasonable
return on investments (ROI), are cutting staff and also like their
counterparts in iron ore and other resources are shutting marginal
production sites and advising of profit downgrades.
But all is not written in red ink! The Chinese economy is
maturing but the changed socio-economic delivers some positive
outlooks for Australian industries that can fill the demand. Wine,
meat and dairy products are growing unabated with 25 million new
customers, but all are commodities where global competition for the
markets is severe.
Turning to the domestic situation we heard that many high value
projects (instance AUD$2 billion for new Adelaide hospital) are
committed but there are a limited number of such domestic building
projects. There is a squeeze on household spending and debt to
income is still high. This belies the spin that Governments say
about the local economy. The long time to the election is draining
business confidence but there is no doubt that the winner will be
poor.
Housing affordability is still difficult and there is little
demand for commercial properties. An unconsidered import was
uncovered when David discussed the Australian dollar. Because Japan
and USA have been printing money in what is called quantitative
easing the rate of exchange has fluctuated wildly. Mr de Garis
declared it to be a 'volatile beast' that is expected to drop to 94
cents against the US$.
Some discussion arose about the export of LNG and the impact on
Australian Industry. America will become more competitive when LNG
ships can pass through the Panama Canal but support for home
manufacturing was uncovered. In USA industry pays a quarter of the
price paid by Asian customers but although price comparisons were
not discussed it is considered that our local gas prices could in
an oft used term be classed as 'gouging'.
The assistance to Australian manufacturing is solely in the
hands of the Government regulators. America is now able to compete
against Asia and Mexico for manufacturing.
The positive for packaging companies lies with transport both
domestic and export as all unitised commodities need to be packaged
before they can be transported.
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) is the leading
national organisation representing Australian food, drink and
grocery manufacturing industry.
The membership of AFGC comprises more than 150 companies,
subsidiaries and associates which constitutes in the order of 80
per cent of the gross dollar value of the processed food, beverage
and grocery products sectors.
With an annual turnover in the 2010-11 financial year of $110
billion, Australian food and grocery manufacturing industry makes a
substantial contribution to the Australian economy and is vital to
the nations future prosperity.
But the stories told by Tanya Barden were far from rosy. On the
day that a major food canning operator was considering closure
which follows on a number of others recently the word tough did not
go unnoticed.
FOOD, FINANCE AND FINGS!
David de Garis, Nim Smyth and and Tanya Barden
Written by Michael B Halley FAIP
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Coincidentally gas prices are a major issue for manufacturers
and although only seven companies are eligible to pay the carbon
tax there is no ability to pass on the additional costs. Cost of
water and waste disposal are also high impact inputs.
Add to this severe retail competition, which is squeezing
supplier margins and increased import competition. AFGC
acknowledges that the retail conditions are tough but champions
local clean and green food processed and packaged here.
AFGC has made a submission on the Packaging Impacts Decision
Regulation Impact Statement (PIDRIS). The AFGC is a member of the
National Packaging Covenant Industry Association (NPCIA) and
accordingly is supportive of their submission on this issue. The
thrust of PIDRIS is to further regulate packaging and littering
which places AFGC in the ring against consumer activists and the
often unbelievable decisions by Government committees. (David de
Garis mentioned the live cattle export debacle)
The proponent of scrapping or weakening the APC and introducing
nationwide Container Deposit Legislation (CDL) is a major battle to
be fought. Another option being considered by governments would
involve keeping the APC but significantly increasing industry
contributions to $40- $50 million yet another impost in tough
economic times! AFGC is working hard to get all member companies to
sign onto APC and increase the percentage of recycling.
But the battle is being fought in tandem with changing society
demand and Government requirements, which as
expected; are not the same in every state of this
federation!Tanya delayed her travel to the AIP meeting, as earlier
AFGC, Coles and the RED Group launched a soft plastics recycling
program in Canberra on World Environment Day. RED Group programs
are well known to AIP members as we have supported Director Liz
Kasell and the recycling company Replas.
The RED Program is a true product stewardship model where
everyone involved in the life cycle of a product, including
manufacturers, distributors and consumers have a responsibility for
that product throughout its entire life cycle, including its
end-of-life outcome. Many other positive programs are in train at
AFGC and are detailed on the organisations web site.
David de Garis told us that finance is a volatile beast but was
cautious about Government involvement however Tanya left us with
the thought 'Governments will withdraw from funding but increase
the impost on industry'.
The evening came to a close with a spirited question time where
Government policies and manipulation of statistics was vocally
advanced. The major grocery retailers by price reductions on
staples that are part of the Consumer Price Index assist the spin
merchants at Canberra but not the manufacturers making those
goods.
Both presenters were thanked by Llew Stephens and gifted with a
bottle of wine that will be one less exported to China.
FOOD, FINANCE AND FINGS! cont...
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emailing [email protected]
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While most makers of hazard-ous items are probably famil-iar
with the concept of duty of care for their packaging, just as
important are the nu-merous labelling standards and warnings for
common
products on the market.In many cases, a product can be
perfectly
legal and fit for its purpose, but can still breach the law if
the packaging and label-ling does not comply with mandatory
la-belling standards.
A handy tip is to always check if specific standards apply to
your products even if
you are only supplying the packaging. A few examples of
mandatory product
standards include: Aquatic toysThe mandatory standard for
aquatic toys came into effect on 1 April 2010 and is the only
mandatory standard for aquatic toys. It covers labelling for
aquatic toys.
Baby dummiesThe mandatory standard for baby dum-mies came into
effect on 20 October 2006. It covers requirements for design,
construction and safety labelling.
Baby walkersThis mandatory standard came into ef-fect on 1
November 2002. It covers de-sign, construction, performance and
la-belling requirements for baby walkers.
Bean bagsThe mandatory standard for bean bags came into effect
on 28 October 1987 and was last amended 1 December 2004. It applies
to bean bag covers and packages containing bean bag filling.
Other requirementsIn addition to mandatory standards im-posed by
the Australian Consumer Law, some industries may be governed by
their own legislation.
In the areas of food and beverages, for ex-ample, packaging sold
in Australia must be labelled in accordance with the Australia New
Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). Compliance with the Code is
man-datory and in cases of non-compliance, penalties can arise.
Mandatory warning labels on food gen-erally need to be at least
3mm in size, with the exception of warning labels on small
packages (with a surface area of less than 100cm) where they
should be no smaller than 1.5mm.
When it comes to cosmetic goods label-ling, while the Australian
Consumer Law imposes mandatory standards on cosmet-ics and
toiletries, if a particular product (including a cosmetic) is
described on the labelling or packaging as a product intend-ed for
therapeutic use this can mean that it is governed by the
Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, which is highly regulated.
If products are intended for modifying a bodily process, or to
prevent, diagnose or alleviate a disease, they could be assessed as
therapeutic goods. For example, deodor-ant could be considered to
be a therapeutic product if described on the packaging as an
antiperspirant; or a pimple concealer could be classed as
therapeutic if you de-scribe it as a product that heals
pimples.
Care needs to be taken to classify the product correctly so you
know what label-ling laws and standards apply.
Disclaimer: This article is of a general nature only and must
not relied on as a substitute for tailored legal advice suited to
your individual circumstances.
June 2013 www.packagingnews.com.au tech speak
Sharon Givoni is an intellectual property lawyer who has
assisted packaging companies Australia-wide to ensure their
packaging is compliant with the law. She can be contacted at
[email protected].
some labelling warnings that were apparently used on products,
at least according to the internet.
On a pack of Breath Savers: Not for weight control.
On Boot's Children's cough medicine: Do not drive car or operate
machinery.
On Sainsbury's peanuts: Warning Contains Nuts.
On a hair dryer: Do not use while sleeping.
On a Harry Potter wizards broom: This broom does not actually
fly.
On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase
necessary. Details inside.
On many brands of Christmas lights: For indoor or outdoor use
only.
In a microwave oven manual: Do not use for drying pets.
DOnt let this be yOu
wellman.indd 1 6/03/13 3:23 PM
Measuring up to safety standardshaving talked last month about
the concept of duty of care and how this can impact on packaging
and legal risk, sharon Givoni looks at the wider requirements for
labelling standards on other common products.
THIS ARTICLE WAS RE-PRODUCED WITH PERMISSION FROM PKN
The seven international speakers who formed part of the recent
World Packaging Conference at AUSPACK PLUS had some very valuable
lessons to share with Australias packaging community. Ralph Moyle
reports.
At AUSPACK PLUS 2013, the Australian Institute of Packaging
conducted the National Technical Forum with the theme Global
Packaging Trends. The seven international speakers were part of the
World Packaging Conference, and are leaders in their fields,
travelling all the way from the USA, Austria, Indonesia, India,
Brazil and South Africa to share their packaging insights.
The world cannot do without packag-ing. This was the core
message from Tom Schneider (USA) president of the World Packaging
Organisation (WPO). The WPO provides a global advantage under its
motto Better quality of life through better packaging for more
people and Tom reminded the audience that we as packag-ing
professionals are making a difference, but it starts with
education.
Jin Zhe (Jack) from the World Pack-aging Centre (China) spoke on
the scale of the changes and future of the Chinese packaging
industry.
The value of the Chinese packaging industry was $248 billion in
2012, or 50 percent of the worlds output, and this
continues to grow.Dr. Johannes Bergmair of the Austrian
Packaging Institute presented Packaging and Food Safety on a
Global Level, which was full of alerts to packaging and food
technologists about risks to food safety. There is relevant
legislation in many parts of the world but there is little cohesion
between them and they are not complimentary.
Global Trends in Packaging in Indone-sia and Within the Region
was the presenta-tion from Ariana Susanti of the Indonesian
Packaging Federation.
Our nearest neighbour has geographi-cal challenges of 17,500
islands and 250 million people, which affect the required packaging
formats to serve its culturally diverse people with the limited
supply chain resources. The radically changing retail environment
provides another dimension.
Professor Narayan C. Saha repre-sented the Indian Institute of
Packaging and spoke on Economical, Social and Ecological Aspect of
Packaging and Indian Market Potential.
With a population 55 times that of
Australia, diverse food habits, economic growth rates of 6.9
percent, an emerging middle class and booming retail market, India
has addressed its ecological aspects across the country. Government
controls on certain packaging formats are being applied.
Rural India, where 74 percent of the people reside, is the
challenge of distri-bution the market for the future.
Luciana Pellegrino represented the Brazilian Packaging
Association on the topic of Packaging as a Marketing Tool Global
Approach. The marketing strategy
of a brand has to be materialised to consumers through its
packages, Luciana insisted. For consumers, packaging and product
are one single element that cannot be disassociated.
Lucianas last and most telling comment was the impact that an
online presence can have on influencing consum-ers buying
decisions. Be online; be connected with the real world, she
insisted.
Keith Pearson provided the closing presentation on Discovering
the Missing Link Sustainable Advances in the Pack-aging Supply
Chain, which was directed at all parties in the packaging industry,
encouraging them to change the way they think and act. Food waste
is becoming an increasing concern for consumers and industry
members, with the former buying more than is needed and the latter
often not packaging their products appropriately.
Keith shed light on the implications of our growing waste,
especially in regards to sustainability, with one third of global
food production lost or wasted annually. His messages were simple:
good packag-ing saves food; and recycling is not about removing
waste but extending a mate-rials value and usability. A fine end to
a global review of packaging.
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consumers through its packages."
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The seven international speakers who formed part of the recent
World Packaging Conference at AUSPACK PLUS had some very valuable
lessons to share with Australias packaging community. Ralph Moyle
reports.
At AUSPACK PLUS 2013, the Australian Institute of Packaging
conducted the National Technical Forum with the theme Global
Packaging Trends. The seven international speakers were part of the
World Packaging Conference, and are leaders in their fields,
travelling all the way from the USA, Austria, Indonesia, India,
Brazil and South Africa to share their packaging insights.
The world cannot do without packag-ing. This was the core
message from Tom Schneider (USA) president of the World Packaging
Organisation (WPO). The WPO provides a global advantage under its
motto Better quality of life through better packaging for more
people and Tom reminded the audience that we as packag-ing
professionals are making a difference, but it starts with
education.
Jin Zhe (Jack) from the World Pack-aging Centre (China) spoke on
the scale of the changes and future of the Chinese packaging
industry.
The value of the Chinese packaging industry was $248 billion in
2012, or 50 percent of the worlds output, and this
continues to grow.Dr. Johannes Bergmair of the Austrian
Packaging Institute presented Packaging and Food Safety on a
Global Level, which was full of alerts to packaging and food
technologists about risks to food safety. There is relevant
legislation in many parts of the world but there is little cohesion
between them and they are not complimentary.
Global Trends in Packaging in Indone-sia and Within the Region
was the presenta-tion from Ariana Susanti of the Indonesian
Packaging Federation.
Our nearest neighbour has geographi-cal challenges of 17,500
islands and 250 million people, which affect the required packaging
formats to serve its culturally diverse people with the limited
supply chain resources. The radically changing retail environment
provides another dimension.
Professor Narayan C. Saha repre-sented the Indian Institute of
Packaging and spoke on Economical, Social and Ecological Aspect of
Packaging and Indian Market Potential.
With a population 55 times that of
Australia, diverse food habits, economic growth rates of 6.9
percent, an emerging middle class and booming retail market, India
has addressed its ecological aspects across the country. Government
controls on certain packaging formats are being applied.
Rural India, where 74 percent of the people reside, is the
challenge of distri-bution the market for the future.
Luciana Pellegrino represented the Brazilian Packaging
Association on the topic of Packaging as a Marketing Tool Global
Approach. The marketing strategy
of a brand has to be materialised to consumers through its
packages, Luciana insisted. For consumers, packaging and product
are one single element that cannot be disassociated.
Lucianas last and most telling comment was the impact that an
online presence can have on influencing consum-ers buying
decisions. Be online; be connected with the real world, she
insisted.
Keith Pearson provided the closing presentation on Discovering
the Missing Link Sustainable Advances in the Pack-aging Supply
Chain, which was directed at all parties in the packaging industry,
encouraging them to change the way they think and act. Food waste
is becoming an increasing concern for consumers and industry
members, with the former buying more than is needed and the latter
often not packaging their products appropriately.
Keith shed light on the implications of our growing waste,
especially in regards to sustainability, with one third of global
food production lost or wasted annually. His messages were simple:
good packag-ing saves food; and recycling is not about removing
waste but extending a mate-rials value and usability. A fine end to
a global review of packaging.
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"The marketing strategy of a brand has to be materialised to
consumers through its packages."
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Transport and distribution
On 26 April 1956, 58 truck bodies were hoisted onto an old
tanker moored at Newark, New Jersey. The container revolution had
arrived and five days later the tanker, Ideal-X, docked in Houston
with its cargo, this time packed into the quasi containers. On
land, rail rather than road had been preferred for shifting large
volumes of goods. With the termini of rail networks located in
cities and ports, manual handling was necessary as products were
loaded into box cars. Meanwhile, on the roads, large vehicles were
developed but they still involved manual handling.
Historically, as early as 1885, rail in the USA had offered the
opportunity to transport produce wagons to ferry landings opposite
New York City. In the 1950s, flat-top rail wagons were used to
piggy back trailers as a means of transportation for long
distances. However, all of these systems involved multiple handling
and there was no standardisation to facilitate the various
systems.
Unit load concepts had been around for centuries with unitising
items on a base and using a windlass to raise them, but in WW2 the
pallet (and forklift truck) came to the fore. However, it was
another war which saw this principle taken to the next step. The
Vietnam War saw the introduction of a logistical approach with the
setting up of the First Logistical Command and the introduction of
unitised packaging. Previously the movement of materials and
supplies had created bottlenecks and the port facilities were
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on the docks, creating chaos. Containerisation was one answer;
however, the military bureaucracy was divided over the concept.
Finally, in 1966, following a visit by the Secretary of Defence
Robert McNamara, the nexus was broken and in 1967, the shipping
company Sea Land provided seven ships and the project got underway.
This then was the genesis of containerisation and air transport
absorbed the concept, thus unifying the distribution system.
The container and the associated handling systems have not only
revolutionised distribution, they have impacted on design,
packaging material
and reduced inventories. They have facilitated the rapid
distribution of products from the producer to the retail shelf with
minimal handling and savings in materials.
Emeritus Professor Harry Lovell OAM, FAIP [email protected]
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