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Ravenwood Packaging moves into Australia
RAVENWOOD Packaging is estab- lishing a new subsidiary in Australia, appointing Sam Aloschi to be the company’s Asia-Pacific managing director. The UK-based packaging and labelling company specialises in linerless labels and pack inspection systems.
Ravenwood is looking to increase its presence in the region; it has two linerless label distribu- tors in Australia: Hally Labels in Queensland and Label Manufac- turers Australia in Melbourne.
The company offers its own- brand thermal ribbon, and it has recently added two new label materials to its approved materi- als list: the YUPO, RWU130 white film product and Antalis’ black Label Gloss. Ravenwood said both materials are exclusive to the company.
Paul Beamish, founder and UK-based managing director said, “It is with great pleasure that I can announce the opening of our Ravenwood subsidiary in Australia. I am thrilled that Sam Aloschi, with his many years of experience in the Australian food industry, will be heading up this new team.”
Beamish said, through the new subsidiary, the com- pany aims to better service the Australian and New Zea- land marketplace.
Ravenwood said business operations in Australia are reflecting that of its UK head- quarters, with machinery sales, spare parts, and service. Sales in Australia is headed up by managing director Aloschi and sales manager Bob Elvin. Spare
parts and service are covered by customer support manager Ian Towsey and service engineer Bob Towsey.
Aloschi has 25 years
of experience in the Australian food and packaging industry,
with his most recent
role before Ravenwood
was head of site for
retail ready operations
at Coles. Prior to that, he was the national retail manufactur- ing manager for the Australian supermarket giant. Addition- ally, Aloschi has held manage- ment positions at Beak & John- son, Peters Meats, Primo Foods, and other companies.
Aloschi said he is honoured to have been appointed to the role.
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“We are beginning to see a marked increase in linerless, especially in Australia. With strong foundations for this growth, I am confident that we can continue to build on this success and drive our strategic vision forward,” he said. ■