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Bright spots in tough times
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10 INDUSTRYINSIGHT
The corrugated box supply chain has positioned itself for whatever turmoil comes next, writes Tim Woods, managing director of IndustryEdge, a fibre-packaging market analysis and consulting firm.
12 SUSTAINABILITY
The APCO Awards are nigh. These accolades recognise Australian organisations that lead the way in sustainable packaging design. Also, recycling labels have been found to be less-than-clear, and a New Zealand company is looking to bring more sustainability to e-commerce packaging.
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Refillable packaging is a
sector ripe with innovation possibilities. While it is gaining traction in the personal care and household categories, there is tremendous scope for new development.
Digital printing is changing the way brands interact with their consumers, opening worlds of possibilities.”
Starting on page 20, you can find a deep dive into brand and pack design. Digital printing is changing the way brands interact with their con- sumers, opening worlds of possibilities.
Then, our feature on food and beverage pack- aging includes a look at the smaller Australian craft breweries installing canning lines on page 24.
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18 PEOPLEINPACKAGING
Founder and CEO of Planet Protector Packaging Joanne Howarth talks about her young company’s flagship product, its next steps, and being named Cartier Laureate for South Asia and Oceania.
42 PRODUCTWATCH
GS1 2DBarcodes have arrived at Woolworths; KM Packaging’s mono-material lidding film; and Sidel’s new compact and fast filler for packaged water.
THE first half of 2020 has been a rough ride, financially and other- wise, for many in every industry. The Covid-19 pandemic and the measures governments have taken to crush it have wreaked havoc on business everywhere.
Our packaging industry here in Australia was no different. But it hasn’t been all bad, as evinced in some financial reports of the major packaging companies (see pages 6, 7, and 8). Hikes in demand for some products have, to some extent, off- set declines in demand for others.
As packaging was rightfully deemed an essential service, com- panies have been able to continue working throughout even the most restrictive lockdowns. Companies like LJM in Victoria have continued working with stringent measures in place to ensure the safety of employ- ees (see page 38).
There is a profusion of other great coverage in the September-October PKN. On page 18, we profile founder and CEO of Planet Protector Packaging, Joanne Howarth, who was recently named the Cartier Laureate for South Asia and Oceania.
Rounding out the issue, you can find expert analysis on the benefits and pitfalls of digitisation strategies starting on page 32 in our feature on line integration and automation.
While the pandemic has put some things on hold and complicated oth- ers, there is still innovation and progress, with more to come. ■
Ian Ackerman – Editor
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