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3 ■ JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2023 MACHINERY MATTERS
2023: Opportunity to consolidate
Following the uncertainty associated with the running of events and activities over the past few years, APPMA remains confident 2023 will provide the opportunity to consolidate the progress made in 2022 and fully engage with members and the industry both domestically and on the international stage.
Welcome to
new members
“APPMA finished 2022 with
an influx of new member companies in the October
to December quarter, with companies eager to engage and utilise the various member benefits and services,” said CEO Michael Moran.
New members are
Beckhoff Automation, Argon and Co, Packaging Solutions and Equipment, Optima Weightech, Process Partners, Tynic Automation, Linear Technik and Schutz Australia.
“I’d like to welcome these companies to the APPMA community; we look forward to working with them all
in 2023,” Moran said.
APPEX 2024
Record company memberships drawn from all sectors of the Australian processing and packaging industry represents further reassurance of strong industry support and an ideal springboard as APPMA launches APPEX 2024 (Australasian Processing and Packaging Expo)
– one show, run by the industry for the industry, where returns and benefits are reinvested by APPMA to support the industry.
“With exhibitors and space allocations already exceeding the total of AUSPACK, we
are very excited about
what this event can and
will deliver as the planning and development continues during 2023,” Moran said.
Member and industry events APPMA will be curating and hosting several networking events this year. Additional events and activities are being planned, which will be communicated and updated on the APPMA website
as they are finalised. Dates to diarise for
scheduled member networking events include: ■ Sydney: 28 March
■ Brisbane: 27 June
■ Melbourne: 5 September ■ Adelaide: 14 November
APPMA will also be supporting and participating in industry alliance partner events, including Hort Connections
Exhibition scheduled for June in Adelaide, and Modern Manufacturing Expo scheduled for September in Sydney
“Members can find all the event information on our website, via the Events Calendar. Specifics, including registration information, will be added closer to the date for each event. We look forward to seeing everyone at one or more of these events,” Moran said.
Interpack – May 2023
Interpack, the global mega trade show for the packaging and processing industry, is taking place from 4-10 May in Dusseldorf, Germany. APPMA will be strongly represented.
“For those registered to attend Interpack, we are delighted to advise that APPMA, in partnership with PKN, will be hosting a networking event at the show on 5 May. The event will be open to both APPMA members and non-members visiting the show,” Moran said. Stay tuned for more information in relation to times, location and registration details. ■
WHAT’S COMING UP
INTERPACK
4-10 May
Messe Dusseldorf, Germany
HORT CONNECTIONS 5-7 June
Adelaide Convention Centre
PROPAK ASIA
14-17 June
BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
PACK EXPO LAS VEGAS 11-13 September Las Vegas Convention Centre, LA, USA
MODERN MANUFACTURING EXPO
20-21 September
Sydney showground, Sydney Olympic Park
APPEX 24
12-15 March 2024
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
The packaging and processing megashow Interpack will be staged in May. APPMA will be in attendance.
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