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In a move focused on boosting support for its NSW members, the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association is partnering with the Modern Manufacturing Expo, which takes place in Sydney in September.
APPMA builds partnership with Modern Manufacturing Expo
The partnership between APPMA and the
Modern Manufacturing Expo comes off the back
of the APPEX (Australasian Processing and Packaging Expo) announcement at the recent AUSPACK event in Melbourne. APPEX is set to take place every three years in Melbourne, with the next event to run from 12-15 March 2024.
According to Michael Moran, APPMA CEO, the association
is focused on exploring opportunities that add support and value to their members in the NSW region.
“The Modern Manufacturing Expo is a great fit for the APPMA members and is complementary to the APPEX show. The two events will dovetail well and support our growing member base in NSW.”
Supported by both the state and federal government, the Modern Manufacturing Expo aims to help modernise and digitise Australia’s manufacturing capabilities and competitiveness to drive an advanced and sustainable manufacturing nation.
APPMA has a strong history in packaging and processing and provides strong industry connections and a well- established membership base across Australia. It is a national
association, providing a range of industry promotion, marketing, educational and networking forums, and support services that enable its members to promote their businesses,
share industry data, and maintain knowledge of the latest industry trends and innovations.
Moran said that
the association
is always on
the lookout for
opportunities to
help its members
raise their profile,
with the Modern Manufacturing Expo, which is “at the top end of innovation across all sectors”, being one such event.
“We are excited to join the Modern Manufacturing Expo
at its inaugural event and look forward to partnering with them as they move forward with their annual expos in
NSW. The event and associated conferences and seminars provide our members in the region with an opportunity
to not only showcase their technologies and products, but also to network and collaborate with the innovation community, which this show is bound to foster,” he added.
Marie Kinsella, CEO of show
organiser IEC Group, said the primary focus of the expo is to guide the industry following the widespread call to implement smart manufacturing. “An annual show is what is needed
to keep on top of emerging trends when working
with this type of technology, which is fast evolving and always innovating.
“This expo has become more than a showcase of products;
we see our role
at the Modern Manufacturing Expo as bringing
together like-minded companies and associations who are
driven to transform Australian manufacturing. It really is a collaborative space, and we want visitors to leave the event feeling empowered to make
the journey from traditional to modern manufacturing,” she said.
Moran concurred: “Manufacturing is resurging and onshoring is important. Innovation across manufacturing is a crucial development for the future
of the industry itself. While APPEX will provide a platform to unite the entire processing and packaging community with
Australia’s largest trade event for our industry showcasing new products and innovations, we also understand the need for an ‘off’ year event, that provides a flexible and agile space where companies can bounce ideas off each other, showcase the latest technology and explore collaboration to make these bigger developments happen.”
“APPMA is also excited
to further explore the R&D opportunities that the education sector is providing in this space and the Modern Manufacturing Expo provides a perfect platform for their members to explore this topic in-depth,” he concluded.
The Modern Manufacturing Expo takes place at the Sydney Showground on 21 and 22 September 2022. ■
WHAT’S COMING UP
MODERN MANUFACTURING EXPO
20-21 September Sydney Showground
INTERPACK
3-10 May 2023 Messe Dusseldorf, Germany
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Above: Michael Moran, APPMA CEO
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