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March/April 2023
insideAPPMA'sMachineryMatters Fibre-based packaging growth drivers A way forward for soft plastics recycling Interpack preview: gathering of the great Robots and the packaging line of tomorrow
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COVER STORY
16 Foodmach’s Phil Biggs on SMEs now having easier access to robotic palletisers.
SUSTAINABILITY
18 The building of Victoria’s biggest PET plastic recycling plant is progressing apace.
19 Penrith, NSW has become the first place in Australia to get a road that includes recycled coffee cups in its construction.
20 In the context of Australia’s vulnerable soft plastics recycling ecosystem, Nextek’s Ed Kosior points a way forward.
FOOD & DRINK PACKAGING
22 PKN looks at the pandemic- fuelled boom in pet ownership, and how it has affected manufacturers.
24 Nestlé Professional’s invests in its NSW factory, supporting collaborative product developments, such as its new recyclable PP cup.
26 Sealed Air shows how packaging design helps brand owners demonstrate ESG cred.
28 Wallaby invests in its aluminium bottle innovation and filling plant.
INTERPACK PREVIEW
31 PKN takes a closer look at what’s in store for visitors at Interpack 2023.
32 Demand for ‘natural’, sustainably packaged cosmetic products is growing, leading manufacturers to adapt.
34 PKN rounds up Australian exhibitors at Interpack
– including Heat and Control, Schütz, Syntegon, tna, Multivac and KHS.
ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION
40 The Packaging Line of Tomorrow must be built around robots.
42 Cama’s sweet solution for multi-variable artisan chocolate packaging lines.
44 Universal Robots outlines five automation predictions.
LABELS & LABELLING
46 PKN reports on the FPLMA conference, which focused on sustainability.
50 Amcor and MCC were the two big winners at the annual FPLMA awards.
52 Hanes Australia has installed the Herma InNo liner linerless labelling system, supplied by Result Group.
PACK DESIGN & PRINTING
54 Roma Foods turns to Disegno for the brand and pack design for its new Aussie-made gluten-free pasta brand.
55 Lion-owned Little Creatures uses packaging as a platform to celebrate Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride 2023.
56 Hulsbosch has developed a new brand identity and packaging design for Coles’ low-sugar snacks range.
56 Boxer & Co has created stand-out branding and packaging design for Joy Pet Food, in pouches printed and converted by OF Packaging.
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