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Lights, camera, action... and connection
THE organisation of a trade show is not dissimilar to that of a theatrical production. A stage is set with light- ing and props, actors prepped, rehearsals undertaken until finally, the performance is ready for the audience to enjoy.
The recent PacPrint felt like this to me. Bump in at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on the day before the show saw the arrival of machinery and tech, stands perfected, exhibitors ready, and then (cue drumroll), suddenly the expo was open and the industry was finally together again.
We’ve all waited a long time for this occasion. Five years, in fact. And while feedback from show organiser Visual Connections indi- cated that current difficulties in keeping a workforce up and running meant that many did not bring their
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32 08 Abbe brings four
businesses under one
brand
08 Jamestrong invests $6m in
aerosol can plant
09 Peacock Bros. buys AMR
Hewitts
Regulars
COMMENT
03 Lindy Hughson on why recognising innovation and contribution with awards builds a stronger industry.
INDUSTRY INSIGHT
10 Ahead of the K 2022 trade fair, we look at the challenges for plastics in Europe.
PEOPLE IN PACKAGING
26 Dr Carol Kilcullen- Lawrence wins the 2022 PIDA Industry Packaging Professional of the Year Award.
Preparation
teams to the show this year, visitor attendance was still strong over the four-day show.
While preparation was clearly extensive for all involved, the show seemed to be over as quick as a flash, and visi- tors gained knowledge, lasting experiences and some, new products.
On page 40 we look at the packaging and label at PacPrint, and sales
THE BOTTOM LINE
27 Paul Allen illustrates how the ‘buy, hold or sell’ cycle builds commercial match fitness for a business.
PRODUCT WATCH
50 KP’sTray2Trayinitiative
gains momentum
50 Green light for UPM
Raflatac’s CarbonNeutral
portfolio
50 Stockcap’s Aussie-made
clear plastic tubes
was clearly extensive for all involved ... and visitors gained knowledge, lasting experiences and some, new products.
offerings
made by Rodden, Epson, Trimatt and Currie Group.
Podcasts from the show floor were aplenty. The PKN team assisted our stablemate Print21 who pro- duced the industry’s Print Files podcast each day. Sponsored by Ball & Doggett, they can be heard on the Print21 website.
As with AUSPACK show in May, PacPrint was worth the five-year wait, and set the stage for face-to- face connection.
Something our industry has desperately been missing. ■
Colleen Bate – Editor
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