Sustainability in the spotlight at APPEX 2024
Sustainability, efficiency and automation will be at the forefront of the upcoming Australasian Processing and Packaging Expo (APPEX) 2024, which will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 12–15 March 2024.
APPEX will build on the 35-year foundation of the former AUSPACK exhibitions, taking what was previously a packaging-focused event and combining it with the processing industry.
Mark Dingley, APPMA Chair, said the event will unite the best in processing and machinery, as well as ancillary equipment, materials and packaging.
“For manufacturers looking to boost their production lines through new machinery, automation and technology, this is the place to be,” Dingley said.
The event is set to take over all 20 bays of the MCEC and will be divided into zones to help attendees find products and services of interest.
Networking areas including food and beverage hubs and APPEX restaurants will also be on offer for visitors and exhibitors to connect and network.
APPEX will feature a series of educational initiatives and opportunities including Meat Industry Day, led by a collaboration of partners comprising the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC), Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) and Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
There will also be food and beverage-focused sessions as part of the Food Industry Solutions and presentations from Robotics Australia exploring the role and future of robotics in the industry.
The Awards of Excellence, hosted by APPMA, will be held on Wednesday, 13 March. The awards are in recognition of excellence, innovation, leadership and best practice in the packaging and processing industry.
Dingley said APPMA membership had increased by 40% over the past two years — and continued to grow.
“APPEX 2024 will build on that momentum and will prove to be a platform for accelerated growth and innovation propelling our industry, and our country, further forward,” he said.
Registrations for APPEX 2024 are now open.
To register or for more information visit www.appex.com.au.
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