Packaging, labelling & coding

Sumol+Compal Tetra Stelo Aseptic carton

20 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Tetra Pak

The Tetra Stelo Aseptic juice carton is recyclable and features an ergonomic design for ease of handling.


Markem-Imaje acquires brand protection specialist Systech

14 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty Ltd

Systech will become part of Markem-Imaje, bringing a range of products, including its Brand Protection Suite, into Markem-Imaje’s portfolio.


Tetra Pak and Hexagon launch virtual reality platform

14 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Tetra Pak

Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Hexagon's PPM Division, has launched a Smart Solutions Platform, to improve collaboration with customers.


Mitsubishi AGELESS OMAC oxygen absorber

18 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Metalprint Australia Pty Ltd

The Mitsubishi AGELESS oxygen absorber satchet is now also available in a film form OMAC version that is suitable for pouches and liquids.


Pilot plant for bio-based barrier material for packaging

13 December, 2019

The pilot plant is being built to enable the production of bio-based plastics as a barrier in transparent packaging, which could interest the food and beverage industry.


Shrink wrapping square bottles

11 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

Swiss beverage manufacturer BINA shrink wraps its range of squared and round bottles using Sidel's unifiliar 90° infeed system.


GM food needs definition

10 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New Zealand

FSANZ will redefine the code for genetically modified foods in 2020 following a report which concluded the current definitions were no longer fit for purpose and lacked clarity.


Wine industry steps closer to IP protection from copycats

06 December, 2019

A Bill has been introduced to parliament in order to help the Australian wine industry reduce the risk associated with fraud through IP label theft.


Alfa Machine Thermo Form-Fill-Seal Machines

01 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Esko Australia Pty Ltd

The Alfa Machine Thermo Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) Machines are suitable for processing cups/tubs with label, cups with IML, cups/tubs without label, mini-portions and special shaped containers.


Eurotub tub and lid range

29 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Berry

The Eurotub tub and lid range comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from 250 to 1000 g. The tubs are lightweight for product protection and ease of use.


Sidel Cermex Flexipack Pick & Place case packer

29 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

Packaging solutions provider Sidel has introduced an auto-adjustable Pick & Place case packer — Cermex Flexipack — for packing glass bottles.


Essentra Tear Tapes Rippatape X cross-tear opening device for packaging

27 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Essentra Components

The Essentra Tear Tapes Rippatape X tape-based opening device provides for easy opening across paper, corrugated and fibreboard packaging.


Redesigning your packaging with the 5Rs

26 November, 2019 by Nerida Kelton, MAIP, Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP); ANZ Board Member – World Packaging Organisation (WPO) | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are the three most important of the 5Rs when it comes to redesigning packaging to reduce environmental impacts.


Label maker upgrades to UV inkjet printing press

25 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Jet Technologies

Jet Technologies has recently helped NSW Central Coast-based SL&CS Promotions upgrade to a new UV inkjet printing press.


EXAIR Gen4 standard ion air knife

20 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd

The EXAIR standard ion air knife reduces static electricity, saving compressed air and improving production speeds.


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