PKN’s latest issue for 2024 is hitting desks and as always is full of news and in-depth features, including our comprehensive coverage of Tokyo Pack, as well as the latest developments in Sustainable Materials, Pharma & Cosmetic Packaging, Printing & Converting, Advanced Manufacturing, and Labels & Labelling.
Hot off the press, the PKN Packaging News November-December 2024 issue is on its way to you in the mail and available online for your convenience.
In the News: Mountain Blue, Opal, and Coles partner in a paper punnet trial (page 6); a $1m soft plastics recycling trial is set to kick off in QLD (page 6); Tread Softly lightens its footprint (page 8); an advanced depackager cuts Woolies’ food waste (page 8); and packaging manufacturers struggle as costs soar (page 10).
Touching on the biggest talking point in the packaging industry in tha least few months, in Industry Insight, we look at Australia's packaging regulatory reform (from page 12) and The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water's three-option framework for proposed reforms to the packaging system.
FEATURES
In our Cover Story (page 14), PKN takes a closer look at the Adelaide facility of Detpak that is part of Australian-owned, global, Detmold Group, to see paper and board packaging leaders in action.
In the Circular Economy feature, Lindy Hughson explores the ideal of achieving a circular economy for packaging in Australia, examining the current realities and the contributions and challenges faced by recycling companies like APR, Close the Loop, iQRenew, Plastic Forests and Martogg (page 18); Navan Kaur speaks to Tom Szaky about Terracycle’s recycling efforts and the challenges of managing waste streams (page 21); we look at a new collaboration between Pact Group, Hilton Foods, Woolworths Group, and Cleanaway Waste Management which aims to create a circular solution for tray and punnet packaging (page 22).
Then, in the Sustainability section, PKN highlights UPM Raflatac's release of its new Packaging Recyclability Guide, aimed at helping FMCG packaging stakeholders navigate packaging design and recyclability challenges (page 24)
Next up, in Food & Beverage Packaging, we report that HMPS has acquired machine engineering company Engi-O for expanding its product portfolio and market reach in food sector (page 27); Lindy Hughson visits Ellie King at work at the Orora Gawler facility (page 28); Interpack has released its capR wine closure to tackle recycling challenges (page 30); and packaged beverages have started rolling off the line at Suntory’s +$400 million manufacturing facility in Queensland (page 32).
In Printing & Converting, label converters looking for an end-to-end print, embellish and finishing system were out in force at Jet Technologies' open day (page 34); ABG has installed a new non-stop winder to run with the 120mpm HP Indigo V12 120 (page 35); and the productivity, precision and safety of the Kongsberg Ultimate is now available through Australian distributor GMS Pacific (page 36).
In Packaging Innovation, PKN reports directly from Tokyo Pack, bringing readers our insights on innovation and industry trends (page 38).
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE…
As always, rounding out the issue are our regular sections: In People in Packaging, PKN talks to Amber Bonney to find what sets her and her company apart from the pack (page 42); in Tech Speak, Nerida Kelton considers what it will take to drive change in waste management, collection and recycling Indonesia (page 44); in Supplier Spotlight, we feature Machine Knives Australia, which specialises in all types of packaging and food machinery blades (page 46); and Nupac, which has built a reputation as one of Australia’s leading suppliers of high-quality packaging and processing machinery (page 48); and we highlight the upcoming industry events to mark on your calendar in What’s On (page 50).
AND THE CHERRY ON TOP…
Our regular Machinery Matters supplement, brought to you in partnership with APPMA, keeps you updated on the latest trends, technology and company news from the packaging and processing machinery sector.
Companies and organisations featured include: JBT Corporation’s Proseal, HMPS, Nord, Trimatt Systems, Krones Recycling, BW Packaging, KHS, TNA Solutions, SMC Corporation ANZ, and Fibre King,
