The first print issue for 2024 of Machinery Matters, the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association’s regular supplement published in partnership with PKN Packaging News and Food & Drink Business, is hitting desks from this week and is also available online.
In the January-February 2024 issue, we bring you the latest news, trends and technology relevant to the Australasian packaging and processing machinery sector.
In the Chair’s Message, Mark Dingley gives an update on the upcoming APPEX 2024, which is now 100 per cent sold out, while also highlighting the planned activities lined up for those attending the debuting event.
In the APPMA News section, we preview the inaugural APPEX Women in Processing & Packaging event, which is starting to take shape with the keynote speakers and panellists confirmed. And then, APPMA’s CEO Michael Moran gives us an inside view on the Association’s activities for the year that was and the year to come.
Member News in this edition includes: Open IIoT launches case study podcast; Proseal launches damage prevention tool; ABG releases new Converter platform; Krones to cease container decoration business; Packsize enabled by Visy now in ANZ region; Real Pet Food turns to Rockwell for sustainability; the Australian government supports Aussie businesses’ AI adoption; Markem-Imaje launches pick-off resistant ink; and Result Group’s Herma InNo Liner leads green innovation charge. Also, in APPMA sponsor news, Finlease breaks down how to efficiently navigate equipment finance.
In the Trends & Tech section, in the first in-depth overview of the Australian robotics industry published to date, HowToRobot has collaborated with Robotics Australia to reveal how the country’s robotics industry is leveraging its unique strengths in the global robotics race; Beak & Johnston has successfully fitted out its new $110m pastry and ready meals production facility with technology from BVT, G Mondini, HMPS, JBT, Schubert and Ulma; and Glen Jacob, food and beverage industry manager for ANZ at Rockwell Automation, addresses processing challenges with automation and robotics in the food and beverage industries.
And for this issue’s Case Study, Schulz Organic Dairy reached out to Rhima to assist it with the company’s exponential growth. Rhima conducted R&D and created a bottle washer conveyor machine in line with Schulz Organic’s needs.
Enjoy the read, and a reminder to all APPMA members to submit your product and company news to editor@packagingnews.com.au or contact publisher Lindy Hughson on lindyhughson@yaffa.com.au or senior journalist Jan Arreza on janarreza@yaffa.com.au to discuss your editorial ideas.
Machinery Matters is published bi-monthly in partnership with APPMA as a supplement to PKN Packaging News and Food & Drink Business.
