The latest print issue of Machinery Matters, the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association’s regular supplement published in partnership with PKN Packaging News and Food & Drink Business, has now hit desks and is also available online.
In the Machinery Matters September-October 2024 edition, we bring you the latest news, trends and technology relevant to the Australasian packaging and processing machinery sector.
In the Chair’s Message (page 54), Robert Marguccio looks ahead to the upcoming events in the next few years that everyone in the processing and packaging industry should mark on their calendar. These include Pack Expo, IFFA, Interpack, CeMAT/Industrial Transformation Exhibition, and of course, APPEX 2027.
In APPMA News, the Association announces a new partnership the Family Business Association of Australia (page 54); and members enjoy a tour of Lion’s XXXX brewery in Brisbane for a showcase of its sustainability practices (page 55).
Member News in this edition includes: Krones Recycling now independent subsidiary (page 56); Jet Technology’s ShieldCycle advances sustainable coffee packs (page 56); Foodmach appoints new CEO (page 56); SMC launches electric actuator for heavy lifting (page 57); Axelent Australia introduces new Floor Barrier (page 57); Leibinger maximises coding and marking reliability (page 57); strong automation focus at CeMAT (page 58); and CeMAT panel discusses automation for SME growth (page 59).
In Trends & Tech, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners invests in beverage filling plant in Victoria (page 62); SMC’s Robert Taylor unpacks the benefits of refrigerated air dryers (page 63); KHS brings next-gen 3D line design software to market (page 64); and Beckhoff Automation’s Supriya Suhale puts a spotlight on the company’s automation solutions (page 65).
For this issue’s Case Study, Redcliffe Oxley Meats has moved from manual to automated wrapping with a new semi-automatic wrapper from Ishida, supplied by Heat and Control, to elevate its packaging process (page 66).
And finally, in this issue’s Member Profile, we spotlight HMPS, a leading Australian manufacturer specialising in the design, engineering and production of automated packaging machinery (page 67).
Enjoy the read, and a reminder to all APPMA members to submit your product and company news to editor@packagingnews.com.au. You may also directly 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.
