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Stuart Shaw has just been elected to the board of The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA). It’s a prestigious position for the innovations manager at Machinery Automation & Robotics (MAR) in Sydney.

Shaw joined MAR in 2004 and has developed his understanding of the industry over more than two and a half decades in automation, materials handling, packaging and processing technology development. And he built his expertise by holding several positions in Australia and Europe in both technical and business development roles.

Shaw’s role at MAR has the development of innovative automation solutions at its core. Shaw manages the process from early stage concept through to solution. 

Machinery Automation & Robotics is a leading designer and manufacturer of complete industrial automation solutions. It provides purpose-built packaging, palletising and process machinery.

Shaw stated that he looks forward to, “the opportunity to work with association members and contribute to the Australian packaging and processing machinery industry benefiting clients seeking the competitive edge automation and robotics provide.”

 

 

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