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Australasian Labels Industry Report Shows Two-Speed Category
The inaugural Durst Oceania and ProPack.pro 2023 Labels State of the Industry Report shows there are two types of businesses in the category – the haves and the have nots.
LabelExpo Asia 2023 Promises New Press Technology
Labelexpo strategic director, Andy Thomas-Emans previews Labelexpo Asia to be held in Shanghai next week.
How Does A Plastic Tax Change Packaging: Report
Smithers has released a report analysing the shift in demand for more sustainable packaging designs, particularly for consumer goods packaging driven by the introductions of various plastic taxes.
Whatakane Mill Completes $100M Expansion
Whakatane Mill Limited (WML), the only folding box board mill in Australasia, has successfully completed a $100m expansion upgrade of its paper machine and associated groundwood plant.
Opal Fibre Packaging Woodonga Opens $140 Million Packaging Facility
Opal has opened its $140 million corrugated cardboard packaging facility in Wodonga. Stage one of the construction supported 195 construction…
Customer Needs Drive Innovative Solutions for Trimatt Systems
Trimatt Systems cuts its own path through digital printing market.
Detmold Group Invests In Solar To Cut Emissions
The Detmold Group is increasing its environmental sustainability focus, with the first of its multiple facilities flicking the switch to solar energy.
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Nestlé wraps kitkat in recycled soft plastic
Nestlé has increased its use of recycled plastic in select KitKat wrappers to 90 per cent, claimed to be an Australian first and the highest proportion used in soft plastic by any major food brand in the country.
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Mark Daws of Currie Group presents HP Indigo V12 Digital Press during Labelexpo Europe 2023
Contributors
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Hafizah Osman is the editor of Australian Printer and ProPack.pro. She also regularly contributes to Sprinter and ProPack.pro online, keeping readers up-to-date with the latest news in the industry.
Andy McCourt has been a feature of the Australian graphic arts industry for four decades, both a supplier and analytical writer. Today he runs his own consultancy and is publisher of Wide Format online.
Nerida Kelton is the executive director of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and vice-president – sustainability and save food of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO).
Spotlight
Protecting brand assets
The role of the label and package print industries in combatting brand piracy was examined in a label Academy master class
DIC drives industry sustainability
Ink colossus places a focus on social value and the environment
LJM Victoria acquires OZ Connect Traders
Company makes the decision to acquire as the Australian co-packing space is rapidly expanding
In-depth
Heidelberg well on track after solid second quarter: packaging and label printing sees growth
Despite the difficult global economic situation, Heidelberg has confirmed that it is well on track after six months of the financial year 2023/2024
Australia projected to be next go-to-market for digitally printed packaging
Australia is expected to be the next go-to market as players shift their base from matured markets like the United States and Europe
How packaging companies can catch the post-pandemic wave of new product launches: McKinsey
As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, we anticipate a significant increase in new product launches driven by changing megatrends. Five strategic areas of focus can help packaging companies position themselves for success.
Beverage Packaging Innovation: 20 Examples from Around the World - Triangle IP on: Denomination designs packaging for Wise Wolf by Banrock Station
Andy McCourt on: APCO commences independent review of soft plastics recycling
Steve Statler on: How smart packaging and a reinvented supply chain can save the planet: Wiliot