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Federal and Vic govts announce 13 new recycling projects
These projects will see 137,000 tonnes of plastics, paper, glass and tyres remade into new products while creating new jobs and new investment in the Victorian economy
DS Printech China gets a new date – again
The event has now been deferred from March to 18 to 20 May 2022 considering the continued emergence of COVID-19 cases in different provinces in China
Labelexpo Europe returns to Brussels, and so does FINAT
After an absence of 2.5 years, Europe’s main flagship event for the label industry, Labelexpo Europe, is set to take place from 26 to 29 April in Brussels
BioPak launches plastic-free packs
BioPak has relaunched its certified compostable retail range including cups, plates, bowls, straws and wooden cutlery
Elna Press comes under the banner of QLM Group
Elna Press’ history of service and innovation combined with QLM’s modern manufacturing facilities and CARES values will create a comprehensive Australian manufacturing platform for the QLM Group
WA phases out nine single-use plastics as of January 1
The plastics phased out include single-use plastic bowls, cups, plates, cutlery, stirrers, straws, expanded polystyrene food containers, thick plastic bags and helium balloon releases
Aust Post delivers 52 million parcels over Christmas in 2021
Australia Post had up to 25 dedicated freighters taking to the skies each night, and more than 8.7 million kilos of parcels were flown across the country throughout December
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Victoria to house new $50m PET recycling plant
Federal and Vic govts announce 13 new recycling projects
Nestlé aims to help end confusion around recycling
Calabria launches new wine range with personalised labels
Elna Press comes under the banner of QLM Group
AUSPACK 2022 registrations now open
DS Printech China rescheduled again to March
WA phases out nine single-use plastics as of January 1
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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
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.
How I won the global Durst label award: Wagner’s John Galea
Wagner Prestige Labels managing director John Galea has revealed how he won the global Durst RSC Label Masters Award
Heidelberg Packaging: integrated, versioned, and personalised
The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) delivered an opportunity for the big offset press manufacturers to step back and to re-evaluate the companies they needed to become for the future.
Steve Statler on: How smart packaging and a reinvented supply chain can save the planet: Wiliot