Associations

VMA forms Labels and Packaging Coalition

The Labels and Packaging Coalition will address industry feedback and offer expert advice drafted policies and potential legislative recommendations at both federal and state levels.

10 September, 2024

2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards winners announced

Winners for the 2024 round of the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDAs) have been announced at a recent gala awards evening in Sydney.

10 September, 2024

Photo gallery: FPLMA Technical Conference

The FPLMA held its annual technical forum in Melbourne last week, with around 100 delegates in attendance – the highest number of attendees in more than six years.

3 September, 2024

Announcing the 2024 FPLMA Technical Forum and Awards Dinner

The Flexible, Packaging and Label Manufacturing Association (FPLMA) Technical Forum 2024 and Awards Dinner will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 29-30 August.

10 July, 2024

Heidelberg ANZ continues 52-year support of LIA Graduate of the Year Awards

Heidelberg’s managing director, Savas Mystakidis, announces Heidelberg will continue its long association as the sponsor of the LIA Graduate of the Year Awards.

26 June, 2024

Robert Neale from WestRock Packaging named LIA NSW Graduate of the Year

Apprentice lithographic printer Robert Neale from WestRock Packaging in Sydney has been named LIA NSW Graduate of the Year. 

26 June, 2024

APCO releases fifth Consumption & Recovery Data Report

Newly released APCO report provides an analysis of packaging consumption and recovery in the Australia market in 2021-22, and measures progress towards 2025 Targets.

1 May, 2024

Last call for 2024 FPLMA Print Awards

Entries are closing soon for the Flexible Packaging and Label Manufacturers Association (FPLMA) Print Awards 2024.

22 April, 2024

AIP & Empauer partner to deliver Lifecycle Assessment Decision Package for SMEs across Australasia

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has partnered with Empauer, a leading sustainability software company, to offer a comprehensive and cost-effective LCA Decision Package

3 April, 2024

Applications open for 2024 Australasian Bioplastics Association Scholarship program

The Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA), in partnership with the Australian Institute of Packaging, announces applications are open for Australia and New Zealand’s ABA Annual Scholarship program. 

12 March, 2024