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Click here to read the September/October print edition of APPMA’s Machinery Matters online.

The September/October issue of Machinery Matters is out now.
The September/October issue of Machinery Matters is out now.

In this edition, APPMA chairman Mark Dingley talks about the importance of wellbeing and support during these challenging times, and looks forward to the year ahead.

Also, in the APPMA news, you can read about the recent Digital Lunchtime Series which launched on 17 September, the new APPMA Associate membership category and the support available to members during the pandemic.

In addition, we feature a roundup of news headlines from APPMA members regarding Foodmach’s new BMX project, the ADDE and OTTO partnership, Fletcher and SMC working on sustainable solutions together, the new Krones Ecosystem digital activity platform; as well as Opal and Bandall’s ink distribution agreement across ANZ.

Finally, there are articles on the results of an in-depth study on tackling food waste, launched by APPMA and RMIT; as well as Victorian-based Sou’West Brewery’s new brewery in Torquay.

Machinery Matters is published bi-monthly in partnership with the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association, as a supplement to PKN Packaging News and Food & Drink Business.

Food & Drink Business

Western Australian marine science solutions company, SeaStock, has secured a $740,000 matched co-investment with Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) to develop functional ingredients from seaweed.

Mudgee-based winemaker, Lowe Family Wine Co., has installed a landmark $850,000 solar and battery system, developed by SPS Solar + Water. With this project, the company has become one of the first wineries in Australia to operate entirely off-grid.

The financial plight of Maggie Beer Holdings (MBH) – it recorded a loss of $24.3 million in FY25 and $28.2 million in FY24 – has been thrown a lifeline by two of Australia’s leading food manufacturers.