The latest print issue of Machinery Matters, the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association’s regular supplement published in partnership with PKN Packaging News and Food & Drink Business, has now hit desks and is also available online.
In the Machinery Matters July-August 2024 edition, we bring you the latest news, trends and technology relevant to the Australasian packaging and processing machinery sector.
In the Chair’s Message (page 60), the Association’s new chair, Robert Marguccio from Heat and Control, who recently took over from Mark Dingley, outlines what APPMA members can expect from him in his new role, especially highlighting APPEX 2027 and the many partnerships fostered by the Association in recent times.
In the APPMA News section, the Association enters a strategic collaboration with Hannover Fairs Australia for CeMAT and Industrial Transformation Exhibition (page 60); and a new APPMA executive team is announced during a Sydney Harbour event (page 61).
Member News in this edition includes: Hort Connections sets the stage for industry growth (page 62); Mettler-Toledo unveils X52 x-ray inspection system (page 64); TNA’s $200k robag prize to support children’s charity (page 64); Tomra grows ANZ footprint with local teams (page 64); KHS enhances modular Innofill PET DRV filler (page 65); Krones introduces Prefero for PET containers (page 65); and BW Packaging pledges 25% emissions cut by 2030 (page 65).
Case Studies in the spotlight: Brisbane-based snacks manufacturer Majans reports significant increase in operational efficiency following the implementation of TNA’s ropac 5 (page 68); Melbourne-based coffee roastery Roasting Warehouse Specialty Coffee quadruples productivity following the installation of Jet Technologies’ Goglio G21 VFFS coffee packing machine (page 69); and Unilever installs a Sidel central palletising system at its Romanian nutrition factory to meet increasing demands (page 70).
In the Trends & Tech section, Supriya Suhale of Beckhoff Automation shares her views on how automation is shaping sustainability in today’s modern manufacturing era (page 71); and Fibre King develops the Multipacker can and bottle cluster packer – its latest addition to its beverage equipment range (page 72).
And finally, in this issue’s Member Profile, we highlight Packserv and its continued advocacy for onshore manufacturing, which distinguishes it in a market often saturated with imported alternatives (page 73).
Enjoy the read, and a reminder to all APPMA members to submit your product and company news to editor@packagingnews.com.au or contact publisher Lindy Hughson on lindyhughson@yaffa.com.au or senior journalist Jan Arreza on janarreza@yaffa.com.au to discuss your editorial ideas.
Machinery Matters is published bi-monthly in partnership with APPMA as a supplement to PKN Packaging News and Food & Drink Business.
