The Packaging Council of Australia (PCA) has plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Printing Industries Association of Australia (PIAA) which could see the PCA join the PIAA.
In an attempt to find alternatives to closing the PCA in April, CEO David Carter told members the Extraordinary General Meeting would be held later in the year.
It has been scheduled for 9 November in Melbourne, when members will discuss how to bring greater value to the packaging industry.
It is believed a merger is on the cards, but this has yet to be confirmed.
"Looking at the tremendous amount of consolidation in our industry and rate of development in innovation we believe the PCA needs to broaden its scope and look for solutions to new issues that face our member businesses," Carter said.
The PCA has moved quickly to begin a closer relationship and association with the PIAA, including shared office space in Sydney following the closure of the PCA office in South Melbourne.
Carter has invited members to contact him directly via email at david@pca.org.au; or phone him on 03 9690 1955 or 0410 446 743 to discuss their ideas or provide feedback on the proposal.
