• KM Packaging's John Shipley dropped in for a chat with Lindy Hughson and Grant McHerron.
    KM Packaging's John Shipley dropped in for a chat with Lindy Hughson and Grant McHerron.
  • ABB's Peter Bradbury came by to talk all things robots and cobots.
    ABB's Peter Bradbury came by to talk all things robots and cobots.
  • APPMA chairman Mark Dingley was the first guest on the PKN podcast at AUSPACK.
    APPMA chairman Mark Dingley was the first guest on the PKN podcast at AUSPACK.
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That AUSPACK 2022 was a huge success was voiced directly from the show floor by the 50 exhibitors and visitors PKN recorded on the livestream podcast, the AUSPACK Files. In case you missed it, here's who we spoke to.

APPMA chairman Mark Dingley was the first guest on the PKN podcast at AUSPACK.
APPMA chairman Mark Dingley was the first guest on the PKN podcast at AUSPACK.

Taking the PKN podcast live to the showfloor was a first for our industry and for Yaffa Media, and industry response was resoundingly positive, with participants lining up to join the conversation. In terms of immediacy of news feed, it offered a fresh approach to delivering content, and a relatable way for our industry's professionals to share their news and views.

Mark Dingley, chairman of APPMA and also a guest on the show, said: “Auspack 2022 was a huge success across all key performance metrics, including the largest Australian exhibitor contingent we have ever had, as well as the largest business trade show to return in Australia post-Covid. More importantly, the return of face-to-face discussions with working machinery demonstrated the importance of our show in the industry, with all members we have had conversations with reporting exceptional results. 

“To add the PKN Podcast to the show floor to stream live interviews and updates throughout each day was also seen as a big hit with people and for those that could not attend the show. We look forward to this continuing at APPEX in 2024.”

AUSPACK Files videos can be found below, in order of appearance:

Mark Dingley, chairman of the APPMA, on the opening of AUSPACK 2022. Watch here.

Jim Wallace, sales manager at Balluff, talks about Open IIOT. Watch here.

Jess Ansell, marketing manager of Close the Loop Group, talks about Roll 'n' Recycle. Watch here.

William Lebihan, sales manager ANZ at SMC, talks SMC's stand. Watch here.

Romano Bolzon from Detpak talks about innovation in sustainability. Watch here.

Roxy Walker from Klockner Pentaplast on food packaging. Watch here.

Andrew Steele of GS1 talks about why we love barcodes: the next evolution. Watch here.

Mark Nicholls, sales manager Victoria for HMPS, talks about what to see on their stand. Watch here.

Rodney Ryan from SMC Victoria with three great reasons to come to the SMC stand. Watch here.

Chris Littlewood of CombiLift on innovative material handling solutions. Watch here.

Craig Gilbert from Process Partners on improving processes. Watch here.

James Boubouka from Rose & Krieger on gaining improvements through automation. Watch here.

Dr Morgan Wyatt from Greenlid talks about PFAS free compostable packaging. Watch here.

Louisa Thomas, AUSPACK 2022 conference director, on the Leaders' Forum. Watch here.

Ralph Moyle gives his visitor's perspective of the show. Watch here.

Richard Persaud, VP sales for Sidel, talks about beverage production line. Watch here.

John Wolf, sales manager at SMIG, on turnkey packaging lines. Watch here.

Glenn Thornton, product manager with IFM, talks about sensing technology. Watch here.

Michael Smith, for Omni Group, on sustainability through waste reduction. Watch here.

Trevor Mitford, sales manager for Concetti, talks about bulk packaging systems. Watch here.

Alf and Nadia Taylor from TNA mark the company's 40th anniversary at AUSPACK 2022. Watch here.

Roger, Jordan & Michael from Crasti & Co on engaging with Close the Loop Group. Watch here.

Rosanne Jessop, MD of Pilz Australia, discusses the AUSPACK 2022 experience. Watch here.

John Bigley, CEO of Zipform Packaging, on innovations in fibre based packaging. Watch here.

Ettienne Van Vuuren, MD of Packmatix, on being a new face at AUSPACK 2022. Watch here.

Matt Johnson, MD of Trimatt Systems, on machinery manufacturing. Watch here.

Mark Dingley & the Exhibition And Trade FairsJon Perry discuss the transition to APPEX. Watch here.

Mark Leenders, professor of business at RMIT, on reducing food waste. Watch here.

Earle Roberts, CEO of Foodmach, about the cracker show they're having. Watch here.

Sharon Amos of Yaffa Media gives her views on AUSPACK 2022. Watch here.

Tate Hone, CEO of Avon Graphics, on trends in packaging. Watch here.

Michael Anderson, GM of Aerofloat, on wastewater compliance. Watch here.

Tessa Eastman from Markem Imaje on software solutions. Watch here.

Robert Marguccio from Heat and Control and Joseph Boster from Key Technology talk about inspection systems. Watch here.

Dean, Fathima & Jackson from InnovationClub on compostible fibre-based packaging. Watch here.

Gavin GerVictor Silveira from Laava about connected packaging and brand protection. Watch here.

Zaidee Jackson from Ball & Doggett gives us her views on AUSPACK 2022. Watch here.

Ken Seddon & Nathan Wardell of Packserv speaks on AUSPACK 2022 experiences. Watch here.

James Windsor, CEO of Fibre King, on the award winning Little Packer. Watch here.

Peter Bradbury from ABB, talks about their experience at AUSPACK 2022. Watch here.

John Shipley from KM Packaging in the UK talks about his experience at AUSPACK 2022. Watch here.

Bill Atta, chief product officer with Dreemar, talks about augmented reality (AR). Watch here.

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