Associations

Well known packaging industry leader Nerida Kelton was presented with the inaugural PKN Women in Packaging Hall of Fame Award in June. We take a closer look at her career and contribution.

On 5 August, AIP members can join Result Group on an insightful journey starting in the company’s Demo Room, moving to Herma’s HQ in Germany, then back to Australia to Hanes Australasia’s operations.

The Save Food Packaging consortium has been named a finalist in the Collaboration category for the inaugural Food Waste Action Awards for its Save Food packaging Criteria and Framework project.

AIP with APCO will present a condensed version of the updated 'Introduction to the Australasian Recycling Labelling Program' training course at the Australian Waste and Recycling Expo on 25 July.

The finalists for the 2024 ABA scholarship program, where one winner will get the opportunity to attain a Diploma in Packaging Technology, and a second winner a Certificate in Packaging, has been announced.

The fourth AIP State of Industry webinar is scheduled for 16 July and will focus on packaging developments in New Zealand.

WPO will conduct its key functions in Bangkok during Propak Asia, from 12-15 June 2024, marking the first time its major events will be held in Thailand’s capital.

Continuing its successful collaboration with Informa Markets in the APAC region, AIPIA is returning to ProPak Asia and CPHI SE Asia with a full seminar program for smart packaging technologies.

The AIP will participate in Western Australia's Turning the Dial 2024 conference, focusing on food waste reduction, sustainable packaging, and the circular economy for food and beverage makers.

The World Packaging Organisation will be hosting a webinar on 27 May, discussing all updates to the final Parliamentary decision on the PPWR. All of industry is invited to attend.

The AIP will be running an updated version of the Introduction to the ARL program training course on 27 June, and all of industry is invited to attend from Australia and New Zealand.

The AIP continues its strong partnership with ProPak Asia and its support of the ASEAN region by bringing five educational events and 43 speakers from 18 countries to this year’s event.

The third AIP State of Industry webinar will be held on 5 June 2024 with the DCCEEW's Jane Cronin discussing the priority pillars for the federal government's packaging policy and reform.

The second AIP State of Industry Webinar will be held on 15 May with GS1 Australia discussing the National Framework for Recycled Content Traceability, the future of 2D and QR codes and more.

Just a reminder that entries are closing on 3 May for the 2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards for Australia and New Zealand.

APCO will be taking its annual roadshow for members to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide. The primary focus of this year's roadshow will be on the development of APCO’s 2030 Strategy.