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The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be running a new virtual training course, ‘Introduction to Corrugated Packaging’, on 30 June, and all of industry is invited to attend to see the presentation by George Ganzanmuller, AIP board member.

The course has been designed to offer a general introduction to corrugated packaging for people involved with the selection, acquisition and design of corrugated packaging for their products, as well as people involved in sales and retail.

The course offers insight into the materials and process options involved, showcases better choices, helps participants understand limitations, and illustrates how to reduce their total packaging and supply chain spend.

The course will offer something to anyone wishing to improve their corrugated packaging experience.

“In this introduction to corrugated packaging course, participants will get an overview of materials used and manufacturing processes employed in the creation of corrugated solutions of various types of packaging,” said Nerida Kelton, executive director at the AIP. 

“From strawberry punnets to bulk chilled seafood packs; from shelf ready display shippers to merchandising stands, the humble corrugated box has evolved stretching the imaginations of artists and engineers alike. 

“It is through that constant evolution of corrugated solutions that greater efficiencies can be achieved not only in terms of packaging costs, but also time, energy, cooling, ripening and recyclability. 

“Corrugated is a total supply chain solution, and one that has always worked to deliver greater sustainability of this generation and the next.”

Through this course, participants will gain an understanding of the following:

  • How corrugated can be engineered to deliver both traditional and emerging market needs around product protection, presentation and cost management;
  • How different papers and materials used in corrugated packaging can create options to assist future projects;
  • The corrugating process with its opportunities to create different board structures;
  • The various conversion equipment available and style options of packaging produced; and
  • Different printing processes and substrate requirements to deliver the right market presence.

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