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Following the renewal of its membership structure, the Australian Processing & Packaging Machinery Association has welcomed 18 new member companies who joined the industry body during 2021.

New members include AGITO Group, Andrew Donald Design Engineering, Asset Packaging Machines, Cama Group, Columbit, Filton Packaging, FPE, Hipex, Inspection Systems, Lumex Procut, Matrix Processing Solutions, Mettler Toledo, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Schenck Process, Splatt Engineering, Summit Food Machinery and Ulma. 

“The diversity of the APPMA’s all of industry processing and packaging membership base is unique, encompassing Australian-wide company representation from all sectors of the industry including processing and packaging machinery, ancillary equipment, packaging, materials and industry services,” said APPMA CEO Michael Moran.

“As the industry continues to grow and develop, the APPMA has adapted our offerings to ensure we remain relevant and deliver value and benefits to all members and the broader sector.”

Refreshed and renewed membership structures and packages are now available, including an Associate Membership category, which allows suppliers of packaging, materials, and industry consulting services to become members.

Membership enquiries can be sent to denni@appma.com.au or michaelm@appma.com.au

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