In this short video bulletin, Lindy Hughson, publisher of APPEX media partners PKN, Food & Drink Business and Print21, brings you a round-up of the latest APPEX news and what to expect at Australia's biggest exhibition for the processing and packaging industry.

Combilift recently marked its 25th anniversary. Kim Berry visited the company's HQ at Monaghan, Ireland, to see the business first-hand and learn about new equipment, some of which will be at APPEX.

SMC Corporation has confirmed it will exhibit at APPEX2024, looking to capitalise on the momentum of a successful show in 2022 and the extended reach of this world-class exhibition.

ecoporium by Ball & Doggett, the sustainability platform created by Australia’s leading print and packaging materials and equipment supplier, is set to deliver an industry-first ‘live experience’ at APPEX 2024.

Matthews Australasia is a finalist in the 2024 APPMA Awards of Excellence for its iDSnet package code management platform. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 13 March at APPEX.

It's a triple debut coming March, the inaugural APPEX will also mark be the first time Beckhoff Automation exhibits at this new industry-leading event, and that the TwinCAT 3 platform makes its first showing.

Ahead of APPEX 2024, where investment in new technology will be top of mind, we bring you a round-up of new manufacturing facilities that have come on stream in recent months, many of which feature equipment supplied by companies exhibiting at APPEX: New plants featured include MAP WA, Beak & Johnston, TNA, Bundaberg, Mondelēz, Opal, and Alepat Taylor.

Visitor ticket registration is open for the inaugural APPEX 2024, to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 12-15 March. Sign up now for the processing and packaging event of 2024.

Taking the lead from trends evidenced on the show floor at Pack Expo Las Vegas, the upcoming APPEX 2024 show promises to deliver a smorgasbord of innovation in sustainability, digitalisation, and automation.

Dr Rym Kachouri has been appointed chair of the APPEX 2024 Working Group. Kachouri is an industry-elected board director for APPMA, and GM – Service and Agency Products at Foodmach.

With seven months to go before the staging of the inaugural Australian Processing & Packaging Expo (APPEX) in Melbourne on 12-15 March, show organiser Exhibitions & Trade Fairs says the show is close to being sold out, and will be double the size of its predecessor AUSPACK.

Ahead of APPEX 2024, we take a look at the opportunities inherent in the fast-evolving food processing industry through the eyes of industry leaders. Here, Geoff Bourke of Linco provides his insights.

Ahead of APPEX 2024, we take a look at the opportunities inherent in the fast-evolving food processing industry through the eyes of industry leaders. Here, Michael Faure of Viscofan Globus Australia provides his insights.

Ahead of APPEX 2024, we take a look at the opportunities inherent in the fast-evolving food processing industry through the eyes of industry leaders. Here, Brad Grubb of Inspection Systems provides his insights.

Ahead of APPEX 2024, we take a look at the opportunities inherent in the fast-evolving food processing industry through the eyes of industry leaders. Here, Robert Marguccio of Heat and Control provides his insights.

Ahead of APPEX 2024, we take a look at the opportunities inherent in the fast-evolving food processing industry through the eyes of industry leaders. Here, Milan Bawa of Siemens provides his insights.