APPEX Video: Burkert's David Ray

In this APPEX 2024 video interview, David Ray, training and distribution manager at Burkert Pacific, speaks with Kim Berry about its pre-assembled precision pneumatic control offering with Burkert Air Cabinet Solutions, as well as its suite of products to meet manufacturers' requirements.

Check out the video below:

Food & Drink Business

Suntory has appointed Ashish Gandham as managing director for Suntory Global Spirits – Oceania, following the launch of the company’s $3 billion multi-beverage business in July 2025.

The federal government has established a new Trade Diversification Network, consisting of 40 peak industry bodies, as part of its $50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative. The member groups will work with government to support global diversification for exporters.

Leading contract manufacturer, Hitex Confectionery, has appointed Darren Butler as its new CEO, aiming to propel a new stage of expansion following two years of transformation.