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Equipment supplier Fibre King enjoyed a productive AUSPACK 2019, with plenty of interest in the technology on display including its three-axis robotic arm.

Fibre King has consistently exhibited at AUSPACK events for more than 25 years, and had a stand right near the entrance of this year’s show in Melbourne, which it has called the most successful yet.

According to James Windsor, CEO, AUSPACK is one of the company’s favourite industry events.

“We particularly enjoy being able to meet new customers, listen to their needs and know that we can help them achieve their production goals.

“We have done hundreds of projects across the food, beverage, meat, pet food, dairy and fresh produce industries, and can draw upon our industry experience that goes back at least forty years to provide industry leading solutions to new and existing customers. Our extensive experience is what sets us apart and is something we are very proud of,” he said.

Of particular interest to visitors at the Fibre King stand was the company’s new three-axis robotic arm. According to Windsor, the Fibre King team was thrilled with the level of enquiry for the arm and other machinery on display.

“I look forward to speaking further with the interested parties to develop applications with the use of our robotic arm technology that will solve production challenges within complex facilities.

“This innovation shows our design capability and something that drives us here at Fibre King – continually striving to improve efficiencies for our customers using the latest technology coupled with our industry experience,” he said.

Windsor sits on the board of AUSPACK owners the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), which incorporates 10 key industry players, a position which he says he is honoured to occupy.

“It is an honour to be a part of the APPMA and be directly involved in the organising of AUSPACK. The event provides the optimum platform for Australian production facilities to see the latest technology and innovations from industry leaders and ultimately find better solutions to improve their production lines,” he said.

AUSPACK 2019 was the largest in the show’s 34-year history, with more than 350 exhibitors, and visitor numbers topping 6200.

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