The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has become an executive member of the Asian Packaging Federation (APF).
Nerida Kelton, executive director of the AIP, said the decision "is an important step to not only collaborate with other packaging centres and associations in the federation, but to also provide even more training and educational programs within the Asian region."
She said becoming an executive member helps the AIP to solidify its already strong position in the Asian region as a "pinnacle, peak professional body for packaging education and training".
Kelton notes the AIP has worked in the region for a long time now, particularly in Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, so it is the "logical next step" to support the APF at the highest level of membership.
"We have also commenced training in Cambodia, are working on a new project for Mongolia and look towards Malaysia as the next country we would like to support."
Kelton added, "The AIP education team is always here to help all APF members to provide qualified technical packaging training in all topics, materials and industries that need primary, secondary and tertiary packaging. The AIP is proud to be an executive member of APF and we look forward to contributing even more education and training assistance to the Asian region."
