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Nord Drivesystems has made its AUSPACK debut with the latest in power-saving drives and corrosion-beating technologies.

The company is showcasing its energy-efficient IE4 motor on stand G075, as well as its nsd tupH solutions which electrochemically treat aluminium motor components to make them resistant to corrosion in challenging environments.

The company was also demonstrating its Nordac Link frequency inverters and motor starters which offer a drive control that can be flexibly installed close to the motor.

PKN Packaging News editor Lindy Hughson spoke to Nord engineer Vinod Pillai about these technologies, and Nord’s AUSPACK debut. Watch this video for an innovation overview.

Food & Drink Business

Dairy goods producer, Summer Land Camels, is gearing up to expand into the US health and wellness market, supported by a crowdfunding campaign conducted via OnMarket.

Tasmanian whisky pioneer, Bill Lark, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List, recognising his extraordinary contribution to the Australian distilling industry and Tasmanian community.

Australia’s beverage market is being reshaped by powerful demographic and behavioural forces that will define demand for decades. At Suntory’s Rituals event in Sydney, demographer Bernard Salt and Suntory Global Spirits Global VP of Insights and Analytics, Jing Mertoglu, outlined a converging story – one that positions Australia and New Zealand as two of the most strategically attractive beverage markets in the developed world.