The WorldStar Packaging Awards came to Sydney last night, with the best of the best of global pack designs of the past year honoured at an official ceremony held alongside AUSPACK PLUS.

Matthews Australasia has launched an avalanche of new products, including the new Linx TJ725 Thermal Inkjet Coder (TIJ), at AUSPACK PLUS.

The AIP National Technical Forum at AUSPACK PLUS took a decidedly international flavour as a cast of international speakers took the stage to present a global picture of the industry and its challenges.

PAC Solutions has made the trip to AUSPACK PLUS to introduce its new name and expertise in supplying hot and cold glue dispensing equipment.

JMP Engineering was the big winner, scoring three awards, at this year's APPMA Awards of Excellence at AUSPACK PLUS.

The Australasian Bioplastics Association held its quarterly general meeting at AUSPACK PLUS, approving measures including a new logo for home compostable products.

The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) kicked off a three day board meeting in Sydney today, its first in the year, at AUSPACK PLUS 2013.

NSW's minister for fair trading, Anthony Roberts, praised the APPMA and the local packaging industry as he officially opened AUSPACK PLUS this morning.

Organisers of AUSPACK PLUS were in an upbeat mood as AUSPACK PLUS opened this morning, with predictions it will be the biggest edition of the show ever.

AUSPACK PLUS exhibitors introduced their new technology offerings to the public as the country's biggest packaging show opened its doors to visitors this morning.

Jet Technologies is looking to grow its business in the films market with the appointment of a new films product manager, Crissy Maddocks.

UK industrial power optimisation equipment specialist Powerstar has set up shop in Australia to pursue opportunities in the packaging, retail and logistics segements.

New Zealand's Hally Labels has acquired a majority share of Australia's AC Labels, a move which both companies hope will help grow their businesses in the region.

Gold and Diamond winners of this year's DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation are to be given a free PIQET analysis of their pack designs.

AUSPACK PLUS organisers have announced the NSW minister for fair trading, Anthony Roberts, will do the honours to officially declare the show open next week.

Mocon of the US and Australia's Inspection Systems have partnered to set up a lab to provide testing services for local food and pharmaceutical companies.