Compostable packaging producer, TIPA, will be expanding into the Australian and New Zealand markets with an expert new hire.
Richard Fernandez joins TIPA as sales director for the ANZ region, bringing with him more than 20 years’ experience working in sales and business development within the packaging and chemicals industries.
Fernandez will lead TIPA’s expansion into the ANZ region and will generate partnerships with brands across the entire packaging supply chain transitioning to compostable packaging.
“Australia has set ambitious targets to reduce the amount of plastic packaging being used, and we have seen strong customer interest in compostable alternatives,” Fernandez says.
“TIPA’s technology is primed to meet this demand, and will be particularly successful due to the efficient composting infrastructure already in place.
“I am looking forward to bringing TIPA’s compostable solutions to the pioneering brands across the ANZ, putting people and planet first by transitioning to compostable materials.”
Australasia’s compostable materials market has boomed in recent years as consumers continue to seek out sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic.
The Australian government has also recently pledged to ensure packaging will be 100 per cent recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025.
TIPA’s packaging solutions offer high-performance compostable films and laminates that perform like conventional plastic, but can be disposed of using existing composting infrastructure, decomposing back into soil like organic waste.
Its materials are readily available to food and fashion businesses in the ANZ markets.
“TIPA is leading commercial developments and compostable solutions on a global scale, and we are excited to expand in the ANZ markets, which are already showing strong demand for compostable materials,” says Daphna Nissenbaum, CEO and co-founder of TIPA.
“Richard brings a wealth of experience in business development and flexible packaging that will be invaluable to this expansion.”
