Packaging & Labelling Machinery Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Increase Throughput of Bottle Drying with Super Air Knives 12/16/2019

A bottling company using (2) Super Air Knives to dry bottles of water following a rinse operation approached us to see how we could increase throughput of bottle drying and we found ...

Simply Speaking - Plastic Does Not Biodegrade 9/16/2019

Whilst it seems obvious that plastic doesn't biodegrade, there are a surprising number of plastic products out there that actually make these claims - so beware.

PFM ZC1 Bagging Line is ‘trés magnifique’ 6/19/2019

For over 20 years Bakery Du Jour has established itself as one of the highest quality and most innovative patisseries of French pastries and breads in Australia.

A Sweet Fijian Installation using PFM equipment 6/19/2019

One of the joys of a Fijian holiday is Fiji Time. It’s a wonderfully relaxed approach to living that has been lost to the Australian way of life.

Stop Damaged Product Returns. A must for every online retailer and distributor. 5/20/2019

With online shopping increasing exponentially in Australia and cost of returns increasing along with it, it is now more important than ever to get your packaging right and avoid ...

The plastic packaging issue and reducing food waste 8/2/2018

It's been a common theme in recent times across all modes of media. Why would we wrap fruit and vegetables in plastic? Surely natures own packaging is best?

Guide to choosing the right conveyor system 11/2/2017

Conveyors are an essential component of materials handling but often the last to be considered when it comes to process planning.

What is shrink wrapping and will it work for me? 4/5/2017

Shrink Wrapping is a process of heating ‘shrink film’ so that it shrinks to perfectly form fit an item or product. It protects while enhancing and at the same time leaves a professional ...

Robots to rise...and shine on AUSPACK showfloor 2/16/2017

In line with the global rise in the use of robotics in processing and packaging, Australian manufacturers are set to boost investment in robotics, and looking to attend the industry's ...

Inaugural processing day on 8 March 2/16/2017

Free technology innovation sessions from MLA and AMPC a must-see for processors. AUSPACK 2017: 7 – 10 March at Sydney Showgrounds.

Smart packaging finds strong platform at AUSPACK 2017 2/15/2017

AUSPACK 2017 will run from 7 – 10 March 2017 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park from March 7-10.

New country of origin labelling laws passed 2/9/2017

Another step in delivering sweeping reforms to Australia’s country of origin labelling program was completed 8 Feb 2017 with the Coalition Government’s Competition and Consumer ...

Environment ministers endorse reduction of packaging waste 12/8/2016

On Friday 25 November 2016, the National Environment Protection Council discussed the importance of reducing packaging waste and welcomed the significant update of the Australian ...

Australian PMI®: manufacturing stabilises in September 10/6/2016

After a sharp drop in August, the Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) regained 2.9 points to record a broadly stable 49.8 in ...

How to deal with conflict on the factory floor 9/22/2016

What causes workplace conflict? Well, in its broadest sense, human nature.

Tamper proof packaging - what's the choice? 9/15/2016

At Get Packed we like to supply not only products but solutions. In the days of online purchasing where everything is mailed to customers we need to provide customers with certain ...

Ai Group leads high-level Industry 4.0 apprenticeship initiative 9/8/2016

"Ai Group is embarking on a major collaborative project that could reinvent apprenticeships in Australia."

6 Great Podcasts for Manufacturing Professionals 9/1/2016

If you’re not up to speed with podcasts, they’re a great way to stay up to speed with anything and everything while, well, operating at speed.

Manufacturing people power: full time or labour hire? 8/11/2016

With eCommerce and an ever-growing market of impatient customers expecting everything yesterday, manufacturing has never faced more challenges.

FIFO workmates urged to ask R U OK? 8/4/2016

WITH up to 1 in 3 fly-in fly-out workers reportedly experiencing mental health difficulties[1], suicide prevention organisation R U OK? is urging workmates to support one another ...

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