http://www.packagingmag.com.auUpdated every 10 minutes of every day.en-auBOBST has launched a version of its VISIONFOIL press, specifically dedicated to security hologram application.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/BOBST-VISIONFOIL-104-H-provides-accurate-hologram-application/513167.aspxFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTPALWRAP from Optimum Handling Solutions has generated significant pallet wrapping savings at a large meat processing plant.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Optimum-PALWRAP-generates-film-savings/513164.aspxFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), have announced the second annual scholarship program will enable a packaging engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology. http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Submissions-now-open-for-APPMA-packaging-diploma/513163.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) have announced the format, venue and date have been set for the 50th Anniversary Australian Supply Chain and Logistics (ASCL) Awards.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/2010-Supply-Chain-Logistics-Awards-celebrates-50-years/513162.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTHENKEL has predicted results will improve in the next financial year after encouraging results were announced for fiscal 2009.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Henkel-s-confidence-boosted-by-2009-results/512909.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTMACA Engineering has released a slitting and folding machine, the ITVE-MRR, available through HBM Packaging & Plastics Technologies in Australia.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/The-ITVE-MRR-machine-available-from-HBM-Packaging-Plastics-Technologies/512908.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTITALIAN-based company, Benco Pack has been chosen by Nestle China to supply an aseptic form fill seal machine for Nestle’s new range of UHT milk cream mini portions. http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Benco-Pack-chosen-by-Nestle-China-for-aseptic-fill-seal-machine/512907.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTBUFFALO Rock Company, a Pepsi and Cadbury Schweppes bottler took up the offer to trial an alpha model of Lantech's patent-pending No Film Break (NFB) stretch wrapping machine in 2008. http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Buffalo-Rock-Company-test-drives-Lantech-s-No-Film-Break-wrapping-machine/512906.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTGERHARDT International has introduced the Texture Flexi die that embosses high quality textures on packaging labels at a low cost.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Gerhardt-International-s-Texture-Flexi-embosses-luxury-labels/512770.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTSEW-Eurodrive has welcomed the latest member to its CMP family of servo motors.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/SEW-Eurodrive-adds-another-to-the-CMP-family-of-servo-motors/512769.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association and organisers, Exhibition and Trade Fairs (ETF) announced the biennial packaging and processing machinery exhibition AUSPACK, will be changing its name, dates and targeting a much broader market in 2011.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/AUSPACK-exhibition-gets-a-facelift/512768.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTSIPA has been chosen by Mondipak Plastics Wadeville, to supply South Africa’s first linear blow moulding machine.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/SIPA-chosen-by-Mondipak-Plastics-Wadeville/512767.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTMACTAC has appointed Michael Marasch as Senior Marketing Director for the MACtac printing products division.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/MACtac-appoints-new-marketing-director/512766.aspxThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTWITH strong national and international demand for product, a leading Australian manufacturer of packaged goods saw the need to overhaul its manufacturing plant in order to increase production rates and product consistency.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/MAR-benefits-from-cutting-edge-robotics-and-automation-systems/512764.aspxThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTINNOVIA Films has gained CarbonNeutral certification for its entire range of cellulose-based NatureFlex coated biodegradable and compostable packaging films. http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Innovia-Films-packaging-awarded-CarbonNeutral-certification/512657.aspxWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTAFTER 27 years, the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APMA) will be changing its name.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/APMA-changes-its-name/512656.aspxWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe new editor will assume responsibility for the print magazine, website and Evolution Awards. http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Packaging-Magazine-has-a-new-editor/512654.aspxWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE Federal Government’s support for a cost-benefit analysis to develop Australia’s waste management policies has been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Industry-committed-to-waste-management/512598.aspxTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTPACKAGING company, Amcor, has released its interim profit results for six months ended 31 December 2009.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Positive-outlook-for-Amcor/512597.aspxTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFLINT Group is strengthening its supply and service position to the packaging industry with the acquisition of ink manufacturer, Torada.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Flint-Group-focuses-on-packaging-industry/512596.aspxTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTPaxon Packaging is distributing a medium speed flow-wrapper from Hitech Systems. http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Medium-speed-flow-wrapper-integrates-with-automatic-feeding-systems/511913.aspxFri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTA new series of Yang automatic in-line map tray sealers are available from Paxon Packaging.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Modified-Atmosphere-Packaging-tray-sealers/511912.aspxFri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTNew labels for the man who loved the product so much he bought the company.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Label-flexibility-and-choice-for-smallgoods-manufacturer/511911.aspxFri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTHealthy business partnerships are invaluable for any business, as each business partner is able to draw from the strengths of the other partner to find workable and cost-effective solutions that benefit both parties.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Synergies-with-label-manufacturer-and-label-printer-supplier/511910.aspxThu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTUnderperformance is an extremely frustrating experience. Especially when it comes to label printers, and in very busy distribution warehouses the size and number of Nestlé Australia, there is nothing worse than an under-performing printer.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Printing-and-labelling-needs-met-for-Nestle-Australia/511898.aspxThu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTLabels are everything in the beverage industry, especially when it comes to beer. Consumers recognise their favourites, first by the label and then taste.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Fosters-the-right-printer-for-the-right-environment/511897.aspxThu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe next issue of Packaging Magazine will focus on the latest innovations, materials, and technology driving packaging design.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Packaging-Magazine-focuses-on-packaging-design/511658.aspxWed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Markem-Imaje 9000 Series of small character inkjet printers have an intuitive user interface and an advanced printhead that requires minimal attention. http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Small-character-inkjet-printers-with-advanced-printhead/511655.aspxWed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTMatthews aids manufacturers to maintain production efficiency by committing to short technical response times and high first-time-fix rates.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Technical-support-for-coding-labelling-and-data-capture-equipment/511654.aspxWed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe all new S5000 is a fully automatic high speed inline tray sealing and MAP machine from MECA which allows for a perfect integration into high speed production lines.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/High-speed-inline-tray-sealing-MAP-machine/511652.aspxTue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe DELTA 3000 LD is a versatile flowrapping machine well suited for both food and non-food products whether naked, pre-wrapped, or in trays.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Versatile-flowrapping-machine-for-food-and-non-food-products/511649.aspxTue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe VEGATRONIC 4000 combines the the "open frame" concept for applications such as deep-frozen, wet, or fresh food products where more and more restrictive regulations impose very strict hygienic standards and ease of machine cleaning.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Vertical-Form-Fill-and-Seal-machine-for-fresh-food-products/511647.aspxTue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Carrera Smart is the newest addition to Linco Food Systems Ilapak Flow Wrapper range, and is ideally suited to anyone requiring a high quality budget priced flow wrapper.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/High-quality-budget-priced-flow-wrapper/511643.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTLabeling specialist Peacock Bros. have announced their local release of the latest full colour inkjet label printer from Primera – the LX900.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Full-colour-inkjet-label-printer-for-short-print-runs/511632.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWeber’s Model 5300 system for pressure-sensitive label printing and application offers a broad selection of high-quality print engines that feature various print resolutions and label dispensing rates.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Versatility-in-pressure-sensitive-label-printing-and-application/511631.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Packaging Council of Australia is holding a dinner at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne on Thursday 25 February with three speakers discussing innovation in the packaging supply chain.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/PCA-dinner-on-innovation-in-the-packaging-supply-chain/511656.aspxFri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSMI Pacifica has multi-packers for complicated and difficult die-cuts and wrapping machines.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Multi-packers-for-difficult-die-cuts-and-wrapping-machines/511626.aspxFri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSMI Pacifica carton packers can cartonise glass, PET, cans and jars in moments as they flow smoothly along the conveyor with gentle handing at high speed with a minimum of moving parts.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Fast-and-reliable-wraparound-packers-for-glass-PET-cans-and-jars/511614.aspxFri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSMI Pacifica offers shrinkwrapping solutions for glass, PET, cans and jars with gentle handing at high speed with a minimum of moving parts. http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Fast-reliable-and-versatile-shrinkwrappers/511609.aspxFri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTLess than 19 grams for 0.5 L, Sidel has released lightweight hot-fillable PET bottles in innovative shapes.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Lightweight-hot-fillable-PET-bottles-in-innovative-shapes/511606.aspxFri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTManufacturers, distributors and importers can now recycle cardboard into free packaging with the release of the new HSM ProfiPack 400 available through Renz Masterbind.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Convert-cardboard-into-free-packaging-with-new-ProfiPack-400/511570.aspxThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Linx SL301 is a mid-powered 30W CO2 scribing laser coder specially designed for ease of installation, use and maintenance.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/CO2-scribing-laser-coder-thats-easy-to-install-use-and-maintain/511551.aspxThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTHave you noticed that you can’t buy the old wooden base, spring loaded mouse trap grandad always used to catch those pesky mice?http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Innovative-coding-with-an-industrial-strength-laser/511547.aspxThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Linx SL501 laser marking system is a high-powered scribing laser coding and marking system which delivers both print speed and high quality codes.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/High-powered-scribing-laser-coding-and-marking-system/511539.aspxThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSIPA Berchi of Veneto, Italy, a global leader of Stretch Blow Moulding Machines for the production of PET bottles, now have a comprehensive range of high performance Beverage processing and filling machinery due to the completion of the 100% acquisition of leading Italian beverage filling & packaging company Berchi.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Stretch-blow-moulding-machines-for-beverage-packaging/511528.aspxThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTEntries are open for the Pharmaceutical Packaging Action Award proudly sponsored Colorpak category in this year's 5th Annual Packaging Magazine Evolution Awards. http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Entries-open-for-Pharmaceutical-Packaging-Action-Award-sponsored-by-Colorpak/510967.aspxTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTHeat and Control's continuous motion Rotary Filling System delivers precise net weight packaging in cans, jars or canisters at speeds to 90 per minute. http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Continuous-motion-rotary-filling-system/511634.aspxMon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTPlastic pallet specialist OZKOR has an Australian standard plastic pallet suitable for food processing plants, meat prcoessing and phamaceutical industries.http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Long-lasting-and-robust-plastic-pallets-from-OZKOR/510980.aspxMon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTEntries are open for the Food Packaging Action Award category in this year's 5th Annual Packaging Magazine Evolution Awards. http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Entries-open-for-Food-Packaging-Action-Award/510966.aspxMon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTIshida tray packaging systems compatible with paperboard, plastic and aluminium tray materials and configured for Gas Flushing, Vacuum-Gas Flushing or Sealing only are now available from Heat and Control in Australia and New Zealand. http://www.packagingmag.com.au/Article/Tray-sealing-systems-from-Ishida/511162.aspxFri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT