Schur Star hooks French seafood packer

French co-packer Packopale has broadened its market offering with the addition of APPMA member…


A 25-year journey to automation

Some 25 years ago, Coopers Brewery in Adelaide commenced a journey from mechanisation to automation…


AGVs on the move

Colin Wells, managing director of APPMA member Robotic Automation, takes a closer look at the…


Nord launches hygienic, energy efficient motor

APPMA member Nord Drivesystems has launched a new synchronous motor, which it says has achieved…


Words of wisdom from your packaging peers

The packaging field advances as fast as it does partly because people openly share ideas, pain…


Thermo-chill out in summer, says SMC

As the temperature rises, summer is a good time to consider thermo-chillers for your plant,…


What were the top packaging trends of 2019?

Exploding SKUs, ecommerce, an American propensity for snacking and three other…


15 fundamentals packaging pros should know

Packaging professionals tend to be curious, intelligent people. They wonder about anything and…


The sustainable packaging landscape: A decade in review

This year marks the end of an incredibly eventful decade on so many levels. Thought-leader Nina…


Unpacking Jim Beam’s remarkable gift-pack sampler

Whiskies of the Season is an impressive packaging of 12 days of 50mL gift bottles that’s…