A 25-year journey to automation

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


Schur Star hooks French seafood packer

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


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…


Thermo-chill out in summer, says SMC

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


Words of wisdom from your packaging peers

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


What were the top packaging trends of 2019?

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


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…


15 fundamentals packaging pros should know

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


7 popular perennial packaging pieces

Packaging is an ever-evolving industry. Experts constantly look for ways to innovate in materials,…