Training is a Cornerstone of The Irish Packaging Society
Educating packaging professionals includes webinars, like the upcoming Smart Packaging session presented by IPPO Treasurer Andrew Manly. Get to know this industry organisation.
UPDATE on 8 Nov 24: Due to availability and a faulty link, TIPS has had to re-schedule the webinar. The webinar will now take place on Friday 22nd November 2024 at 1pm – 2pm.
New registration link is: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6999016476176887127
By David Little
The Irish Packaging Society (TIPS) is dedicated to supporting packaging professionals across the island of Ireland.
The Irish Packaging Society, (formerly the Institute of Packaging Ireland), is affiliated with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) in the United Kingdom and the regional UK Packaging Societies that make up the IOM3 Packaging Group.
We are keen for everyone on the island of Ireland — involved with specifying, manufacturing, packing, filling, converting, retailing, brand management, new product development, material testing, and other areas — to become members of The Irish Packaging Society. With membership you will benefit from our networking, support, problem-solving, education, and training opportunities.
Membership: Our members are packaging professionals. We now also have a Corporate Membership offering, where Convertor companies, Retailers, and Packer / Fillers, can also support our good work and involve key players from their organisations.
Benefits of Membership: Networking, International Links, Training Courses, Member’s Only Section of the Website, Exclusive invitation to TIPS Events, Webinars, and Factory Tour events.
Previous webinars have been:
- What’s next in Sustainable Plastics – Eoin Cunningham (QU Belfast)
- Embedding Sustainability and The Power of Partnerships – John Ryan (Kraft Heinz)
- Sustainable Packaging Designs – Nerida Kelton (AIP and VP of WPO)
- New Years Packaging Resolutions for Iceland – Stuart Lendrum (Iceland)
- Innovations in Digital – Short Run Packaging – David Reid (Sun Chemical)
Packaging training: Packaging training is one of our main focusses, where we have trained hundreds of packaging technologists over the years and many others on more bespoke courses. Examples are:
- Diploma in Packaging Technology – DPP Skillnet, accredited by TU Dublin and recognised by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO)
- Certificate in Sustainable Food Packaging – Created by Leonard Little & Associates in association with Food & Drink Ireland Skillnet
- Applied Corrugated Packaging course
- Printing for Packaging course
- Pharmaceutical Packaging course
- Bespoke Course
Upcoming webinar: Our next webinar on 8 November 2024 will be presented by Andrew Manly from AIPIA (Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) titled “An introduction to Active and Intelligent Packaging.”
Attendees will hear about key drivers for smart packaging development in Food & Drink and Pharma sectors. Covering areas such as: Antimicrobial / Antibacterial Films, Traceability & Serialization, Shelf Life/Spoilage, Condition Monitoring, Smart Materials, New Materials & Technologies, Sustainability vs Food Waste, Recycle/Re-use, Anti-counterfeit, and Tamper Evidence.
We believe smart packaging is a key part of the future. Incorporating cutting edge technology can support a more sustainable approach (Refill, Reuse, Return, Recycle). Active and intelligent packaging can help, to manage, segregate, track, or control packs. In conjunction with the traditional specs, smart packaging technology, can assist to reduce food waste, maintain shelf life, and support the distribution, sale, and disposal of the product packaging.
We are looking forward to hearing about all the latest Smart Packaging Technology from Andrew Manly of AIPIA.
Registration for this session is open to all. Here are the details:
| How to join the webinar
Fri, Nov 8, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM GMT | Webinar ID: 900-761-275 Add to calendar : Outlook® Calendar | Google Calendar™ | iCal® 1. Click the button to join the webinar at the specified time and date:
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About the Author
David Little is a qualified Print and Packaging Technologist with more than 35 years of experience in the packaging industry. He holds the following positions:
- Managing Director, Consultancy & Training, at Leonard Little & Associates Ltd.
- Chair, The Irish Packaging Society
- Member of the Leadership Team of IOM3 The Packaging Group
- Board Member Ireland for the World Packaging Organisation (WPO)
- DPPS – Course Director and Lecturer for Diploma in Packaging Technology
- Fellow IOM3
Little has consulted and lectured in Print & Packaging Technology for many years, in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, on Packaging Development, Brand, Print, New Product Development, Paperboard, Sustainability, and more, on both accredited and bespoke courses.
Little’s experienced is across all sectors and packaging substrates including: corrugate, cartons, litho-lam, flexible film, labels, rigid plastics, pre-press, brand management, and conversion capital equipment. He also has extensive experience across all print processes and quality control.