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3 Oct 2024. In this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Wayne Robinson to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s packaging industry in September. PKN Podcast Ep 98: August Packaging News Unpacked. PKN Podcast Ep 97: with Chris Foley, APCO.
Spicers Group to buy Signet Packaging - PKN Packaging News
Feb 9, 2024 · The Spicers Group, a leading supplier of paper, packaging, and visual communication products, has entered into an agreement with Winson Group to acquire Signet Packaging. The deal is set to complete on 2 April, 2024. The entire Signet team, numbering 200 and led by Jack Winson, will join the Spicers Group of businesses, with the Signet business ...
Australia Post brings out recycled mail satchels
Aug 29, 2019 · Australia Post will launch a new satchel made from recycled plastic as part of a bigger push for sustainability across the business. The first satchels will be launched with Country Road, a major Australia Post customer, in time for the Christmas shopping rush, with a full rollout planned for early 2020. Australia Post plans to use 80 per cent ...
Opal opens doors on $140m fibre packaging plant
By Lindy Hughson | 16 November 2023. Opal’s world class, $140 million corrugated cardboard packaging facility in Wodonga was officially opened on 15 November, with a special ceremony well-timed to coincide with National Recycling Week. The new fibre-packaging facility at Wodonga is equipped with the latest advanced, high-speed packaging ...
Podcast - PKN Packaging News
Aug 26, 2024 · PKN Podcast Ep 93: June Packaging News Unpacked. In this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Kim Berry and Wayne Robinson to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in June. Read more.
Opal invests $140m in modern packaging plant
Jul 28, 2022 · The total $140 million investment includes the cost of the land, facility construction, and the technology and equipment – a mix of locally and internationally sourced kit that will fit out the plant. Turning the sod on the $140m greenfield investment: (L-R) Chris Daly, Opal Executive General Manager – Packaging, Matt Iizuka, Opal CEO, and ...
Qenos in VA, Botany plant shutdown confirmed - PKN Packaging …
Apr 17, 2024 · In news that is disappointing but not surprising given the recent reports on the unfolding Qenos saga, the new owner of Qenos has placed the company into voluntary administration, to be overseen by McGrathNicol Restructuring. The closure of the Qenos Botany facility has also been confirmed. Qenos is an Australian-based petrochemical business, manufacturer of ethylene and polyethylene, and ...
EXCLUSIVE: Labelmakers expands with Rapid Labels acquisition
Mar 11, 2021 · Marking the biggest acquisition in its history, Labelmakers Group has agreed to purchase Melbourne-based label printer, Rapid Labels, with April 2021 set as the implementation date. The move cements Labelmakers' market leading position in label supply across Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1982, Rapid has remained to this day a 100 per ...
Australia's packaging regulatory reform: What's next?
Sep 26, 2024 · In a webinar run yesterday and today for Australian packaging industry stakeholders, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) outlined a three-option framework for proposed reforms to the packaging system, ahead of publishing a consultation paper this Friday (27 September) for industry feedback by 28 October. PKN reviews the key ideas presented, and some of ...
FPA Australia - PKN Packaging News
Trust FPA Australia for excellent customer service and value. Packaging News (PKN) is the magazine for Australia's packaging industry. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal ...