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Alongside cost-of-living relief, the Future Made in Australia theme pervaded this year’s Federal Budget, although the focus is more on clean energy, green technologies and critical minerals, and less on the manufacturing sector as a whole. Read more
Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia, has officially opened the new high-tech custom-built 12,000 square metre CHEP Service Centre at Direk in the city of Salisbury, Adelaide.
As the packaging industry becomes more interconnected and reliant on digital systems, the need for robust cybersecurity measures and cyber insurance has become paramount.
In this round-up of recent industry developments, Machinery Matters gives an overview of the top M&A activity and plant investment across the processing and packaging sector. In the news: Thomas Foods, Frew Foods, Rivalea, Pharmacare, Bounce, Jamestrong, Beam Suntory, Frucor Suntory, Ferndale Foods, Amcor, Mondelez, Licella, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.
In June-July, the packaging and processing industry has seen the announcement of new plant investment, updates on factories coming on stream, and the opening of new facilities opening. In this short video, we round up the highlights.
SMC Corporation will be relocating and expanding its current Tsukuba Technical Centre in Japan to open the Kashiwanoha Campus New Technical Centre in the ‘Kashiwanoha Smart City’ in 2025.
Automation and integration specialist Agito Group has brought in Phil Houghton as its new global business development director, signalling a significant step forward in the expansion of the business.
Packaging and processing machinery manufacturer Packserv is looking at novel ways to invest in expanded manufacturing capability to the benefit of its business and the industry at large.
HRS Heat Exchangers international sales and marketing director Matt Hale says juice producers will need to focus more than ever on production efficiencies in order to maximise margins.
GS1’s Traceability Solution Providers Special Interest Group has voted in its new co-chairs for 2023, with Michael Dossor being re-appointed, and Greg Calvert and Luke Wood rounding out the trio.
The latest print issue of Machinery Matters, APPMA's regular supplement published in partnership with PKN Packaging News and Food & Drink Business, has now hit desks, and is also available online in digital format.
As Covid restrictions eased in early 2022, there was a marked uptick in announcements regarding investments in new facilities and equipment, as well as facility openings and ground breaking on greenfield sites. We bring you a review of major developments this year.
Krones says it is taking its climate strategy to the next level, affirming a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Having set targets in 2020, the company is now taking them even further.
APPMA member Foodmach sponsored the Top 100 Food & Drink Companies 2022 report, compiled by Food & Drink Business in collaboration with IBISWorld. The list ranks Australia’s largest food and beverage manufacturers by revenue.
With the end of the year fast approaching, Australian plant owners should be forward-planning for shutdowns and maintenance activities, according to Bonfiglioli Australia's Martin Broglia.
Foodmach’s manufacturing operations are now running on 100% renewable energy, with Momentum Energy supplying renewables for surplus energy requirements at its Echuca facility.
SMC Corporation, which has a global workforce of 20,620 employees across 83 countries, has been recognised by Forbes magazine as one of the world’s best employers for 2022.
