The AIP  would like to take this opportunity to welcome Anna Crowley AAIP, Purchasing and Procurement Officer, Go-To Skincare and Dheeraj Kumar MAIP, Group Packaging Manager, Tradekings to the Institute and share a little bit about who they are and what they do in the industry.  Please join with us in welcoming them to the AIP. 1. Why did you join the AIP?  What benefits do you believe the AIP offers all their members? Anna: I recently joined the AIP to deepen my understanding of the packaging industry. Engaging with the AIP not only provides me with valuable networking opportu ..read more

The AIP would like to welcome Star Group as our latest Corporate Partner. For over 40 years, Star Group has been a trusted partner to Australian QSR and Retail Foodservice businesses providing a comprehensive suite of essential non-food products, including packaging solutions, cleaning supplies, equipment, smallwares, uniforms, and safety gear. Star Group’s one-stop-shop approach simplifies procurement and streamlines their clients supply chains. Beyond their products, Star Group are distinguished by their dedicated team of foodservice specialists. Their experts go beyond order fulfillment &a ..read more

The AIP would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the recipient of the first Lifetime Certified Packaging Professional in Australasia, Professor Pierre Pienaar MSc FAIP, FIPSA, CPPL, Education Director, AIP. The CPP program has been accepted as the global recognition as a packaging professional and therefore the CPP designation has now become the leading mark of excellence internationally and a must-have recognition of industry proficiency and achievement for packaging professionals. Please join us in congratulating Pierre for his outstanding achievement. How long have you been in ..read more

Kissel + Wolf are inviting all AIP Members and colleagues who are heading to Drupa 2024 on May 28th to June 7th the opportunity to see all of their available solutions on multiple stands across the show. . Learn from leading brands in the digital packaging space, and get front row seats to the latest in innovative technology. You will have the opportunity to visit a number of stands that are showcasing their equipment and solutions, have stand tours, arrange demonstrations of some of their solutions and more. . Register you interest today.   ..read more

PKN Podcast Ep 87: with Nerida Kelton, WPO & AIP PKN talks… Making sustainable packaging information freely accessible globally, and about collaborating to support and celebrate women in packaging. In this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor and publisher of PKN Packaging News talks to Nerida Kelton FAIP Kelton, executive director of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and vice-president for Sustainability and Save Food at the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), about educating companies in the design, production and implementation of sustainable packaging. PKN gets a ..read more

Having served the industry for over 40 years the AIP Diploma in Packaging Technology is internationally recognised as the premier qualification in the packaging industry and is available to all APF Associations and their Members across Asia. The Diploma is a Level 5 PIABC, 51-credit foundation degree-level qualification that prepares students to take responsibility for packaging operations at any level through the supply chain and can also lead to higher level study. Students who successfully complete the AIP Diploma in Packaging Technology are equipping themselves for progression within the p ..read more

As a Bronze Corporate Partner of the AIP, Choice Energy is leading the charge in providing accessible sustainable energy alternatives through energy procurement and commercial solar solutions. With wholesale power prices currently at a two-year low, now is the perfect time for businesses to assess their energy needs as well as explore the budget-friendly potential of commercial solar with Choice Energy. In 2023 – Choice Energy helped businesses save over $6,000,00 Choice Energy, alongside the AIP share a commitment to industry-wide transformation, highlighting the pivotal role sustainability p ..read more

The AIP would like to welcome National Resources as our latest Corporate Partner. National Resources has been a leader in sourcing and supplying sustainable materials to Australian packaging, industrial, health industry, and food manufacturing for over 35 years. They offer a broad range of specialist products that are not manufactured locally but sourced globally, including a large variety of aluminium rolled products, flexible packaging, films, and specialist medical packaging products . National Resources is committed to providing high-quality and sustainably driven global suppliers, who are ..read more

The AIP would like to take this opportunity to congratulate David Chacon MAIP, CPP, Technical Service & Market Development – Plantic, EVAL Business Unit on successfully achieving the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation. The CPP program has been accepted as the global recognition as a packaging professional and therefore the CPP designation has now become the leading mark of excellence internationally and a must-have recognition of industry proficiency and achievement for packaging professionals. 1. How long have you been in the industry? What are your areas of expertise? Dav ..read more

The AIP is pleased to announce that the Institute have joined forces with leading sustainability software company Empauer, to offer a comprehensive and cost effective LCA Decision Package for Small to Medium Enterprises (SME’s). AIP and Empauer have entered into an exclusive MOU, providing Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) to SME’s to ensure that they are making informed and science-based decisions when selecting packaging materials. The driving force behind this collaboration is recognition of the challenges faced by SMEs. The AIP, through its SME training programs, identified a pressing need fo ..read more