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PlastixANZ eMagazine March 2012

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7th to 10th May 2013Sydney Showgrounds

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Australia & New Zealand’s leading magazine for the plastics industry.

Trivolution is here

CTS Footy Tipping -- its Back!!!

Know Your Plastics

PlastixANZ eMagazine March 2012 Page: 2

In this issueAmbassador Travel 23

Applied Machinery 2

APPMA 20

Avian Sales & Service 11

BASF 19

BFA Group 7

Copywriting that sells 6

CTS footy Tipping 5

Intercad 5

Industry Awards 24

Isis C Insure 12,13

Know Your Plastics 10

LyondellBasell 8

Mulford Plastics 21

NatureWorks 22

News Headlines 4

Polychem -- Trivolution 9

Sharon Givoni 16,17

Steinert Australia 5

Swanstone 18

TCL Hofmann 14,15

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T h e A u s t r a l i a n P a c k a g i n g a n d Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), is Australia’s only national packaging and processing machinery organisation and the proud owners of AUSPACK PLUS which is the largest biennial packaging and processing machinery and materials exhibition in Australia. AUSPACK PLUS 2013 heads to the Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park from 7th to the 10th of May 2013.Established in 1983 as the Australian Packaging Machinery Association and incorporated in 1990, changed its name to the Austral ian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association in 2010. Association Members offer a range of benefits and services to the packaging and processing machinery industry by working for the best interests of their customers.Members include manufacturers and importers who are major suppliers to the food, beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, veterinary and household packaging industries.

The Association is proud to be a Foundation Member of the world packaging machinery body, the Confederation of Packaging Machinery Associations (COPAMA) which provides a forum for15 national packaging and processing trade associations, in its dealings with matters of mutual concern and interest within the industry.

APPMA membership is a major benchmark of that quality. All member companies embody the highest standards of business practice and product integrity. When you are dealing with an APPMA member, you can expect the best.

For more information about the APPMA

visit www.appma.com.au

For more information about ASUPACK PLUS visit www.auspackplus.com.au


News headlinesclick headline to view full article

Care – the new name for high-performance plastics in medical technology

Gillard rejects claims small business hurt by carbon tax

NEW UniSort® Flakesorter

ASIC releases guidance and policy proposals for carbon financial products

TRIVOLUTION ‘READY FOR LAUNCH’ AT NPE!

$30 Billion Carbon Tax Hit to Australian Economy

LANXESS acquires U.S. bladder producer TCB

Carbon tax unpalatable for food manufacturers

A new line of protective coatings for the water transmission pipe industry

Westfield carbon tax offset reports rubbished by Gillard

Krauss Maffei machinery chosen by Russian polyolefin sheet manufacturer

$18 million industry-led mentoring program to lift apprenticeship retention rates

Leading plastics distributor announces exclusivity to the new Plaskolite digital print acrylic Optix® DA

Winning business with Japanese automotive manufacturers

Struktol Company of America to Showcase Range of its Latest Additives at NPE 2012

Zoltek to Display its Carbon Fiber Product Range Focusing on Automotive & Wind Energy Sectors at JEC

RTP Takes Over Conductive Compound Product Line of Clariant to Expand into the Global Market

Know Your Plastics - Introduction to Plastics


Intercad goes well beyond mere software

Australia and New Zealand’s leading supplier of SolidWorks solid modelling solutions, Intercad Pty Ltd, recently launched the IntercadDIRECT Programme, a select offering that will provide all it’s customers an even greater competitive edge while inspiring their work and businesses.

Max Piper, Intercad CEO, remarked “The IntercadDIRECT Programme is about providing customer access to the best thinking and information available about SolidWorks via a dynamic combination of complimentary webinars and contact with the IntercadDIRECT team.”

The IntercadDIRECT team will provide general tips and tricks while also tackling those issues

customers and their business.

“The IntercadDirect team is the only one of its kind in the ANZ

More...

Getting Plastics sortedBy Kurt Palmer

Recycling should be a whole lot easier than it is. After all, we go to great lengths to extract impure raw materials, invest large amounts of energy in purifying and processing them and turning them into useful products. The problem is, we then have the habit of taking those purified materials – the polyethylene in a plastic milk bottle for instance, or the copper in a phone charger – and mixing them up with a whole lot of other stuff when we throw them away.Why do we “devalue” our discarded plastics and metals to such a degree? There are many reasons, but one of the main ones is that it is simply the most

convenient to do...More


The Myth of the ‘Better Mousetrap’By Scott Bywater

Ever heard this saying...

"If a man can make a better mousetrap than his neighbour... the world will make a beaten path to his door.

It was a quote from a wise guy: Ralph Waldo Emerson.

But it was also...

WRONG!

In 1928, a guy called Chester M. Woolworth took this concept and created a better mousetrap. It sold for 12c -- 7c more than the older, less effective mousetrap.

Think about it: why would you want a better mousetrap?

If it works, it works. And you end up throwing them out anyway.

But as a result of this quote which has sunken deep into our psyches, thousands of people are looking for that miraculous way to grow wealth by coming up with a super-special product. My advice is: By all means do your best to create a great product or service for your prospects. But don’t make that your sole focus. I've spoken with plenty of people who have great products and services – but they couldn't make any ‘real’ money because... Their marketing was terrible! Their ads couldn’t sell! Are your potential customers missing out on your superior product or service because you cannot write in a way that is compelling... Can't craft an offer? Can't write a headline? Can't identify your unique selling proposition? If so, stop focusing on creating a better mousetrap and instead, invest time, effort, money (whatever it takes) to become a better marketer. Scott Bywater

Do you want to learn the easiest way to get more customers fast? Leading advertising copywriter, Scott Bywater, has just completed his brand new guide "7 Ways to Get More Customers" where he outline everything so it's as easy as 1, 2... 3. Download it for free by visiting http://www.copywritingthatsells.com.au


Smart designers hang onto what has been proven to work and only integrate the latest technology where significant increases in productivity and quality can be proven. In other words, they don’t reinvent the wheel just because everyone else is trying to; they bring together the best technology in the critical components and lift the standard to a new level. Borch stand out in the world market of injection moulding machines. The physical scale of their operations (180,000m2 production facility), the calibre of their design team, their focus on quality and product range (60 to 4,500 tons) and partnerships with leading component suppliers in Japan and Europe were the key reasons the BFA Group became the exclusive Australian agent. The BFA Group have invested significantly in the training of its Melbourne and Sydney based technicians enabling it to provide full design consultation, installation and servicing for all Borch injection moulding machines. Recent installations of multiple Borch machines ranging from 80 to 1,250 tonnes (in Melbourne and Sydney) by the BFA Group reflect an increasing understanding of cost/return benefit of Borch. “A great deal of detail has gone into specifying Borch machines tailored to the technical requirements and expectations of the Australian Plastics industry. Borch machines have many features included as standard that other manufactures offer as surcharge options”, said Troy Parker, the BFA Group’s Sydney Operations Manager. The BFA Group will be on hand at the upcoming China Plas exhibition held in Shanghai from 18th to 21st April. Borch will showcase a range of equipment on their 500m2 stand (# E3G01) including: --- BU900 two platen machine --- BM260 five colour machine with four material in-mould assembly --- BE50 full electric machine --- BS260-III high-speed machine

Make time to see either Troy Parker or Stewart White to chat about how the BFA Group can design a cost effective approach to enhancing your productivity with Borch injection moulding machines.

www.bf.com.au Melbourne: Tel - +61 3 9799 8800 Sydney: Tel - +61 2 98209244

e-mail: [email protected]


PRODUCT INFORMATION

High Stiffness Polypropylene HomopolymerLyondellBasell Australia’s new homopolymer grade offers outstanding stiffness with good optical properties

LyondellBasell Australia’s new polypropylene homopolymer, AdstifAPD330, has expanded the property envelope of traditionalpolypropylene homopolymer grades, including:

� Exceptional Stiffness

� Good optical properties

� Good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures

� Reduced material consumption via down-gauging

Adstif APD330Typical customer applications

� Sheet and Film� Alternative to PET and HIPS food containers� Containers for high temperature filling� Articles where good aesthetics and high

stiffness are required

Adstif APD330Typical Properties

Properties Test Method Value

MFR ISO 1133 2.5 g/10 minFlexural modulus ISO 178 2200 MPaHeat Distortion Temperature @ 0.45 MPA ISO 75-93 113°C

Impact strength (notched IZOD at 23°C)

ISO 180 3.9 kJ/m2

For more information, visit http://polymers.lyondellbasell.com

or contact:

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Flex Mod

Tensile Yield

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TRIVOLUTION ‘READY FOR LAUNCH’ AT NPE!

B&P Builds a Space-Age, Interactive Display to Familiarize NPE Visitors with the Highly Touted New Compounding Extruder. B&P Process Equipment is preparing to ship their exhibit to NPE and staff has gathered outside Supervisor

Michigan. They are swooning over the sharp lines and steep angles of the display model that could double

The TriVolution display model is meant to catch the eye and provide an in-depth look at the next generation in technical compounding. Much like the new TriVolution product line, the display unit is the result of heated debate coupled with hard work and creative license to step outside the traditional boundaries and start thinking about the future… and how to secure it in the present!

processors. Today, concerns about the cost and availability of raw materials and energy, as well as initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint and promote sustainability add even greater complexity to the task. TriVolution was born from these challenges. During the past year, B&P has performed dozens of customer demonstration and development tests on both the pilot-scale twin-screw and tri-kneader compounding systems located in their Saginaw, Michigan development lab. The tri-kneader is the reciprocating kneader which represents the most recent major

development in compounding machinery. After an in-depth evaluation of the marketplace and listening to those challenges and concerns expressed by customers, B&P applied traditional strengths in the design and manufacture of high-precision, high-reliability twin-screws and ko-kneaders and responded with this innovative new system. The tri-kneader expands upon the native capacity of the reciprocating kneader to process materials with various sensitivities and limitations that are exacerbated by the operating principal of the twin-screw. The unique design, however, allows the high-torque, high-shear feature set native to the twin-screw to be

Having a great deal of success with the new 60mm tri-kneader system, they have now commercialized the product under the B&P TriVolution brand and engineered the production-scale 60, 80, 120 and 160mm lines as well as the lab-scale 30mm unit. Furthermore, B&P is currently in production of their 140mm direct-connect crosshead which will become available for demonstration later this spring. On display at NPE will be a very unique representation of what the TriVolution is all about.

Visitors to B&P’s booth, located at 2108 in the West Hall, will be met with that interactive experience offering a “clear” view of the operating principal, machine features and functionality engineered into the TriVolution. This unique interactive display model consists of a three-zone process barrel with the middle zone open to expose a clear process section and view into the heart of the process. The interaction

screw shaft will leave visitors with a vivid understanding of the folding, orientation, compression, shearing and decompression stages offered by this technology. The feed and discharge ends of the display model will include touch-screen interfaces ... More

"Proudly represented exclusively by POLYCHEM PTY LTD for Oceania" Contact Polychem for information covering the total range of B&P PROCESS EQUIPMENT MIXER RANGE


Know Your Plastics – Introduction to Plastics, Presented as 2 half day sessions AT EACH LOCATION

Locations: Chisholm Institute Dandenong --- Kangan Institute Broadmeadows

When:Chisholm – June 2012 --- Kangan – July 2012Firm dates will be announced shortly

Topics to be covered include;

Day 11/ introduction -- History -- Raw materials

2/ Olefins

3/ Styrenics

4/ Engineering Plastics

5/ PVC

Day 21/ Elastomers

2/ Compounding & Formulating

3/ Injection Moulding -- Blow Moulding

4/ Extrusion -- Thermo/Vacuum Forming

5/ Design -- Processing -- Testing

Presenters will be current day specialists for each section.

Registration will be available shortly

Presented by PlastixANZ Coordinated by PD Plastics


AVIAN SALES & SERVICE PTY LTD

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We at Avian Sales & Service can make your old Screws and Barrels look like new.

Our skilled engineers work to exacting standards to transform, rebuild and put new life back into your old worn out Screws and Barrels.

Screws are reconditioned by Hardface welding and Double Nitriding or Hardface welding and Chrome Plating, which ever is required.

Bi-Metal Barrels are honed parallel to exacting standards. Nitrided barrels are honed parallel to exacting standards and Double Nitrided.

With our fast reliable turnaround, speedy delivery, personal service and quality second to none, all this plus an invoice you can live with.

There’s no need to look any further……….Avian Sales & Service.Where our services could be saving you money right now!

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Introducing Isis & C Insure, your new partner in insurance…

� � Caryn Cramp:� � � � � Simon Coldwell:

We feel honoured and both extremely privileged to be a part of your ‘special and unique’ industry.

In addition to this we are excited to have the opportunity to sponsor and present the Award of Manufacturing & Best Practice at your Awards Evening later in the year.

Having sound knowledge in all areas of insurance our approach is to provide impartial and easy to understand insurance advice, whilst offering a unique and personalised style of service.

something that we are very much looking forward to.

Our Commitment is to use all of our resources and strong insurer relationships to negotiate group buying insurance that will provide advantages to all PlastixANZ Members.

We also look forward to contributing regular news articles to ‘Your Plastics Industry Information Portal’ throughout the year.

Please feel free to contact us at any time if you would like your insurance policies or program reviewed or if you have an enquiry on any insurance matter.

Level 1, 390 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004PO BOX 7675, St. Kilda Road, VIC, 8004

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Caryn commenced her career in 1995 with Combrook Rehabilitation, MMI Insurance Limited and SafetyNet Services Pty Ltd. Then between 1998 and the present has worked and fully managed portfolios for both National & International Insurance Brokers and Insurers. Having broad

in Occupational Health & Safety, Workers’ Compensation, Claims Management, Broking and Underwriting has enabled Caryn to provide a “one stop shop” for advice for all of her clients. Combined with experience to a great number of both blue collar and white collar industries and occupations, this has further provided Caryn with the tools, awareness and technical abilities to work closely with the Principals of a business and review and advise risk from all angles.Caryn in particular has worked very closely within trades & trade associations, leisure/sports, Retail, Mining, the recruitment/labour hire industry, manufacturing, engineering and construction just to name a few.Caryn prides herself on “taking the pain out of insurance” for her clients.

Simon commenced his career in 1990 with AAMI and over the years he has worked in varying roles with some of Australia’s largest insurers. He has had extensive experience in technical claims, customer dispute resolution and mediation. Since moving to Insurance Broking and Risk Advice areas, Simon has arranged and managed complex insurance programmes for manufacturers, importers, Wholesalers, global retail brands, franchises, construction, transport/ logistics, medical and aged care industries. Simon has arranged and serviced many complex insurance programmes, whilst also providing risk management advice and structure for many industries and occupations. Simon’s technical product knowledge is comprehensive and this ability allows him to negotiate special facilities and coverage levels with insurers on behalf of his clients.

‘Insurance industry Associations we belong to’

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“The plastics technology people”

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Cool Polymers – USA Thermally Conductive Polymers

Solvay Padanaplast - Italy Cross Linkable & LSOH materials for Pipe, Cable &

Wire applications

Singapore Polymers - Singapore Premium Quality Nylon 6 & Nylon 66

Baerlocher - Germany Global leaders in PVC Stabilisers

Nippon A & L Inc. – Japan AES, ASA and ABS/PC Blends

Thermoprene - Korea TPV’s for every application

Lubrizol – USA Leaders in TPU technology

In a field of infinite possibilities

TCL Hofmann - Melbourne 150 Woodlands Drive PO Box 392 Braeside VIC 3195 Australia Tel: +61 (0)3 8586 2900

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Suppliers of Performance Polymers and Additives

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Herkula – Germany & Belgium Printing Inks for Cable & Optical Fibre Colourings


It’s not easy being green – avoiding misleading green marketingIn our last legal update, Melbourne based intellectual property lawyer, Sharon Givoni provided some useful insight on how to legally protect your brands in the plastics industry.Making ‘green’ claims on packaging is another area which is often misunderstood.

trap of making sweeping ‘environmentally friendly’ statements. However, it is important to ensure that they are not misleading.Let’s look at some recent cases in this area and practical ‘take away’ tips.

In 2009, Sanyo Air-conditioning Manufacturing Singapore Pty Ltd, claimed that its Eco-air conditioners were ‘environmentally friendly’. But the products contained an ozone depleting substance. ACCC took Sanyo to the Federal Court, and it ordered that the statements were misleading. TIP: The use of words like ‘environmentally friendly’, ‘green’ or ‘eco-friendly’ which have loose meanings may be risky. See further: http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/365424/fromItemId/378016 ; http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/398527/fromItemId/378016Avoid multiple meanings

misinterpretation. For example, think about whether your ‘green claim’ is in respect of the entire product, the process or just the packaging. ‘Recyclable in South Australia’ is a

ensure that the claim is limited to region where recycling facilities are actually available.TIP: Qualify your statements. Substantiate claimsIn March 2011, the Federal Court determined that Goody Environment Pty Ltd made false representations, claiming that its bags were ‘biodegradable and compostable’and in accordance with the Australian Standards.The ACCC found that the bags actually did not meet the Australian Standards as to biodegradability, disintegration and concentration of toxic or hazardous substances. TIP: It is important to test your claims, and ensure they are accurate and precise at all given times. Continuous control systems should be in place when making green claim. See further: http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/966069/fromItemId/966100

Consumers often do not always analyse product packaging when it comes to ‘fast moving’ consumer goods such as groceries or perishables. For this reason, it is a mistake to think that you can rely on

instance, if you put an image of the ‘chasing arrows’ symbol on the front of the packaging, but say in


Ignorance is not bliss

Even if you genuinely believe that a statement is true and accurate when making it on the packaging, it may not be enough to avoid liability. It is best to make extensive enquiries from your suppliers and monitor changes that might make a statement that was once true, misleading, especially if the circumstances change.

ConsequencesAn incorrect or misleading green claim can lead to the ACCC ordering companies to publish corrective advertising and implement extensive compliance programs and even offer refunds to

Conclusion

misleading claims. This is largely because of the ever-changing nature of the recycling facilities, the various interpretations the consumer may gain and the geographical challenges that affect the viability of claims. Therefore, in this area, plastic companies should err on the side of caution. Remember, the consequences are not just limited to legal implications, but can also give rise to negative publicity.

When making any green, consider the following:What is the overall impression you are giving to the consumer?Is it correct in all respects?Is it appropriate to geographical area in which the product could be sold?If the claim is on product packaging, is the product itself recyclable? Is it made from recycled material? Is the representation open to a number of interpretations? Are they all correct?

Disclaimer: The contents of this article are of a general nature only and not to be relied on as a substitute for legal advice.

Sharon Givonni

Sharon Givoni is a highly experienced in Intellectual Property matters and advises the packaging industry. She is on a number of intellectual property committees including the IP Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria and is a member of the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand. She is also the General Editor of the highly reputable Intellectual Property Law Bulletin and the Internet Law Bulletin, published by LexisNexis.Email: [email protected] Phone: 0410557907. Website: www.sharongivoni.com.au

News SummariesThe latest 15 news articles for each category are listed for each heading - click summary to view

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Representative for the below named European Manufacturers

for the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

Thermoforming Materials Plastics Processing Equipment Packaging Machines

CNC Trimming Centres, Band Saws & Vacuum Forming Machines ILPA MP3 are an Italian extrusion company who produce virgin and recycled ABS, PMMA ABS, virgin and recycled HIPS, SHIPS, PET, RPET and Barrier Films. Please contact Colin Pitchford or Victoria Grant on [email protected] for any requirements you wish to receive a quote for. Geiss AG are a German world leading manufacturer of vacuum forming machines, CNC machining centres and horizontal band saw, as well as trimming jigs and tooling. New machines are tailored to your individual production requirements from a very comprehensive options list. Whatever your requirements, Swanstone offer you the complete one stop shop for plastics processing equipment and ancillaries where all of your production needs are catered for under one roof.

Swanstone Ltd also specialise in the supply of refurbished second hand Geiss machines of which the stock of CNC and vacuum forming machine changes continuously. For up to date information, please contact our Sales Director Mr. Colin Pitchford on [email protected]. Upon request, we will also add you to our second hand machine data base and keep a look out for you, should your required size not currently be available. Emails of machines will be sent out to you automatically as and when they are available. Tommy Nielsen are a Danish manufacturer of semi-automatic to fully automated packaging machines. The small universal semi-automatic machine is ideal for R&D and small to medium volumes. For high volume throughput we offer the fully automatic inline machine. Additionally to the machines, Tommy Nielsen also supply the packaging materials for their equipment. For further information, please contact Colin on [email protected].

Swanstone Ltd. Unit C2, Cygnet House, Halesfield 23, Telford, Shropshire TF7 4NY, United Kingdom

Tel. 0044(0)1952 400050 Fax. 0044(0)1952 400060 www.swanstone-uk.com


BASF -The COOL Project:

BASF Adds Ecovio® to its Line of Biodegradable Plastics Used for Making Agricultural FilmsWith the addition of Ecovio® F Mulch, BASF is expanding its line of biodegradable plastic compounds in the form of a grade for use in the

Since this resin can be processed on conventional PE extrusion machines without extensive

now available in commercial quantities around the world...More

BASF Australia, Woolworths, Compost Australia, Zero Waste AustraliaMurrumbidgee Shire Councilprovides proof that composting of organic waste on farm as well as by local councils, can be done safely, hygienically and at a low cost.

commercial premises.This video documents the project over a 12 week period and establishes a


APPMA 2012 Annual Scholarship Submissions close Friday 11th of May

The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), are pleased to announce that submissions are due on Friday the 11th of May for the fourth annual scholarship program which will enable a packaging engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology.

The APPMA is Australia’s national organisation, representing the packaging and processing machinery industry. The APPMA are seeking a packaging engineer that is looking to further their education by offering them a scholarship to enrol in the Diploma in Packaging Technology.

According to Mr Mark Dingley, Chairman of the APPMA, “The Diploma in Packaging Technology is a Level 5 qualification which is internationally recognised for those wishing to pursue a career in the packaging industry or for those who are already in the industry and who wish to extend their knowledge and expertise. It has been offered by the AIP continuously since 1980 and has an exemplary record of successful students,”

“The Diploma prepares students to take responsibility for packaging operations at any level through the supply chain. The qualification is comprehensive, and provides an opportunity to study the principles of packaging, packaging materials and packaging processes,” Mr Dingley said.

There are two broad target groups for the scholarship:1. People currently employed in parts of the packaging industry who want to broaden their knowledge and understanding and take on greater levels of responsibility. Due to the diverse nature of the packaging and related industries, it is difficult to define this target group in terms of precise job functions.

2. People who are currently employed in the industry, who may be following courses in associate subject areas such as packaging design, food science/technology, materials science/engineering and logistics will find that this programme broadens the scope of their studies. In designing the course, the principles of constructive alignment have been employed, i.e. the intended learning outcomes, which reflect the requirements of industry, clarify the course objectives.

3.Pierre Pienaar, FAIP, National President of the AIP, added that the Institute is grateful that associations like the APPMA recognise the importance of education and training and are contributing to the growth of the packaging industry as a whole in Australia. “The APPMA annual scholarship program is now in its fourth year and the AIP encourages all packaging engineers to register for the 2012 scholarship,” Mr Pienaar said.

Entries are now available for the APPMA 2012 Scholarship program and can be accessed by emailing [email protected] or clicking on the ‘download’ link below.

Submissions must be received by Close of Business on Friday the 11th of May with the 2012 winner being announced during the AIP National Conference which will be held on the 14th and 15th of June at Marriott Hotel, Surfers Paradise.

DOWNLOAD SUBMISSION FORM - CLICK HERE...


The seminar will consist of a 2 hour presentation from the Palram European sales and technical teams, followed by 90 minute live printing demonstration that will cover the following topics:

discussion

Events will be held in Melbourne and

Sydney in April 2012 as follows:

Melbourne:

Sydney:

Please reserve your place by

emailing Lydia Swan on

[email protected].

Please ensure you indicate which event

you wish to attend for catering purposes.

For further information, please contact us

Mulford Plastics,

in conjunction with

Palram and Océ, would

like to invite you to

a seminar on Palight

Printing Capabilities.


NatureWorks and BioAmber Form Joint Venture to Commercialize New Bio-Polymers Two industry-leading companies join forces to expand the range of low carbon-footprint, high-performance, bio-based polymers

NatureWorks, the bio-plastics market leader with its commercial range of Ingeo™ biopolymers, and BioAmber, a next-generation chemicals company and a market leader in the commercialization of bio-succinic acid, have announced the creation of AmberWorks, a joint venture to bring new performance bio-based polymer compositions to market.

The joint venture builds on the natural synergy that exists between NatureWorks and BioAmber. Beyond its Ingeo PLA technology platform, NatureWorks brings to the joint venture a global commercial presence, established customer relationships, developed applications across a breadth of industries and deep experience in commercializing new-to-the-world polymers. BioAmber owns PLA/PBS compounding intellectual property and applies award-winning biotechnology and chemical processing to produce renewable chemicals. These renewable chemicals deliver high-performance, low-carbon-footprint building blocks that are cost competitive with their petrochemical equivalents. The joint venture combines the best of both companies into an entity tasked with developing a new family of bio-based compounded polymer solutions. With the formation of the joint venture, NatureWorks plans to commercialize a new family of compounded Ingeo resin grades, and is immediately offering samples of developmental grades aimed at thermoforming and injection-molding processes. This new family of developmental Ingeo compounded resins is designed for food service ware applications, expanding the Ingeo property

manufacturing equipment. Based on market interest, further formulated solutions optimized for a number of different applications beyond food service will be assessed over the coming 12 to 24 months.

Compounded PLA/PBS resin grades, developed and manufactured by AmberWorks, will be marketed exclusively through the NatureWorks global commercial organization as new and distinct solutions within the company’s Ingeo portfolio of products. “The new product range being developed by the joint venture enables NatureWorks to broaden its existing product portfolio, allowing for bio-based product solutions in applications that were previously

properties of PLA and PBS are complementary and making Ingeo compounds using both materials

“The AmberWorks JV builds on BioAmber’s core business: the production of cost competitive, renewable chemicals that include succinic acid and 1,4-butanediol,” said Jean-Francois Huc,

compounding technology has enabled us to forward integrate into polymers and our partnership with NatureWorks, the global market leader in biopolymers, will strengthen and accelerate market access for our growing portfolio of renewable solutions.” In the USA, developmental samples of the new Ingeo injection molding and thermoforming solutions for the food service industry are available from NatureWorks, www.natureworksllc.com, or write to [email protected]. While an assessment of the European Union chemical regulation REACH status is underway, research and

development samples are available in Europe at NatureWorks Europe, +31 (35) 694 5056. The regulatory status of these grades in other geographies is under review.


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Ambassador Travel (Division of Passport Travel) Level 1, 12-14 Glenferrie Road, Malvern 3144 Licence 31054 Phone: 61 (3) 9500 8355 Fax: 61 (3) 9509 0111 Email: [email protected]

Milan , Italy 8 - 12 May More than in the past, in fact, thanks to a wide network of supporting partners and Associations, PLAST 2012 is not only a wide international showcase of machinery and equipment but also a relevant window for semi-finished and finished products, materials (raw and recycled) and of the most innovative appliances.

1st April NPE Orlando The Plastics Exposition & Conference 11th April INDOPLAS Jakarta Indonesian International Plastics Exhibition 17th April UTECH Europe Masstricht International Polyurethane Industry Exhibition & Conference 18th April CHINAPLAS Shanghai International Exhibition on Plastics & Rubber Industries 24th April VietnamPlas Hanoi Hanoi Vietnam Int Plastics, Packaging, Printing & Foodtech Industry Exh 8th May PLAST Milan International Exhibition for Plastics & Rubber 15th May Petersberg Chemical Forum St Petersburg Specialised Exhibition 29th May PLASTPOL Kielce International Fair for Plastics Processing 11th June ARGENPLAS Buenos Aires International Plastics Exhibition 19th June Vietnam Plastics Fair Ho Chi Minh International Exhibition of Plastics Technology Machinery & Material 21st June InterPlas Thailand Bangkok International Plastics & Rubber Trade Exhibition & Symposium 21st September Taipei PLAS Taiwan International Plastics & Rubber Industry Show 16th October Fakuma Friedrichshafen International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing 14th November Plastics & Rubber Indonesia Jakarta International Plastics & Rubber Processing & Materials Exhibition

TRADE FAIRS 2012

Travel packages

Costs per person based from Melbourne (costs other cities available) Based on airfares, taxes and exchange rates as at 7 mar 12 and subject to change

Westin Palace 5* Central Milan Top quality hotel at very good price Incl. full breakfasts $2806 share double $3545 single room

Manin Hotel 4* Historic Central Milan Italian style hotel Incl. full breakfasts $2576 share double $3062 single room

Gamma Hotel 3* Central Milan Close to transport Good value hotel Incl. Cont b’fasts $2150 share double $2435 single room


PlastixANZ Plastics Industry Achievement Awards

September 12, 2012

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club

7 Industry Awards

Nominations open May

Award Sponsors

BASF Australia Ltd. PLASTICS INDUSTRY DESIGN & INNOVATION AWARD

Isis C Insure Consultants PLASTICS INDUSTRY MANUFACTURING AND BEST PRACTICE AWARD

Plastics Pioneers Plastics Industry Encouragement Award


march 2012

Documents

processing machinery

world packaging machinery

applied machinery

largest biennial packaging

household packaging

austral ian packaging

processing trade associations

forum for15 national