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Packaging and Processing Week targets education and recognition

 

AUSPACK 2015 will see a range of concurrent events held throughout the duration of the show creating an enhanced exhibition extending past the show floor. Among the events that will make up Packaging and Processing Week are the APPMA Industry Excellence Awards, the National Technical Forums and the APPMA Scholarship.

Industry Reward & Recognition - 2015 APPMA Industry Excellence Awards

The biennial Industry Excellence Awards run by the APPMA are designed to recognise innovative and outstanding packaging and processing solutions. Companies that enter these biennial industry awards are recognised for their contribution and outstanding achievements against their peers within the wider packaging industry. Awards categories include Export Achievement Award, Design Achievement Award, Customer Partnership Award, the Imported Equipment Award, Best New Product Award and the APPMA Scholarship. Nominations will close on January 30, 2015 and submission forms can be accessedon www.appma.com.au or by emailing appma@appma.com.au

Education & Innovation for Industry - 2015 National Technical Forums

The AIP and the APPMA are currently at the planning stage of the 2015 National Technical Forums that will be held March 24 to 26, 2015. Following a number of highly successful National Technical Forums that the AIP have run over the last six AUSPACK exhibitions, the 2015 National Technical Forum will be designed to deliver a three-day educational program that will cover a broad range of topics relating to the theme Open Innovation & Collaboration.

The AIP and the APPMA intend to break the National Technical Forums into breakout sessions, to ensure that a diverse range of issues and topics are covered over the three days. The AIP and the APPMA are looking for a broad range of speakers from all areas of the packaging, processing, materials and components sectors to ensure that the National Technical Forums offer something for everyone. To find out more simply email info@aipack.com.au or visit www.aipack.com.au

Training & Education - 2015 APPMA Scholarship

For the seventh year the APPMA, in conjunction with the AIP, are offering one lucky packaging engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology to the value of $9000. The Diploma in Packaging Technology is an internationally recognised qualification 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. The Diploma in Packaging Technology is a Level 5 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. Submissions are due on January 30, 2015. To access the APPMA Scholarship submission form simply email appma@appma.com.au or visit www.appma.com.au

 
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