The Australian Institute of Packaging has awarded an AIP Fellowship to Dr Carol Lawrence, environmental and sustainability specialist, UPM Raflatac Oceania. The grade of Fellow is the highest recognition to AIP members and is designed to recognise the significant and sustained contribution to the technology, science or application to packaging in the industry.
Carol Lawrence’s experience in the label industry spans over twenty years, starting with a technical role at Jac Australia that underpinned the selection of the most appropriate label material for the required application. This role was enhanced by a background in chemistry, including a PhD in polymer chemistry, gained in the UK. Her understanding of adhesive properties combined with developments in the packaging industry have led to opportunities in marketing and many product innovations as self-adhesive labelling in Australia has grown in capability.
In her more recent focus with UPM Raflatac on the environmental aspects of self-adhesive labelling, combined with the sustainability of the raw materials used, she is involved in new raw material selection and waste management programs that enhance the company’s Biofore portfolio and strives for long term sustainable label solutions.
According to Ralph Moyle, national president of the AIP, Dr Carol Lawrence has displayedall the requirements and more to be awarded a Fellow.
“Carol has and continues to share her knowledge and expertise with many in the industry, giving freely and willingly of her time and experiences. Over many years she has ensured that others benefit from what she has learnt, never hesitating to show and educate others so that they too will one day hopefully pass on knowledge,” he said.
“Carol has an enormous depth of understanding in a field of packaging that challenges many. She displays great passion, understanding and patience to ensure that others can benefit from that which she knows. The AIP acknowledges her generosity of imparting so willingly of her expertise, experiences and knowledge both through various educational programs as well as via numerous AIP formal opportunities and informal pathways,” he added.