THIS SITE VISIT IS FULLY BOOKED
Please contact us to be added to the waiting list (if a place becomes available we will notify you ASAP)
ABOUT:
Commencing operations at Spotswood in 1890 the O-I Melbourne (Spotswood) Plant is possibly the oldest continuously operating glass plant in the Asia Pacific region and is one of the oldest continuously operating factories within the Greater Melbourne area. The O-I Melbourne Plant today operates two large furnaces and five production lines and ships approximately 180,000 tonnes of glassware per year. 850-900 million units (70-80 different articles) are typically produced per year, including bottles for beer, cider, wine, RTDs, soft drinks, mixers and juices, along with jars for Vegemite, pasta sauces and other foods.
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The plant tour will visit the Mould Shop, Hot End Glass Forming areas, Cold End Inspection and Packaging areas. The visit will include an overview of O-I, products produced and the glass packaging manufacturing process.
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TIME:
12.45 pm arrival for 1.00 pm start
This site visit will take approximately two hours.
Please meet at reception.
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COST:
AIP Members FREE
Non-Members $33 inc GST
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OH&S:
All attendees MUST wear long trousers, long sleeves (non-synthetic), enclosed shoes (safety shoes if available) with socks.
PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection and overcoat will be provided.
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PARKING:
Follow the traffic signals to the Admin Building. Please sign in using the visitor computer kiosk and wait in reception area.
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SITE CONTACT:
Bayard Sinnema +64 29 201 2728
Paul O’Driscoll +61 487 932 430
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*CPE points are used to maintain your Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) credential.
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THIS SITE VISIT IS FULLY BOOKED
Please contact us to be added to the waiting list (if a place becomes available we will notify you ASAP)
REGISTER.
Download Flyer (PDF) or register on-line below
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NB: STRICTLY NO COMPETITORS ALLOWED ON SITE. Your details will be passed on to the site for final approval. Once approval has been given by the site you will be sent an email to confirm your place on the visit. A tax invoice will also be emailed to non-members at this time.
