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OCTOBER 2012

Distribution Revolution Forged in Conflict Harry Lovell OAM FAIP MAIP, PKN Magazine Sep 2012 (300 KB)

Extrusion Blow Moulding: A Designer's Dream  Stephen barter MAIP PKN Magazine, Oct 2012 (2.2 MB)

To Buy or Not To Buy - Because of the Challenge Pierre Pienaar MSc FAIP WNIFT Mag, Oct 2012 (1.2 MB)

Factoring Labelling into the Paper Chase Carol Lawrence MAIP PKN Magazine, Sep 2012 (2.2 MB)

Protecting Aspects of Packaging: Even a Banana Tip Sharon Givoni (450 KB)




OCTOBER 2012

The Importance of Education Pierre Pienaar MSc FAIP, FOOD Magazine Sep 2012 (536 KB)

AIP'S National Conference APP Magazine, Aug 2012 (650KB)

Retail Ready Toolkits APP Magazine, Aug 2012 (375 KB)



SEPTEMBER 2012

Are You Ready for This Ralph Moyle MAIP, FOOD Magazine Aug 2012 (236 KB)

AIP Navigates the Road Ahead  PKN Magazine, Aug 2012 (2.2 MB)

Responsible Packaging Cuts Waste PKN Magazine, Aug 2012 (1.2 MB)

Prescriptions for Pack Security PKN Magazine, Aug 2012 (1.0 MB)

Counting the Cost of Local Manufacturing  FOOD & Drink Magazine Aug (750 KB)

Pallets Come in From the Cold F&D andPKN Magazine, Aug 2012 (1.8 MB)

Packaging the Road Ahead (AIP Conference Wrap-Up)  Michael Halley FAIP (1.80 MB)

Hannapak puts Panadol ahead of the SRP Pack PKN Magazine, Aug 2012 (750 KB)

OCME Acknowledged at Coca-Cola Amatil NZ Launch HBM News (236 KB)


AUGUST 2012

A Bit of History Harry Lovell OAM, FAIP (166KB)

No Rest for the Wicked  FOOD Magazine, June 2012 (670KB)

Reading The Fine Print Andrew Readman, PKN Packaging News July 2012 (883KB)

SPECIFICATIONS -Making it Clear Harry Lovell OAM, FAIP PKN Packaging News June 2012 (702KB)

Design With The End in Mind  Pierre Pienaar MSc FAIP FOOD Magazine June 2012 (2.21 MB)

A Quicker Kind of Code FOOD Magazine June 2012 (1.84 MB)

The 5 key Trends in Packaging Pierre Pienaar MSc FAIP FOOD Magazine May 2012 (3.21 MB)


JULY 2012

Worldstar Award for Australia 
(252KB)

Ingeo™ Biopolymer Becomes Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Natureworks (41KB)

Ingeo™ Products Sold in Germany are First to Receive Dual, Complementary Third-Party Sustainability Certifications Natureworks (95KB)




JUNE 2012


Peering Inside the Box
by Ron Mines MAIP PKN May 2012 (962KB)

In-Store Shelf-Friendly Packaging Training Wrap Up AIP 2012 (2.5MB)

MAY 2012

The Challenges in Packaging 
by Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP,Food Magazine Mar 2012 (296KB)

The Importance of a Packaging Department Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP WNIFT APRIL 2012 (319KB)

Cradle to Grave Look at Packaging Footprint Prof Gordon Robertson FAIP PKN APRIL 2012 (762KB)

Let's Solve Packaging Issues For THIS Generation WPN January 2012 (176KB)



APRIL 2012

The World is Flat
by Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP, APP Feb 2012 (1,038 KB)

Crunching the Numbers Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP Food Feb 2012 (1.9 MB)

Nanotechnology - Doing More With Less Emeritus Prof. Harry Lovell, OAM FAIP* (929KB)


MARCH 2012

Packaging Economics
by Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP,WNIFT Feb 2012 (933KB)

Plastics by the Numbers Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP PKN Feb 2012 (3.5 MB)

Poster Display AIP Victorian February Technical Wrap-up (75KB)

What We Should Know About ISO Standards WPN January 2012 (92KB)



DECEMBER 2011

Pushing for Change
by Carlos Martinez, APP Spring 2011 (233KB)

The Need to Network Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP APP Magazine Spring 2011 (92KB)

I'm Not Female Just Phthlated by Michael B Halley, FAIP (75KB)

Standing Out From the Crowd Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP Food Magazine NOV 2011 (92KB)

WPO Packaging - An important Tool for a Sustainable Society (525KB)


NOVEMBER 2011

NatureWorks News


WPO LCA - Life Cycle Assessment (525KB)




OCTOBER 2011

SCAA Partners with The AIP


Left on the Shelf (Food Magazine, September 2011) by Pierre Pienaar MSc FAIP

A Touch of Class (PKN Magazine, September 2011) (525KB)



SEPTEMBER 2011


Packaging Design for an Ageing Population
by Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP Packaging Magazine Aug 2011 (233KB)

Natureworks News (92KB)



AUGUST 2011


The Art of Packaging
by Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP APP Magazine July 2011 (233KB)

Natureworks News (92KB)

Big Words Big Opportunities by Michael B Halley, FAIP (75KB)

Financial Fundamentals for the Pulp & Paper Industry by APITA (34KB)

IGD's Charitable Impact (1.5MB)

The Grove White Fruit Juice Container Case by Sharon Givoni (62KB)


JULY 2011


Premiumisation Model Works For Coles
by Jon Condon www.beefcentral.com June 2011 (106KB)

2011 National AGM & July Technical Dinner by by Michael Halley FAIP (187KB)

Packaging In An Age Of Visual Literacy by Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP Food Magazine June 2011 (233KB)

WPO Elects New President At Interpack by WPO (34KB)

The Future Of Australia's Packaging Industry by WNIFT&M Magazine May 2011 (1.3MB)



JUNE 2011


The Need to Network
by Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP Food Magazine May 2011 (106KB)

Supply Chain in the Packaging Spotlight by PKN Packaging News May 2011 (268KB)

Packaging Trendz in Australia and NZ by Carolyn Jackson www.foodprocessing.com (106KB)

Product Traceability by Food Magazine May 2011 (176KB)



MAY 2011

New Technology and Rules
by Michael Halley, FAIP (106KB)



APRIL 2011

AIP 2011 National Technical Forum Wrap Up  by Michael Halley FAIP (708KB)


The Value of Education in the Packaging Industry  by FOOD Magazine March 2011 (224KB)



MARCH 2011

The Importance of a Packaging Department  by Foodmagazine Feb 2011 (350KB)


Red Bags a Green Benchmark  by PKN Packaging News Feb 2011 (850KB)



FEBRUARY 2011

The Future of the Australian Packaging Industry  by Asia Pacific Packaging (956KB)

Metal Print Australia Signs on as New AIP Partner   (256 KB)

Employee Engagement  by Australian Management Academy (30KB )



OCTOBER 2010

AIP Welcomes New President  by Asia Pacific Packaging (956KB)

A Future Look  by Packaging Magazine (256 KB)

An Education in Packaging  by Packaging Magazine (256 KB)

WPO Position Paper - Packaging is the Answer to World Hunger  by WPO (330KB)

A Guide to Retail Ready Packaging by Pat Reynolds, Packaging World Magazine (206KB)


SEPTEMBER 2010

The Future of Australia's Packaging Industry  by Pierre Pienaar FAIP, AIP (656KB)

Lifting the Game  by PKN Packaging News (1MB)

WPO Position Paper The Case for Packaging  by WPO (245KB)

The Pareto Principal by Australian Management Academy (14KB)
Educating the Packaging Industry  by PKN Packaging News (657KB)

Attention to Detail  by PKN Packaging News (747KB)

A Journey Full of Surprises  by PKN Packaging News (814KB)


AUGUST 2010

Point of Difference  by Catherine Pickavet, Packaging Magazine(656KB)

Health Groups Call on Covenant for Help  by APC (45KB)

WPO Position Paper Education & Training  by WPO(136KB)

VISY Can Do by PKN Packaging News(628KB)
The AIP Collaborates with Cormack Innovation Awards  by Nerida Kelton, MAIP (75KB)


July 2010

2010 AIP National Conference Report  by Michael Halley, FAIP (1MB)

New Chairperson for AIP Victorian Branch  by Nerida Kelton, MAIP (45KB)

The Balanced Scorecard Approach  by Leo Isaac, Australian Management Academy  (30KB)


June 2010

Changes to AIP Education Programs  by Harry Lovell OAM, FAIP (15KB)

2010 AIP National Conference to Discuss Innovations  by Miranda Fitgerald, PKN packaging News  (724KB)


Sustainable Packaging: Does it Really Exist?  by Gordon L Robertson FAIP (50KB)

National Foods Finds Closure   PKN Packaging News (550KB)

Planning a Series of Revelations  by Leo Isaac, Australian Management Academy (24KB)

Can Your Packaging Save A Life - Or the World? by AIFST, (24KB)

May 2010

National President's Report  by Craig Wellman MAIP, AIP National President (50KB)
Work-Life-Balance  by Leo Isaac, Australian Management Academy (24KB)
April 2010
Essence of a Good Team  by Leo Isaac, Australian Management Academy (424KB)

March 2010
AIP News  "PKN - Packaging News" February 2010 Issue (424KB)

February 2010
Thinking about the box by "What's New in Food Technology & Manufacturing" Nov/Dec 2009 Issue (1.6MB)

Why I am Thankful for Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (136KB)


Impressive UK Packaging Figures by Vicki Procko, INCPEN (63KB)

December 2009
Don't Think Like a Package Designer. Think Like a Woman by "The Packaging Diva" (136KB)

Fine Fellows Awarded 25 Year Recognition Award by "Nerida Kelton MAIP" (63KB)

Inaugral AIP Scholarship Awarded at Cormack Innovation Awards Night by "Nerida Kelton MAIP" (35KB)

November 2009
Is Your Packaging Going Local? by "The Packaging Diva" (82KB)

Packaging Technologists Head to Woolworths by "Nerida Kelton MAIP" (900KB)

AIP Scholarship winner, Rebecca Du in Packaging magazine, October issue by "Anna Game-Lopata" (417KB)

October 2009
5 Things Every Business Needs to Know About Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (32KB)


Packaging Assisted Euthanasia.... by Michael Halley FAIP (204KB)

September 2009
Who are You Packaging Your Product For Anyway? by "The Packaging Diva" (147KB)

Enriching The AUSPACK Experience by Lindy Hughson PKN Magazine (250KB)

August 2009
The Clamshell in a Nutshell by Sterling Anthony, PackWorld Contributor (50KB)

Packaging Eyeballs by "The Packaging Diva" (60KB)

Bioplastics and Waste by "The Insider" PKN Magazine (149KB)

Maltesers Vs Malt Balls Over Their Packaging by Sharon Givoni AAIP (135KB)

Feasibilty Study of a Container Deposit System for Tasmania by Hyder Consulting (1MB)




May 2009
Key Elements For Great Packaging Makeovers by "The Packaging Diva" (71KB)

Understanding The Critical Role Of The "Brand" In Product Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (71KB)




April 2009
Cash for Containers by "Paul Henderson & Alison Anderson" (701KB)

Packaging is the Answer to World Hunger by "Bo Wallteg" (71KB)

March 2009
When Packaging Makeovers go Wrong by "The Packaging Diva" (71KB)

Packaging Blog Basics by "The Packaging Diva" (71KB)

February 2009
When Packaging is in the News, Capitalise on it by "The Packaging Diva" (21KB)

Packaging that Keeps on Giving by "The Packaging Diva" (21KB)

Towards Packaging Sustainability by Russ Martin (175KB)

Packaging Technology & Science SPECIAL ISSUE - Call for Papers (35KB)





November 2008

The Incredible Shrinking Package by "The Packaging Diva" (35KB)

Can You Profit From Pink Product Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (35KB)




October 2008
If You Package it, Will She Buy? by "The Packaging Diva" (35KB)

Packaging Yourself As A Brand by "The Packaging Diva" (45KB)
Please don't Hate Me Because I Love Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (65KB)

How To Recession Proof Your Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (60KB)

September 2008
PACKAGING MAGAZINE'S TOP 10 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE & RISING STARS! by Anna Game-Lopata (195KB)

AIP 2008 National Conference Wrap-Up by Lindy Hughson, PKN (1MB)

Smell less and Wellness by Michael B Halley FAIP (39KB)

Boxed up and Ready to Go by Michael B Halley FAIP (68KB)

How to Brand Your Product With the Right Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (83KB)

Sell More Products With These 7 Packaging Tips by "The Packaging Diva" (60KB)

"First World" Packaging From the Tip of Africa by Gill Loubser (70KB)

August 2008
Stick to it there's money in it! by Michael B Halley FAIP (68KB)

Packaging Scorecard by "The Packaging Diva" (160KB)

containers_and_packaging_global_industry_guide by ResearchandMarkets (28KB)


July 2008
The Trainee Uncovered by Harry Lovell FAIP (200KB)

Packaging a Product the Right Way by "The Packaging Diva" (89KB)

June 2008
Training Evolution or Revolution by Harry Lovell FAIP (200KB)

How to Package Your Products for MOMS by "The Packaging Diva" (95KB)

Packaging in China - Market Report by " www.researchandmarkets.com " (90KB)
May 2008
Japanese Packaging Report by Racheal Thompson, Research & Markets Ltd (77KB)

March 2008
Bad things happen to good packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (180KB)

10 Easy Packaging Improvements by "The Packaging Diva" (40KB)
February 2008
I Hate Packaging  by "The Packaging Diva" (40KB)

I Want More Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (40KB)


Not Ready for Prime Time Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (45KB)

Packaging Resolutions You Can Keep by "The Packaging Diva" (45KB)

December 2007
Bio-based polymer research at CSIRO - what's new? by Dr Katherine Dean (146KB)

Packaging Innovation The Chicken Or The Egg? by "The Packaging Diva" (30KB)

Is your Product Packaging Newsworthy? by "The Packaging Diva" (30KB)


Your Brand Is Your Personal 'Package' by "The Packaging Diva" (45KB)

November 2007

Supermarket Monopoly - Pass Go and make an Aquisition by Harry Lovell FAIP (45KB)

Is Your Packaging In The Pink? by "The Packaging Diva" (22KB)

How To Find A Packaging Supplier For Small Quantities by "The Packaging Diva" (22KB)



October 2007
Top 10 most influential people: No 9 by "Celia Johnson, Packaging Magazine" (32KB)

Top 10 most influential people: No 10 by "Celia Johnson, Packaging Magazine" (32KB)

Packaging 'Greenwash' - Saving the Environment by "The Packaging Diva" (23KB)
September 2007
5 Things Every Business Needs to Know About Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (32KB)

Outpackaging The Competition Before They Outpackage You by "The Packaging Diva" (23KB)

Packaging That Works by "The Packaging Diva" (23KB)
August 2007
Packaging Is Our Freind by "The Packaging Diva" (150KB)

Consumer Packaging Trends by Andrew Streeter (250KB)



July 2007

Packaging Inventions That Save Lives by "The Packaging Diva" (73KB)



May 2007

National Vocational Qualification by Harry Lovell FAIP (90KB)

Packaging as a Marketing Tool by "The Packaging Diva" (73KB)

Packaging Snafus & Problems by "The Packaging Diva" (73KB)


I Was Attacked by Predatory Packaging  by "The Packaging Diva" (32KB)



April 2007

Learning to Package by Harry Lovell FAIP (30KB)

Cook for Packaging by Michael Halley FAIP (73KB)

Is What's on the Outside of Your Packaging What is Inside? by "The Packaging Diva" (22KB)

The New NVQ Level 2 For Packaging Operators  by Harry Lovell FAIP (20KB)

Product Messaging  by Michael Halley FAIP (30KB)

Packaging Greenwash - Saving the Environment by "The Packaging Diva" (73KB)




March 2007


Ten Packaging To Do's by "The Packaging Diva" (171KB)

The Year Ahead by Harry Lovell FAIP (157KB)

Green Packaging  by Michael Halley FAIP (211KB)

Packaging Valentines by "The Packaging Diva" (108KB)



 
February 2007
How Packaging Can Transform an Industry by "The Packaging Diva" (20KB)

I Hate Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (20KB)

7 Packaging Resolutions for the New Year by "The Packaging Diva" (29KB)

The Death of the Plastic Clamshell by "The Packaging Diva" (20KB)

It's Just a Big Box by Prof Harry Lovell FAIP (33KB)

Awards of Excellence (20KB)


December 2006
AIP Judges Rationale Awards Winner (100KB)


November 2006
Smart Packaging & the RFID Dream by Llew Stephens FAIP (173KB)

Perils of Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (77KB)

Marketing Showdown by "The Packaging Diva" (79KB)

Produce Packaging Crisis by "The Packaging Diva" (80KB)


October 2006
Golden Circle Wins Top Award (23KB)

Wooing Women by "The Packaging Diva" (20KB)


September 2006
Packaging is Mother of Lifecycle Analysis by Michael B Halley FAIP (201KB)

A Quarter of a Century of Training by Harry Lovell FAIP (45KB)

Packaging: The Hidden Power Player in a Global Society by "The Packaging Diva" (37KB)


August 2006
The Three Tenets by Michael B Halley (332KB)

Packaging Design by Michael B Halley (140KB)

Smart Consumer vs Dumb Packaging by "The Packaging Diva" (76KB)

Interview with the "Diva" (77KB)


July 2006
B4UBinnit  (183KB)

Designing For A Sustainable Future (77KB)

Are You Wanted By The Packaging Police  (80KB)

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