There is only one day left to catch Australia’s most innovative event for the processing and packaging industry – AUSPACK 2017.

Held at the Sydney Showgrounds, AUSPACK 2017 is the biggest Sydney show ever in terms of number of exhibitors.

This year’s show features 350 exhibitors, including more than 100 international exhibitors launching products in the Australian market.

“Such broad exhibitor offerings gives visitors a wide choice, enabling them to see the latest global technologies in their sector and find the perfect solution for their business,” Anne-Marie Mina, organiser of AUSPACK, said.

“Anecdotal comments from visitors have shown that they are extremely impressed with the products and solutions on offer right across the show floor.”

International exhibitor Schur Star Systems, a packaging-systems company from Denmark, showed its flexible packaging solutions. The key to the globally unique Schur Star system is that a multitude of different flexible pouch sizes and styles, in different print and laminate structures, can be run through the packaging system with very quick changeover times.

For example, changing from a 400mm wide pouch to a 100mm wide pouch takes just five minutes. The system has application across a range of industries including fresh produce and meat.

Thousands of technologies on display

UK-based Woolcool showcased its range of eco-friendly, insulated packaging products. The highly effective packaging, which is used for both food and pharmaceuticals, is made from coarse sheep’s belly wool, which is essentially “waste wool” and has 25 per cent Australian content.

Woolcool packaging sits in a carton, enveloping chilled or frozen product. The carton is chilled down and ice packs added on top. Woolcool is guaranteed to keep product at less than 5°C for 24 hours or more. One of its biggest applications is the online grocery trade.

“These are just two examples of the thousands of technologies on display at AUSPACK 2017,” Ms Mina said. “Their difference and cost benefits offer much value to the Australian market, and are among the reasons visitors find AUSPACK so informative.”

Ms Mina said the livestreaming videos on AUSPACK’s Facebook page, showcasing suppliers talking about the benefits of their solutions, have been very popular.

“They are a great way for visitors to quickly see what’s on offer, and discover additional information.”

Ms Mina urged visitors to make sure the most of the last day of AUSPACK 2017, with doors opening at 9am tomorrow.

“So far, AUSPACK 2017 has provided opportunities to see thousands of processing and packaging innovations, engage in education and training and enhance networking opportunities. Make the most of the last day of this exciting event!”

Visit www.auspack.com.au for more information.