'Build it and they will come...' certainly rings true for APPEX and its owner APPMA, who had the foresight to implement the evolution of its flagship trade show to create an all-of-industry event that has attracted 400 exhibitors.

Krones will be showcasing its entire knowledge of processing and packaging solutions, focusing on sustainability and digitalisation for food and beverage industries.

Omori’s new offering to the Australian market, the Omori Bellpack, transforms traditional flow wrappers into an “advanced and eco-friendly solution”; it will be on show on Perfect Automation's stand at APPEX.

In order to simplify the installation of control cabinets in modern food and beverage plants, Bürkert Australia locally manufactures its Bürkert Air cabinet solutions to suit diverse applications.

Jet Technologies will be showcasing its innovative packaging solutions tailored for a range of products, including coffee, dips and dairy, and Bag-in-Box packaging.

MyPNOZ will be the focus of Pilz Australia’s stand at APPEX. The tech is a proven winner for food manufacturer Haco AG, who wanted to integrate a new labelling laser into an existing coffee filling line.

Improving manufacturing efficiencies through technology and education will be a core focus of the solutions and equipment Matthews Australasia displays at APPEX 2024.

As leading suppliers of a comprehensive range of packaging and processing equipment to the global food industry, Heat and Control is a strong supporter of APPEX as an all-of-industry event.

The provider of multi-directional forklifts and long load handling will have a range of machines on display, showcasing its manoeuvrability for greater operator safety and product protection.

It's time to secure your spot at the first-ever APPEX Women in Processing & Packaging Networking Event, taking place on the morning of 13 March at the MCEC. Tickets are on sale now, at $25 each, with all proceeds going to the Good Friday Appeal.

Those seeking an informed and balanced approach to meeting sustainability targets and mandatory packaging design standards, should visit the Sustainability Corner on the Result Group stand at APPEX.

The inaugural APPEX Women in Processing & Packaging event is taking shape, with the keynote speaker and team of panellists now confirmed. Taking place at the MCEC on 13 March, the event will provide a platform for accomplished women in industry to share their expertise and insights.

Meat Industry Day is an initiative led by the Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) partnering with the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).

Registrations for the inaugural Australasian Processing and Packaging Expo (APPEX) 2024 are now open, with the country’s largest expo for the processing and packaging sector running from 12-15 March, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

In Part 8 of our series profiling APPEX 24 exhibitors, Geoff Bourke from Linco Food Systems provides his insights on the state of the industry and what APPEX means for the company.