News – Page 23 – Packaging SA

PACKAGING SA PRESIDENT

Written on 26th Jun 2015. Posted in News.

ANDRE DE RUYTER – NEW PACKAGING SA PRESIDENT Nampak’s CEO, Andre de Ruyter has assumed the role of President of Packaging SA. Andre has taken over from Ralph von Veh of Mpact, who will remain on the Executive Committee of Packaging SA until his planned retirement from Mpact in 2016. Packaging SA wishes to thank Ralph for his guidance and contribution to the organization. André de Ruyter...

FINAL FAREWELL TO OWEN BRUYNS

Written on 15th Jun 2015. Posted in News.

Gill Loubser of PACKAGiNG & Print Media pays special tribute to Owen Bruyns for his commitment to the Packaging Council of South Africa. Read the full story PACKAGiNG Print Media (May 2015)

South African plastics industry sees 9% y/y increase

Written on 5th Jun 2015. Posted in News.

The latest plastic recycling figures released by Plastics|SA are reflective of a vibrant and dynamic industry that is growing despite the many challenges it faces. Click on link to read full story in infrastructurene.ws http://www.infrastructurene.ws/2015/06/01/south-african-plastics-industry-sees-9-yy-increase/?inf_contact_key=e24134672adf0d6cd3e4c3f76577c5c32f68a0a42fe2f7e1e045ae7fe6ce9108

Polystyrene recycling bearing fruit

Written on 3rd Jun 2015. Posted in News.

The Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC) has announced a record-breaking year of polystyrene recycling. According to PSPC spokesperson and director, Adri Spangenberg, the 2014 year has in many respects been a break-through year for the Council…… Click on link to read the full article published in infrastructurene.ws http://www.infrastructurene.ws/2015/05/27/polystyrene-recycling-bea...

Bottle-2-Bottle Phoenix Recycling Plant

Written on 29th May 2015. Posted in News.

Recycling company Petco’s largest contracted recycler Extrupet has launched its new Bottle-2-Bottle Phoenix recycling plant, in Germiston, which will produce an additional 14 000 t/y of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin for the packaging industry. Click on link to read full article in Engineering News http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/r75m-pet-recycling-plant-contributes-to-national...

The Packaging Council of South Africa (PACSA) has rebranded itself as PACKAGING SA.

Written on 4th May 2015. Posted in News.

This new name better describes the association and its role to provide industry representation and leadership on major issues impacting the industry to all interested parties and stakeholders including government, the media and its own membership. The issues are predominantly those which affect more than one member or industry group and which require strong industry representation. PACKAGING SA...

Join the Institute of Packaging

Written on 4th May 2015. Posted in News.

Join the Institute of Packaging and stay connected in this fast developing industry By joining the Institute of Packaging (SA), packaging professionals not only develop a sense of belonging, they keep abreast if many important issues affecting this fast developing industry. Download the advertisement with full details here.

Plastics-to-oil not out to compete with traditional recycling stream

Written on 4th May 2015. Posted in Uncategorized.

Plastics-to-oil technologies should not be considered a competition to traditional plastic recycling …. Article from Plasticsnews http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20150430/NEWS/150439994/plastics-to-oil-not-out-to-compete-with-traditional-recycling-stream#email_pndaily

The importance of Africa in the world of packaging

Written on 4th May 2015. Posted in News.

Africa is fast becoming the packaging growth centre and industry needs to be ready to reap the benefits …… Article in the AIP newsletter – May 2015 – page 11 http://issuu.com/aipack/docs/aip_may2015?e=3983942/12612440

IPSA Advanced Diploma in Packaging technology

Written on 4th May 2015. Posted in News.

This programme is open to all graduates of the Institute’s One Year Diploma in Packaging Technology and those with appropriate experience or an equivalent qualification. It builds on the basic course and is aimed at individuals who are being prepared or preparing themselves for senior or management level positions in the industry. The 2015 course is being offered in KwaZulu Natal with the...