Welcome to The Packaging Society

The Spring Quarter is upon us already and The Packaging Society has been out and about making itself known. From EasyFairs to Education initiatives, from Starpack to Regional Societies, 2010 has been a busy year so far and we have made much progress. A big thank you to all those who are giving their time to make these things happen. Please do read my letter on the Community Board page to see what's happened, what's planned and where you can get involved.

Kind regards

Keith Barnes, Chairman, The Packaging Society

News

The road to recovery

The UK economy is said to have clawed its way out of its deepest recession since the 1930s, but are we out of the woods yet? Gary Price and Rachel Connolly talk to representatives from various technical communities about the difficult financial year that has passed and what may lie ahead.

Materials World Magazine, 01 Mar 2010

Places available for packaging training

The World Packaging Organisation (WPO), The Packaging Society and the Indian Institute of Packaging have arranged a residential training programme on packaging principles, materials and systems. The event will take place at the Indian Institute of Packaging in Mumbai, India, from 3-4 May 2010.

Packaging, 09 Mar 2010

Starpack Industry Awards call for entries

The Starpack Industry Awards, the pre-eminent UK awards scheme for packaging design and innovation, are open for entries until 28 May.

Starpack, 24 Feb 2010

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Features

Why use social networking?

Social networking sites can boost your packaging know-how and aid company promotion, but it helps to understand the platforms first. This article attempts to navigate the cluttered waters of social networks.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 15 Jan 2010

Staying on track - Anti-counterfeiting

Considering the benefits of an anti-counterfeiting system in protecting pharmaceutical packs.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 15 Jan 2010

Pill popping – design for the healthcare industry

This article provides food for thought wehn designing packaging for the healthcare industry.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 15 Jan 2010

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Events

Managing Out of the Recession

16 Mar 2010, Liverpool, UK

Merseyside Packaging Society Evening Lecture

EnviroPlas - Maximising Profitability Through Environmental Compliance in the Plastics Supply Chain - Ist International Conference

16 Mar 2010 - 17 Mar 2010, Brussels, BELGIUM

Thermoforming: "Simulation - a vehicle to improve designs and technology"

17 Mar 2010, Edinburgh, UK

Scottish Plastics and Rubber Association Evening Lecture

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Starpack

The premier UK annual packaging awards scheme

The Future Factory project

The Future Factory Project offers SMEs in the East Midlands the expertise they need to develop more efficient and sustainable ways of doing business. Future Factory can also provide funding for eligible SMEs to work with Nottingham Trent University.

Packaging Courses

Gain Accredited Qualifications

You can gain PIABC accredited qualifications through the Institute’s comprehensive packaging courses.

Networking

Networking is by far the best way to get support and information on a multitude of subjects. Visit the packaging networking site set up by the East of England Packaging Society - www.packagingpeople.org.uk

Publications

Packaging Professional, the bi-monthly magazine of The Packaging Society, focusing on technology, innovation and design in packaging. Current issue

Packaging Advice and Help

If you are looking for advice or information on packaging, see our list of Packaging Consultants or visit the Packaging Information and Advice Forum

Packaging books

Four key packaging books are available from IOM3, published on behalf of The Packaging Society.