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Welcome to IOP: The Packaging Society, an organisation which has been serving the members of the Packaging Industry for the past 60 years. The Packaging Society seeks to serve its membership through training, education and interaction with other members of the industry, providing support and a community environment in which to share experiences and knowledge. Through national and regional events, we endeavour to raise the profile of the packaging industry, influence change and monitor trends. As part of IOM3, membership also provides links to other interested groups, such as the Polymer Society and Sustainable Development Group. With an active younger members' group, the Society is keen to attract members of all ages and skills and support them through the development of their careers. Read our mission statement

News

Energy from Waste and Biomass Co-sponsors Required

Companies are being invited to sponsor a student to attend the Energy from Waste and Biomass one-day event in March 2009, as a way of encouraging young people to engage with science and engineering.
IOM3, 25 Nov 2008

Student Starpack Award for Graduates

Design graduates with aspirations for a career in packaging design have the chance to show off their talents by entering the new Student Starpack Award for Graduates.
IOM3, 24 Nov 2008

Standardising RFID

An EU-funded project to standardise radio frequency identification (RFID) is seeking stakeholders. The aim is to increase the use and profile of this system.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 17 Nov 2008
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Features

Leading the way in flexible packaging and films

David Read is determined to secure a fair trading environment for flexible packaging in the face of regulatory burdens and rising environmental awareness. The Chairman of the Packaging and Films Association talks to Gary Price about providing a voice for industry.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 17 Nov 2008

Pushing the eco-envelope

Those outside of the packaging industry may not be aware that polythene reduces environmental damage while providing the same high levels of protection as other packaging media. Its light weight and flexibility offer an alternative to heavier or bulkier forms of packaging which can lead to more waste by volume.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 17 Nov 2008

Nosing around

Odour testing is often conducted by expert sensory panels, which requires hours of training and a frequent availability of panelists. Therefore, electronic nose (e-nose) analysers are extensively used within the packaging industry for their rapidity and availability. The e-nose can be applied to a range of applications including product development, process monitoring and quality control.
IOM3, 17 Nov 2008
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Events

Visit to Mars Petcare

03 Dec 2008, Leicestershire, UK
IoP East Midlands Visit

The Gulf's International Industry Fair 2009

12 Jan 2009 - 15 Jan 2009, Bahrain, BAHRAIN
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