• Nord's Martin Broglia at Foodpro 2017.
    Nord's Martin Broglia at Foodpro 2017.
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Global drives and motors specialist Nord made a strong showing at Foodpro of its expertise and its investment in the Australian market.

We spoke to Martin Broglia and Stephan Otto about new products, Industry 4.0 and the potential for Nord's business growth in Australia.

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Packaging News

Australia's environment ministers have declared packaging reform urgent and named soft plastics as an initial priority, but offered no firm timetable or regulatory commitments. SPSA has welcomed the soft plastics focus, while Boomerang Alliance and WMRR have raised concerns about the lack of concrete action.

Economic analysis commissioned by SPSA estimates national recycling reforms could deliver up to $278m in net productivity gains and stimulate up to $2.6b in capital investment each year.

A cross-sector open letter is urging national leaders to agree on a pathway for regulated producer responsibility schemes at the September Environment Ministers Meeting.