Propak Africa Theatre Seminar Programme

11 March 2025

NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY

NEW PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS WITHIN THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY

Industry trends, new products and innovations within the packaging industry in 2025 and beyond.

Establishing an industry recyclability standard to inform environmental labelling

Jandri De La Rey

Programme and Strategy Enablement Manager, Fibre Circle

Time: 09h45 – 10h15

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

Innovative Specialty PET Solutions for High-Performance Packaging in Wine and Cosmetic Market

Dr. Patrick Amrhein

Managing Director, Indorama Ventures Polymers GmbH.

Time: 10h30 – 11h00

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

Sustainable Track and Trace for The Packaging Industry

Scott Leatherbarrow

Technical Marketing Manager

Time: 11h15 – 11h45

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

Sustainable Track and Trace for The Packaging Industry

Rob Penney

Programme Manager, Synertech (Pty) Ltd.

Time: 11h15 – 11h45

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

SACMI sustainable packaging solutions

Gabriele Giallorenzo

Area Sales Manager, East Africa & Middle East For SACMI IMOLA, Rigid Packaging Business Unit.

Time: 12h00 – 12h30

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

A practical approach to hygienic design and food safety

Peet Grobler

Head of Food Safety & Hygiene and Sales Director

Time: 12h45 – 13h15

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

Energy Savings with Pneumatic Dense Phase Conveying

Urs Haller

Group Marketing Manager of Gericke

Time: 13h30 – 14h00

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

GAPP Theatre Seminar Programme

Host for the GAPP Print Media Seminar Theatre

Abisha Katerere

Head: Business Development and Marketing Manager for Printing SA

Time: TBA

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Latest developments and innovative solutions

Chantal Donnelly

General Manager - Hirt & Carter Digital Solutions.

Time: 09h45 – 10h45

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Latest developments and innovative solutions

Eugene Chetty

Managing Director – Siyaka

Time: 09h45 – 10h45

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Latest developments and innovative solutions

Bruce Allen

Managing Director & Chairman

Time: 09h45 – 10h45

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Innovation, design and manufacturing

Riasha Naidu

Regional Executive Committee Member, KZN Chamber & Managing Director at Unistar Inks.

Time: 11h00 – 12h00

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Innovation, design and manufacturing

Heidie – Mari Middel

Production Specialist - Kyocera Document Solutions.

Time: 11h00 – 12h00

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Designing products for the South African market and the future of printing technology

Heidie – Mari Middel

Production Specialist - Kyocera Document Solutions.

Time: 12h15 – 13h15

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Designing products for the South African market and the future of printing technology

Rithesh Nundlal

HR and Finance Manager - Shereno Printers.

Time: 12h15 – 13h15

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Designing products for the South African market and the future of printing technology

Mohammed Jogie

Head of Strategy and Design, Institute of Media, Strategy & Design (iMSD)

Time: 12h15 – 13h15

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

How to Run a Digital Printing Business

Edmund Jacobs

Product Manager, Konica Minolta South Africa

Time: 15h15 – 15h45

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

12 March 2025

WOMEN IN INDUSTRY AND SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR A GREENER TOMORROW

From biodegradable materials to creative design approaches, the quest for eco-friendly packaging is ever evolving. Biodegradable plastics: pioneering the shift. Conventional plastics have long been the bane of environmentalists, clogging landfills and oceans for centuries. However, the advent of biodegradable plastics offers a promising alternative. Derived from renewable sources such as corn starch or sugarcane, these plastics break down naturally, reducing their environmental impact significantly. A circular economy model encourages the reutilisation of materials, closing the loop of production and consumption. From cardboard boxes to glass jars, recycled packaging materials offer a sustainable alternative without compromising quality or aesthetics.

Sustainability for All: Tackling SME Challenges in a Greener Tomorrow

Samantha Swales

Marketing Manager and Safety Officer, Air Knife Systems

Time: 09h45 – 10h15

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

Sustainable solutions for a greener tomorrow

Michelle Penlington

National Executive: Marketing and Sustainability, Polyoak Packaging

Time: 10h30 – 11h00

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

Make Everyday Plastics Biodegradable with EcoPure®

Michelle Fleming

Director, Plasticolours

Time: 11h15 – 11h45

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

Make Everyday Plastics Biodegradable with EcoPure®

Carolyn Kellock

Technical Manager, Plasticolours

Time: 11h15 – 11h45

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

What will the label of the future look like?

Marika Knorr

Head of Sustainability and Communications for CCL Label.

Time: 12h00 – 12h30

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

Can sustainable packaging really affect the SA economy?

André Snyders

Works as an industry specialist at Standard Bank in the research team

Time: 12h45- 13h15

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

Can sustainable packaging really affect the SA economy?

Debbie Murphy

Executive Client Coverage – Standard Bank

Time: 12h45- 13h15

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

Exploring circularity to inform contemporary South African design process

Mohammed Jogie

Head of Strategy and Design, Institute of Media, Strategy & Design (iMSD)

Time: 13h30 – 14h00

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

Creative Problem-Solving for Sustainable Packaging

Michael Brian Lee

CEO of Innotivity Institute

Time: 14h30 – 15h00

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

GAPP Theatre Seminar Programme

Connecting and advancing women within the printing industry

Chantal Donnelly

General Manager - Hirt & Carter Digital Solutions.

Time: 09h45 – 10h45

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Connecting and advancing women within the printing industry

Heilet Grobler

Central Chamber Co - Chairperson, Printing SA and Managing Director at UVO Communications.

Time: 09h45 – 10h45

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Connecting and advancing women within the printing industry

Anuka Brown

Technical and Quality Manager - Packaging World.

Time: 09h45 – 10h45

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Perspectives from the creative side of the printing industry

Jill Celliers

Managing Director, Packaging World

Time: 10h45 – 11h45

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Perspectives from the creative side of the printing industry

Kitty Mhlongo

Kemtek - Marketing Manager

Time: 10h45 – 11h45

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Unique solutions for a “nothing is impossible” world.

Riasha Naidoo

Managing Director - Regional Executive Committee Member

Time: 12h00 – 13h00

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Unique solutions for a “nothing is impossible” world.

Virosha Pillay

AVVO Labels - Managing Director.

Time: 12h00 – 13h00

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

Connecting and advancing women within the printing industry

Heidie-Mari Middel

Production Specialist at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa.

Time: 14h00 – 15h00

Hall 7 Seminar Theatre

13 March 2025

SUSTAINABILITY INCORPORATING FOOD SAFETY

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS - PROGRESS ON PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS

The shift towards sustainable packaging solutions is essential for mitigating environmental degradation and promoting a circular economy. By embracing biodegradable materials, recycling initiatives, and innovative design approaches, businesses can pave the way for a greener future. From biodegradable plastics to hemp-based packaging, the possibilities are endless when it comes to sustainable packaging solutions. It’s time to rethink packaging and embrace eco-friendly alternatives that benefit both the planet and future generations. The McKinsey global survey found that 75 percent of companies have already made sustainable-packaging commitments. The survey also found that for B2B and industrial companies, packaging sustainability has been given less attention, with about 66 percent of such companies having sustainable-packaging commitments compared with 80 percent of consumer goods companies.