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ASD Packaging Academy performed its 2017 trainings with Blue-Collar Employee Communication and Management Training on May 25th, Thursday. Dr. Metin Arslan from Grupas Gelisim (Yalin Akademi) company contributed in the training.

European Parliament's IMCO Committee adopted its report amending the Commission's proposal for a revision of the Fertilisers Regulation. Committee acknowledges the innovative potential of biodegradable mulch films which provide positive agronomical effects and help to avoid the generation of microplastics on fields.

WPO announces winners of 2017 WorldStar Packaging Awards during Interpack, in Germany. Over 400 people attended the WorldStar Awards Presentations & Gala Dinner, on May 4th, the most important global packaging competition in the world, organized by WPO (World Packaging Organization).

Two major metal packaging associations in Europe, Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME) and European Metal Packaging (Empac), merged to form a new umbrella organization, Metal Packaging Europe.

With the presence of representatives of major packaging associations around the world, World Packaging Organization (WPO) accomplished its fall meeting of 2016 in Vienna, capital city of Austria, on November 14 - 18.

Eurasia Packaging Fair broke new records in 2016 with 1114 local and international exhibitors from 45 countries and 5,942 international visitors among a total of 55,704 visitors. Eurasia Packaging Fair hosted packaging and all packaging related industries between October 25-28, 2017 at Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center.

interpack 2017 has recorded the biggest exhibitor demand in its over 55-year history. The companies had booked about 20 per cent more space than is available at the Düsseldorf exhibition centre with its 19 halls.

The IAPRI Board of Directors has been meeting regarding how to approach the next few years relative to our Member and World Conferences.