Upcoming Events

Thames Packaging Cruise 4 July 2024 at 19:30 BST

Ian Morris

Thames Packaging Cruise Westminster Pier, SW1A 2JH Thursday 4 July [...]

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Environmental Packaging Summit 26-27 June 2024

Ian Morris

26-27 June 2024

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Biopolymers: A Sustainable Future? by Kate Thornton, Croda International – F2F or Online

Ian Morris

Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 18:30 for 19:00

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The Midlands Packaging Society

The Midlands Packaging Society is an Affiliated Local Society of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).
We support the activities of the Packaging Group (formally the Packaging Society), which is a technical community within IOM3.
We link professionals in packaging development, design, manufacture, packer / filler, retail, sustainability and recovery to promote the sharing of knowledge and best practice across the food & drink, cosmetics & toiletries, pharmaceutical with other industrial and commercial sectors.
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Our Aim

  • To promote the science, technology and benefits of packaging materials and components including the supply chain processes in which packaging is used and disposed of in a sustainable economy.
  • Encourage careers in packaging.
  • Promote training programs on packaging and business-related topics through IOM3’s Training Academy and other training providers.
  • Arrange webinars, conferences, meetings, factory visits and other events for professional development and networking.

Benefits of being part of the Midlands Packaging Society

  • Broaden knowledge – the opportunity to expand your knowledge through courses, webinars and Face to Face events to keep you up to date on the latest industry innovations, research and trends
  • Discounted rates at our and other associated events
  • Our enhanced network, and being affiliated to IOM3, enables countless opportunities to connect locally and globally
  • Opportunities to become more involved as a volunteer in local, professional and technical activities

Meet the Committee

With a wealth of experience in the packaging industry our Committee provides a valuable insight to essential needs of packaging
Meet the Committee

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part our packaging professional portal

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Members

From development, design, manufacture, packer/filler, retail, sustainability, commercial and recovery

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Sectors

Knowledge and best practice sharing from across the food & drink, cosmetics & toiletries, pharmaceutical with other industrial and commercial sectors.

What we do

We offer packaging support and advice.

Globally and within the UK, government interventions into packaging are unprecedented with legislation such as the Plastic Tax, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), carbon emission reductions, green washing and product labelling.

Advice seems to be everywhere – do use / don’t use some materials e.g. paper v plastic or alternatives e.g. compostable and, of course, the drive to better design for the future in a circular economy and reduce waste.

We are here to provide objective information.

We promote the science, technology and benefits of packaging materials and components including supply chain processes.

Get in touch

Burning question or request, we'd love to hear from you.