The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is set to launch in the UK.
Established over 75 years ago in the USA, the IoPP is dedicated to creating networking and educational opportunities for all those involved in specifying, developing or deploying packaging. Although it has over 9000 members in 40 countries, IoPP UK, when it launches on October 4 will be its first formal base outside the US.
Kevin Vyse, director of IoPP UK, commented: ‘This is a major global organisation that brings together marketers, designers and packaging specialists, so they can work effectively together. One of our main priorities will be to develop an invaluable education programme for those thinking of joining the industry or new to it. IoPP works brilliantly in the US and its mix of training, member benefits, networking events plus global connections is something professionals in the UK will really benefit from.’
Patrick Farrey, executive director of the IoPP in Chicago, added: ‘Packaging is a global issue and our members are looking for opportunities to connect with people from other parts of the world. If we start sharing, we can learn and help each other, after all, we are struggling with the same things in the US as you are in the UK.’
The UK organisation will formally launch at easyFairs’ Packaging Innovations.
