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New Packaging Boosts Shelf Life For Queensland Pea Pioneers
A family company widely credited for pioneering the Queensland Wide Bay snow pea industry has paved another new path by becoming the first Australian users of a new modified atmosphere packaging technology. [March 6th, 2006] 
Kiwi Packaging Provides Outstanding Shelf Life Results For Fresh Cherries
Fresh Australasian-grown cherries could soon be regularly sea freighted to the Middle East and Europe thanks to an innovative new packaging film, which keeps them in perfect condition for up to 11 weeks. [August 12th, 2005]
Mango Spoilage Significantly Reduced By Innovative Fresh Cut Packaging
Innovative fresh cut packaging technology has significantly reduced the spoilage losses of Philippines export mangoes and strengthened Convex Plastic's growing reputation as a world leading provider of life extension packaging for fresh cut produce. [May 27th, 2005]
New Flower Wraps Maximise The Export Presentation Of Fresh Cut Flowers
A new high clarity flower wrap recently developed in Hamilton has already secured an Australian distributor thanks to its proven effectiveness for maximising the export presentation of fresh cut flowers. [March 10th, 2005]
Expanded Life Extension Applications from New Fresh Cut Packaging
Improved shelf life is now available for high respiring fresh cut produce, and produce packed in clam shells, trays and show bowls, thanks to an innovative new packaging range developed by Convex Plastics. [January 7th, 2005]
New Microwavable Packaging Enables Traditional Steaming of Fresh Cut Produce
Microwavable packaging that enables the quick and convenient traditional steaming of fresh cut produce is now available in New Zealand from Convex Plastics. [December 23rd, 2004]
Maximum Design Versatility Provided By New Printing Press
The arrival of a brand new printing press has more than doubled the printing capacity of Convex Plastics and strengthened their position as a leading provider of innovative flexible packaging solutions. [August 7th, 2004]
Australian Expansion Boosts Customer and Technical Support
Growing demand for both general and fresh produce packaging films has prompted an expansion program at Convex Plastics Australia. [March 26th, 2004]
Liners Aid World First Export of The Rare and Fragile Trillium
A recent packaging change to Convex Plastics re~fresh liners has helped a small Central Otago packhouse save money, maintain steady export sales, and become the world's first exporters of the rare and fragile Trillium. [January 13th, 2004]
Japanese Fresh Produce Distributor Adopts Innovative Convex Packaging
A worldwide search for innovative packaging technology has led a large Japanese distribution company to form an alliance with Convex Plastics to help them differentiate their quality fresh produce in the increasingly competitive Japanese market. [August 1st, 2003]
High Quality Printing Places Convex In The Top Ten
An ongoing commitment to high quality printing has won Convex Plastics a gold medal in flexible packaging wide web at the annual Pride in Print awards and placed them in the supreme finals for the second year running. [June 20th, 2003]
Increased Capacity From New Australian Joint Venture
Convex Plastics Australia Pty Ltd and Plasticover Australia Pty Ltd have joined forces from April 1 with the establishment of a new joint venture packaging company called Plasticover JV Pty Ltd. [April 1st, 2003]
New Sydney-Based Technical Centre Opened for Fresh Produce Packaging
Convex Plastics has opened a new technical centre in Sydney to help meet the growing demand for their life extension re~fresh modified atmosphere packaging. [October 1st, 2002]
Convex Cleans up the Flexographic Printing Awards
A strong commitment to high quality printing and staff development has won Convex Plastics the top awards for both flexographic printing and personnel this year. [July 2nd, 2002]
Off-The-Shelf Life Extension Packaging Proves Popular In the Food Service Trade
Ready to use life extension packaging for shredded lettuce and sliced onions is now available from Convex Plastics as a new standard off-the-shelf product range. [April 29th, 2002]
Innovative Printing Wins Award
Convex Plastics' high level of service and commitment to quality workmanship has won them an Australian printing award. [January 30th, 2002]
Increased Shelf Presentation Boosts Demand For Premium Herbs
Tasman Bay Herbs have improved the shelf presentation of their modified atmosphere packaging and boosted demand for their premium range of packaged cut herbs. [October 19th, 2001]
Increased Quality And Performance For Heavy Duty Bags
The recent installation of a new servo-driven Amplas converting machine in the Convex Plastics Hamilton plant has significantly increased the quality and performance of their heavy duty bags. [August 10th, 2001]
Innovative Printing Process Produces Laminated Metallic Lustre
An innovative new printing process developed by Convex Plastics offers maximum shelf appeal through the use of pearlised inks. [June 25th, 2001]
Bagged Baby Salad Greens Guarantee Maximum Shelf Appeal and Freshness
Fraisbon Foods have just released a new range of pre-prepared ready to eat salad mixes in custom-designed packs that protect the produce, lengthen its life and guarantee freshness. [June 25th, 2001]
Microwavable re~fresh Packaging Combines Long Life With Convenience
The extra freshness, lowered freight costs and maximised consumer convenience provided by Convex Plastics' new microwavable re~fresh produce bags are expected to be a hit with both processors and consumers. [May 1st, 2001]
Life Extension Packaging Opens New Markets For Premium Fresh Beans
A new range of Kalfresh premium line long-life beans are putting fresh beans back on the menu in many remote areas of Australia. [May 1st, 2001]
Total Produce Packaging Provided By 2~Fresh Ideas
A recently won contract to distribute packaging in New Zealand is now enabling Convex Plastics to provide 2~fresh ideas for extending the life of fruit, herbs and vegetables all the way from its growing point right to the supermarket shelf. [September 15th, 2000]
Significant Savings Win Converts to New Flower Packaging
An up to 80 percent reduction in packing time is prompting an increasing number of flower growers to use modified atmosphere plastic liners made by Convex Plastics instead of the traditional vials and floss. [June 8th, 2000]
Instant Success Predicted for Convex-Packed Chicken Chips
Aria Farm are extending their range of Convex Plastics packaging with the launch this month of their new 500g packs of freeflow chicken chips. [May 15th, 2000]
Same Printing Plates Can Now Produce Both Bags And Film
Packaging film for automated form, fill and seal lines can now be easily and economically made into ready-made bags for hand packing, thanks to an innovative new bag-making machine designed by Convex Plastics. [January 10th, 2000]
re~fresh Modified Atmosphere Packaging Proves Perfect for Baby Peeled Carrots
Fraisbon Foods have launched a new line of Farmer Bill's Baby Peeled Carrots just weeks after the release of their standard 350g packs. [August 5th, 1999]
Asian Launch For Shelf-Life Extension Packaging
A range of modified atmosphere packaging proven to prolong the shelf life of fresh produce, prepared salads and herbs was launched in Singapore last week, at the ASEANPLAS International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber. [March 29th, 1999]
Convex Plastics Look To New Overseas Markets
After cultivating the Australian market for the past four years, Hamilton-based Convex Plastics is to open a two-person Sydney-based Australian sales office next January. [July 7th, 1997]
Bio-Degradable Plastic Promises to Pioneer New Frontiers in Planet-Friendly Packaging
Imagine a future where unwanted plastic bags, fast food wrappers and disposable nappies can simply be tossed in the compost and left to decompose with all the other organic waste. [July 7th, 1997]
Up-Graded Plant Promises New Innovations In Food Packaging
New innovations in food packaging and related plastic promotional materials are beginning to appear on the production lines at Hamilton’s Convex Plastics thanks to a recent $2.5 million plant up-grade. [August 1st, 1996]
Fantastic Plastic
Owen Embling reaches into a cupboard and pulls out a cheap printed plastic bag, the type used by discount retailers everywhere."Five years ago this is what we were producing. Single colour bags and a lot of plain simple work. It was all sold through distributors and we couldn't control who we sold to, or the price, or compete against the imported product. [June 1st, 1996]
More Awards for Convex Plastics
A consistently high standard of flexographic printing has won the Hamilton-based company Convex Plastics two more highly commended awards at the New Zealand Printing Industry Pride In Print presentations held at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington, May 9. [May 10th, 1996]
Printing Excellence Places Convex In Top Ten
Convex Plastics’ ongoing mastery of extremely challenging flexographic printing jobs has won them three gold medals at the 2006 New Zealand Pride in Print awards and placed them in the supreme finals for the third time in four years. [June 12th, 2006]
New Greensack Wheelie Bin Liners
Restaurants, Cafes and coffee shops will soon be able to dispose of their organic waste much more cleanly and conveniently thanks to Convex Plastics’ new Greensack compostable wheelie bin liners. [May 12th, 2008]
New Greensack Wheelie Bin Liners
Restaurants, Cafes and coffee shops can now dispose of their organic waste much more cleanly and conveniently thanks to Convex Plastics’ new Greensack compostable wheelie bin liners. [July 15th, 2008]
Post Consumer Waste is Worth Considering
Incorporating up to 20% post consumer waste (PCW) in plastic packaging can provide significant environmental benefits and cost savings – and has helped launch a stunning reusable shopping bag. [July 15th, 2008]
Australasian Hall of Fame Recognition for Convex Printing Trainer
For most people surviving a catamaran crash on the way to an award’s ceremony would be enough excitement for one night, but for Convex Plastics’ Danny McNamara it was only the beginning. [October 25th, 2007]
Innovative Printing Helps Grow Korean Export Market for Beef Snacks
The mastering of an exacting five-step printing process that was formerly thought impossible has won Hamilton's Convex Plastics a printing industry innovation award and helped grow the export sales of a premium range of New Zealand beef snacks. [July 19th, 2007]
Radical Rubbish Reduction Aided by Convex Compostable Packaging
Using Convex compostable bin liners has helped a New Zealand government department achieve a radical reduction in landfill waste. [June 1st, 2007]
re~fresh Packaging Wins Approval From Gourmet Leek Customers
A recent packaging change from plain plastic to re~fresh modified atmosphere bags has significantly improved the visual appeal of gourmet leeks and increased their shelf life by at least two weeks. [February 5th, 2007]
Ashley Berrysmith - 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Convex would like to congratulate Ashley Berrysmith of New Zealand Fresh Cuts - winner of the 2007 Ernst & Young NZ Entrepreneur of the Year Award. [February 7th, 2008]
New Packaging Promotes Optimum Plant Root Growth
A new range of packaging, specifically developed by Hamilton’s Convex Plastics to promote optimum plant root growth, has been shown to significantly improve root density in seedlings. [March 20th, 2008]
Online Ordering Available Soon for Compostable Bin Liners
Greensack bin liners will soon be available to purchase on the Convex website in quantities as small as 20. The completely compostable Greensack bin liners, made from cornstarch, are ideal for organic waste and can be used in both commercial and domestic environments. [May 12th, 2008]
Biodegradable Packaging for Organic Cereals
Leading British cereal company, Jordans Cereals, is about to swap their traditional plastic packaging for a more environmentally friendly bio-degradable bag. [May 12th, 2008]
Cellophane Perfect Solution for Biscotti
A small San Francisco-based company, We Love Jam, has shown that a small company with limited resources can develop creative sustainable packaging. [July 15th, 2008]
Biodegradable Plastic From Animal Protein Waste
Animal protein waste like blood meal and feathers could soon be used to make biodegradable plastic thanks to a new process developed at the University of Waikato in Hamilton. [July 15th, 2008]
Greensack Trials Promising for Bananas
Organic bananas could soon be packed in New Zealand, Australia and Asia in Convex compostable Greensack bags. [July 15th, 2008]
Superfoods Switch to a Compostable Cellulose-Based Wrap
Canadian nutritional product supplier Dr. Vie Inc has switched to a high barrier compostable cellulose-based film to wrap their "superfood" products. [October 21st, 2009]
PLA Ideal For Salad Bags
The successful Australian launch 12 months ago of a range of organic salads in compostable Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) bags is just the beginning of what Convex Plastics expects to be a growing demand for more eco-friendly salad packaging. [September 10th, 2008]
Cellophane An Obvious Choice For Compostable Dog Biscuit Packs
Using NatureFlex cellophane packaging for their recently released organic dog biscuits has enabled an innovative US firm to play their part in reducing landfill waste by offering fully compostable packaging. [September 9th, 2008]