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Confoil - Environmental Responsibility

Added On - 14-12-2009

As a long standing signatory to The National Packaging Covenant, Confoil takes their obligation of preserving the environment very seriously.

As Australia’s only manufacturer of aluminium foil containers and pressed paperboard trays, Dualpak®, to the food industry, Confoil takes its obligation of preserving the environment very seriously.

Confoil has been a signatory to the National Packaging Covenant (NPC) since 2002. The National Packaging Covenant is a voluntary initiative by Government and Industry, to reduce the environmental effects of packaging on the Environment. It advocates principles of REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE while minimizing waste to landfill and conserving energy.

A key achievement for Confoil since becoming a signatory to the NPC has been the development of a culture of environmental awareness and waste minimization. Confoil monitor many aspects of our daily business operations to ensure we minimize our impact on the environment. We collect data on energy consumption and greenhouse emissions, annual usage of photocopying paper, recycling rates of cardboard, paper, bottles and cans, collection of foil scrap as a % of production, raw material utilisation, compressed air consumption, waste to landfill, efficiency of freight utilisation and much more.

Confoil is always striving for continuous improvement. A recent project involves systematically assessing large volume aluminium foil containers with a view to achieving packaging minimisation. Using world standard alloy technology and tool design, Confoil aims to manufacture a light gauge foil food container whilst retaining the strength, integrity and aesthetic appearance of the traditional wrinkle wall aluminium foil trays.

For more information on Confoil?s environmental policy and their association with the National Packaging Covenant please contact Confoil Head Office on
+61 3 8720 1966 or via email on info@confoil.com.au

DINE® claims Bronze in the 2008 PCA Packaging Awards

Added On - 16-12-2008

DINE® continues its winning way with a BRONZE award in the 2008 PCA Packaging Awards - MNV Family of Packaging category.

Congratulations to MARS Petcare Australia on their BRONZE award in the recent 2008 PCA Packaging Awards. DINE® took home the MNV Family of Packaging Award for their entry titled DINE® Dome Range. Entrants to this award category were challenged to create a synchronous family of products. The judges on awarding the BRONZE placing for this category made the following comments: “Dine excels in its use of colour. A decidedly different selection of intense colours in unexpected combinations gives a totally unique effect at point of sale, and connects the products to each other in a distinctive family story. Each family member undeniably belongs to the Dine stable, through repetition of colour scheme, hero cat imagery and signature graphics. Flavour variants are clearly differentiated by colour and type, and the links work equally well across small portion packs, multiple dispensers units and large bags. Colour is remarkably constant and expertly printed, and despite real challenges in shape, substrate, size and shelf presentation, this diverse collection of packs convey a powerfully singular brand statement at point of sale”. Packaging component manufacturer, Confoil Australia, supply the pre-printed aluminium dome smoothwall tray. Confoil is Australia’s only manufacturer of aluminium foil trays and marketing manager, Colin Foster, says DINE's award highlights a new packaging trend. "Traditionally, wrinkle wall foil trays have been the product of choice but recent innovations in the range of smoothwall aluminium trays are increasing their popularity in a variety of market sectors," Foster says. "Originally targeted at the jams, pate and pet food sectors, the introduction of large family sized 1kg – 2kg trays have found a niche in the growing home meal replacement market." Smoothwall foil trays are heavy duty but lightweight in construction offering an aesthetically pleasing product presentation which appeals to consumers. The trays are manufactured with a smooth rim (flange) for application of heat seal film producing a leak-proof, hermetic seal. For further information on printed and plain smoothwall trays please log on to www.confoil.com.au or contact Confoil Customer Service on 03 8720 1966.

DINE® takes home FOOD Challenge Award

Added On - 30-09-2008

DINE® took home the 2008 Food Challenge Award for the 'Soup & Prepared Meals' category.

Congratulations to MARS Petcare Australia on their win in the recent 2008 FOOD Challenge Awards. DINE® took home the FOOD Challenge Award for the ‘Soup and Prepared Meals’ category. DINE uses a pre-printed aluminium smoothwall tray manufactured by Confoil Australia. Food magazine described the winning container in its August edition: “The relaunched DINE products’ aim is to delight the consumer experience through enhanced flavour and format variety, improved cat acceptance, pack convenience, shopping experience and emotional connection. Consisting of meat and fish based recipes packaged in an easy open aluminium pre-printed tray, the relaunch has focused on delivering a common look and feel to the entire DINE wet cat portfolio”. Confoil is Australia’s only manufacturer of aluminium foil trays and marketing manager, Colin Foster, says DINE's win highlights a new packaging trend. "Traditionally, wrinkle wall foil trays have been the product of choice but recent innovations in the range of smoothwall aluminium trays are increasing their popularity in a variety of market sectors," Foster says. "Originally targeted at the jams, pate and pet food sectors, the introduction of large family sized 1kg – 2kg trays have found a niche in the growing home meal replacement market." Smoothwall foil trays are heavy duty but lightweight in construction offering an aesthetically pleasing product presentation which appeals to consumers. The trays are manufactured with a smooth rim (flange) for application of heat seal film producing a leak-proof, hermetic seal. For further information on printed and plain smoothwall trays please log on to www.confoil.com.au or contact Confoil Customer Service on 03 8720 1966.

2008 Evolution Award Winner

Added On - 27-08-2008

Confoil proudly sponsored the EVOLUTION award category "Most Innovative Solution in Packaging Waste Management". The winner is . . .

Kimberly-Clark Australia. The Evolution Awards recognise and reward companies that are National Packaging Covenant signatories and have achieved exceptional results in managing waste and minimising environmental impacts arising from the company?s daily activities. The third annual Evolution Awards Gala dinner, presented by Packaging Magazine, was held on Wednesday 20th August at L?Aqua, NSW. The evening was a resounding success with over 130 guests representing all sectors of the packaging industry. The 2008 Evolution Award entrants set a high standard for the judges and Confoil would like to commend all of them on their commitment and achievements in managing packaging waste. With ten award categories open for entry, the final suite of winners was outstanding. Confoil proudly sponsored the ?Most Innovative Solution in Packaging Waste Management?. This award was deservedly won by Kimberly-Clark Australia for implementing resource conserving strategies across all operational aspects of their business.

The 2008 Evolution Awards

Added On - 29-07-2008

Confoil are proud sponsors of the 2008 Evolution Awards.

The National Packaging Covenant is a voluntary initiative by Government and Industry, to reduce the environmental effects of packaging on the environment. It is designed to minimise the environmental impacts arising from the disposal of used packaging, conserve resources through better design and production processes and facilitate the re-use and recycling of used packaging materials. In 2006, Packaging Magazine decided to launch an annual Awards Program to specifically recognise waste management initiatives in the Australian and New Zealand packaging sector under 10 award categories. Entries are open to all brand owners and retailers who are signatories to the NPC with with an approved action plan. As signatories to the National Packaging since 2002, Confoil feel that it is very important to recognise and reward companies that have shown initiative in actively managing their waste and reducing their environmental footprint. On this basis, Confoil are proud to support the Evolution Awards and are sponsors for the category; Most Innovative Solution in Packaging Waste Management. Judging of the entrants is coming to a close with the winner being announced at an awards ceremony on the 20th August 2008 at L'Aqua in Cockle Bay NSW. Confoil CEO, Kris Srikanthan will be attending the evening and presenting the award for the above category.

"Black Saturday' February 7th 2009

Added On - 17-06-2009

Confoil does their bit!

Like everyone else, Confoil watched the unfolding horror of February 7th when unprecedented fires in Victoria razed communities, left thousands homeless and hundreds dead. Confoil, like all of Australia, were keen to support and assist the fire affected individuals and communities. In response to an immediate request for assistance, Confoil quickly organised pallets of bottled water and cartons of aluminium food trays to be despatched to the tireless workers of many CFA divisions. Confoil then nominated a further $10,000 to be donated to fire affected areas. The employees of Confoil were asked to submit recommendations of how they would like to see the money distributed. The final allocation of funds were distributed as follows. Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009 Kinglake Ambulance First Response Team (AFRTK) David Balfour Trust Fund

Confoil is on the move!

Added On - 16-06-2008

Confoil is on the move! From it's beginning in a small Ringwood factory, Confoil has grown. . .

Confoil is on the move! From it's beginning in a small Ringwood factory, Confoil has grown to become the only Australian based manufacturer of aluminium foil and paperboard trays, supplying Australia, Asia, the Pacific Islands and New Zealand. Strong growth and a successful acquisition plan have resulted in Confoil out growing the current purpose built, modern manufacturing facility located in Canterbury Road, Bayswater. Established in 1966, Confoil has 40 years of history as a Bayswater business entity and with the majority of the 200 strong workforce coming from the local community, it was a priority for Confoil to maintain a presence in the area. Confoil successfully bid on a factory complex situated at 491 Mt Highway, Bayswater. The Confoil Board view the purchase of this site as a positive step forward in the operation and growth of the company. The site is significantly larger than the current site. The additional space will provide an immediate solution to the current space and workflow problems, allow for consolidation of all local printing and warehousing facilities into the one location whilst allowing room for future growth and expansion. Confoil's move to the new premises in anticipated to take place in mid 2009, with the facility currently rented until early 2009.

Confoil's Christmas Operating Hours

Added On - 12-01-2009

Confoil extends Christmas wishes and a prosperous & safe New Year to all! Christmas operating hours are. . .

Confoil is officially closing at noon on Friday 19th December 2008. A skeleton staff will be operating customer service until 23rd December. Confoil will resume full operations on Monday 5th January 2009. The management and staff at Confoil would like to extend best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all!