Institute of Packaging Professionals set to launch in UK

摘要

Over 50 brands, including names such as Waitrose, Cath Kidston, Samsung and Harrods, gathered at the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising in Notting Hill last month to hear plans for the launch of The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) 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 9,000 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: "The IoPP 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 USA and its mix of training, member benefits, networking events plus global connections is something professionals in the UK will really benefit from."