ACTIVITIES & OBJECTIVES

Establishment

The Asian Packaging Federation, a non-profit organisation established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1967, unites the packaging interests of all trade and industries in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, under one co-operative umbrella.

Objective

The objective of the Asian Packaging Federation (APF) is to enhance cross country co-operation among all packaging-related bodies, covering a gamut of subjects like training and education, package development, environmental aspects as well as laws and regulations. The APF Secretariat rotates among the member countries and is currently situated in Thailand

APF Activties

Conducts residential / non-residential training programme on ‘Principles of Packaging’ in different parts of the Asian region for the benefit of the APF member countries.
Publishes e-news bulletin of Asian Packaging Federation on a quarterly basis.
Participates in various international exhibitions for the promotion of the activities of APF.
Participates in different international workshops on packaging to disseminate knowledge on the latest trends and technologies in packaging.
Participates in the meeting of World Packaging Organisation (WPO) in order to maintain international linkage with the world packaging community.
Asian Packaging Federation has annual board meeting and general assembly meeting in a rotational manner to discuss various issues, activities etc., for the growth and promotion of packaging industry in the Asian region.

OFFICE BEARERS

Extend a warm welcome to our newly appointed office bearers

Dr. Joseph Ross S. Jocson MNSA, Philippines

Current President – APF

Packaging Institute of the Philippines
Unit 725, 7th Floor, City land Show Tower,
Shaw Boulevard Comer Street,
St.Francis Avenue, 1552
Mandaluyong City, PHILIPPINES
Tel: +63-2-687 3051, +63-2-687-3143

Mr. R.K. Mishra, India

1st Vice President - APF

Director
Indian Institute of Packaging
E-2, MIDC Area, Andheri (E.), Mumbai-400093 India
Tel: +91 (022) 69192200
Email: director-iip@iip-in.com, iipend@iip-in.com
Website: www.iip-in.com

Mr. Yoichi Sonoyama, Japan

2nd Vice President - APF

General Manager, Japan Packaging Institute (JPI)
Japan Packaging Institute (JPI)
10F, Togeki Bldg., 4-1-1, Tsukiji 4 Chome, Chou-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, JAPAN
Tel : +81-3-3543 1189
Email: sonoyama@jpi.or.jp, pack@jpi.or.jp

Ms. May Yap, Singapore

3rd Vice President - APF

Chairman, Packaging Council of Singapore Industry Group (PCS IG)
Singapore Manufacturing Federation 2985, Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 159457
Tel: +65 6826-3074 Fax: +65 6826-3068
Email : doreen.yeo@smfederation.org.sg, lorelle.ang@smfederation.org.sg

Dr. Pattra Maneesin

Secretary General- APF

Deputy Governor Administration,
Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR)
35 Mu 3 Technopolis, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
Tel: +66 2 5779000 ext. 9203
Fax: +66 2 5779289
Mobile : +66 653044707

Mr. Sunil Costa

Treasurer - APF

Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging
No. 37 , 1/1, Elibank Road,
Colombo -05
Phone: +94 11 4734351, +94 11 2081238

Ms. Aslihan Arikan, Turkey

Honorary Member - APF

General Secretary
Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association (ASD)
Vice President Education
World Packaging Organisation (WPO)
Kosuyolu Katip Salih
S. No.13 34718 Kadikoy - ISTANBUL
Phone: +90(0216) 545 49 48
Fax: +90(0216) 545 49 47
Web: www.ambalaj.org.tr

Mr. Li Hua, China

Honorary Member - APF

President - China Packaging Federation (CPF)
China Packaging Federation (CPF)
China Garments Manision No. 99,
Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Tel: +86 10-64616608
Fax: +86 10-65839009
Website: www.cpf.org.cn