Sharpen Your Understanding of Paper Coatings and Learn Directly from Over 15 Industry Experts
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Have you secured a seat yet? It’s time to sharpen your knowledge of paper coatings – raw materials, formulation, application and testing over the course of three days. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn and network with over 15 expert guest speakers at WMU’s Paper and Paperboard Coating Course, held Tuesday, July 25 – Thursday, July 27 at WMU in Kalamazoo, MI. The course will cover the basics and highlight new developments in barrier and functional coatings.
Participants will get an excellent background on the leading professionals’ new developments in packaging, barrier materials and curtain coating. With an exceptional lineup of seasoned professionals, the networking alone is worth the price of admission.
Be sure to check out the exceptional lineup of instructors.
The course also includes tours of the WMU Paper Pilot Plants (high-speed coater, paper machine, recycling plants) and paper-related laboratories. A networking dinner at the world-famous Bell’s Brewery will be provided and includes food, drink, live jazz and prizes.
Be sure to check out the 3-day schedule.
Who Should Attend?
- Process and Production Engineers
- Product Development and Research Scientists
- Technical Managers
- Machine Supervisors
- Suppliers
- Technical Individuals New to the Field of Coatings
- Marketing
- Business Planning Personnel
- Individuals Involved in Developing Alternative Grades
Topics Covered Include the Following:
- Pigments
- Binders
- Additives
- Formulations Development and Characterization
- Coating Equipment and Process Overview
- Rheology
- Coated Products Overview and Applications
- Packaging Development
- Barrier Materials and Curtain Coating
- Barrier Coating Technology
Earn Continuing Education
Earn 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 14 Professional Development Hours after completion of this course. This course has been reviewed and approved by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Register today for this invaluable course.
