Discover the Latest in Packaging, Barrier Materials, and Curtain Coating
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Western Michigan University's (WMU) Paper and Paperboard Coating Course is just around the corner, taking place August 13-15 on their Engineering Campus in Kalamazoo, MI. This year's three-day program features over a dozen industry professionals who will provide invaluable insights into their specialty fields. You will gain an understanding of coating raw materials, how those are processed and prepared for the coating applications, rheology, application methods, and finishing with an overview of end-use applications for coated paper and paperboard.
In addition, you will have exclusive access to guided tours of the WMU Paper Pilot Plant, including the high-speed coater, paper machine, recycling plants, and paper-related laboratories.
Discover Kalamazoo:
Known as the “Paper City” for its paper industry, Kalamazoo is also a cultural artist's hub, the birthplace of Gibson guitars, checker taxi cabs, and Bell's Eccentric Cafe. Registration for this course includes a dinner at the renowned Bell's Eccentric Cafe featuring top-notch cuisine and a happy hour in downtown Kalamazoo. Don't miss this educational opportunity to become an expert in the coatings field!
Earn CEUs:
Earn 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon completing this course. This course has been reviewed and approved by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Limited Spots Remain. Sign Me Up!
This course is co-sponsored by TAPPI and Western Michigan University.
