Popular Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technology Course is Back January 13-16, 2025
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Start the New Year by jump-starting your training and tackling mill challenges with TAPPI’s Introduction to Pulp & Paper Technology Course (IPP), January 13-16, 2025 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
IPP is the most comprehensive introductory to intermediate level course in the industry offering an overview of the entire pulping and papermaking process. Explore the comprehensive course curriculum that consistently attracts a full-capacity group every year.
Learn the entire papermaking process from raw materials and wood preparation to pulping and finishing. You will:
Enjoy greater confidence in your understanding of pulp and paper processes
Discover how one part of the mill affects another
Interact knowledgeably with process engineers and operators•
Contribute to improvements within your mill
This course is ideal for anyone new to the pulp and paper industry, individuals seeking a refresher and those taking on a new role in mill operations.
Dr. Michael Kocurek shares more than 50 years of teaching experience, remarkable enthusiasm, and more than 2,400 visuals in teaching this curriculum. This year he’ll be joined by Thomas Holm, an industry veteran who has taught pulp and paper courses to customers and sales associates on four continents.
Bring Your Own Questions
A pre-course survey is offered where you can let the instructors know why you're attending and the topics you specifically want to learn. You’ll get answers to your specific pulp and papermaking questions and discover solutions that can be applied back at your mill.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll earn 2.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and leave with a copy of the Handbook For Pulp and Paper Technologists (The SMOOK Book), Fourth Edition, the best-selling text to introduce the entire technology of pulp and paper manufacture.
Group rates are available and early discounts are offered through December 16. Register today!
