Raise your hand and registertoday for the Hands-On Papermaking Course, held at the prominent University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on April 4-5, 2019 featuring classroom sessions and hands-on training.
Nothing beats hands-on activities during training. This interactive course features activities using the university’s Fourdrinier pilot paper machine.
Attendees of the two-day course will be led by Dr. Gerry Ring, Professor Emeritus of Paper Science and Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The course will cover topics such as:
-History of Papermaking
-Wood Fiber and Other Structures
-History of Papermaking
-Wood Fiber and Other Structures
-Chemical Composition of Wood
-Tree Anatomy: Hardwoods and Softwoods
-Wood Harvesting and Handling Operations
-Pulping: Mechanical, Chemical, and Hybrid
-Bleaching
-Stock Preparation
-Papermaking Equipment
-Properties of Paper: Physical, Strength, and Optical
-Additives and Coatings
-Forming Fabrics
-Calendars, Reels, and Winders
-Recycling and De-Inking
-Corrugating Equipment
Designed to give a broad overview of the commercial papermaking process, this course is perfect for those new to the industry, transferred from another industry, involved in maintenance, or supervises employees.
Register and save your seat today! Class size is limited to just 16 attendees in order to ensure generous time for questions and discussion during classroom sessions and hands-on opportunity on the paper machine.
TAPPI Members receive additional discounts. Not a member? Join or renew today!
Review this year’s upcoming additional courses and links to
detailed information:
(All courses held at the
WIST Training Facilities in Stevens Point, WI.)
·Advanced Papermaking: Formation – May 9-10, 2019
·Advanced Papermaking: Additives – May 30-31, 2019
·Coating & Lamination in Packaging Applications – July 25-26, 2019
·Hands On Papermaking Course – September 5-6, 2019
·Advanced Papermaking: Formation – October 10-11, 2019
·Advanced Papermaking: Additives – November 7-8, 2019
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