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TAPPI ACADEMY is the EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and converting industries.

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FACE-TO-FACE EDUCATION

PULP & PAPER COURSES

Introduction to Pulp & Paper Technology This introductory course gives students increased confidence in understanding the pulp and paper processes, as well as ways to interact more knowledgeably with process engineers and operators and to increase their ability to contribute to improving mill operations.

Paper Machine Operations This introductory course provides students with an increased understanding of kraft pulp mill operations, an awareness of how one part of the process effects other operations, and the effect of processes on kraft pulp quality.

Kraft Recovery Operation SystemsThis intermediate course examines key recovery operations in a kraft pulp mill to help students increase their ability to improve pulp production efficiency while minimizing operating costs and environmental problems. The course will cover chemistry, physics and engineering relating to kraft recovery.

Introduction to Wet End ChemistryThis introductory course will provide students with a foundation upon which to develop effective wet end chemistry troubleshooting and optimization programs for their companies. This course is designed to facilitate an understanding of improved product quality, increased machine productivity and cost reduction.

Introduction to Printing This introductory course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the components of the various printing systems including ink, fountain solution, and paper requirements. Taught by experts from our Coating and Graphic Arts Division, it is an excellent complement to the Coating Program at PaperCon.

Introduction to Kraft Pulping and BleachingThis introductory course provides students with knowledge of how the kraft pulping and bleaching area affects other areas of the mill. Students will gain an increased understanding of kraft pulp mill operations and the effect of processes on kraft pulp quality.

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING COURSES

Extrusion Coating SymposiumThis intermediate-to-advanced symposium will teach students basic resin and equipment technology (extruders, dies, and auxiliary equipment) that have applications in extrusion coating applications. Further detailed instruction will be provided for equipment and process technology specific to the extrusion coating process. Additionally, experts in the field will discuss commonly faced process problems in extrusion coating.

NEW! Corona & Atmospheric Plasma 101This introductory course will provide students with a basic understanding of surface energy, why it is important, and how corona and plasma surface modification technologies can offer solutions to surface wettability and adhesion in a wide range of industries.

Stand-Up Pouch WorkshopThis half-day workshop covers types of materials and structures, SUP applications, the supply chain and market trends. The workshop is taught by multiple experts in the industry and who address the many facets of pouch making and is held in conjunction each year with the Global Pouch Forum.

CORRUGATED COURSES

Introduction to CorrugatedThis course is intended as an Entry Level Introduction to Corrugated. The course is designed in an easy to understand format, which gives students the ability to develop, understand, and communicate in a “common” corrugated language. This common language allows them to identify and quickly resolve many quality issues on your corrugator.

Best Practices on the Corrugator This introductory-to-intermediate course will help students learn to achieve higher productivity, better product quality and waste reduction. Students will study the basis of how each component in the corrugator system works and how to run each component with optimum settings for peak performance. Students will also develop an understanding of the critical properties of the raw materials that are vital to guaranteeing acceptable quality board.

Troubleshooting “Flexos” and “Die Cutters” Sustain Board Caliper & Improve Printing This easy to understand calibration course supports operators, supervisors and plant managers. The course helps students identify and address "downtime issues" while understanding correct methods of machine calibration, waste reduction and improved methods of accurate color control in the printing process.

Advanced Bonding: An In-Depth Look at the Bonding ProcessThis advanced course will help students increase their understanding of the corrugated bonding process including factors and variables that impact bond performance, how to read the board to determine proper bonding settings, glue line analysis, combined board caliber and process centerlining.

TISSUE COURSES

Tissue 101: Processes & PropertiesThis introductory course increases understanding of tissue performance properties and manufactur-ing. It is designed for students who desire a comprehensive overview of the tissue manufacturing process and the effect of processes on product performance properties.

Tissue 201: Operations & RunnabilityCertification Testing Available This intermediate-to-advanced course will help students to improve tissue quality and consistency, understand contributors to waste and downtime, learn reliability and maintenance best practices and diagnose and troubleshoot problems quickly.

Tissue 202: Converting OperationsThis intermediate course explains the basic rolled products converting processes and how tissue parent roll (jumbo reel/soft roll) quality and variability impacts the runnability of these complex lines.

Tissue 203: Converting System Analysis and CoordinationThis advanced course demonstrates key principles and calculations for analyzing converting speeds and changes in converting rates due to product configuration changes. Students will learn to identify bottlenecks and participate in hands-on demonstration of computer simulation for understanding and improving converting layouts.

TAPPI Academy eLearning offers TAPPI members and the industry opportunities to grow, achieve, and succeed by providing unsurpassed technical knowledge from proven industry experts through easy-to-access, convenient, online courses.

Online training is available for Individual Users as well as Company Licenses. Purchase complete courses or specific topic modules.

PAPER MANUFACTURING COURSES

Paper Manufacturing TechnologyA comprehensive overview of papermaking technology, process variables, equipment and terminology. Learn about paper and board structure, properties, and tests as well as how to maintain product quality metrics, and troubleshoot variations in quality as well as apply analytical concepts and systems-approach thinking on a mill-wide basis.

Wet End ChemistryA comprehensive overview of wet end chemistry applications including case studies and practical examples. This course provides a review of wet end materials, including fillers and chemical additives.

Coating TechnologyA review of methods used to print coated grades of paper and board, coating requirements for these grades, and methods used to test print properties of coated papers. Learn about latex and polyvinyl alcohol binders, advantages and disadvantages of use, and processes used to prepare both binder types as well as increase their knowledge of basic materials within the class of coating additives.

Paper Machine OptimizationThis course is designed for more experienced operators and technical personnel, focusing on paper machine optimization as presented by industry suppliers and consultants. Learn variables important for paper machine optimization from Wet End Operations to Pressing & Dry End Operations.

Additional Paper Manufacturing Courses: • Broke Systems• Chemical Additives• Dry End Equipment• Finishing• Forming, General Papermaking• Headboxes• Paper Machine Auxiliary Systems• Paper Machine Dryers

• Paper Properties and Testing• Stock Approach• Stock Preparation• Storage and Shipping• Wet Pressing• White Water• Filtrate Systems and Converting

PULPING COURSES

Pulp Manufacturing TechnologyThis introductory course teaches students how one part of the mill affects another as well as how to be gin thinking on a mill-wide basis. Participants will study how pulp mill processes affect pulp properties, learn to troubleshoot variations in quality and examine the complex environmen-tal challenges associated with pulp manufacturing.

Chemical RecoveryThis introductory course provides students with an improved understanding of Chemical Recov-ery Operations and terminology. Topics include: evaporation, recovery boiler, recausticizing, lime kiln, sulfite recovery systems and forest biorefinery.

Environmental Control This introductory course focuses on U.S. environmental laws and regulations, air emission compounds and sources, air treatment options and effluent treatment (primary and secondary activated sludge and aerated lagoon) operations.

Technology and Science of Paper RecyclingThis introductory course helps students develop the ability to understand and address recycling processes and issues, including quality of the raw materials, requirements to be environmentally friendly and strategies to produce pulp at the lowest cost.

Additional Pulping Courses:• Bleaching• Environmental• Evaporators• Fiber Supply

CORRUGATED COURSESCorrugated Packaging – Box Plant Basics (Full Course Includes All 10 Modules)These corrugated packaging & box training courses cover corrugated material manufacturing and converting processes. These fundamental courses include both equipment and process descriptions as well as performance testing and plant safety.

Box Plant modules can also be purchased separately. Modules include:

Corrugated Box BasicsThis introductory course helps students become familiar with common industry terms, describe popular corrugated board and corrugated box styles, and understand corrugated box usage considerations.

Other Box Plant EquipmentThis course helps students define corrugated board reference terms as well as describe the design and operation of box plant equipment, including printer-slotters, folder-gluers, stitchers, tapers, laminators, bundlers and palletizers.

SafetyThis course provides students with the methods to identify common equipment hazards, describe potential sources of stored energy, as well as knowledge of how to work safely with or around chemicals and mitigate sources of fire, slip, trip, fall, and bump hazards in box plants.

• Kraft Pulping• Recaust• Recovery• Supplemental and Recycled Fiber

TISSUE COURSES

Corrugated Raw MaterialsThis course will help students learn about wood fiber sources, chemical pulping and papermaking processes, and various glues, inks, and coatings used in the production of corrugated board and corrugated boxes.

CorrugatorsThis course helps students describe the corrugating process including information on wet end components, preconditioning and preheating, corrugating and pressure rolls, adhesive application, double facer glue unit and hot plate section, dry end components, stacker, and double and triple wall corrugators.

Corrugated Board TestsThis course provides a review of stacking performance tests, including the box compression test (BCT), edge compression test (ECT), short-span compression test (SCT). Students will learn of performance tests including the box drop test, burst strength test, and puncture test as well as the flat crush test (FCT), warp test, and pin adhesion test.

Corrugated Die CuttersThis course helps students describe the design and operation of platen and rotary die cutters, as well as in-line sectional die cutter machines.

Corrugating AdhesivesThis course will help students describe the purpose or function of the ingredients in modern, starch-based corrugating adhesives as well as understand the importance of adhesive viscosity and describe bonding process at the single facer and double facer. Students will also learn about the variables that can affect bonding as well as water-resistant adhesives.

Box Plant Equipment BasicsThis course provides students with a basic understanding of some common box plant equipment and processes. Also discussed are equipment layout, material flows, and storage considerations in box plants.

Flexo Folder-Gluers This course provides students with a review of the operation of machine sections, including the feed section, printing section, creaser-slotter, die cutter, glue lap unit, folding, and delivery end.

Tissue 101: Processes & PropertiesThis introductory course increases students understanding of tissue performance properties and manufacturing. It is designed for students who desire a comprehen-sive overview of the tissue manufacturing process and the effect of processes on product performance properties.

Tissue 201: Operations & RunnabilityThis intermediate-to-advanced course will help students to improve tissue quality and consistency, understand contributors to waste and downtime, learn reliability and maintenance best practices and diagnose and troubleshoot problems quickly.

Tissue Manufacturing TechnologyThis introductory-to-intermediate course educates students on tissue properties, fiber properties, stock preparation, tissue chemicals, and tissue machine technology. Stu-dents will gain an improved understanding of raw materials, equipment and processes.

For more information on eLearning, contact Jana Jensen at jjensen@tappi.org or visit www.tappi.org/elearning

Finding experienced experts, with industry-specific knowledge to train all your employees (new hires, technical and non-technical people, new and experienced operators) can be challenging, which is why we’re proud to offer our members customized training courses that are delivered right to your company’s doorstep.

Our instructors have years of experience working in the paper, packaging, tissue and converting industries, so they understand the needs of manufacturers and suppliers. Our current offer of Company Classrooms spans the entire pulp manufacturing and papermaking processes, including Pulping, Washing, Screening, Bleaching, Chemical Recovery and Recycling; Refining, Chemical Additives, Wet End Operations, Pressing, Drying, Calendering, Coating, Converting, and Corrugating.

We can also tailor courses to suit your company’s needs and audiences. One of our instructors will sit down with you to assess your training requirements, and will then create a curriculum that can cover everything from entry-level training to highly niche topics.

For information, Contact Shannon Warchalowsky at swarchalowsky@tappi.org or +1 770-209-7222

COMPANY CLASSROOM

Continuing Education Credits Provide Training Incentives for Your Staff

CEUs – The education Project Center of TAPPI has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). 12100 Sunset Hills Road, Ste. 130 • Reston, VA 20190

TAPPISAFE is a safety orientation and verification program designed to standardize OSHA-awareness level safety training by eliminating redundancy.

TAPPISAFE Basic OrientationThis course is an OSHA awareness-level orientation for mill contractors, suppliers and visitors, covering 19 safety topics.

Defensive DrivingThe course teaches students various driving techniques to keep drivers safe while on the road. Topics include driver conditions, vehicle conditions, the first movement, defensive driving techniques and police traffic stops.

Confined Space AwarenessThis course teaches students a basic understanding of confined space hazard and the general requirements of the OSHA Confined Space Standard. Students will learn the difference between a confined space and a “permit-required” confined space.

For a full list of all TAPPISAFE courses, visit www.tappisafe.org TAPPISAFE Basic Orientation is an awareness-level safety program and not intended to replace

a company’s employee safety training.

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FOR YOUR COMPANY

JANUARY 9-12 Intro to Pulp & Paper* St. Petersburg, FL9-12 Kraft Recovery * St. Petersburg, FL19-20 Coating & Lamination Stevens Point, WI26-27 Hands on Paper Making Stevens Point, WI30-31 La Planification Et L’ordonnancement Longueuil, QC, CanadaFEBRUARY 8-9 Optimizing Sheet Structure for Maximal Product Performance, An Intro* Stevens Point, WI13-16 Best Practices on the Corrugator * Norcross, GA20-21 Planning & Scheduling Raleigh, NC21 Tissue 203: Converting System Analysis and Simulation* Green Bay, WI22-23 Shut Down Turnaround Optimization Raleigh, NCMARCH6-9 Direct Print on Corrugated Substrates: Monitoring & Controlling Color in the Pressroom Renton, WA6-10 Hands-On Workshop for Pulp & Paper Basics Raleigh, NC8-9 Intro to Paper Making Additives* Stevens Point, WI13-16 Direct Print on Corrugated Substrates: Monitoring & Controlling Color in the Pressroom Renton, WA16-17 Intro to Paper Making Additives* Stevens Point, WI20-23 Direct Print on Corrugated Substrates: Introduction to Flexography & Print Assessment Renton, WA20-21 Root Cause Problem Elimination- Work Process & Forensics Raleigh, NC22-23 Materials and Spare Parts Management Raleigh, NC 27-28 La Planification Et L’ordonnancement Longueuil, QC, Canada27-30 Direct Print on Corrugated Substrates: Monitoring & Controlling Color in the Pressroom Renton, WAAPRIL5 Corona & Atmospheric Plasma 101 Hartland, WI 12-13 Hands on Paper Making Stevens Point, WI12-13 Best Practices on the Corrugator Seminar Shanghai New International Expo Center* Shanghai, China17-20 Develop and Manage Preventive Maintenance Raleigh, NC18-19 Tissue 201: Operations and Runnability* Greenville, SC19-20 Essential Care and Inspection Techniques Raleigh, NC22-23 Introduction to Printing* Minneapolis, MNMAY4-5 Optimizing Sheet Structure for Maximal Product Performance-Intro* Stevens Point, WI8-9 Planning and Scheduling TBD9-11 Papermachine Operations* Neenah, WI22-23 Concept & Technologies in Biomass Bioeconomy* Stevens Point, WI29-30 La Planification Et L’ordonnancement Longueuil, QC, CanadaJUNE1-2 Intro to Paper Making Additives* Stevens Point, WI5-9 Hands-On Workshop for Pulp & Paper Basics Raleigh, NC6-8 Intro to Wet End Chemistry Peachtree Corners, GA14 Stand-Up Pouch Making Workshop Miami, FLJULY20-21 Coating & Lamination Stevens Point, WIAUGUST1 Intro to Corrugated* Norcross, GA2-3 Advanced Bonding* Norcross, GA8-9 Intro to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching* Peachtree Corners, GA15-17 Extrusion Coating Symposium* Neenah, WI24-25 Coating & Lamination Stevens Point, WISEPTEMBER7-8 Hands on Paper Making Stevens Point, WI11-12 Develop and Manage Preventive Maintenance Raleigh, NC13-14 Essential Care and Inspection Techniques Raleigh, NC18-19 La Planification Et L’ordonnancement Longueuil, QC, CanadaOCTOBER3 Planning & Scheduling Raleigh, NC2-6 Hands-On Workshop for Pulp & Paper Basics Raleigh, NC4-5 Shut Down Turnaround Optimization Raleigh, NCNOVEMBER6-7 Root Cause Problem Elimination- Work Process & Forensics Raleigh, NC7-8 Tissue 101: Properties and Process * Peachtree Corners, GA8-9 Materials and Spare Parts Management Raleigh, NC9-10 Introduction to Paper Making Additives* Stevens Point, WI20-21 La Planification Et L’ordonnancement Longueuil, QC, Canada

Note: These dates are subject to change.

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2017 Face-to-Face Course Calendar