Packaging Machinery: Basics and Beyond
Know more about packaging machinery.
Be more effective and be more valuable.
This new IoPP seminar is designed to help you in either role.
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Helps packaging developers create effective packages by knowing how they run on line equipment.
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Gives you essentials to help you deliver efficient packaging line performance.
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Paves the way for career success by helping you integrate machinery factors into the overall packaging equation.
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Delivers “hands on” instruction that lets you see concepts in operation on actual machines.
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Tailored for working professionals. Peer-reviewed by IoPP members, the seminar can give you what you need to advance your career.
Often, professionals who are responsible for operations or package R&D have little formal training in packaging machinery. This seminar is for those working pros who need to know more about machinery to do their jobs better. In 2-1/2 days, you gain knowledge on a spectrum of machinery.
Spring 2010 course dates:
March 22-24, 2010
Course costs:
IoPP Members: $985
Non-Members: $1,150
The registration fee includes the full 2-1/2-day course along with the course book and hand-outs. It includes continental breakfast in the classroom each day and lunch on Monday and Tuesday.
This interactive learning experience course is limited to 30.
Click here to register.
Where is the course being held?
Frain Industries Inc.
9377 W. Grand Ave.
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(Near Chicago's O'Hare Airport)
Just a few of the topics:
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The whole packaging line—from bottle-orienter to case-sealer
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Automated vs. semi-automated vs. manual—pros and cons of each
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Instantaneous vs. sustained speeds
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Changeover
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Controls—PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, smart machines, displays, sensors
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Flexible packaging machines—form/fill/seal, bundling, wrapping
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Semi-rigid—thermoforms, cartons, cases, tray packers
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Rigid—plastic, glass, tubes, cans
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Cappers and labeling
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Product identification and verification, including RFID
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Machine vision, inspection
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Conveyors
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Documentation
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Principles of packaging line design
Click here for the full course outline.
Who teaches the course?
John Henry, CPP, is a 20-plus-year veteran of packaging and plant operations. He brings his real-world experience with equipment issues to the seminar. The value of his consulting practice—changeover.com—moved him into the role of author and speaker on packaging machinery. Audiences at Pack Expo shows have heard him speak, and his regular column in Food & Drug Packaging magazine delivers machinery insights. He teaches at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.
Click here for John’s extended bio.
Hotel Information:
Attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations.
Four Points Sheraton
10249 West Irving Park Road
Schiller Park, Illinois 60176
Hotel Direct Line: 847-671-6000
Reservations: 800-323-1239
IoPP has a special rate of $80/night.
Click here to reserve your room online.
To get special rate, tell Hotel reservations you are with the "IoPP/Frain" group.
Transportation:
The Hotel shuttle goes to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport every 20 minutes. It has free parking for guests who drive.
The Hotel has a shuttle to the Seminar each morning at 7:30. The return shuttle is at 5:00 pm. On Wednesday, it offers a shuttle from the Seminar to O'Hare Airport at approximately 12:00 Noon. Sign up for the shuttle upon arrival at the Hotel.
Cancellation policy:
This policy covers the liability of cost of a cancellation or change. Cancellation or rescheduling must be made in writing or by email with confirmation of receipt from IoPP. The following fees apply if you cancel OR change semesters:
- More than 30 days prior to the event is a $100 cancellation/change fee per semester
- 30 to 14 days prior to the event is a $150 cancellation/change fee per semester
- Less than 14 days prior to the event is a $225 cancellation/change fee per semester
- No-shows to the event are charged $225 cancellation/change fee per semester
*Remaining balance will be issued as a credit ONLY. This credit has a 1 year expiration date to be used towards future IoPP educational offerings. No refunds will be given.
Questions?
Contact Barb Dykes at 630-544-5050 ext. 114 or e-mail bdykes@iopp.org.
