WMU Paper and Paperboard Coating Course

Kalamazoo, Michigan
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 to Thursday, August 15, 2024

Partnered with Western Michigan University

3 day course | Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

The 2024 course will be held on Western Michigan University's Engineering Campus in beautiful Kalamazoo, MI. We have a fantastic lineup with more than a dozen guest speakers, all experts in their fields! The networking alone is worth the price of admission.

The 2024 course will include tours of the WMU Paper Pilot Plant (high-speed coater, paper machine, recycling plants) and paper-related laboratories. Shuttle service from the host hotel, Radisson Plaza Hotel, will be available for the course each day. There will also be a networking dinner. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Topics covered:

  • Pigments
  • Binders
  • Additives
  • Formulations development and characterization
  • Coating equipment and process overview
  • Rheology
  • Coated products overview and applications
  • Packaging development
  • Barrier materials and curtain coating
  • Barrier coating technology will be included in most of these topics due to the popularity and relevance to the industry

Who will benefit

This course will benefit Process and Production Engineers, Product Development and Research Scientists, Technical Managers, Machine Supervisors, Suppliers, or other technical people who are new to the coatings field. This course will also be helpful for marketing, business planning personnel, and others involved in developing alternative grades.

Participants will gain an excellent 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. They will also get an excellent background on the leading professionals' new developments in packaging, barrier materials, and curtain coating.

Course prerequisites:

There are no education prerequisites, but a general familiarity with coating materials and processes is recommended.

Networking opportunities:

Networking opportunities include a dinner with entertainment at the world-famous Bell's Eccentric Cafe and a happy hour in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo.

REGISTRATION
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Registrants should arrive at Western Michigan University by 7:30 for the 8 a.m. course start time.

SCHEDULE

2024 Paper and Paperboard Coating Course | Pilot Plant | Western Michigan University (wmich.edu)

MATERIALS:
All participants will receive a course presentation notebook.

CEU CREDITS
Earn 14 professional development hours or 1.4 CEUs after completion of this course.

MEALS
Complimentary morning and afternoon snacks, along with lunch will be provided.

WEATHER/DRESS
Weather at this time of the year averages a high of 85 degrees and a low of 63. Dress is business casual, and jeans are okay. 

CONTACT INFORMATION
Sheri Russell, Administrative Assistant
WMU Paper Pilot Plants
Sheri.Russell@wmich.edu
Office: 269-276-3964
Cell: 269-330-8553

Course Schedule

2024 Course Schedule

Susan E Bailey

Susan E Bailey

PhD  Sr Manager, Business Development and Applications,
Michelman

 
 

Gordon Bugg

Gordon Bugg

Senior Paper Making Expert (Coatings),
Kemira

Brian Einsla

Brian Einsla

Brian Einsla

Senior Research Scientist in Paper Coatings,
Dow

Jim Fogg

Jim Fogg

Jim Fogg

NA Business Development Manager, Barriers and Coatings,
Solenis

Meggan Hostetler-Schrock

Meggan Hostetler-Schrock

Meggan Hostetler-Schrock

Director, Applications and Technical Service, Industrial Ingredients,
Primient

Brad Fadden

Brad Fadden

Manager, Manufacturing Excellence,
Graphic Packaging

Dr. Kecheng Li

Dr. Li

Dr. Kecheng Li

Chair of the Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering,
Western Michigan University

 

Scott McNutt

Founder and Sr. Consultant,
Nextep Partners

 

Prakash B. Malla

Prakash B. Malla

Director of Research & Development,
Thiele Kaolin Company (Retired)

 

Gregg Reed

 

Steve Ottone

Steve Ottone

Tech Service Representative,
Mallard Creek Polymers

 

Michael Paczkowski

Technical Director,
Duroblade®, BTG Americas Inc.

 

Scott Peplinski

Business Development Manager,
Barrier Coatings

 

Alexandra Pekarovicova

Alexandra Pekarovicova, PhD.

Professor,
Western Michigan University

 

 

2024 Registration Rates

 

  • $1,975 for TAPPI Member

  • $2105 for TAPPI Young Professional Membership Join and Renew

  • $2,165 for TAPPI Professional Membership Join and Renew 

  • $2,225 for TAPPI nonmember to attend

 

Registration Cancellation Policy 
If you have to cancel your training course registration, you must notify TAPPI in writing via email memberconnection@tappi.org prior to the class start date. Refunds will be provided according to the following scale:

  • 100% refund if notice is received at least 28 days prior to class start date;  June 27
  • 50% refund if notice is received between 27 and 11 days prior to class start date;  June 28th- July 141h
  • No refund will be issued for notice received 10 business days or less prior to class start date.  July 11th
  • There is no refund of fees due to failure to attend without notice. Substitutions will be accepted at any time without penalty.

Course Cancellation Policy 
It is WMU’s intent to avoid cancelling or rescheduling any training course. However, we reserve the right to cancel or change a training course at any time, for reasons including but not limited to, insufficient registration, instructor emergencies, or other issues beyond our control. 

If WMU cancels a training course, registered students will be notified no less than 10 business days before the scheduled start day of the course. In the case of a cancellation by WMU, 100 percent of registration fees will be refunded to students, or the students may elect to substitute the fees for another WMU training course.  

General Disclaimer 
WMU shall not be liable for damages of any kind resulting from errors or omissions in the training materials, nor shall WMU be liable for any damages resulting from the use of the training materials or other information conveyed at a WMU training course.

Course Dates: August 13-15, 2024

Lodging

Radisson Plaza Hotel 
Radisson Plaza Hotel 
100 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI, 49007
Call (269) 343-3333, ask for the discounted rate for
WMU Paper Pilot Plant, August 2024

 

REGISTRATION
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Registrants should arrive at Western Michigan University by 7:30 for the 8 a.m. course start time.

CLASSROOM LOCATION
Floyd Hall
D-109
4601 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

PARKING DIRECTIONS
For those driving to the Parkview Campus, no permit is needed during the course. Please see driving directions below as well as attached map.  We are asking that attendees utilize either parking ramp West Parking Deck (P4) or East Parking Deck (P3) highlighted in pink on map.  For closer parking, pull all the way forward on main level deck. Please note, it is approximately 200 yards from the classroom. Signs will be posted on doors and in the hallway to guide you to Floyd Hall D-109. If you have limited mobility or need parking assistance, please reach out to sheri.russell@wmich.edu.

Via US 131

  • Take Exit 36 onto Southbound Stadium Drive -Turn South (right) on Drake Road -Stay Southbound on Drake and crossover Parkview Ave.
  • Drake becomes Campus Drive

West Parking Deck

  • Once on Campus Drive
  • Turn Right on Engineering Way West (Fourth Driveway) -West Parking Deck is the Third Entrance on Left

East Parking Deck

  • Once on Campus Drive
  • Turn Right on Engineering Way East (sixth Driveway) -Second Entrance on the right

SHUTTLE SERVICE
If you are taking the shuttle to the WMU Parkview Campus; the departure time is 7:15 a.m. at the Radisson Plaza Hotel.

SHUTTLE TIMES

Tuesday, August 13th

Departure: Radisson Plaza Hotel, 7:15 a.m.
Drop-off: WMU College of Engineering, 7:35 a.m.

Departure: WMU College of Engineering, 5 p.m.
Drop-off: Radisson Plaza Hotel, 5:20 p.m.

Departure: Radisson Plaza Hotel to Bell's Brewery, 6 p.m.
Drop-off: Bell's Brewery to Radisson Plaza Hotel, 9 p.m.

Wednesday, August 14th 
Departure: Radisson Plaza Hotel, 7:20 a.m.
Drop-off: WMU College of Engineering, 7:40 a.m.

Departure: WMU College of Engineering, 5:00 p.m.
Drop-off: Radisson Plaza Hotel, 5:20 p.m.

Thursday, August 15th 
Departure: Radisson Plaza Hotel, 7:20 a.m.
Drop-off: WMU College of Engineering, 7:40 a.m.

Departure: WMU College of Engineering, 12:15 p.m.
Drop-off: Radisson Plaza Hotel, 12:35 p.m.

Optional ½ day:
Departure: WMU College of Engineering, 3:45 p.m.
Drop-off: Radisson Plaza Hotel, 4:05 p.m.

SCHEDULE
https://wmich.edu/pilotplants/coating/2024coatingcourse

MATERIALS:
All participants will receive a course presentation notebook.

CEU CREDITS
Earn 14 professional development hours or 1.4 CEUs after completion of this course.

MEALS
Complimentary morning and afternoon snacks, along with lunch will be provided.

WEATHER/DRESS
Weather at this time of the year averages a high of 85 degrees and a low of 63. Dress is business casual, and jeans are okay.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Sheri Russell, Administrative Assistant
WMU Paper Pilot Plants
Sheri.Russell@wmich.edu
Office: 269-276-3964
Cell: 269-330-8553

Discounted TAPPI PRESS publications for attendees!

TAPPI Press is known as an industry leader for publishing reliable and practical publications and training products created and peer reviewed by industry experts for professionals and students alike.

This is a great time to refresh or master new skills and restock your corporate or personal library.  Links are provided for product description.  Purchase through registration and receive FREE SHIPPING within the United States..

These titles have been selected just for this event:

Handbook of Pulp and Paper Technologist (The Smook Book) 4th Edition
Member Price:  $103                
Non-Member Price: $133

 

Handbook of Pulp and Paper Terminology (Smook) 2nd Edition
Member Price:  $75                  
Non-Member Price: $85

 

Properties of Paper    
Member Price:  $44                  
Non-Member Price: $67

 

Troubleshooting the Papermaking Process  
Member Price:  $114             
Non-Member Price: $149

 

Principles of Wet End Chemistry 
Member Price:  $54             
Non-Member Price: $76

 

Advances in Papermaking Wet End Chemistry Application Technologies 
Member Price:  $129                
Non-Member Price:  $167

 

Make Paper Products Stand Out; Strategic Use of Wet End Chemical Additives  
Member Price:  $95                 
Non-Member Price:  $124

 

NEW!  Process Chemicals for Papermaking  
Member Price:  $129               
Non-Member Price:  $167

  

Starch and Starch Products in Surface Sizing and Paper Coating  
Member Price:  $172                
Non-Member Price: $215

 

Starch and Starch Products for Wet End Application
Member Price:  $135                
Non-Member Price: $200

 

The Coating Processes  
Member Price:  $111               
Non-Member Price: $167

 

NEW!  Pigment for Paper and Paperboard     
Member Price:  $135                
Non-Member Price: $176

 

NEW!  Impact, Development, & Commercialization of Dewatering Hydrofoils  
Member Price:  $35                  
Non-Member Price: $46  

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