WMU Paper and Paperboard Coating Course

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

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

We are still in the process of finalizing our 2024 course schedule. Here is an example of what you can expect from last year.
2023 Course Schedule

• $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.

Lodging

Radisson Plaza Hotel Kalamazoo Center
100 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
+1 (269) 343-3333
Discounted Room Rate Expires 7/22/24

The following hotels are within walking distance of the shuttle service at the Radisson.

Hilton Garden Inn 
303 North Rose Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Discounted Room Rate Expires 7/19/24

Home2 Suites by Hilton
303 North Rose Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Discounted Room Rate Expires 7/19/24

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

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