Course Calendar

Experience running a pilot paper machine, gain practical knowledge, and confidence with this workshop offered in partnership with TAPPI. A pulp and paper mill is a complex, interconnected and massive engineering marvel. Now, you’ll be able to learn how the processes work and why. This workshop provides a broad overview of the basic concepts in pulp and paper manufacturing, including pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery, recycling, papermaking and converting. You'll explore how various processes impact paper properties through both lab exercises and operation of a pilot-plant paper machine. This introductory-level workshop is appropriate for anyone in technical and non-technical roles.

An immersive learning and networking experience focused on paper coating and barrier technologies. Featuring more than a dozen expert guest speakers, the program combines in-depth technical sessions with tours of the WMU Paper Pilot Plant and specialized laboratories. Attendees will explore key topics such as pigments, binders, additives, formulation development and characterization, rheology, coating equipment and processes, coated products and applications, packaging development, and barrier materials, with barrier coating technology integrated throughout due to its strong industry relevance.

This introductory class features morning classroom sessions followed by afternoon sessions of guided, hands-on exercises operating the UW-Stevens Point Fourdrinier pilot paper machine. You will work on a team for the exercises with supervision by UWSP staff.

The Extrusion Coating Course provides professionals with an opportunity to advance their knowledge of extrusion coating processes and applications. Through comprehensive presentations and practical case studies, participants will explore essential topics such as materials, equipment, and process optimization. Whether you're looking to build on existing knowledge or address emerging challenges, this course delivers valuable insights and practical tools to support ongoing professional development.

TAPPI is pleased to partner with Western Michigan University (WMU) to deliver training that will help you broaden and update your knowledge and understanding of the basics of recycled fiber collection, processing, use and market drivers. This training is designed for the newcomer to the paper recycling industry, as well as those with experience.

This training explores the converting processes of rolled products and how the quality and variability of tissue parent jumbo reels and soft rolls impact the runnability of these complex lines.

This course provides a solid foundation in the development and application of aqueous-based barrier coatings for paper and paperboard packaging. Through a practical, hands-on approach, participants will gain a clear understandingof the chemistry, application techniques, and performance attributes of these environmentally friendly coatings

Experience running a pilot paper machine, gain practical knowledge, and confidence with this workshop offered in partnership with TAPPI. A pulp and paper mill is a complex, interconnected and massive engineering marvel. Now, you’ll be able to learn how the processes work and why. This workshop provides a broad overview of the basic concepts in pulp and paper manufacturing, including pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery, recycling, papermaking and converting. You'll explore how various processes impact paper properties through both lab exercises and operation of a pilot-plant paper machine. This introductory-level workshop is appropriate for anyone in technical and non-technical roles.

The Basic Financial Training & Strategic Market Analysis workshop is appropriate for technical and non-technical individuals in the pulp & paper, forest product, and related industries with a desire to evaluate processes, services, and research ideas. This workshop will help you to market your ideas, products, and services utilizing the financial language used by decision-makers in the industry (controllers, directors, mill managers, and vice-presidents).

This training event is among the highest rated of all TAPPI courses! Offers introductory- and intermediate-level content covering technology, including “what” happens, and “why” things happen. This course provides the foundation for learning advanced topics more quickly.