This half-day training course will present the humble corrugated box, as probably the most diverse single-form packaging medium in use throughout the world, today and in the future. The course will cover the basics of papermaking for the box industry, will then progress through the conversion of paper and other materials, into the finished package that is so necessary for the marketing, safe storage and transportation of virtually every type of product that we buy on a daily basis.

The course is focused towards people from all aspects of packaging, including students, technologists, designers (graphical and structural), QA/QC, purchasing, marketing and logistics.

On completion of this half-day training course, participants should be able to:

• Understand board grades and how they are established.

• Understand the differences in flute types and their applications.

• Be able to determine suitable styles, dependent on process capability.

• Gain a basic, but substantial understanding of the technical aspects of box making.

Course presenter is Rod Mines, known as the Boxologist, who is a consultant to the box and packaging industry. His forty plus years of experience and close involvement in the industry provides considerable credibility among his peers. He believes that knowledge is power and his philosophy is to pass on the knowledge he has gained over the years. He runs specialised training programs for box makers and box users, as well as providing technical and other support, throughout the industry.

Registration fees:

AIP members - $300 +GST; APPMA, SARDI & FOODSA - $350 +GST; Non members - $400 +GST (Light lunch and afternoon tea is included.)

Bookings close: Wednesday, February 8, 2012