Breaking New Ground: TAPPI Launches First Technical Training in a Decade
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TAPPI is proud to introduce its first new technical training course in ten years—the Aqueous Barrier Coating for Paper and Paperboard Course, scheduled for October 7-9, 2025, in Marietta, Georgia. This comprehensive three-day training marks a major step forward in TAPPI’s commitment to advancing education in sustainable packaging technologies. It offers packaging professionals an opportunity to deepen their expertise in a rapidly evolving field.
Advancing Sustainable Solutions
As the packaging industry shifts toward more environmentally responsible alternatives, aqueous barrier coatings are gaining momentum. This course is designed to support that transition by providing practical, technical knowledge for professionals involved in development, application, or quality assurance of paper-based packaging.
Whether you’re new to barrier coatings or looking to strengthen your skills, the course delivers relevant content focused on today’s sustainability challenges.
Attendees will gain in-depth knowledge in key areas, including:
- How aqueous coatings protect paper and paperboard from moisture, oil, grease, oxygen, and other contaminants
- The role of bio-based and synthetic polymers, pigments, and substrates in influencing coating performance
- Coating application methods, rheology, and the distinctions between single-layer and multilayer systems
- Standard industry testing methods, demonstrated live, including water resistance, WVTR, oil and grease resistance, and heat seal performance
Industry Expertise in Action
Led by recognized experts in barrier coatings and packaging materials, this course blends foundational knowledge with practical insight. Real-world case studies help bring the technical content to life, giving participants tools they can immediately apply to optimize coating formulations and meet performance and sustainability targets.
Earn 2.0 CEUs
TAPPI is an IACET-accredited provider of continuing education. Participants who attend at least 80 percent of the course and complete a program evaluation will receive 2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
This is more than a training course—it’s a chance to build in-demand skills, connect with industry peers, and help shape the future of sustainable packaging.
Be among the first to shape the future of eco-friendly packaging solutions.
Register today to secure early bird pricing by September 9!
