Build Skills That Drive Results at TAPPI’s Extrusion Coating Course

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TAPPI invites you to attend the 2025 Extrusion Coating Course, taking place August 5–7, 2025, at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley in Appleton, Wisconsin. This focused three-day training is designed to build your knowledge of extrusion coating technologies, materials, and performance strategies. The course offers practical insights that professionals can immediately apply to enhance their operations and product quality.

Course Focus Areas

Tailored for engineers, product developers, technical specialists, and production managers, this course dives into the most essential aspects of extrusion coating and lamination, including:

• Extrusion Coating & Lamination Techniques – Explore process fundamentals and substrate interactions
• Polymer Selection & Behavior – Understand how material properties impact processability and product performance
• Machinery & Equipment Operation – Learn the function and optimization of key components like extruders, dies, and chill rolls
• Troubleshooting & Process Improvement – Develop the ability to diagnose issues and fine-tune operations
• Sustainability & Safety – Implement safe practices and sustainable solutions for modern extrusion lines

Expert Instruction

Our instructors are experienced extrusion coating professionals who combine extensive industry knowledge with practical insights. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and applied exercises, they provide participants with actionable strategies to address real-world challenges and optimize coating operations.

Materials & Certification

All participants will receive comprehensive course notes along with a copy of TAPPI’s Extrusion Coating Manual, 5th Edition—the industry’s leading resource for extrusion coating and lamination. Attendees are also eligible to earn 2.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon completion of the course.

Register today and connect with industry peers in an engaging learning experience that will deepen your expertise and grow your professional network.