Fibre-based packaging has a potential to replace a significant share of difficult-to-recycle packaging materials. However, the scope applications for paper and paperboard are still largely limited to products that do not require protection from water, water vapour, oxygen etc. Enabling barrier functionality in fibre-based packaging is key to unlock wider opportunity window for these materials and improve circularity and environmental performance of packaging systems globally.
UMV Coating Systems together with Åbo Akademi University is organizing a three-day course in barrier coating technology. In addition to doctorate level university students, the course is designed for industry professionals who want to increase their knowledge of barrier and barrier technology for paper and paperboard. The course is a follow-up of two previous successful courses and this time includes pilot scale trials to provide practical experience in combination with introduction to the fundamental and key aspects of barrier coating on fiber-based substrates. The focus is in the area of dispersion barrier coatings.
Course participants have a unique chance to witness “live” barrier coating process with different type of coatings and paper with a narrated guidance on the process parameters and end results. Furthermore, specific troubleshooting guidance along with the “on-the-go” measurements and analytical methods to evaluate quality of produced material will be demonstrated. For details of the UMV Pilot line, see here.
Time and venue: November 12-14, 2024, Säffle, Sweden
Program
Tuesday November 12: 08:00 – 17:30
| 08:00–08:30 | Arrival and registration |
| 08:30–09:00 | Welcome & explanation of course concept: Per Emilsson, UMV & Prof. Martti Toivakka, Åbo Akademi University |
| 09:00–10:00 | Dispersion barrier coatings on paper/board – why?: Dr. Alexey Vishtal, MM Board & Paper GmbH |
| 10:00–10:30 | Coffee break |
| 10:30–12:15 | Barrier coatings: Chemistry types & general considerations: Dr. Alexey Vishtal, MM Board & Paper GmbH |
| 12:15–13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00–15:00 | Barrier fundamentals, shelf-life of foods, influence of material properties and measurement techniques: Dr. Yves Wyser, Nestlé Research |
| 15:00–16:00 | Influence of base substrates on barrier performance: Dr. Kuisma Littunen, UPM |
| 16:00–16:30 | Coffee break |
| 16:30–17:30 | Coating methods: Magnus Nilsson, UMV Coating Systems AB |
18:30 Dinner at First Hotel Säffle
Wednesday November 13: 08:00 – 18:00
| 08:00–08:30 | Safety Briefing for Pilot plant visit & Preview of the capabilities of pilot coater: Magnus Nilsson, UMV Coating Systems |
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| 08:30–09:00 | Coating methods and coating colour preparation: Magnus Nilsson, UMV Coating Systems |
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| 09:00–10:00 | Drying of coatings with a specific emphasize on the barriers: Geert Dumontier/Anthony Wils, Ircon Solaronics |
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| 10:00–10:30 | Coffee break | |
| 10:30–12:15 | Polyvinyl alcohol solutions for barrier coating of paper: Dr. Samuel Michel, Kuraray |
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| 12:15–13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00–14:00 | Aqueous polymer dispersions: methods of preparation, stabilization, and film formation: Dr. Bernhard Kainz, Dow Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH | |
| 14:00–16:00 | Group 1: UMV pilot facility | Group 2: Pigments in barrier coatings. Coating defects: Adj.Prof. Janet Preston, Åbo Akademi University and Artemyn & Chris Nutbeem, Artemyn |
| 16:00–18:00 | Group 2: UMV pilot facility | Group 1: Pigments in barrier coatings. Coating defects: Adj.Prof. Janet Preston, Åbo Akademi University and Artemyn & Chris Nutbeem, Artemyn |
18:30 Dinner at Matbruket Borgviks Gård
Thursday November 14: 08:00 – 14:30
| 08:00–09:30 | Aqueous polymer dispersions: methods of preparation, stabilization, and film formation, cont.: Dr. Bernhard Kainz, Dow Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH | |
| 09:30–11:30 | Group 1: UMV pilot facility | Group 2: Surface chemistry phenomena in barrier coating processes and products: Prof. Agne Swerin, Karlstad University |
| 11:30–13:30 | Group 2: UMV pilot facility | Group 1: Surface chemistry phenomena in barrier coating processes and products: Prof. Agne Swerin, Karlstad University |
| 13:30–14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00–14:30 | Debrief, concluding remarks and departure: Organizers |
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Registration and course fees:
The registration for the course is closed.
- Fulltime doctoral students at a university: 250€
- Industrial participants: 750€ (before September 15), 950€ (after September 15)
The fee includes the course material, the lunches, the dinners and the coffee breaks. This course is not-for-profit and the course fee is intended to cover the catering expenses and consumables for the coating trials.
ECTS study credits:
For doctoral students who want to receive study credits, please discuss first with your thesis supervisor. For more information contact: Martti.Toivakka@abo.fi
Organizing committee:
Per Emilsson, UMV Coating Systems
Dr. Alexey Vishtal, MM Board & Paper GmbH,
Prof. Martti Toivakka, Åbo Akademi University,
Adj. Prof. Janet Preston, Åbo Akademi University and Artemyn
Course coordinator: Maria Lindh, Email: maria.lindh@umv.com
Recommended hotel:
First Hotel Royal, booking through:
- Via email: Royal@firsthotels.se
- Via phone: +4653312660
For a discount and access to the allocated rooms give the code: “UMV ABO BARRIER COATING”