IAOM will bring in experts from the industry’s equipment manufacturers and suppliers to teach various parts of the course, including BEHN + BATES, Cordano Packaging – Technipes, Hood Packaging along with seasoned experts from milling companies. During a day at Cordano Packaging, participants will have the opportunity to learn large pack systems and product and bag characteristics. On the following days, attendees will get the chance to see equipment assemblies and state of the art systems at BEHN + BATES. Dieter Flick, Mennel Milling, will facilitate the course and cover topics such as finished product management, traceability, system maintenance and reliability, and maximizing efficiency and accuracy.
Schedule at a Glance
Day 1
Travel to Cordano Packaging Headquarters in Cumming, GA
Overview of Packaging Equipment and Goals for the Course
Large Pack Systems and Sealing Methods
Product Flow and Bag Characteristics
Expert Panel Discussion
Day 2
Travel to BEHN + BATES Headquarters in Conyers, GA
System Reliability and Maintenance
BEHN + BATES Lab Activity
Finished Product Management and Palletizing
Traceability and Food Safety Consideration in Packaging
Measuring Efficiency and Accuracy
Day 3
Travel to BEHN + BATES Headquarters in Conyers, GA
Tour Fabrication and Assembly
Small Pack Equipment Overview
Adjourn at 2:30 PM
The IAOM Packaging course is not open to employees of packaging equipment manufacturers/providers.
REGISTRATION:
IAOM Members – $975
Non-Members – $1,050
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is between 28-60 days of the program date, 25% of the tuition is non-refundable. 100% of the tuition may be transferred to another person.
If cancellation is less than 27 days of the program date, 100% of the tuition is non-refundable. 100% of the tuition may be transferred to another person. Severe extenuating circumstances will be considered individually.
Although we do not anticipate any changes, we do reserve the right to cancel an event at our discretion. In the event of course cancellation, 100% of the tuition will be eligible for refund or transferable to another course.
Accommodations
Hampton Inn Dunwoody
4565 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30346
P: 770.350.9995
IAOM has reserved a block of rooms at a special rate of $149/night (+taxes)for course participants. Rooms include complimentary hot breakfast and wi-fi in addition to the other hotel amenities. To book a room, please click on the booking link.
You may also contact the hotel at +1-770.350.9995 and ask for the “IAOM” rate.
Reservations must be made by February 25, 2024
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OPERATIVE MILLERS
Please click here to book your flights. SkyMiles members will earn miles booking via this discount link.
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