Our "Paper Appreciation Course" is unique in that it focuses on the benefits that paper and its attributes bring to the end-users. So whilst we discuss the many elements of paper production, at each stage we describe what that part of the process does for the paper, for example, formation, opacity, thickness, stiffness, and so on. We teach papermaking from the consumers’ angle.

The key objective of the course is not to produce budding papermakers, but for the delegates to better understand the attributes of the various grades and what they bring to the end products.

This one-day course is ideal for employees who would not normally have the chance to visit a paper mill but have worked within the paper merchanting industry for some time.

Introduction

                        - The Paper Trail – a brief explanation of the project.

- Paper the flat stuff – some practical tests that illustrate paper’s   versatility.

- The market place – UK consumption figures by broad sectors.

- What does the end product require? – a description of the attributes necessary in the paper to meet end-use needs.

Papermaking

                - The principles and requirements.

- The types of furnish.

- The technical qualities these various furnishes impart to the end product.

- Coating and finish.

Environmental Issues

                        - A comprehensive listing of all certification schemes and associations.

Practical Elements

                 - Carrying out simple tests.

                         - Investigating problems.

 - Visiting a working paper mill.

Estimating

                 - The considerations and formulae.

The Paper Appreciation Course is held at Apsley Mills Cottage, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP3 9RL. The cottage is opposite Apsley station, which is on the mainline from Euston to Birmingham. If coming by car, a directions map can be sent to you. There is plenty of parking on site at Apsley Mills Cottage.

Registration and coffee is at 10.00 am, the course runs through to 1.00 pm, with a buffet lunch. In the afternoon the delegates are taken to Frogmore Mill, the site of the oldest commercial Fourdrinier paper machine, and are shown around with a running commentary as to the workings of a paper mill. On return to the business centre, the course concludes with a questions and answers session finishing at 4.30 pm.

The cost includes all refreshments, buffet lunch and comprehensive course notes and is only £150 + VAT per delegate. This is a special rate for member companies of The NAPM.

Dress Code

Smart casual, as the day includes a tour around a paper mill.

On site at Apsley Paper Trail.

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