DEEP-DIVE INTO PLASTIC

PACKAGING

13-14-15/10/2026


Register

SPEAKER

Jef Van Dun, Van Dun Consulting CommV


PROGRAM


  • DAY 1: Materials (13/10/2026)
    • Module 1: Introduction, trends & Convenience
      • Functions
      • Trends in packaging
      • Introduction to plastics
    • Module 2: Plastics for packaging ,Overview - different types of plastics 
      • Polyethylene
      • Polypropylene
      • Polystyrene
      • Polyester
      • Polyamides
      • Ethylene Copolymers
      • Ionomers
      • Additives
    • Module 3: Properties - Visit of the IBE-BVI lab
      • Density or cristallinity
      • MI and MFR
      • Optical and mechanical properties
      • Barrier, ESCR


  • DAY 2: Processing of films (14/10/2026)
    • Module 4: Film extrusion
      • Extrusion
      • Blown film (and oriented versions)
      • Cast film (and oriented versions)
    • Module 5: Extrusion of containers
      • Bottles
      • Trays
      • Printing
      • Labels
      • Caps
    • Module 6: From film to laminate
      • Oriented films
      • Cutting and winding
      • Multilayer lamination
      • Pre-treatments
      • Printing
    • Module 7: Packaging machines
      • Principles of packaging machines
      • Basics
      • Cost of packaging machines
      • Influence of packaging material on
      • speed and performance


  • DAY 3: Properties, Functionality and Application (15/10/2026)
    • Module 8: Functionality in packages
      • How are laminate built up?
      • Sealing peel seal and barrier properties
      • Modified Atmosphere Packaging
    • Module 9: Packaging Legislation
      • Legislation food packaging
      • Legislation dangerous goods
    • Module 10: Plastics & Sustainability
      • Bioplastics
      • Sustainability
      • Recycling - Circular economy
    • Module 11: Packaging applications
      • How are laminate recipes created?
      • How are laminates constructed?
    • Module 12: Exercise

Extra info:

Register: www.ibebvi.com

Info: marleen.calcoen@ibebvi.com


Included in the price: Course, course material, coffee breaks, sandwiches

for lunch


Timing: 9u00 - 16u30


Subsidies:

For PME’'s: up to 30% subsidy via de KMO-portefeuille ( KMOportefeuille Registration number DV.O105901 )

For food companies (PC 118 and PC 220) subsidy of €150/partipant /day

via ALIMENTO

For paper- and board processing companies (PC136 and PC 222):100%

subsidy via sectorfund PaperPackSkills - Info: T: 02/340.66.37


Price: All prices do not include VAT

Member IBE-BVI Group: €1300

Member Federation (Comeos; Essenscia; INDUFED (Cobelpa/Fetra)):€ 1550

No-member: € 1720