Together with the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), Henkel is introducing the training courses of its newly established PSA Academy. Henkel is offering the four main PSA technologies hot-melt, solvent acrylic, UV acrylic and water-based under its Loctite, Technomelt and Aquence brands.

The adhesives manufacturer is committed to sharing its industry expertise with those interested in working and excelling in the field of pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) coatings. The partnership with CCI assures the top quality instruction of the basic and advanced vocational training courses provided by the PSA Academy.

Upon successfully completing the comprehensive eight-day course and an exam at its end, participants receive the certificate “Technical Specialist in HM Pressure Sensitive Adhesives for Labels, Tapes and Special Applications (CCI).” This certificate confirms their acquisition of sound theoretical and practical skills needed for successful work in applying and testing PSA coatings.

The courses are directed at participants from relevant industries such as label laminate manufacturers, label printers, adhesive tape manufacturers or manufacturers of specialty products using pressure sensitive adhesives. They are relevant for industry employees like line and machine operators, process engineers and laboratory staff, as well as shift leaders, product developers and quality control staff.

In more than 60 hours of theoretical and practical tuition, participants of this training course receive both comprehensive theoretical instructions and practical skills by working with machines in the technical center or performing tests in the laboratory. This ensures that the theoretical content is solidly linked to hands-on experience and observation of a real-life coating process.

All instructors are specialists with deep theoretical and practical expertise in pressure sensitive hot-melts, the necessary methodical approaches and have the teaching skills to effectively instruct participants.

The first course of this program was held in March and April 2017 in Germany, and it received highly positive feedback from the participants. They especially stressed the depth and relevance of the content taught, as well as the competence and friendliness of all speakers and lab technicians.

The next course will be held in English in two blocks on August 28-September 1 and October 9-11. Those interested in participating can find further information, contacts and the possibility to apply here.