SIES Institute of Packaging, Training course in Plastic, India

The SIES School of Packaging / Packaging Technology Center has been established with the following objectives:

To undertake Research & Development in the fields related to Package Design and Manufacture and Packaging Processes.

To set up educational programmes in packaging sciences and technology for grooming packaging professional.

To offer technical advisory services to industries and organizations in the following areas related to packaging.

	Quality evaluation and Upgradation
	Packaging enhancement, promotion
	Market and economic feasibility

To set up a data center for collating and disseminating information

In a very short span, the SIES School of packaging/packaging technology center has earned for itself a position as one of the reputed institutes of packaging – grooming packaging professionals of excellence. The packaging technology center, today is regarded as one of the most well-equipped centers for package testing, research & development, etc.

SIES School of Packaging / Packaging Technology Center is affiliated with the following institution of world repute:

	Victoria University of technology (VUT)
	Victoria University, Australia

The Institute has also established association with

Government Institute of Printing Technology, Mumbai

The affiliation and association provide for institutional c0-operation and support in the discipline of packaging science and technology through exchange of information, students & staff and joint research activity, etc.
The affiliation brings along a strong:

	Transport package design, CAD and material handling.
	Specialization in pre-press, proofing and colour measurement.
	Update on printing techniques.

All of which will result in value- based additions.

One year graduate technology course in packaging

	Part Time
	Distance Education

Post-graduate Diploma in Packaging Science and Technology

One year Packaging Management Programme

Hands-on Laboratory Training – Company / Product / Material-oriented

Industry Specific Programmes – Industry / Product / Material-oriented

	Assessment of packaging media for rightful, optimal and economic applications and identification of improvement needs.
	Development of scientific and appropriate package for product, environment, distribution and markets.
	Evolve the ‘packaging economics' concept that integrates the total packaging system.

Quality Assurance

	Laboratory and field assessment of packaging media and packages for physical / mechanical / biological / microbiological / optical / electrical properties and performance needs.
	Product – Package compatibility studies and shelf – life evaluation.
	Certification against national and international standards and codes.
	Material – methods corroborative programmes.

Testing Facilities

	State–of–the–art equipments conforming to standards.
	Property / Test Certification and interpretation of results.
	Environmental exposure programmes.

Data Interface

	Economic and Market Research Data
	Techno Economic Feasibility Studies
	Product / Materials / Machinery – Source Identification
	Abstracts and Technical Notes
	Information Zone
	Reprographic Services

Publications

	Monographs
	Books
	Newsletters
	Research Documents

The SIES – SOP / PTC is closely linked to quite a few trade bodies connected to packaging and is the Secretariat of IFIBCA, IPMMI and LMAI. Contributes to environmental safety as a resource to ICPE and package promotion through the forums of TPC and PFFCA.

Close liaison with industry and industry associations towards industrial development.