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PITA Seminars/Workshops

PITA are pleased to announce that a PITA Coating Seminar will be held at the Training Centre, Tullis Russell, Glenrothes on Wednesday 7th May, 2008. 

The Seminar is intended to be a practical guide for coating plant operatives, supervisors and managers. 

The program covers coating additives, formulations and application methods. The subjects of pigments and binders are selected for special emphasis.

Registration is free to PITA members and £100 + VAT for PITA non-members. Just fill in a registration form and fax to 0161 764 5353

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About The Paper Industry Technical Association

Graham Toft is the new CEO of the Association - more information here
The Paper Industry Technical Association (PITA) is an independent, professionally managed organisation and produces the journal Paper Technology. It provides a forum for the exchange of information and technology to the benefit of its members in the pulp, paper, converting and allied trades. Whilst under the management of a dedicated professional team, the Association's activities are directed by volunteers from all areas of the industry.

Technical information is disseminated through district meetings, working groups, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, web site and the Association's regular publications. PITA operates for the general benefit of its individual and corporate members and the general public at large. It's single most important objective is to promote communication and therefore knowledge and technology, between members.


 

PITA also aims to:

 

  • Highlight and promote the industry's new technology in order to improve operating efficiency, end product quality and customer value.
  • Provide a balanced structure for the exchange of relevant scientific and technical information.
  • Collect and coordinate this information in the form of technical papers and contributions for dissemination to members.
  • Cooperate with other relevant organisations in the UK and overseas established to advance technology in this and related industries.
  • Promote the study and application of technology along with education and training for all in the industry.
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    International Relationships

    PITA is a leading member of EUCEPA, the European Association of Technical Associations. Further afield PITA regularly exchanges dialogue with TAPPI, APPITA, PAPTAC and other overseas bodies throughout the world.

     

    Relationships with other industry bodies

    Closer to home PITA works closely with the industry bodies within the UK such as the Confederation of Paper Industries, PICON, the University of Manchester School of Materials and also provides the secretarial and management support of the Pulp and Paper Fundamental Research Society.

     


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