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FOOD & FEED EXTRUSION (Australia) |
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NOTE - Equivalent courses are being offered in: · Thailand on 10 - 12 September 2008 (please refer to www.foodstream.com.au/extrusionthailand).
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This short course is run by FoodStream in conjunction with Food Industry Engineering Pty Ltd. |
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Overview:
The course covers the principles of extrusion, the design of extrusion processes, and the formulation of extruded products. It includes a practical demonstration of the principles learned using a twin screw extruder at the R&D Facility of Kerry Ingredients in Sydney.
The program is relevant to both single and twin screw extruders, and to the production of all types of extruded products - including expanded snacks and breakfast cereals, pastas and third generation snack pellets, pet foods and aquafeeds.
When: Wednesday to Friday, 18 - 20 June 2008.
Where: Mantra Parramatta (formerly Pacific International Suites Parramatta), Corner Parkes Street and Valentine Avenue, Parramatta, Sydney, Australia.
Registration Fee: $1,695 plus GST
A discount of 10% will apply for registrations fully paid by 1 May, or for three or more participants from the one company. Registrations close Monday 9 June 2008, or when the course is full.
The registration fee includes handout notes directly related to the presentations, lunches, and morning and afternoon teas. More detailed notes are available as a bound volume at an additional cost of $110 per copy + GST.
On-line registration is available: LINK TO REGISTRATION. Registrations are being administered through Food Industry Engineering Pty Ltd (FIE), and invoices will be issued by that company.
Program Highlights:
Key presenters at the course are Dennis Forte of Dennis Forte & Associates, and Gordon Young of Foodstream Pty Ltd, both highly experienced in extrusion through their work with a variety of companies and extruded products.
The course covers topics from the basics of extruders and their configuration, through the chemical and physical changes occurring inside the extruder barrel, to an understanding of extruder dies and instability. Exercises to demonstrate application of the theory in the formulation of a product and the design of the process will be included. Effects will be demonstrated in practice during Day 2 using the Kerry Ingredients R&D facility. The fundamentals of peripheral systems (raw materials pre-processing and preconditioning) are also covered.
Who should attend?
The program is of particular value to food scientists, technologists, technicians and engineers working in R&D and operations involving extruders, and individuals involved in the extrusion of breakfast cereals, expanded snackfoods, pet food, aquafeeds, confectionery, and modified starches and proteins.
The course will also appeal to professionals working in allied industries, equipment manufacturers, and ingredient suppliers involved with food and feed extrusion.
Venue:
The main course venue will be Mantra Parramatta (formerly Pacific International Suites Parramatta), Cnr Parkes Street and Valentine Avenue, Parramatta, Sydney.
During the second day, participants will be taken to the R&D Facility of Kerry Ingredients for a practical demonstration using their twin screw extruder.
Accommodation:
Participants must book their own accommodation. There are a number of hotels in the Parramatta area. However, participants can avail themselves of a special rate at the Mantra Parramatta (formerly Pacific International Suites Parramatta) of $140.00 for a Standard Studio Suite (room only, single, double, or twin share occupancy) plus $19.90 per person for a full buffet breakfast. A 1 Bedroom Apartment is available for $165.00.
For bookings, Freecall: 1800 682 005; Telephone: (02) 9685 1600; Email: parramatta.res@mantra.com.au; or Fax: (02) 9635 3388.
Please note: To receive the above room rates, please advise the hotel when booking accommodation that you are attending the FoodStream short course.
Cancellation policy:
Fees, less a 10% handling charge, will be refunded if participants cancel their registration 14 days or more prior to the course. Fees will not be refunded after that date, but a substitute participant will be accepted at any time.
FoodStream Pty Ltd reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course if necessary (e.g. due to insufficient registrations). In this case a full refund of fees will be available. FoodStream’s liability is limited to the registration fee only, and FoodStream cannot be held liable for air fares, accommodation, or other related expenses.
NOTE: Equivalent courses are being offered in Thailand on 10 - 12 September 2008. (Please refer to www.foodstream.com.au/extrusionthailand).
Customised extrusion training for extruder operators and/or other personnel can also be offered in-house. (Please refer to www.foodstream.com.au/extrusionoperator for further information). |
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WE APPRECATE SUPPORT FROM COMPANIES INVOLVED IN EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGY
Kerry Ingredients are assisting this short course by allowing a practical demonstration using the twin screw extruder in the pilot plant at their central R and D facility in Sydney. We are grateful for their cooperation.
Assistance from companies involved in extrusion technology is welcome. Click here to download information as a pdf file or contact Timothy Kowitz.
Email: Phone: +61 7 3137 1433. |
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This page last updated 23 May 2008 |
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For Further Information Contact: Timothy Kowitz FoodStream Phone: +61 7 3137 1433 Fax: +61 7 3102 9128 Email: |
