The Henkel Converters’ Academy offers a professional training in the adhesive lamination process which benefits the entire value chain. In cooperation with the IHK Düsseldorf (Chamber of Commerce and Industry), it ensures top-quality education, awarding a “Specialist in Lamination Techniques for Flexible Packaging (CCI)” certificate upon completion.
Since 2009 Henkel is offering the training course “Specialist in Laminating Techniques for Flexible Packaging (CCI)”. In cooperation with the IHK Düsseldorf (Chamber of Commerce and Industry), this high-quality standard Converters’ Academy training course thoroughly qualifies an operator in the area of adhesive laminations.
- Why laminations are made
- Substrates, Adhesives, Dosing units and Curing
- Test methods
- Failure mode analysis, troubleshooting overview
- Machine parameters and how they influence the lamination
- Web handling
- Rollers
- Rolling, curling and other web defects
- Optics
- Practical trainings
- IHK (CCI) certificate examination
Most mornings include theoretical teachings from Henkel experts. In the afternoons participants will do hands-on training in the technical service center. The practical exercises are always conducted in small groups with an assigned mentor to ensure that learning objectives are achieved.
There are two seminar blocks:
Week 1
5 days of theoretical and practical tuition
Week 2
5 days of theoretical and practical tuition, followed by the CCI examination leading to the certificate of “Specialist in Lamination Techniques for Flexible Packaging”
We look forward to welcoming you to our Henkel Converters’ Academy. Feel free to contact us for registration or any questions about this high-quality training.
Next dates Henkel Converters' Academy:
German course 2025 (already fully booked!)
1st week: October 27 - 31, 2025, 2nd week: November 24 - 28, 2025
English course 2026
1st week: January 26 - 30, 2026, 2nd week: March 2 - 6, 2026
Early-bird discount of 500 EUR for registrations before October 1, 2025!
German course 2026
1st week: May 18 - 22, 2026, 2nd week: June 22 - 26, 2026
Early-bird discount of 500 EUR for registrations before December 12, 2025!
Venue: Henkel headquarters, Düsseldorf, Germany
The speakers at the Henkel Converters’ Academy are highly qualified and experienced experts in adhesive technology. They are specialists with deep theoretical and practical expertise in laminating techniques for flexible packaging and have the necessary methodical approach and teaching skills to instruct participants effectively.
The training course is designed for those directly involved in the creation of flexible packaging materials:
- Operators
- Quality control personnel
- Project engineers
- Process engineers
- Manufacturing supervisors
Bastian Münich, Rolf Bayer Vacuumverpackungen GmbH
The 2-week tuition fee is 4,500 € (plus VAT). The following services are included:
- Over 80 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on laminator training
- Comprehensive reference manual
- CCI exam monitored by the CCI
- CCI Certificate "Specialist in Lamination Techniques for Flexible Packaging (CCI)" awarded after passing the CCI exam
- Lunch, evening events and beverages
Venue: The Henkel Converters’ Academy takes place at Henkel's headquarters in Düsseldorf.
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