CLEMSON HOSTS EXTENSION SEMINARS

Clemson University will host “Packaging Fundamentals,” Nov. 4-6, and “Managing Packaging Development,” Nov. 6-7. The former seminar will cover packaging materials, laws, regulations, testing, and environmental issues.

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The latter will cover a systematic and integrated packaging development approach, involving production, marketing, packaging engineering, packaging suppliers, sales, and purchasing. Details are available at www.clemson.edu/pkgsci, or by calling Dr. Scott Whiteside at 864/656-6246.

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CLEMSON HOSTS EXTENSION SEMINARS

Clemson University

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