Engineering, Management & Operation
of Extrusion Plants
1-4 March 2027
The Roots Lifestyle Centre
Conference pass: R16 350 pp / US$965 pp
Includes a conference pass, training material and networking events.
Accommodation: R6 000 pp / US$355 pp
Includes accommodation & breakfast for 4 nights.
Transport: R7 250 pp / US$430 pp
Includes local airport transfers as well as all local transport for the duration of the conference.
*All prices are excluding VAT.
Overview
This 4-day course covers the principles of extrusion, the design of extrusion processes, and the formulation of extruded products. Principles learned will be demonstrated using the CFAM pilot plant facility. The program is relevant to the production of all types of extruded products – eg expanded snacks and breakfast cereals, pastas and third generation snack pellets, pet foods and aquafeeds. The course applies to both single and twin-screw extrusion technology.
We take the approach of presenting the theory of how the extrusion process works – but with a practical focus, relating it to typical extrusion processes. This understanding not only assists the planning and engineering of extrusion lines, and the formulation of extruded products, but provides a basis for managers and operators in the running of extrusion plants.
Objectives
To provide an understanding of extrusion technology to —
- Enable the design of appropriate extrusion lines
- Assist the formulation of extruded product that run efficiently
- Assist line managers to plan efficient operation and maintenance
- Provide extruder operators with the tolls to understand how to best maintain optimum processes.
Who should attend?
This program provides value to those planning or running extrusion operations – from engineers, managers and line supervisors, to extruder operators. Note that many topics are quite technical in nature, but we start from basics, assuming no prior knowledge, so that participants can take understanding at a level appropriate to their requirements.
Registration
A 5% discount applies for three or more course registrations received together from the same company.
To book places at this course, click below to access the registration form on the ExtruWorld website.
OUR CANCELLATION POLICY
Fees, less a 15% handling charge, will be refunded if participants cancel their registration prior to the closing date for registrations. Fees will not be refunded after that date, but a substitute participant will be accepted at any time.
We reserve 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. Dennis Forte & Associates liability is limited to the registration fee only, and Dennis Forte & Associates cannot be held liable for air fares, accommodation, or other related expenses.
Venue
The Roots Lifestyle Centre
954 MC Roode Drive,
Potchefstroom, South Africa
Course presenters
Mr Dennis Forte
A chemical engineer with extensive experience in extrusion processing and die design, including breakfast cereals, extruded snacks, pasta, and confectionery. Dennis has worked with a wide variety of companies using extrusion technology.
Dr Keith Brewood
A Chartered Engineer and an experienced practitioner in the field of Extrusion Cooking, with many years’ service to industry in Food Engineering and Food Manufacturing. His product areas of experience include pet food, breakfast cereals, snack foods, modified starches, pulses and pea proteins, TVP, cereal processing and confectionery.
