170+
training activities per year
8,7
Participant satisfaction score
+2700
professionals trained a year
12 of January 2024
Online courses
Compounding. The art of mixing, reinforcing and incorporating additives to Plastics
16 of January 2024
Online courses - new
Composites materials and applications for building industry
19 of January 2024
Online courses
Chemical Recycling of Plastic Materials
"We contacted AIMPLAS to arrange for tailor-made training to answer the questions that come up in our day-to-day work about specific materials such as PVC, PP and polyester.
The course was given a score of 8.67 out of 10. We therefore strongly encourage other companies to work with AIMPLAS in the area of training. The result will be totally satisfactory.
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Mª Eugenia Ramiro
Head of Human Resources at ESINDUS
"AIMPLAS organized a course for the Advanced Materials Division of IMCD Spain on procedures for purging injection moulding and extrusion machines using our own compounds Asaclean and CleanPlus. The aim of the course was to train technical sales representatives on the practical application of these products. The magnificent AIMPLAS facilities and the professionals who taught the course trained our sales staff members so they can effectively improve our clients’ productivity because they acquired real practice with the materials they’re selling"
Albert Kirchner
Business Unit Manager Advanced Materials, IMCD
"The teaching staff complements the theory with practical knowledge acquired through their own experience working with many companies in the sector dedicated to a wide variety of products. "
Alejandro Sanchez
Master’s Degree Student
"At ITC Packaging, we manufacture plastic packaging and specialize in the comprehensive development of plastic packaging for the food and cosmetics industries. As members of AIMPLAS, we regularly make use of AIMPLAS training programmes in the form of courses, conferences and seminars, as well as in-company courses tailor made to cover our needs in specific areas. We have always received a very satisfactory response from attendees on these courses and also from their immediate supervisors about the advanced technical level of these training programmes and their effectiveness and efficiency in terms of improving on-the-job performance"
Marta Matilla
Human Resources Manager at ITC Packaging
Leading technology centre
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AIMPLAS is a leading technology centre in the plastics industry with more than 30 years’ experience.
The most complete training portfolio
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With over 170 training activities a year, we offer the most comprehensive and innovative range of programmes for the plastics industry. Every year, more than 2700 professionals receive training at AIMPLAS and express a high satisfaction rate.
Many training options
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Face-to-face and online courses, webinars, technical conferences, seminars, in-company training, official qualifications… At AIMPLAS, we offer a wide range of options to help you to find the training you are looking for. What’s more, if you need customized training, we’ll help you design it.
Learning by doing
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We understand the importance of learning by doing. That’s why many of our courses include practical sessions in our laboratories or pilot plants, or even at your company premises.
At AIMPLAS, we organize some of the leading conferences and events in the plastics industry. Events such as the International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites, the Plastics Are Future seminar, the OkPlast Forum and the MeetingPack event bring hundreds of professionals and experts together to share the trends and latest developments in the field.
Our teachers are experts in their field, with a high technical level. They are thoroughly familiar with all aspects of plastic and composite materials technology, including raw materials, transformation processes, product design and even waste recovery. They are up to date on the most cutting-edge technologies and the most innovative topics through their participation in R&D&I projects. Furthermore, as a key part of the DNA of AIMPLAS, they are in continuous contact with companies, which they provide with advice, training and services. All this helps to enhance their knowledge and experience that they transmit in the classroom.
We have more than 10500 m2 of facilities equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
More than 30 pilot plants equipped with the latest technology covering major transformation processes for thermoplastic and thermoset materials.
In addition, our laboratories have the highest number of accreditations for plastics in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
AIMPLAS has a specialized Job Offers platform for vacancies in the plastics industry. This platform serves as a link between companies and professionals in the sector
In addition, students who complete our university degrees have the option of undertaking an internship at AIMPLAS or our associated company. To increase their chances of finding employment, we add them to our Job Offers platform where they can view the vacancies in the sector.
Providing the sector with the best talent to enhance the competitiveness of companies forms part of our mission. To achieve this, collaboration with universities is key.
AIMPLAS promoted the creation of the AIMPLAS-UPV Chair in April 2010 in partnership with the Universitat Politècnica de València’s Institute of Materials Technology (ITM). Its objective is to foster and implement training, dissemination and research promotion activities focused on the field of plastic materials.
If there’s one thing that characterizes AIMPLAS, our willingness to be close to you . We’ll listen to your needs and try to meet them. Whether you’re an employee in the sector, a student or unemployed, we’ll give you a customized solution.
València Parc Tecnològic
Calle Gustave Eiffel, 4
46980 Paterna
Valencia, SPAIN
Tel. No.
+34 961 366 040
