ASACLEAN™ Launches Free Asaclean University Learning Program at the University of Akron

Sun Plastech, Inc. introduced a free purging educational program with an on-campus presentation at the University of Akron’s National Polymer Innovation Center.

Sun Plastech, Inc., the manufacturer and distributor of ASACLEAN™, the world’s #1 bestselling purging compound, recently launched a new program that aims to help students create value once they begin their careers in plastics. Asaclean University is a complimentary, on-site, educational program designed to teach students about purging compounds and their role in a production environment. The program offers a choice of several customizable lectures designed around different topics. These topics are flexible and can be catered to each program’s specific interests or needs.

On March 22^nd, 2019, Asaclean Project Engineer Jarred Packard visited the National Polymer Innovation Center at the University of Akron for the official launch of the Asaclean University program as part of the Center’s “Five-Star Event Friday” series.  The attending students and faculty enjoyed a customized “Purging 101” lecture, a Q&A session, a catered lunch, and a live color change demonstration in the Center’s state-of-the-art lab. 

Shortly after the product demonstration, Randy Marvel, the Director of the National Polymer Innovation Center shared his thoughts on the complimentary program. Marvel said, “the Asaclean U Purging 101 program provided a great baseline understanding of purging processes and why they are important to industrial applications.  The combination of classroom and on-machine demonstration sparked many questions by the students attending.” He continued, “It was a great learning experience especially for the students seeking careers in industry after graduation.

For more information, visit: https://offers.asaclean.com/university

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