g n i n i a r T r fo e rc u o S Powerful Training. Proven Results. g n Corp Cap Text pgs L.O. 7/9/01 10:51 PM Page 1 i ad Le ’s try us nd c I L i ast e Pl Pa s. Th ulson Training Program Corp Cap Text pgs L.O. 7/9/01 10:51 PM Page 2 Production losses, part defects, machine downtime, mold and die damage, and wasted plastic are not normal “costs of doing L business”. They are mistakes caused “The knowledge base our by inadequately trained personnel. technicians are gaining They rob your company of the quality from the Paulson program you’re capable of producing and the is helping to reduce our profits you deserve to keep. The good news is that scrap rate.” they are preventable. And it doesn’t take 10 to 15 years – Tom Mims COMPASS Coordinator of on-the-job training to teach talented employees Lear Corporation how to prevent these mistakes. L Paulson Training Programs has perfected in-plant training for the plastics industry. In fact, we’re the industry standard. For over 20 years, thousands of companies and tens of thou- sands of employees have learned the technology of plastics processing using the Paulson Method. Paulson training solutions turn processing from an art to a science and it’s the only training that puts your employees at the controls of the machines without putting your business at risk. Corp Cap Text pgs L.O. 7/9/01 10:51 PM Page 3 Saving you time and money. Powerful Training. Proven Results. In-Depth Learning Across Your Organization. Paulson’s training solutions are created by people Every employee in your company is a profit and just like you. Owners, shop managers, and proces- growth opportunity. Paulson let’s you seize those L sors whose real-world experience and expertise help opportunities by offering structured training "The Paulson develop, test, and continually improve Paulson products are solutions for all skill levels. From engineer to fore- training programs for injection molding, extrusion, EXCELLENT!" man to operator, Paulson training solutions teach and blow molding. – Jim Proffitt, Manager of the complete job function with a curriculum that That experience, combined with Paulson’s Salaried Relations & Training meets the unique needs of your employees. Your industry leadership shows processors how to mini- Rubbermaid employees learn how to improve at their specific mize defects, maximize efficiency, operate safely, job, so the training is more relevant, interesting and increase profits. Those are the proven results and effective. Paulson customers see every day. You Can Choose to Survive or Thrive. Every company trains. It’s not a question of if you’re going to train, but how. When your classroom is your production floor, wasted materials, equipment breakdowns and lost productivity cost you time and money that you can never recover. Paulson Training Programs offers a wide range of training solutions from interactive courseware to in-plant, hands-on training sessions that improve your employee’s skills and make your bottom line thrive! L "We operate 24 hours a day and the Paulson Interactive courses allow us to train all employees around our busy production schedule – without stopping machines!" – Gerald Galloway, Manager of Safety and Environmental Affairs Vinylex Corporation Corp Cap Text pgs L.O. 7/9/01 10:51 PM Page 4 A true production room feel. Individualized Training Your Complete L Without Overhead or Downtime. Training Solutions Provider. "The Paulson Paulson Training Programs offer a wide variety of Every company has unique training needs. That’s extrusion pro- training services to accommodate your specific train- why Paulson offers training solutions tailored to gram is making ing needs. From interactive courseware to hands-on, your specific training needs. We work with you to our employees in-plant training, Paulson delivers training that determine which training tools meet your personnel more efficient delivers results. and training issues. Choose the training method that Paulson Interactive Training programs are like works best for your company from interactive CD and their trou- having a staff of full-time trainers available 24 hours ROM courseware and process simulation to hands- bleshooting skills a day. Trainers with the most up to date process on, in-plant training and seminars. Paulson training are improving!" knowledge and teaching methods. services don’t stop there. We also offer web-based With Paulson’s extensive library of interactive training, videos, consulting services and specialized –Yvette Matthews, Extrusion courseware, you can train employees anytime. All training seminars throughout the country each year. Manager you need is an employee and a PC. The intuitive, Intralox, Inc. easy-to-use programs guide employees through courses without any supervision. Plus, the dynamic 3-D graphics and interactive content make training something your employees enjoy. And employees move at their own pace, understanding each process before moving onto the next lesson. The Paulson courseware also checks and tracks each employee’s Whichever Paulson training solution you select, success throughout the training so both your you can feel confident that your training dollars are employees and you know areas of needed improve- invested in the highest quality training products and ment. The record keeping is also fully automated services in the plastics industry. Practical, real-world to integrate into your QS or ISO training record experience from Paulson professionals and an advi- keeping. sory board of industry experts, molders and product From pre-test, instruction and interaction to developers ensure that Paulson courses meet the skill post test and evaluation, Paulson programs provide and knowledge needs you are confronted with each the interaction, encouragement and feedback that day. Add formalized relationships with the nation’s training professionals say is vital to successful adult leading colleges and universities, and you have the learning. Plus, once you buy any interactive training most extensive collection of processing and molding from Paulson, it’s yours forever. To train, re-train or knowledge in the industry. All included in each certify employee skills whenever you need to. Paulson training solution. L "They have built confidence, a sense of accomplishment & pride in our workers, something they can take to the floor and apply!" – Gene Shuret, Process Engineer Flordia Production Engineering Corp Cap Text pgs L.O. 7/9/01 10:51 PM Page 5 L Accurate, crisp-high-resolution graphics and production floor audio put a Paulson student right on the production floor. Corp Cap Text pgs L.O. 7/9/01 10:52 PM Page 6 Sharpening employee skills for profitability, productivity and quality. Paulson: A History The Right Business Decision. of Forward Thinking. One way or another you train your employees. L When Paulson introduced the concept of structured, If you look at training as a business decision that function-specific process training more than two "BESPAK has had can affect the health of your company, you’ll select decades ago, it was considered revolutionary. Today, a very positive Paulson. It is the only method of training that experience using it is the industry standard. That’s why thousands develops company employees into company assets. the Paulson of the most successful processors rely on Paulson Interactive Training to make them more profitable and stronger programs. Not only all of our competitors. molding personnel, To make you more profitable and stronger but many of our competitors, we rely on one basic method. The office & support Paulson Method. This method teaches your employ- staff have complet- ees to look at plastics processing from the plastics ed the training which has given point of view. Plastic knows only 4 variables: heat, them a greater pressure, flow, and cooling. Every control adjustment insight into our made affects one or more of these variables and To learn more about turning your employees primary manufac- changes the process. By learning processing from turing process of into company assets, contact Paulson Training this perspective, employees understand not only injection molding." Programs. –David Hepbrun, the "how" of processing, but the "why" as well. Manager of 1.800.826.1901 Advanced & With this fundamental knowledge, your employees L www.paulson-training.com Process email: [email protected] Engineering are equipped to analyze and correct a broad range Fax: 860.526.3454 BESPAK, Inc. of potential problems. The end result is a big impact on your bottom line. L "Great products, easy to use and dynamic 3-D graphics!" – Ken Lewis, Production Manager and QS Management Representative S & L Plastics Corp Cap Text pgs L.O. 7/9/01 10:52 PM Page 7 PAULSON TRAINING PROGRAMS Corp Cap Text pgs L.O. 7/9/01 10:52 PM Page 8 L The Industry Standard For over two decades, Paulson Training Programs has been the These companies and colleges selected Paulson Training Programs leading source for training in the plastics industry. Thousands of because we are the industry leader with the most effective training plants and tens of thousands of employees have selected Paulson services and products. Don’t just take our word for it, give us a programs as their method of training. call and we’ll put you in touch with our clients and they can tell you why Paulson is the best source for training in the plastics industry. In addition, Paulson has strong training alliances with over 80 colleges and universities nationwide to help train the employees of tomorrow. BOSE CORPORATION WAGNER LIGHTING SIEMENS COOPER AUTOMOTIVE JCR INDUSTRIES WEATHERCHEM CORPORATION SOLVAY ENGINEERED POLYMERS DANAHER CONTROLS KANSAS STATE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE DILLEN PRODUCTS SONOCO PRODUCTS HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY SPM JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE ABBOTT LABORATORIES VENTURE PACKAGING STANLEY BOSTITCH NIBCO INC.