Host: Young Chemists Vienna

Excursion leader: Dr. Erich Ortner

Date: December 5, 2023

Time: 10.15 am - 2 pm

Place: Essity Austria GmbH - Werk Pernitz, Hauptstraße 1, 2763 Pernitz, Österreich

Language: German

Fees: 5€ for GÖCH members and 10€ for non-members

Deadline for registration: December 01, 2023

Discover the Art of Papermaking at Essity Plant in Pernitz

An Educational Expedition for both Chemists and Process-Engineers
This exclusive excursion invites you to delve into the intricate world of papermaking. Our distinguished guides for the day, Dr. Erich Ortner, process engineer and head of production for the Pernitz plant, and a chemist, will shed light on the science and engineering that underpins the production of paper.

Safety Footwear Requirement
To ensure your safety and compliance with plant regulations, protective footwear is mandatory. Please either bring your own protective footwear or inform us in advance of your shoe size, and we will provide it for you.

A Delectable Conclusion
Following the enlightening lecture, we invite you to complimentary sandwiches, fostering the opportunity for further discussion and networking.

Behind-the-Scenes Plant Tour
Embark on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the plant to witness the intricate machinery responsible for the creation of everyday paper products and essential paper and cellulose-based hygiene items.

Relevance to Chemistry and Engineering Students
This excursion is a valuable learning opportunity for both chemistry and process engineering students, providing a firsthand experience of industrial papermaking.

Registration and Safety Footwear
Pre-registration on our website is mandatory, and you must indicate your need for safety footwear.

Transport Options
Participants may choose to arrive by personal vehicle or join us for a group journey via train from Wien Hauptbahnhof, making stops at Wiener Neustadt to the final destination Ortmann. Specific details regarding the journey to the destination will be communicated via email to registered participants.

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to explore the captivating world of papermaking with Essity at the Pernitz Plant. Reserve your spot today! Members of GÖCH will be given precedence, and a maximum of 15-20 participant slots are available. Allocation will adhere to the "first-come, first-served" principle.

The registration is closed.