2020 Lancashire Polymer Study Tour at Victrex
Following a very successful course in 2019 we are delilghted to be returning to Victrex this year. We are excited to be able to bring you a course hosted by the world's leading manufacturer of PEEK and PAEK-based polymers where you will be able to see first hand the polymer manufacturing and processing. The first day of the course, Sunday 28 Jun
e, will be at a local hotel where we will also stay overnight and the second day, Monday 29 June, will be based at the Victrex site in Thornton Cleveleys. During the Tour you will hear from experts in their field on all aspects of polymers relating to the curriculum and you will have the unique opportinity to look around the Victrex site. The provisional timetable is as follows:
| Sunday 28 June | |
| 1100 | Welcome and introductions at the hotel |
| 1115 | Introduction to polymers - structure, properties and processing (lecture and discussion) |
| 1245 | Lunch |
| 1345 | Structure, properties and processing practicals |
| 1500 | Applications of polymers |
| 1545 | Break |
| 1600 | Smart polymers (lecture and practical) |
| 1700 | Check in to rooms and get settled |
| 1830 | Conference dinner |
| Monday 29 June | |
| 0900 | Travel to Victrex |
| 0945 | Introduction to day 2 and Victrex |
| 1045 | Break |
| 1100 | Company Tours |
| 1300 | Lunch |
| 1400 | Polymers and the environment |
| 1500 | How you can use what you have learnt |
| 1545 | Feedback discussion |
| 1630 | Course closes |
We will be staying at The Cartdord Inn, a few miles outside Poulton-le-Fylde and all refreshments and meals will be provided. The closest railway station is at Poulton-le-Fylde and we will arrange transport to Victrex from the hotel and from Victrex back to the station for those travelling by train. Alternativley if you wish to travel by car there is car parking available at both venues.