06/02/2025

NAPIM Gears Up for 2025 Summer Course This July at Appalachian State University

Registration Now Open for Industry’s Premier Technical Training Program

Washington, DC – June 2, 2025 – The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) is preparing to welcome industry professionals to its 2025 Summer Course, taking place July 14-18, at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

Designed for both newcomers and seasoned professionals looking to sharpen their technical expertise, the NAPIM Summer Course delivers an intensive week of education on the science and technology behind printing ink. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on lab experiences, attendees gain practical insights they can immediately apply.

The 2025 program features expert-led sessions on topics such as paper properties and printability, ink formulation, film substrates, energy cure technologies (UV, EB, LED), rheology, viscosity, regulatory impacts and much more. Participants will also receive first-hand exposure to state-of-the-art design and prototyping labs, as well as printing presses including offset, flexo and digital.

The course’s instructor lineup includes specialists from leading organizations such as BASF, Evonik, Flint Group, INX International, Siegwerk, Sun Chemical and others, alongside faculty from Appalachian State University.

“This is the printing ink industry’s most comprehensive technical training opportunity,” said George Fuchs, NAPIM Director of Regulatory Affairs and Technology. “Whether you’re building foundational knowledge or staying current with evolving technologies and regulations, the Summer Course offers unmatched value.”

Discounted lodging at the Courtyard by Marriott – Boone is available before June 22. Complete program details, syllabus highlights and registration information are available at: https://www.napim.org/aws/NAPIM/pt/sp/summer

About NAPIM
The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) represents the interests of the printing ink industry in North America, providing advocacy, education and technical resources to advance the science and business of printing inks.

For media inquiries or to request an interview, please contact:

Adam Robertson
NAPIM Director of Marketing
arobertson@kellencompany.com