Run by the Italian Acimga Association in collaboration with the ICE Agency and several US universities, the programme aims to enhance students' technical and technological education and promote Italian excellence in mechanics, printing and packaging.
The US students involved in the initiative had to develop a study paper addressing one of the following topics:
- The relationship between printing technologies and de-inking from a sustainability and recyclability point of view; The impact of different inks on different printed materials.
- Coated and multi-coated materials in flexible packaging; - Regulatory differences and common aspects among different countries.
The students with the best contributions were rewarded with a trip to Italy from the 2nd to the 9th of June, with a chance to:
- Participate in a training day organised by Federmacchine
- Visit production plants of important Italian companies
- Attend the Technology Awards ceremony
Ferrarini & Benelli opened their doors to their students, offering an in-depth look at the activities of their Laboratory and the recent technological developments and innovations in production.
This was an opportunity for the students to engage in direct discussion about the current challenges being faced by the flexible packaging industry, which is becoming increasingly focused on sustainability and innovation.
This initiative highlights the importance of collaboration between companies, institutions, and universities, helping to bridge the gap between academia and industry while fostering a spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship among young people - a value that is particularly important to Ferrarini & Benelli.