BFSV Academy
Seminar: basic knowledge of packaging part 1 and 2
Packaging is a matter of course for us, because products cannot be transported, stored or sold without primary, secondary and transport packaging. Everyone who produces, moves or sells goods has more or less to do with packaging.
Knowledge of individual packaging materials, packaging materials and their production is elementary for (lateral) entrants to the packaging industry. In addition, the basics of packaging technology are relevant for anyone whose type of packaging is intended to ensure the safe transport of goods.
Corrugated cardboard box in drop test
Learning Objective:
basic knowledge of packaging
Acquire a basic knowledge of the most important packaging materials, their technical terminology, techniques and test methods here. In addition to the theoretical 1×1 of packaging, you will see in our test laboratories what packaging must withstand in practice. In this way, you will acquire a basic toolkit for selecting and using packaging materials in a professional manner. In the future, you will be able to better protect products from transport and storage stresses.
Seminar content
Seminar content Part 1:
- Tasks and functions of packaging
- Packaging terminology: basic concepts of packaging technology
- Packaging materials and packaging made of paper, cardboard, corrugated cardboard
- Effects of transport, handling and storage loads
- Introduction to packaging testing (e.g. ISTA, ASTM, etc.)
- Laboratory tour
Seminar contents part 2:
- Packaging materials and packaging made of plastic, bioplastics
- Packaging materials and packaging made of glass
- Packaging materials and packaging made of metal
- Sustainability in the packaging industry
- Introduction to the law in the packaging sector: selected European directives and regulations as well as German laws
- Laboratory tour
Methods
The theory includes an expert lecture in words and pictures. The selection of the main topics is based on the interests of our participants. The practical part consists of demonstration experiments in the laboratory.
Benefit
You will get an overview of the most important topics around packaging and acquire basic knowledge about packaging testing. If you have problems with packaging in your daily work, then ask our expert. He will help and advise you first hand!
Group of participants
The seminar is aimed at employees, newcomers in positions in packaging (development, purchasing, product management, marketing, transport).
Dates
Registration for the two-part seminar "Basic knowledge of packaging" is now possible under "Register now" or by e-mail to seminare@bfsv.de.
Both parts of the seminar can also be booked individually. Booking both parts is recommended but not compulsory and the two parts do not build on each other. When registering, please indicate whether you wish to register for both parts or for which part. Please also provide the following details: First name(s) and surname(s) of the seminar participants, company and company address, different invoice address and invoice recipient if applicable, telephone number(s) and e-mail address(es) of the seminar participants.
Registration is possible up to two weeks before the start of the respective seminar. After we have received your registration by e-mail, we will send you a confirmation of receipt. If there are enough participants, we will send you a binding confirmation of participation two weeks before the start of the seminar. Please take this into account when planning your arrival.
Please note our Seminar Registration and Cancellation Regulations.
Wednesday, 28.01.2026
Basic knowledge of packaging part 1
Duration: 09:00-16:30 hrs
Ulmenliet 20, 21033 Hamburg
Participation fee per seminar topic:
Non-members: €550.00 plus 7% VAT
Members of the BFSV e.V. (personal members): €495.00 plus 7% VAT
Members of the BFSV e.V. (companies): €350.00 plus 7% VAT
Thursday, 29.01.2026
Basic knowledge of packaging part 2
Duration: 09:00-16:30 hrs
Ulmenliet 20, 21033 Hamburg
Participation fee per seminar topic:
Non-members: €550.00 plus 7% VAT
Members of the BFSV e.V. (personal members): €495.00 plus 7% VAT
Members of the BFSV e.V. (companies): €350.00 plus 7% VAT
Inhouse training
We also offer the seminar as an in-house training. For further information please contact us.
We find answers to your questions
We provide expertise, focus on packaging and find answers to your questions - authentically, honestly, competently and without digressing. So that we can answer your questions, test your products and expand your knowledge of packaging, send us your e-mail address and we will get back to you.
We look forward to your individual challenge!
