This course is presented by Dennis Forte & Associates, organised by ExtruAfrica.

Dennis Forte & Associates have been presenting practical training programs for over 20 years. We also present extrusion programs in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Norway, Switzerland, Chile and the United Kingdom.

Overview

This 4-day course covers the principles of extrusion, the design of extrusion processes, and the formulation of extruded products. Principles learned will be demonstrated using the CFAM pilot plant facility. The program is relevant to the production of all types of extruded products - eg expanded snacks and breakfast cereals, pastas and third generation snack pellets, pet foods and aquafeeds. The course applies to both single and twin screw extrusion technology.

We take the approach of presenting the theory of how the extrusion process works - but with a practical focus, relating it to typical extrusion processes. This understanding not only assists the planning and engineering of extrusion lines, and the formulation of extruded products, but provides a basis for managers and operators in the running of extrusion plants.

Objectives

To provide an understanding of extrusion technology to —

Enable the design of appropriate extrusion lines
Assist the formulation of extruded product that run efficiently
Assist line managers to plan efficient operation and maintenance
Provide extruder operators with the tolls to understand how to best maintain optimum processes.

Course Brochure (pdf)

Who Should Attend?

This program provides value to those planning or running extrusion operations - from engineers, managers and line supervisors, to extruder operators. Note that many topics are quite technical in nature, but we start from basics, assuming no prior knowledge, so that participants can take understanding at a level appropriate to their requirements.

Sponsorship

We appreciate support/sponsorship from companies involved in providing equipment and services relevant to Extrusion.

Become a Sponsor

Registration Fee

R15 000 per person (ex vat)

A 5% discount applies for three or more course registrations received together from the same company.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 21 FEBRUARY 2025 (late registrations can be accepted, subject to being able to process them and receive payment in time)

To book places at this course, click below to access the registration form on the ExtruAfrica website.

ExtruAfrica Registration

OUR CANCELLATION POLICY

Fees, less a 15% handling charge, will be refunded if participants cancel their registration prior to the closing date for registrations. Fees will not be refunded after that date, but a substitute participant will be accepted at any time.

We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the course if necessary (e.g. due to insufficient registrations). In this case a full refund of fees will be available. Dennis Forte & Associates liability is limited to the registration fee only, and Dennis Forte & Associates cannot be held liable for air fares, accommodation, or other related expenses.

Venue

The Roots Lifestyle Centre, 954 M C Roode Drive, Potchefstroom, South Africa

Further Information & Enquiries

Visit the ExtruAfrica course webpage, or via our Contact page.

Extrusion training can also be offered to companies on-site at their facility, at a level suitable for operators, or for technical staff.

Course Presenters

Mr Dennis Forte, a chemical engineer with extensive experience in extrusion processing and die design, including aquafeed production. Dennis has worked with a wide variety of companies and extruded products.

Mr Keith Brewood is a Chartered Engineer and an experienced practitioner in the field of Extrusion Cooking, with many years’ service to industry in Food Engineering and Food Manufacturing. His product areas of experience include pet food, breakfast cereals, snack foods, modified starches, pulses and pea proteins, TVP, cereal processing and confectionery.

Books by Course Presenter

Available to course participants at 20% discount to list price. Limited spare copies will be available for perusal at the course, (orders at the same book cost, plus delivery, will be accepted for delivery after the course).

Food & Feed Extrusion Technology:
An Applied Approach to Extrusion Theory

This book provides background on extrusion technology relevant to all types of extruded food products.
› Hardcover USD220

The Design of Food Extrusion Dies

This book is unique in providing specific guidance on die design, with worked examples and tutorials.
› Hardcover USD250

Food Extrusion Process Scale-Up & Process Transfer:
Witchcraft or Science?

Scaling an extrusion process involves an understanding of many process variables. This book shows how scientific and engineering principles can be used to achieve the required outcome.
› Hardcover USD250

Food & Feed Drying Technology: A Practical Approach

This book provides practical information on different drying technologies used across the range of food and feed products. It includes design procedures with examples from the authors’ industrial experience.

Hardcover USD235

Shipping -

› An additional fee for shipping will be charged per order.
› 10% GST added to orders from Australia.
› Some jurisdictions may apply additional import duties, charged directly to the receiver of the book/s.

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