As part of the partnership, Crown will donate a gift of cash for use as unrestricted Program funds, and gifts-in-kind of metal packaging fabrication equipment, faculty travel and regular participation of company personnel in the educational mission of the Packaging Science Program.
The value of Crown’s gift is estimated at approximately $400,000 over five years.
A commitment to helping students learn about metal packaging is at the heart of the partnership. The laboratory equipment Crown provides will give students hands on experience with can manufacturing, testing, and the production of physical prototypes for research purposes.
To further support knowledge transfer, Crown will send key personnel to Clemson every semester to lecture and mentor students on metal packaging innovations. Crown will also support faculty to attend Interpack, the leading international packaging trade show, in Germany in May 2011 and 2014.
“Partnering with Clemson on this initiative is a great opportunity to expose students to the innovation associated with metal packaging and attract students to this dynamic profession,” said Dan Abramowicz, Crown’s EVP, technology and regulatory affairs. “We’re excited to engage with the high calibre students at Clemson and share our knowledge about the growing global metal packaging industry.”
Source: Crown Holdings Inc
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