When education and industry meet around cosmetology and packaging!

As part of a one-off partnership, the department BUT Packaging Emballage et Conditionnement (PEC) from Avignon IUT was asked by the company ALPOLvia its employees Stéphane Sammartino and Chahine Abbas.

The aim was to carry out vibration tests on cardboard packaging containing cosmetic products (bottles with foam pumps).

The cause: customer reports of leaks on delivery. Thanks to our vibration bench, we were able to simulate road transport conditions and test three different configurations to get a better idea of the source of the problem.

This intervention will enable ALPOL :

• target the origin of the fault (containers or production line)
• adjust its industrial processes
• ensure reliable quality on arrival at the customer's premises

It's a partnership that perfectly illustrates the practical application of our teaching facilities, the strong link between training and the world of work, and the key role played by our alumni network - in this case, a graduate of the class of 2011, who initiated the matchmaking.

It's also a great opportunity to open up internship and work-study prospects for our future PEC students!