Mechanical Engineering Section organized an industrial visit to International Plastic Industries Company L.L.C on Monday, 30^th May 2022 in coordination with Industrial and Community Engagement Committee. A group of 8 students from Advanced Diploma level along with two faculty members; Dr. N. Sellappan, HoS, Mechanical Engineering Section, Er. M. Vijayanand, Lecturer, visited the company.

The visiting group was welcomed by Mr. Ezzat Mohammed Ibrahim, Plant Manager, and guided them to shop floor. He explained the following production processes for manufacturing of plastic bottle containers used for milk and yogurt products packing used by A’Safwah Dairy company:

1. Blow moulding process
2. Injection moulding process
3. Thermoforming process
4. Extrusion process
5. Printing process

At the end of the visit, the plant manager answered the student’s queries. This visit provided a good opportunity for the students to link the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom with practical implication. Altogether, it was a wonderful learning experience for the students as they were acquainted with real working environment of a company.