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We offer comprehensive training opportunities designed to enhance your team’s confidence, competence, and overall efficiency. Our bespoke training solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of your business, with flexible delivery options available both onsite and at our headquarters. Led by industry experts, each session is practical, hands-on, and scalable to suit teams of any size. With a focus on real-world application, our training empowers your staff to troubleshoot effectively, minimise downtime, and maximise equipment performance—ultimately driving productivity and operational success.
2025-2026 Training Schedule
Effective training is key to optimising the performance of your equipment and ensuring your team has the knowledge and skills needed to operate with confidence.
Here is our Training Schedule for 2025-2026. These sessions are led by our expert team of engineers at our Tamworth HQ.
If you require a more personalised training session at your premises, email our Customer Care Manager on aftersales@summitsystems.co.uk.
Our Blenders & Dosers Training Session is a practical, hands-on training day designed to give you and your team a deeper understanding of blending and dosing technologies in plastics processing. Led by our expert engineers, this session combines essential theory with live demonstrations to help you operate, maintain, and optimise your Summit Systems equipment for greater accuracy and efficiency. Whether you're introducing new staff or upskilling your current team, this session is tailored to real-world production environments and the challenges you face on the shop floor.
What the training involves:
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Understanding the principles of material blending and dosing in plastics processing
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In-depth overview of equipment: Gravimetric Blenders and Masterbatch Dosers
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Technical insights into features, control systems, and performance optimisation
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Live demonstrations of equipment setup, calibration, and operation from leading suppliers
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Best practices for maintenance, cleaning, and minimising material waste
What you'll gain from attending:
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Clear understanding of how blending and dosing affect product consistency and quality
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Practical skills to set up, monitor, and maintain your dosing and blending equipment
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Confidence in troubleshooting and making adjustments for optimum performance
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Knowledge to improve material control and reduce processing inefficiencies
Trainer for this session: John Sinar
Email aftersales@summitsystems.co.uk to reserve your spot.
Sessions are limited to 6–8 participants to ensure a focused and interactive learning experience.
Summit At Your Service
At Summit Systems, we place a strong emphasis on training as a top priority in supporting our customers. We believe that even the most advanced equipment delivers optimal results only when operators have the right knowledge and skills. Well-trained teams are essential for maximising performance, extending equipment life, and reducing costly downtime.
Our expert-led training sessions are designed to fit around your operational needs, with flexible options to minimise disruption to production. Whether delivered onsite at your facility or at our headquarters, each session combines practical demonstrations with essential theory to ensure your team is confident and capable in using your equipment effectively.
Following each training session, attendees receive clear takeaways, including training materials and, where applicable, certificates of participation. Our goal is to leave your team empowered, informed, and equipped to get the best out of your systems.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all training. That’s why we take the time to understand your specific equipment, processes, and business goals. Our dedicated Customer Care Manager will work closely with your team to develop a tailored training package that delivers real value and long-term benefits for your operation.
We offer a range of hands-on, expert-led training sessions focused on the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of ancillary equipment. Our sessions cover topics such as plastics drying, materials handling, and equipment troubleshooting, with options for both standard and bespoke training modules.