Tour registration closes March 1, 2024



Plant tours allow guests the opportunity for a glimpse into a particular field of Chemical Engineering Industry. Due to Auburn not having any plants, there are two plant tour options that are only a short ride away from the regional conference. Each tour can be done while on route to the conference as well.

These events are occuring on Friday, March 15th.
When registering, please only pick 1 option for any workshop and tour.
Imerys Tour

This plant tour will visit the Imerys Sylacauga Operation, home of the world's largest calcium carbonate open-pit mine. Imerys is a world leader in mineral-based specialties, offering high value-added solutions to many different industries, ranging from process manufacturing to consumer goods. Imerys combines high quality feed materials, state of the art processing techniques and in-depth market knowledge to generate a broad portfolio of ground calcium carbonate (GCC)  to serve construction, paper, paint, plastics, rubber, adhesives, food and pharmaceuticals, agriculture and industry. 

International Paper Tour

This plant tour is at Prattville, Alabama with International Paper. International Paper utilizes renewable resources to aid in innovative and sustaining solutions for all paper products. This plant specifically focuses on containerboard at their mills for rollstock needs.

Departure time is set for 1:00 PM of March 15.

Participants are scheduled to return back to Auburn University at 5:30 PM


Late arrivers may not be able to participate


Questions? Use button below to ask AIChE or email tours_src@auburn.edu about Auburn specific questions.