Paper machine maintenance school

Paper Machine Maintenance School is a 4-day course covering all aspects of paper machine maintenance, attendees will join classroom sessions, group participation exercises, demonstrations and focus groups.

Training type
Planned
Start date
End date
Duration
4,5 days
Location
Beloit, WI, United States of America
Description
Paper Machine Maintenance School is a 4-day course covering all aspects of paper machine maintenance, from the headbox to the reel. Learn best practices from field service engineers, certified as instructors, who will share their expertise and resources. Participants will engage in classroom sessions, group exercises, demonstrations, and focus groups. Benefit from on-site industry experts answering your questions and gain new insights by collaborating with a diverse group of peers.
Objective
The goal of this course is to introduce mill employees to latest reliability concepts, operation guidelines, and proper maintenance techniques. Strong focus is on machine reliability and troubleshooting, with group problem-solving activities throughout the week.
Audience
Paper producer’s employees assigned to maintenance and production positions; planners, engineers and supervisors; paper producers with annual employee development programs needs.
Pre-requisites
N/A
Registration information

Registration to open soon!

Who should attend?

Paper producer’s employees assigned to maintenance and production positions; planners, engineers and supervisors; paper producers with annual employee development programs needs.

Benefits of attending

  • Learn a systematic approach to machine performance and reliability.
  • Review recommended maintenance practices for major sections of the paper machine (headbox to reel).
  • Receive recommended maintenance & operating information about your machine.
  • Have your questions answered by experienced Valmet service experts.

Training held at:

Valmet, Inc. Beloit Service Center

1280 Willowbrook Road

Beloit, Wisconsin 53511

Explore Beloit

Event details

Start date: Monday, August 10, 2026 @ 8:00 a.m.

End date: Thursday, August 13th in theĀ afternoon with banquet following at 6:30 p.m.

Hotel accommodations

Hampton Inn Beloit

2700 Cranston Road

Beloit,Ā Wisconsin 53511

USA

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Phone: +1 608-362-6000

When calling for hotel accommodations, please use the following information when booking:

Event name: ValmetĀ 

Group code: VAL

Event dates: 08/09/2026-8/14/2026Ā 

Cut-off date: 07/13/26

Cost

$2,395/person (USD) | $3,245/person (CAD).

Each additional person attending the seminar (same date/location) is $2,105 USD or $2,850 CAD.

Please note that fees may apply if the registration is cancelled within 10 days of the class.

Note: this course will be offered on a "first come, first-served" basis. Seats are limited.

Payment information

For those US customers choosing credit card payment, a Valmet representative will contact you for credit card information.

US customers

If paying via check, please make check payable to the following address:

Valmet, Inc.

1280 Willowbrook Road

Beloit, Wisconsin 53511

Canadian customers

If paying via check, please make check payable to the following address:

Valmet, Ltd.

4900 Thimens boul.

Ville St. Laurent, QC

H4R 2B2

Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact:

Deadline for registration
Jul 27, 2026
Tuition fee
$2,395/person (USD) | $3,245/person (CAD)

Agenda

Participants will have the opportunity to work with instructors and their peers on the following extensive range of subjects:

  • Paper machine optimization
  • Former maintenance
  • Machine reliability
  • Press section maintenance
  • Machine doctors
  • Dryer section maintenance
  • Vibration analysis
  • Calender maintenance
  • Headbox maintenance
  • Reel maintenance