Refiner maintenance school

The attendees review recommended maintenance and operation and maintenance practices for the refiner.

Training type
Scheduled
Start date
End date
Duration
3 days
Location
PIttsfield (Lenox), United States of America
Description
There are more than 4,000 Valmet disk refiners operating in North America. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer for legacy Beloit-Jones and GL&V low consistency refiners, Valmet has the unique set of resources and expertise to help you understand lifecycle of your equipment and achieve your refining goals. Built upon the popularity and successful track record of other Valmet maintenance schools, join us for another DD® Refiner Maintenance School!
Objective
Participants can expect to benefit from the following learning objectives: -Understand the equipment lifecycle of DD® series disk refiners -Review recommended maintenance practices for DD® series disk refiners -Gain best practices for maximizing performance of low consistency refining from OEM experts -Tour a Valmet Fiber Workshop and get up close with the equipment re-manufacturing process -Network and share experiences with peers and Valmet refining experts
Audience
This training course was developed for those directly involved with the day-to-day maintenance and operations of low consistency refining equipment, or those responsible for maintenance of stock preparation systems.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites
Registration information

Register today!

Who should attend?

This training course was developed for those directly involved with the day-to-day maintenance and operations of low consistency refining equipment, or those responsible for maintenance of stock preparation systems.

Benefits of attending

Participants can expect to benefit from the following learning objectives:

  • Understand the equipment lifecycle of DD® series disk refiners
  • Review recommended maintenance practices for DD® series disk refiners
  • Gain best practices for maximizing performance of low consistency refining from OEM experts
  • Tour a Valmet Fiber Workshop and get up close with the equipment re-manufacturing process
  • Network and share experiences with peers and Valmet refining experts

Cost

US residents

$1500/person USD

Each additional person attending the seminar (same date/location) is $750 USD.

Canadian residents

$2000/person CAD

Each additional person attending the seminar (same date/location) is $1000 CAD.

*Cost includes three lunches and one dinner as well as all course materials.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Debi Beetz

Direct: (603) 598-7796

E-mail: debi.beetz@valmet.com

Notes:

1. With the goal of maximizing the learning benefits of this event, space will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants. This course will be offered on a "first come, first-served" basis.

2. Please note that all attendees are required to bring their own safety shoes, safety glasses, and high-visibility safety vests.

3. Deadline to register is August 27, 2026 or capacity is reached. 

4. There will be a $500 USD fee applied for cancellations that occur within 10 days prior to the event. If you cancel any time after 10 days prior to the event, you will be responsible for the full charge. 

Course location and hotel accommodations

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsfield MA

1032 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201, United States

Phone: +1 413-448-2222

The room rate is $149 USD per night, excluding taxes, and includes breakfast.

Deadline for registration
Aug 27, 2026
Tuition fee

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