Explore headbox technology and its fundamental role in papermaking. This webinar examines how each section of the headbox determines crucial paper properties that persist throughout the manufacturing process. Learn why these initial sheet characteristics, once established at the headbox, remain largely unalterable in subsequent production stages – making headbox operation and maintenance essential for quality control.
Headbox Design and Operation for High Quality and Profitability
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (ET)
Monday, February 24, 2025
You’ll also learn how to operate headboxes and improve paper quality by identifying the root causes of common headbox-related paper defects.
Webinar attendance is open to everyone, and there is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
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Meet The Speaker
Pierre Gélinas
Business Manager, Tissue and Paper Service Group
Pierre brings over 30 years of experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry, having held senior roles at GL&V, including VP of Business Development and VP of Paper Technology. After Valmet acquired GL&V in 2019, he became Senior Product Manager and is now Business Manager for the Board & Paper Machine Group at Valmet North America, specializing in papermaking equipment innovation.
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