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Pulverizer Seminar (Roll Wheel™, CE, and E/EL) 

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July 14-17, 2025 | Akron, OH | CEUs OFFERED

Pulverizer Seminar (Roll Wheel, CE, and E/EL)

July 14-17, 2025 | Akron, OH | CEUs Offered

Sharpen your skills with in-depth training on B&W Roll Wheel™, CE, and E/EL pulverizers. Learn how to boost reliability and reduce downtime with expert guidance on operation, maintenance, and breakdowns.

Led by industry experts with decades of real-world experience. Tour our Global Parts and Service Center and connect with industry peers for top-tier networking.

Knowledge. Insight. Connections. All in one place.

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Who Should Attend?

  • Pulverizer Operators
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Pulverizer Program Managers
  • Plant Managers
  • Plant Engineers
  • Performance Engineers
  • Plant Technicians
  • Mechanics
  • Planners
  • Service and Reliability Managers

Seminar Topics and Agenda

The seminar will cover topics relevant to Roll Wheel, CE, and E/EL pulverizers. 

  • General introduction to pulverizers
  • Pulverizer operations
  • Inspection and assessments
  • General repairs and maintenance
  • In service / out service
  • Major maintenance and overhaul
  • Rebuild programs
  • Upgrades
  • Tour of B&W's Global Parts and Service Center

Welcome Reception
Monday, July 14
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST

Training and Networking
Tuesday, July 15
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM – Training
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM – Networking Dinner

Wednesday, July 16*
8:00 AM to 4:15 PM – Training
Dinner On Your Own (pre-loaded gift card provided)

Thursday, July 17
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Training
12:30 PM - Seminar Adjourns

Agenda is subject to change.

*Includes a tour of B&W’s Global Parts & Service Center with onsite lunch.


Register for a chance to win a FREE condition assessment of your Pulverizer!

No purchase is necessary to enter or win [other than a paid registration].

The prize includes a visual inspection of your pulverizer and report identifying deficiencies and recommendations for improvement.

See Prize Drawing Official Rules and B&W's Privacy Policy.

 

 

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Registration and Accommodations

Location & Tuition

July 14-17, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Akron
1307 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44305

Early Bird Registration: $1,100 ends June 13, 2025.
Registration fee increases to $1,350 on June 14, 2025.

The preferred method of payment is credit card. If your organization requires payment by purchase order, please complete this form to initiate the process.

Tuition includes:

  • Technical information from industry experts designed to enhance job performance
  • Printed binder containing technical presentations
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks and offsite dinner*)
  • A copy of Steam/ its generation and use ($120 value)
  • Access to technical experts for any post-event questions and pulverizer insights
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - if opting to receive this benefit
  • Course certificate

 

*Attendees will receive a pre-loaded gift card to enjoy dinner on their own for Wednesday evening.

 

Reserve Your Spot

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Hotel Accommodations

Hilton Garden Inn Akron
1307 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44305

Block Rate: $132* per night plus fees and taxes
Code: Pulverizer July

Click here to reserve a hotel room.

*Hotel room and travel costs are not included in the registration fee. Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel accommodations.


Speakers

Andrew Jackson Headshot

Andrew Jackson, P.E.
Pulverizers, Burners & Ignitors

Andrew is a Mechanical Engineer with Field Engineering experience on B&W boilers, pulverizers, burners and ignitors, and root cause analysis of pulverizer problems and failures. Andrew has been presenting and training on B&W Roll Wheel and E/EL pulverizers since 1990. He has been working in Field Service, Pulverizer Design, International Project Engineering, and Replacement Parts since 1977 and was a co-contributor for two pulverizer patents.

Eric Fuller Headshot

Eric Fuller
Pulverizer Design Engineering & Door SME

With over 27 years of extensive experience in pulverizer operations and fuel preparation at B&W, Eric holds a patent titled "System for Controlling Coal Flow in a Coal Pulverizer." His career journey includes eight years collaborating with designers and engineers in Graphics, dedicated to refining pulverizer products and pioneering new innovations. Notably, Eric played a pivotal role in inventing products for the pulverizer industry, such as the segmented yoke air seal carrier and the redesigned B&W-118 Roll Wheel Pulverizer. He spent two years in the field focusing on pulverizer rebuilds and upgrades across the United States, particularly in installing rotating throat assemblies. Through mentorship from leading pulverizer engineers, Eric has garnered comprehensive knowledge across all aspects of B&W pulverizers. Eric spends a lot of his time at B&W’s service center advising on gearbox rebuilds, quality issues with parts and other assembly procedures. Among his most fulfilling professional accomplishments is witnessing the successful installation and operation of his patented product, meeting or surpassing the anticipated performance metrics.

Lamar Benton
Field Service Engineer - Competitor Pulverizers

With decades of hands-on experience in the power generation and industrial sectors, Lamar is a seasoned Field Service Engineer specializing in competitor/CE pulverizers. Known for delivering expert technical support, diagnostics, and maintenance solutions in demanding field environments, he brings extensive knowledge of pulverizer performance optimization, rebuilds, and troubleshooting. Lamar has a proven track record of reducing downtime and improving efficiency across diverse customer sites, leveraging a deep understanding of legacy and modern CE pulverizer systems. Committed to safety, precision, and customer satisfaction, he serves as a trusted technical resource for plant operators and maintenance teams nationwide.

Susan Bucher Headshot

Susan Bucher
Director – Global Parts & Service

Susan Bucher is a Director in Global Parts & Service for Babcock & Wilcox. Her teams are responsible for supporting the domestic pulverizer aftermarket business and service centers in Ohio and Utah. With well over 30 years in the industry, Susan believes in the importance of serving our customers and going beyond their expectations. “This seminar gives B&W the opportunity to share our knowledge and expertise with others who can then take back what they learn and immediately apply it to their work processes.”

Pulverizer Seminar (Roll Wheel, CE, and E/EL)

July 14-17, 2025 | Akron, OH | CEUs offered

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FAQs

Meet and Greet (Monday evening)

Kick off the event with a relaxed, networking reception hosted by Babcock & Wilcox from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the lounge at Hilton Garden Inn Akron. Enjoy food, beverages, and the chance to meet fellow attendees.

Training Sessions (Tuesday to Thursday)

Training begins at 8:00 AM on Tuesday and wraps up at 1:00 PM on Thursday—packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss! Get ready for in-depth technical sessions from industry experts, interactive discussions, and practical solutions to the challenges you're facing at your own facilities. It's the perfect opportunity to learn, collaborate, and tackle real-world issues with fellow professionals.

Meals and Transportation 

We understand staying focused can be a challenge on an empty stomach, so we've made sure to keep you fueled with a variety of great options throughout the seminar. Here’s what’s included:

  • Breakfast: Start your day right with breakfast served daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM in the Hilton Garden Inn Akron's Garden Grille. Breakfast is included with the discounted hotel block rate.
  • Lunch & Snacks: Sessions will break throughout the day with lunch served in the lounge. Snacks and refreshments will be available in the training room.
  • Dinner: Plan to join B&W and industry peers at a networking dinner on Tuesday within walking distance of the hotel. Attendees will receive a pre-loaded gift card to enjoy dinner on their own for Wednesday evening.

Travel & Accommodations

Attendees are responsible for booking their own travel and hotel. The Hilton Garden Inn Akron does not offer shuttle service to/from the airports.

A discounted, early-bird rate is offered at $1,100 and ends June 13, 2025.

Starting June 14, 2025, the rate increases to $1,350. Attendees are encouraged to register by June 13, 2025.

The preferred method of payment is credit card. If your organization requires payment by purchase order, please complete this form to initiate the process.

Credit card payments are processed through Authorize.net - a verified, third-party vendor. An automated receipt will be sent via email upon submission of attendee registration. 

  • Technical information and insights from industry experts designed to enhance job performance
  • Printed binder containing technical presentations
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinners)
  • A copy of Steam/ Its generation and use ($120 value) 
  • Access to technical experts with any post-event questions and pulverizer insights
  • CEU credits (if opting to receive this benefit)
  • Course certificate

No, attendees are responsible for arranging and paying for their own hotel accommodations and transportation to/from the airport.

It is strongly recommended that attendees book their hotel accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn Akron using the discounted B&W rate which includes breakfast and complimentary parking.

Hilton Garden Inn Akron

1307 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44305 USA

Phone: +1 330.733.2900 (Press "0" to ask for in-house reservations)

  • Block Rate: $132 per night plus fees and taxes
  • Block Code: Pulverizer July
  • Complimentary self-parking

Click here to reserve a hotel room.

Yes, it is strongly recommended that attendees book their hotel accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn Akron using the discounted B&W rate which includes breakfast and complimentary parking.

Hilton Garden Inn Akron

1307 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44305 USA

Phone: +1 330.733.2900 (Press "0" to ask for in-house reservations)

  • Block Rate: $132 per night plus fees and taxes
  • Block Code: Pulverizer July

Click here to reserve a hotel room.

Attendees can share any dietary restrictions during the registration process via the online form.

Please connect with Shemara Samaco or Courtney Anani for additional assistance with any dietary needs.

Shemara Samaco
Manager, Marketing Events
Email: sdsamaco@babcock.com
Desk: +1 (330) 860-1576

Courtney Anani
Customer Event Specialist
Email: clanani@babcock.com
Desk: +1 (330) 860-2443

B&W is offering each attendee the opportunity to earn continuing education credits (CEUs) through The University of Akron. A CEU is a unit of credit for participation in an accredited program designed for professionals with certificates or licenses to practice various professions. One contact/training hour equals 0.1 CEU.

The University of Akron will issue certificates via email to those attendees who indicated interest during the registration process, signed all daily attendance sheets, and completed the post-event assessment form.

Registered attendees may cancel up to ten working days prior to the first day of the seminar for a full refund. Cancellations received within ten working days will be charged 50% of the registration fee.

DISCLAIMER: Babcock & Wilcox reserves the right to refuse and / or accept registrations as deemed appropriate.

Please connect with Courtney Anani or Shemara Samaco with any questions or special requests.

Shemara Samaco
Manager, Marketing Events
Email: sdsamaco@babcock.com
Desk: +1 330.860.1576

Courtney Anani
Marketing Event Specialist
Email: clanani@babcock.com
Desk: +1 330.860.2443

Participants who register by June 13, 2025, (11:59 PM EST) and choose to participate in the drawing during registration will be entered into the contest automatically. The winner will be randomly selected from eligible participants during the seminar.

Please click here to read the official rules of entry. Information submitted with registration to the seminar is subject to Babcock & Wilcox's Privacy Policy.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

By entering this drawing, you confirm that neither your company’s internal policies nor applicable laws prohibit you from accepting the prize if you are the winner.

By entering this drawing, you consent to receiving marketing and promotional materials relating to B&W’s products and services.

Registered attendants are automatically entered into this drawing. The winner will be randomly selected during the seminar and awarded a certificate to redeem within one calendar year of the drawing.

No purchase is necessary to enter or win [other than a paid registration].

The prize includes a visual inspection of your pulverizer mills and report identifying deficiencies and recommendations for improvement.

See Prize Drawing Official Rules and B&W's Privacy Policy.