AstenJohnson University
AstenJohnson University was created to educate papermakers and provide a place to discuss issues, as well as share best practices. AstenJohnson University is not only a unique series of classes and coursework designed for papermakers of all level of experience, but also roundtables and seminars.
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A second edition of the famous Paper Machine Clothing book was realized thanks to the knowledge base and teaching staff of AstenJohnson University. This book is written for papermakers, managers, engineers, professionals and students. It provides information about key papermaking topics as well as some of the latest technology available in paper machine clothing.
Order the BookCouch Pit University (CPU)
Couch Pit University (CPU) is an honorary fraternal organization limited to 100 members, with certain experience requirements (>25 years and have been Superintendent or higher), whose primary purpose is to share the “Art of Papermaking”. While over 80% of the membership are customer-manufacturing leaders, AstenJohnson is represented with five active members (Keith Kemp, David Burton, Ted Borgerding, Butch Yeldell, Daryl Wells) and several more “Emeritus” members.
Couch Pit members mentor and offer support to young professionals in the industry, as well as students in Pulp & Paper programs at colleges, while also granting 10 scholarships/ year.
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PMC Book Donation
North America
In May 2023, AstenJohnson Forming Product Manager, Ian Meinke, visited the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point campus to deliver his lecture, “Paper Machine Fabrics 101”, during the Paper Science and Chemical Engineering senior design project review meeting. While there, he presented fifteen books to students in the program.
AstenJohnson’s commitment to ongoing education will continue, both at college campuses and at AstenJohnson headquarters, ensuring a bright future for the papermaking industry.
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Take Your Child to Work Day
Appleton, Wisconsin
The Appleton site has been organizing the “Take Your Child to Work Day” for years. Associates bring their children or grandchildren aged 10 and older for a plant tour, teach them about the papermaking process, and give them insight on their parent’s and grandparent’s careers.
In 2017, Kim Schiedermaver from Arnold Grummer and a Discovery Center Staff member came onsite and hosted a demonstration on papermaking with the children.
This initiative really let our associates shine seeing how much they were willing to help and support such a good cause. We even have a couple of associates working part time for Arnold Grummer to help cut our scrap fabrics for these kits.
Sarah Spalding Human Resources Team Leader, Appleton
AstenJohnson Experts Community
A platform our associates use to share their knowledge and quickly solve issues for our customers.
