GEAPS chapters across the country are hosting Maintenance Days designed for maintenance and front-line operations professionals in the grain and grain processing industries. These dynamic, full-day events combine expert-led lectures with hands-on training, offering practical skills to keep equipment running at peak performance.
Join us for an interactive learning experience that’s not only cost-effective but also packed with proven best practices to help reduce downtime, improve safety, and extend equipment life. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and network with peers committed to operational excellence!
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Kansas City Maintenance Day – Overland Park, KS
Date: January 13, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Scheels, 6503 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS
Cost: Complimentary (Lunch included)
Topics: Screw, Drag, and Chain Conveyance; Belt Conveyance; Motor Maintenance; Fall Protection, Safety, and Maintenance; and a GEAPS Overview
Great Plains Maintenance Day – Salina, KS
Date: January 14, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Vortex, 1725 Vortex Ave, Salina, KS
Cost: $30 (Lunch included)
Topics: Drag Conveyors and Chain Breaking; Bearing Removal, Gearbox Orientation and Oil Types; Belt Tension and Laging, Belt Splices, and Bunker Tarps
Cornbelt Maintenance Day – Bloomington, IL
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Illinois Corn Growers Association, 14169 Carole Dr, Bloomington, IL
Cost: Complimentary (Lunch included)
Topics: Gearing & Bearing Best Practices, Bucket Elevator Buckets & Belts, Drag Conveyor Chain Maintenance, and Electrical Safety
North Iowa Maintenance Day – Sheffield, IA
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Sukup Manufacturing Co.,1555 255th St., Sheffield, IA
Cost: GEAPS Members – Complimentary | Non-Members – $50 (Lunch included)
RSVP Deadline: January 27, 2026
Topics: Belt Conveyor Maintenance; Proper Lubrication & Maintenance of Drives/Bearings; Tower Dryer Maintenance; Drag Conveyor Maintenance; and Bucket Elevator Maintenance
Minneapolis Maintenance Day – Bloomington, MN
Date: February 4, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Donaldson’s, 1400 W 94th St., Bloomington, MN
Cost: Complementary for Maintenance Professionals (Lunch included)
Topics: Power Transmission, PM Inspections, Bearing Installation, Lubrication, Gearbox Maintenance, HazMon Training, and Dust System Best Practices
Great Plains Maintenance Day – Dodge City, KS
Date: February 5, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Boot Hill Casino & Resort 4000 W Commanche St, Dodge City, KS
Cost: $30 (Lunch included)
Topics: Drag Conveyors and Chain Breaking; Bearing Removal, Gearbox Orientation and Oil Types; Belt Tension and Laging, Belt Splices, and Bunker Tarps
Mid-South GEAPS Conference – Stuttgart, AR
46th Annual Mid-South GEAPS Conference & Equipment Display EXPO
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Stuttgart Grand Prairie Center, 2807 US-165, Stuttgart, AR
Cost: $40
Overview: Regional conference featuring maintenance training, vendor exhibits, and networking opportunities.
Mid-Atlantic Hands-on Safety/Maintenance Day – Salisbury, MD
Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Safety Resources, 1938 Windsor Dr, Salisbury, MD
Overview: Comprehensive maintenance sessions covering conveyors, elevators, and safety protocols.
Cornbelt Maintenance Day – Clinton, WI
Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: The DeLong Company, Clinton, WI
Cost: Complimentary (Lunch included)