Valley Grinding & Manufacturing, Inc.

Valley Grinding & Manufacturing, Inc. Valley Grinding & Manufacturing is a premium Industrial Blades and Knives supplier & manufacturer. Contact us today. https://www.valleygrinding.com

We offer expert Blade Sharpening and Grinding services, as well as pickup and delivery! Valley Grinding and Manufacturing, founded in 1987, is a premium supplier and manufacturer of Industrial Blades and Knives. Valley Grinding manufactures a wide variety of circular knives, bottom bands, flat knives, solid carbide and solid ceramic razor blades, specialty knives and a patented ( #5085535) TRU-FIT™

split band. All Valley Grinding blades, bands, and knives are manufactured from only the highest grade of tool steel. In addition to supplying, manufacturing, and sharpening Industrial Blades and Knives, Valley Grinding and Manufacturing leads the development of new technologies and customer-focused quality control measures to offer only the finest in cutting options. In addition to its manufacturing and grinding capabilities, Valley Grinding or ‘VG,’ offers in-house consulting services, slitting training seminars and design services, ensuring our customers' businesses are as efficient and productive as possible. Ready to learn what Valley Grinding can offer? Contact us at http://www.valleygrinding.com/Contact today!

- "My material plows and crimps."- "The material is chipping."- "The web bunches or tears and has a ragged edge."Are you...
06/15/2026

- "My material plows and crimps."
- "The material is chipping."
- "The web bunches or tears and has a ragged edge."

Are you experiencing any of these issues? Use our free slitting guide to identify root causes. https://bit.ly/3AvnfKT

06/11/2026

Downtime on converting lines is rarely caused by a single issue.

🗡️ Blade condition
🔄 Changeovers
📦 Material variation
⚙️ Equipment reliability

Often, it’s a combination of these factors that creates the biggest disruptions. Which one has the most impact in your operation?

06/08/2026

Find blades and parts online from AdvantEdge Supply, our online store. Plus, take advantage of free shipping for orders over $250.

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With most downtime coming from routine operational failures—like planned maintenance going wrong and slow recovery—that ...
06/04/2026

With most downtime coming from routine operational failures—like planned maintenance going wrong and slow recovery—that puts everyday tooling readiness squarely in the uptime conversation. 🛠

👉 How does downtime show up on your floor?

Cut quality in flexible packaging has downstream effects beyond what’s visible on the surface.Variations in cutting can ...
05/28/2026

Cut quality in flexible packaging has downstream effects beyond what’s visible on the surface.

Variations in cutting can impact sealing performance, roll quality, and yield. With typical scrap rates estimated around 3–5%, even small inconsistencies can add up quickly.

To better understand and reduce scrap, teams can:
✔️ Track scrap by shift, material, or machine
✔️ Monitor blade condition and replacement frequency
✔️ Standardize setup procedures across operators
✔️ Review how material changes impact performance
✔️ Look for patterns in recurring defects


Source: Packaging Technology Today, OEE: The Secret Behind Precise Pouch Production.

While preventive maintenance is widely discussed, 67% of manufacturers still rely primarily on reactive maintenance.That...
05/23/2026

While preventive maintenance is widely discussed, 67% of manufacturers still rely primarily on reactive maintenance.

That gap creates risk—and unnecessary downtime.

At Valley Grinding, we help customers move from last‑minute fixes to planned, predictable blade performance.


Source: L2L, 2025 Report: The Impact of Manufacturing Downtime.

Cut quality issues in packaging operations are rarely caused by a single failure.More often, they’re the result of small...
05/20/2026

Cut quality issues in packaging operations are rarely caused by a single failure.

More often, they’re the result of small variables adding up over time, such as:
✔️ Gradual blade wear
✔️ Setup differences between shifts
✔️ Changes in material
✔️ Increasing line speeds

When these factors combine, even well-run lines can start to see inconsistencies.

We value honesty and transparency, just like you do. That's why if the cost of a holder rebuild reaches more than 50 per...
05/18/2026

We value honesty and transparency, just like you do. That's why if the cost of a holder rebuild reaches more than 50 percent of the cost of a new knife holder, we'll let you know.

We'll either bill you for the work completed and return the holder knife or complete a full holder rebuild, depending on your needs.

05/14/2026

In many manufacturing operations, facilities may lose an average of 30 hours of production per month to downtime—much of it preventable.

Through structured blade management, we help teams reduce surprises and regain control of their schedules. Talk to Valley Grinding about blade management built for uptime.


Source: L2L, 2025 Report: The Impact of Manufacturing Downtime.

Battery manufacturing demands repeatability at tight tolerances.During ramp‑up, many battery plants experience high scra...
05/06/2026

Battery manufacturing demands repeatability at tight tolerances.

During ramp‑up, many battery plants experience high scrap rates and delayed production, putting pressure on timelines and margins.

💡 Valley Grinding supports precision cutting programs designed to scale with confidence. If you’re working through ramp‑up challenges, get in touch—we’re happy to talk.

Address

1717 Hamilton Court
Little Chute, WI
54140

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(920) 788-9131

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