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Online Industrial Wood Finishing Certificate
January to April 2010
Offered by the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP), the online course consists of 100 hours of learning from January to March followed by a six-day practical session in Vancouver in late April. A comprehensive course on wood finishing, it covers wood properties, sanding, coating types and application methods, guns and compressor systems, automated finishing, environmental compliance, safety, and quality testing. Visit cawp.ubc.ca for more information.
Management Training Program
January 2010
The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP), has created a new online management training program for the Wood Manufacturing Council. The program consists of eight web-based modules: Quality Management & Control; Sales & Marketing; Business Finance & Investment Evaluation; Production Planning; Human Resources & Safety; New Product Development; Factory Layout & Equipment Justification; and Supply Chain Management. Each module can be taken on a part-time basis over six weeks, and has been designed specifically for the wood products industry. Visit cawp.ubc.ca for more information.
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WMS 2009
September 24-26, 2009
The
biennial Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo (WMS) will be held
September 24 to September 26 in 2009 at the International Centre in
Mississauga. These dates represent a change from the show’s traditional
late October dates. For more information, visit woodworkingexpo.ca.
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ZOW Italy
October 21-24, 2009
ZOW
Italy, the International Exhibition of Components and Accessories for
the Furniture Industry, will relocate in 2009 to the Verona Fiere in
Verona. The regional-oriented event targets the business-to-business
market. For more information, visit zow.it.
TSI Florida Industrial Woodworking Expo
October 22-23, 2009
Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center Hall WE1 in Orlando, FL, the TSI Florida Industrial Woodworking Expo features machinery, tooling, supplies and services for the furniture cabinet, case goods, millwork and industrial wood products industries. Now featuring solid surface fabrication suppliers. For more information, visit floridawoodexpo.com
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