Industrial Wood Finish Course – Register Now

Register Now, Space is Limited!!
Use CKCA’s special code for a 10% discount (members only)

CODE:  CAWPCKCA

 

UBC – Online Certificate in Industrial Wood Finishing

A unique Industry Training Program

 

  • Part-time online training program with a one-week hands-on practical session.
  • North America’s most comprehensive wood finishing certificate program.
  • The certificate program provides participants with a broad understanding of the field of wood finishing.  It’s designed for individuals who have some general experience in wood finishing and would like to expand their knowledge.

Once completed, learners will have knowledge and experience to do the following:

  • Understand why finish is applied to wood and how wood properties affect finishing
  • To be able to identify the best finishing system based on the end use
  • Trouble-shoot wood finishing problems
  • Design a safe and efficient finishing facility

Course Information

Course Registration (remember to use the CKCA code to receive a discount)

This course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to start a finishing business or to improve an existing one.

Starts January 7, 2019 – April 5, 2019

One week intensive practical – April 1-5, 2019

 

The Industrial Wood Finishing Certificate is the only online finishing certificate program in North America.  We have been teaching this course for over 15 years.  It’s a combination of 3 months of practical online learning followed by a 5-day intensive hands-on practical session.

Dr. Phil Evans is a Professor in UBC’s Faculty of Forestry. He has taught wood science and wood utilization in universities in the UK , Australia and North America for more than twenty years, and his research has focused on wood surface properties and the development of methods to enhance the aesthetics and durability of finishes on wood for both interior and exterior applications.

Website: www.cawp.ubc.ca/training

Email: jason.chiu@ubc.ca

Tel: 604 822-0082

Jason Chiu,  B.Sc

Managing Director

UBC – Centre for Advanced Wood Processing

2939 – 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada   V6T 1Z4

Tel: 604 822-0082       Email: jason.chiu@ubc.ca

AWFS Show 2019

The 2019 AWFS Fair will feature North America’s largest gathering of woodworking equipment and technology, as well as the largest selection of hardware, tooling, components, power tools, manufacturing software, lumber, panel and construction material as well as an endless array of supplies for furniture, cabinet, millwork manufacturers and custom woodworking shops of all sizes.
Click here for show details.

IWF (International Woodworking Fair)

Are you a supplier or a manufacturer? The International Woodworking Fair®is where the material processing and design industries come together to solve problems and find solutions, share ideas and reconnect with customers.

2019 CKCA Regional Event – London, Ontario – RECAP!

Thanks to our sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know that Nu-Way Kitchens in Guelph (above owners Jake and Sharon Wolters) are one of the oldest kitchen manufacturing companies in Canada? Started in 1964 by Jake’s father!

Windmill Cabinet Shop is a family strong team! (above)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HERE’S THE RECAP WITH PHOTOS!

London/Chatham ON. June 10 & 11, 2019

More than 100 attendees from across Canada joined us in London/Chatham, Ontario for 2 days of plant tours, education and networking!

Watch a video from attendee Andy Jun, ReNu Kitchens – click here.

Quick summary of the key points from two great presentations:

State of the Union – Andrew WALL, SANDLER TRAINING

Journey to Lean – Jon bultje, will hoslappel, dan fentie, brad cairns

Final Program – Check out what a CKCA event program looks like. Watch for details on upcoming CKCA events, next up is Eastern Regional, Halifax, NS, Sept 23/24, 2019.

CONNECT – LEARN – PROSPER

Thanks to our pant tour hosts!

Ron DeWeger at GCW Kitchens (above)

George Bultje at Windmill Cabinet Shop (above)

Dan Fentie at Woody’s Manufacturing (above)

Hilco Tamminga (above) at Truly Green Greenhouse (You don’t have to like tomatoes to work there!)

Thanks to all who attended. We hope you enjoyed the ride.

See you at a future CKCA event.

CONNECT – LEARN – PROSPER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to our sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lots of Lean at Woody’s Manufacturing (above)

How big was that fish Christian? (above)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2019 WMS Expo & Conference

Want to be part of Canada’s largest and only national wood industry trade show?

Join 5,000 attendees at this trade show that brings the world’s leading players of machinery, tooling and supplies right to the doorstep of the robust Canadian woodworking industry. WMS (Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo) is the marketplace for woodworking professionals.                                              

  • Visit our booth, we’ll be with WMC and AWMAC so visit us together!

  • Connect with other kitchen cabinet manufacturers.

  • Watch for more details coming soon.

By the way…..here’s an invite from one of CKCA’s members: