WMS 2017 Conference Schedule by Track
Order Single Sessions, or All-day Conference Pass
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Wood Surface Finishing Prep – Wednesday, Nov 1 Offsite |
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TCFS |
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Programmed by the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing, this offsite, pre-show event at Taurus Craco's showroom focuses on polyester coating technology, sanding and surface preparation for finishes of all types. |
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Finishing Materials and Techniques - Thursday, Nov 2
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T02 |
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8:20 am– 9:00 am $60 |
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Darren Christiansen, the resident expert at ICA, talks about trending chemistries. |
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T01 |
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9:00 am - 9:50 am $60 |
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Ongoing research into what happens during sanding and surface prep will be revealed. |
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T04 |
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10:00 am - 10:50 am $60 |
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Andrew Scott |
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11:00 am – 11:50 am $60 |
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Venjakob’s Andrew Scott takes a wide-ranging look at how far finishing automation has come. |
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NOV2NL |
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CEO of one of Canada’s largest furniture manufactures talks about investment, productivity, and his role as first Canadian to chair the Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association. Luncheon is sponsored by ACIMALL, the Italian machinery manufacturers association. |
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T03 |
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1:00 pm - 1:50 pm $60 |
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This final conference session of the track brings together presenters to answer your questions.. |
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Attendees from both tracks then depart for the Pro-Ply Plant Tour |
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Visit the robotic operations of one of North America’s most automated plants, in nearby Brampton, Ontario. |
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5:00 – 6:00 p.m Free Reception – Commissary between Halls 1 & 2 |
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T05 |
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8:20 am - 9:00 am $60.00 |
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CKCA re-launched its certification program in June 2017, setting an industry benchmark. Learn what is involved in certifying your products and how this valuable marketing tool can strengthen sales of Canadian-built kitchen cabinets. |
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T06 |
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9:00 am - 9:50 am $60.00 |
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Voluble and insightful, popular presenter Lawrence walks you through practical advice that can make any show more productive. |
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Marriage of Design & Automation – Software Today |
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10:00 am - 10:50 am $60.00 |
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A look at the state of cabinet design software with examples drawn from the show floor. |
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T07 |
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11:00 am - 11:50 am $60.00 |
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Deslaurier Cabinets president and author Denis Staples gets on choosing the right platforms, retaining followers and keeping them engaged, and using analytics to your advantage. |
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NOV2NL |
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CEO of one of Canada’s largest furniture manufactures talks about investment, productivity, and his role as first Canadian to chair the Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association. |
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T08 |
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1:20 pm – 2:15 pm $60.00 |
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Automated Part Processing, sorting and tracking using Robotics, AGV’s, RFID and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems. |
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Attendees from both tracks then depart for the Pro-Ply Plant Tour |
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Visit the robotic operations of one of North America’s most automated plants in nearby Brampton, Ontario. |
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5:00 – 6:00 p.m Free Reception – Commissary between Halls 1 & 2 |
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Nick Anastas, AWMACS |
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9:00 am - 9:50 am $60.00 |
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Learn what’s in the new architectural millwork standards, and why AWMACS felt new standards needed to be developed. |
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Mike Rolston, Uniboard Canada |
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10:00 am - 10:50 am $60.00 |
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Fundamentals on classic panels covers performance capability |
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Machining Materials – Moderated by Bill Esler |
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11:00 am - 11:55 am $60.00 |
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We’ll look at new demands on machining workpieces to meet requirements of trends like zero joint edgebanding, plus the new generations of smart and silent tooling. Presenters include representatives from Biesse and Leuco. |
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NOV3NL |
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F02 |
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Drawing on designers from the International Centre showrooms, we’ll look at trending colors and finishes in panel from suppliers at WMS. |
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F03 |
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm $60.00 |
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Next generation fasteners, new cabinetry storage solutions, and functional hardware developments at WMS |
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F05 |
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9:00 am - 9:50 am $60.00 |
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The latest data that continues to show wide variances in what cabinetmakers charge for identical projects. |
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F06 |
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10:00 am - 10:50 am $60.00 |
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Lean fanatic Brad Cairns, who also owns Signature Wood Systems, brings his infectious energy to this session that underscores the value of lean management. |
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F07 |
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11:00 am - 11:55 am $60.00 |
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The Bluewater Wood Alliance and its members are working hard to promote adopt Lean Principles in their organizations. Come to hear real-life case studies from the manufacturers themselves, and also commentary from the experts. Also come with your questions for these companies as they will share their journey: the good, the bad, and the challenges! Panel members:
Mike Vokes, Vokes Furniture
Mike Clare, Diamond CNC
Chris Martin, Horizon Coatings
Sepp Gmeiner, Lignum Consulting
Brad Cairns, Centre for Lean Learning
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NOV3NL |
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F08 |
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm $60.00 |
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Called the Next Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0 links workers, customers, sales, and manufacturing in a seamless and productive network. |
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F10 |
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2:30 pm – 3:30 pm $60.00 |
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We’re inviting WMS exhibitors to present new technologies that debuted in 2017. |
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TCFS |
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Programmed by the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing, this offsite, pre-show event will focus on sanding and surface preparation for finishes of all types. |
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Visit the robotic operations of one of North America’s most automated plants. |
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NOV2NL |
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CEO of one of Canada’s largest furniture manufactures talks about investment, productivity, and his role as first Canadian to chair the Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association. |
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NOV3NL |
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*Plant Tour, Lunches included with full-day Conference Pass |
