Developments in water-based and polyurethane finishing

Darren Christiansen

8:20 am– 9:00 am $60

Darren Christiansen, the resident expert at ICA, talks about trending chemistries.

 

Prof. Phil Evans, University of British Columbia

9:00 am - 9:50 am $60

Ongoing research into what happens during sanding and surface prep will be revealed.

 

Rob Penfold, Katilac Coatings

10:00 am - 10:50 am $60

 Examing trending Italian polyester finishes and a look at formaldehyde-free coating systems. The session will include a case study of a finishing operation.

 

Automation in Finishing Equipment

Andrew Scott

11:00 am – 11:50 am $60

Venjakob’s Andrew Scott takes a wide-ranging look at how far finishing automation has come.

 

NOV2NL

Nov 2 Luncheon Address by Sylvain Garneau, Groupe Lacasse

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm $45.00 (Free with All-day Conference Pass)

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. 

Troubleshooting Finishing Problems

Moderated by Jason Chiu

1:00 pm - 1:50 pm $60

This final conference session of the track brings together presenters to answer your questions.

Attendees from both tracks then depart for the Pro-Ply Plant Tour

 

T05

Sandra Wood, Executive Director, CKCA and Sepp Gmeiner, Lignum Consulting

8:20 am - 9:00 am $60.00

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.

 

T06

10 big productivity ideas for small budgets

Jim Lawrence, Avondale Cabinets

9:00 am - 9:50 am $60.00

Voluble and insightful, popular presenter Lawrence walks you through practical advice that can make any show more productive.

 

T10

Marriage of Design & Automation – Software Today

Moderated by Harry Urban

10:00 am - 10:50 am $60.00

A look at the state of cabinet design software with examples drawn from the show floor.

 

T07

Your face, my face, snap face -The World of Social Media

Denis Staples, Deslaurier Custom Cabinets

11:00 am - 11:50 am $60.00

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.

 

T08

Keys to Advanced Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing

Luke Elias, President, Muskoka Cabinet Co.

1:20 pm – 2:15 pm $60.00

Automated Part Processing, sorting and tracking using Robotics, AGV’s, RFID and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.

Attendees from both tracks then depart for the Pro-Ply Plant Tour

 

PT

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm $60.00 (Free with All-day Conference Pass

Visit the robotic operations of one of North America’s most automated plants in nearby Brampton, Ontario.

F04

Understanding the new NAAWS Manual

Nick Anastas, AWMACS

9:00 am - 9:50 am $60.00

Learn what’s in the new architectural millwork standards, and why AWMACS felt new standards needed to be developed.

 

F01

Mike Rolston, Uniboard Canada

10:00 am - 10:50 am $60.00

Fundamentals on classic panels covers performance capability

 

F09

Machining Materials – Moderated by Will Sampson

11:00 am - 11:55 am $60.00

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. 

Jason Varelli, Biesse Canada 

 

NOV3NL

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm $45.00 (Free with All-day Conference Pass)

Superior Cabinets, an Overnight Success the Making Decades in the Making - a story about Superior's turnaround, with lots of good lessons for success from Scott Hodson’s playbook.

 

F02

Panel Color & Surface Trends

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm $60.00

Drawing on designers from the International Centre showrooms, we’ll look at trending colors and finishes in panel from suppliers at WMS.

 

 

F03

Fastening Systems Innovations: Hardware Trends Roundup.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm $60.00

Next generation fasteners, new cabinetry storage solutions, and functional hardware developments at WMS

F05

Will Sampson, FDMC Magazine

9:00 am - 9:50 am $60.00

The latest data that continues to show wide variances in what cabinetmakers charge for identical projects.

 

F06

Kick Ass Lean 

Brad Cairns, Center for Lean Learning

10:00 am - 10:50 am $60.00

Lean fanatic Brad Cairns, who also owns Signature Wood Systems, brings his infectious energy to this session that underscores the value of lean management.

 

F07

Lean Principles in Action: Panel Discussion

Mike Baker, Blue Water Wood Alliance

11:00 am - 11:55 am $60.00

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:

Sepp Gmeiner, Lignum Consulting

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm $60.00

Called the Next Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0 links workers, customers, sales, and manufacturing in a seamless and productive network.

 

F10

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm $60.00

Bill Esler surveys the show floor for WMS exhibitors to present winning products awarded in 2016 and 2017.