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BC Saw Filer’s Conference coming to Kamloops

The BC Saw Filer’s Association is headed back to Kamloops for its annual conference and trade show, taking place from May 9 to 10 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre.

“On behalf of the executive, I would like to thank everyone for their support in attending our conferences. As an association we have a long, proud tradition. The continued existence of the convention lies in the support of our vendors and membership. Thanks again and see you in Kamloops,” stated Sean Wright, president of the B.C. Saw Filers Association.

The convention will feature two days of seminars for saw filing professionals to attend. The seminars will take place on Friday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

A few of the sessions include:

• Warren Myrfield, president of Saw-ADD will be doing a presentation on their latest technology surrounding canters and chipping heads. The automated system will control feed speeds based off of arbor deflection and slowdown.
• SkilledTradesBC will be discussing enrollment rates and trends for apprentice saw filers in all three levels. They will also discuss any changes to the program or to the evaluation process.
• Optimil will be doing a presentation on modern canter lines.

The BC Saw Filer’s Association’s annual general meeting will take place at 11 a.m. on May 10.

Trade show
The trade show portion of the conference will run on both days this year, taking place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on May 9 and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on May 10. The trade show is open to all filers, mill managers and maintenance supervisors.

One of the highlights of the trade show component of the convention will be Thode Knife & Saw Ltd. showcasing an Iseli profile band saw grinder.

“Building on the success of the last few years, this year once again promises to be a great exhibition of all the latest in technology, products, and services,” Wright said.

Additional events taking place at the conference will include a buffet dinner with entertainment on the evening of Friday, May 9, featuring comedian Stuart Jones (tickets will be $60); as well as a luncheon on May 10 provided by Burton Mill Solutions (filers and families only). Membership fees will be $25.

Exhibitor listings:

1. Andritz
2. The Sharp Tool Co.
3. Corbilt Group of Companies
4. Williams and White Equipment
5. Supersaul Chemmex
6. Burton Mill Solutions
7. USNR
8. Promac Equipment
9. Tru-Cut Sharpening
10. Streifel Industries
11. Carbide Tool Works
12. Saw-ADD
13. Optimil Machinery
14. Premier Bandwheel & Equipment
15. SiCam Systems
16. DK-Spec
17. Peerless Saw Company
18. Sawco Industries
19. HMT Machine Tools Canada
20. Thode Knife & Saw Ltd.
21. Precision Machinery
22. Key Knife
23. Fuchs
24. Northern Metalic
25. Voestalpine
26. Star West Petroleum
27. Petro-Canada

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