View As Webpage | View Archives | Email a Friend

 
 
 
MMMM d, yyyy
News 
 

Welcome to File Week 2018!

File Week 2018 has arrived and Canadian Forest Industries has all the coverage to keep you in the loop as we highlight innovations and accomplishments in the file room every day this week!


[VIDEO] Williams & White introduces Kohlbacher profile grinder

Matt Williams, president and CEO of Williams & White, introduces the German-manufactured Kohlbacher Shark 3000 profile grinder to the North American market.


BC sawfilers take in new technology at 2018 convention

More than 30 saw filing vendors filled 60 booths at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre in Kamloops, B.C., April 26-28, to show off their newest machinery for filing rooms.
 
Featured News 
 
Feature

BC saw filers share knowledge at 2018 convention

The BC Saw Filers Association drew an impressive crowd of around 160 registrants to Kamloops, B.C., last week for what is being called the largest convention of its kind in North America. It’s an encouraging sign for the filers who gathered to discuss not only the latest technology for their trade, but the need to attract new talent. » Read more...
 
Feature

[VIDEO] PGMR unveils fully automated knife grinder

Josh Bergen, co-owner of Precision Machinery (PGMR), introduces their newly launched Kaiser knife grinder, a fully automated system that loads up to 500 disposable canter knives. PGMR launched the product at the 2018 BC Saw Filers Association convention in Kamloops, B.C. » Read more...
 
 
News 
 

Growing as a leader in the saw shop

It is incredibly important that a saw filing department have a shared commitment to quality, understanding and efficiency, writes head filer Josh Penner. Read his take on leadership in the filing room. » Read more...

Saw Filing 101: never stop learning on the job

Where does the modern sawfiler go to continue his or her education after the schooling is over? Columnist Trevor Shpeley shares several sources of information that aren’t hard to access for any filer with a will to learn. » Read more...
 
 
Events 
 

Global Softwood Log & Lumber Conference

May 10, 2018
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
» Learn more

2018 Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo

May 11-12, 2018
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
» Learn more