Event Pricing
Western Canada Events
$65 + tax per CME member per person, per event
$95 + tax per non-CME member per person, per event

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$85 + tax per CME member per person, per event
$115 + tax per non-CME member per person, per event

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MicroPilot
MicroPilot is the world leader of small autopilots for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and micro aerial vehicles (MAV). MicroPilot designs and manufactures autopilots to customers worldwide, including academic, military, and private research institutions, and to OEM UAV manufacturers and end users. Since 1995, MicroPilot has been designing miniature autopilots using low cost COTS GPS receivers and mems rate sensors. MicroPilot’s UAV Flight Facility is situated on 40 acres of land and houses their head office, production, Research & Development and flight testing site. MicroPilot’s success is due to the highly qualified and dedicated staff. When test flights are launched, staff announce the words, "We are up." This is not only words of a test flight in progress, but a celebration of the continued success of MicroPilot’s products.

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Maple Leaf Consumer Foods
Maple Leaf Consumer Foods is Canada’s leading processor of fresh, frozen and value added pork and pork products. As a division of Maple Leaf Foods, the largest food processing company in Canada, Maple Leaf Consumer Foods aspires to become the pre-eminent supplier of quality Canadian Pork. Brandon is home to the largest Maple Leaf Consumer Foods plant in Western Canada. The company’s highly skilled workforce and world-class best practices and processes will ultimately revolutionize the way fresh pork products are delivered to consumers around the world. Maple Leaf Consumer Foods credits its employees for their ongoing dedication to this state-of-the-art facility.

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Brandt Engineered Products Ltd.
Brandt Engineered Products Ltd. has a dedicated staff of machinists, fabricators, technicians, designers, engineers and project managers who specialize in manufacturing innovative equipment. Brandt Engineered Products Ltd., housed in their 112,000 sq. ft. Regina facility, has sustained consistent growth over the years to become a leading force in the supply of design/build-to-order pipe mill equipment, railroad maintenance and motive power equipment to customers around the world. Brandt recently received a Platinum Award, as a Canada’s 50 Best Managed Company.

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Bourgault Industries Ltd.
Bourgault Industries is an innovative agricultural implement manufacturer based in St. Brieux, Saskatchewan. In 1973, Frank Bourgault, an area farmer and skilled mechanic, established Bourgault to design and market a durable, high-quality cultivator able to break the notoriously stony soils of the St. Brieux region. Today, Bourgault has become the world leader in Air Seeding Technologies and distributes its products through Canada, US, Australia and Eastern Europe.  Bourgault started implementing Lean in 2004 and had some tremendous initial success however sustaining the improvements has been a challenge.  By implementing TWI, a better environment is created to ensure the successes of lean are cemented in place and additional improvements can occur.

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Analytic Systems Ware (1993) Ltd.
Analytic Systems is a growing innovative Canadian manufacturer in the power conversion industry with state-of-the-art electronic designs. The company designs and manufactures a range of high performance power conversion products: Battery Chargers, Voltage Converters, DC/AC Inverters, Power Supplies and MPPT Solar Charge Controllers. Our manufacturing plants practice quality and Lean process management methods. Analytic Systems offers quality, on time delivery, customizable, reducing lead-time, higher production capacity and single flow operation that eliminates waste and other non-value activities. Analytic Systems won the Surrey Business Excellence Award in 2009 and the Inaugural Surrey Export Award in 2007. Analytic Systems’ corporate headquarters and manufacturing plants are located in Delta and Surrey.

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Optima Manufacturing Inc.
Optima Manufacturing Inc. is a global supplier of machine component parts, kits and assemblies. The company collaborates Technology and People to work together. Their services and capabilities include an Equipment Program using state-of-the-art technology, an Assembly Program - precise assembly of manufactured or supplied components, and a Quality Program globally certified with ISO 9001 standards.Optima fosters an environment of open communication, an innovative organizational structure, and comprehensive learning programs.

• A company culture and facility dedicated to attaining world-class manufacturing excellence

• Use of equipment and technology to enhance inventory management and tool utilization

• Clean and attractive working environment

• Online assembly instruction

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IMW Industries Ltd.
IMW Industries Ltd. has been manufacturing industrial machinery since 1912, specializing and renowned for their production and export of reliable Canadian technology and innovation around the world. Our principal product line consists of compressors and related equipment for fuelling vehicles with compressed natural gas (CNG). IMW products compete on a worldwide stage of environmentally-friendly technologies that enable public transit companies, commercial fleets and private station operators to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in many of the world’s most populated regions. Manufacturing expertise, ongoing growth, and development of new technologies is the foundation of IMW’s success as an CNG equipment supplier. IMW was the recipient of the BC Export Awards for manufacturing in 2004 and 2007.

• Global Business Strategies

• Contract Manufacturing Challenges

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Kodak Graphic Communications Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the consumer, entertainment imaging, and graphic communications markets. Kodak is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Kodak’s Burnaby facility produces advanced Thermal Laser Heads for the Graphic Communications Group. Established by Creo Inc. in the mid 90’s, the production systems applied to Thermal Head Manufacturing have evolved steadily from a lab based environment to a full scale manufacturing facility. Leveraging Kodak Operating System tools, the Thermal Head Manufacturing, R&D, and Service organizations recently teamed up to deliver a complete Lean transformation for one of our flagship products.

• The value of true cross-functional engagement when deploying a Lean transformation

• The need to complement process improvements in physical transformation processes with those in scheduling and information management processes

• How to apply Lean principles and Single Piece Flow to areas that do not intuitively lend themselves to flow

• Our challenges and successes along the way

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Columbia Plastics
Since 1945, lead by a team of expert innovators in design, development, manufacturing and assembly, Columbia Plastics is a leading company in plastic and metal injection molding and assembly. They have built a solid reputation and ability to anticipate customer's needs on the professionalism of their people. Initiatives like embracing lean manufacturing, advanced automation cells and metal injection molding have all been a direct result of the dedicated, professional and forward-thinking people at Columbia Plastics.

• Continuous Improvement

 

• Lean initiatives

• Training & Company Culture

• Leadership

• Mistake proofing

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Great Little Box Company
With 28 years of industry experience, Great Little Box Company (GLBC) is a leading packaging expert. GLBC has all the solutions under one great roof including the manufacturing of custom and stock corrugated boxes, Point-of-Purchase displays, custom folding carton, rigid boxes and PVC packaging. GLBC can design and manufacture specialty packaging and custom foam packaging. Pressure-sensitive labels and complete array of shipping supplies & moving equipment completes our one-stop shop. With the addition of our fulfillment services and vendor managed inventory programs we take customer’s packaging from manufacturing to the consumer in one easy step and provide them with a quick, complete, solution they need.

Participants will learn about:

• Human Resources Management - a focus on employees first with Open Book Management and formalized recognition programs

• Lean manufacturing

• Continuous improvement

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PDG Mobility Technologies
The PDG team is intent on providing better mobility products for people with extra special needs. Their team includes people with many years of rehab experience; Engineers, Occupational Therapists, end-product users and Home Medical Equipment providers collaborate in bringing together outstanding technology to provide solutions for individual needs. PDG's award-winning wheelchairs are designed to ensure people with disabilities can do more, by delivering more mobility, comfort and better access to various environments. PDG's  facility is equipped with the latest in tools needed to design, develop and prototype mobility devices for every application. With over 10 years of lean manufacturing, all products are designed and tested to meet international safety and performance standards.  including ISO, CSA, FDA, CE, and Wheelchair Transport Safety standards. Lean manufacturing combined with offshore supply base has enhanced greatly PDG's competitiveness.

Participants will learn about:

• Lean Initiative

• Plant Layout

• Offshore Supply Base

• Innovation/Technology & Design

• Global Markets

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Ledalite
Founded in 1982, Ledalite is a recognized leader in research and development. By maintaining a close relationship with the design community, their products are designed to minimize many of the challenges presented by traditional workspace lighting such as harsh shadows, glare and visual discomfort. Ledalite's commitment to the environment is showcased through their sustainable technology and energy practices, creating products and technologies that conserve energy and reduce energy costs. Their systems comply with the most stringent North American regulatory standards, while at the same time enhancing lighting quality and visual comfort for the people working in the space.

Participants will learn about:

• Lean Initiative

• Continuous Improvement

• Innovation/Technology

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