Industry Leader Motion Industries Joins Support of BCMMAG Fund

The BC Metal Manufacturers Group (BCMMAG) fund continues to receive support from leading Canadian and North American industry leaders, including Motion Industries, whose portfolio ranges from machining to equipment leasing and rentals, as well as fabricated metals, and lumber and wood, to name a few. Bearings & Transmission Supply and Owen-Richards Company merged to form
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Thomas Skinner Continues To Support BCMMAG And Youth In Canada

Richmond, BC, based machine shop supply distributor, Thomas Skinner, is continuing to go above and beyond in their support of machining trades in Western Canada. One avenue of continued investment for Thomas Skinner is the BC Metal Manufacturing Group (BCMMAG) fund, which has worked since its inception to spread awareness of the manufacturing sector to students and educators
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NEW MACHINES, EXCITED STUDENTS AND AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF MANUFACTURING: SUMMER STUDENTS GET CREATIVE WITH A CNC MACHINE

Wesley Beavan is a Technology Education Instructor at a Richmond high school. After receiving some funding and new machinery through the BCMMAG Fund, he was inspired to organize a 4-week manufacturing summer camp to introduce a group of youth to the world of manufacturing, focusing on metal fabrication and manufacturing. Students in attendance were introduced
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BC Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group Fund Receives Key Contribution From Industry Leader Elliot-Matsuura

October 5, 2022 (Vancouver, BC) The Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) is proud to announce that the BC Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group Fund (BCMMAG) has received a generous donation from Elliott-Matsuura Canada Inc. to support the group’s continuing efforts to raise awareness surrounding manufacturing trades in the province of BC. More specifically, funds received from Elliot-Matsuura Canada
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PRINCE GEORGE SECONDARY SCHOOL RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION OF HAAS DESKTOP MILL

Precision Machinery and Guide, a member of the BC Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group (BCMMAG), has generously donated a Haas Desktop Mill to Prince George Secondary School (PGSS) for students to learn practical, hands-on skills in machine tooling, automation, and production. These skills can provide that vital ‘leg up’ when applying for jobs in metal manufacturing.
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BC METAL MANUFACTURING ADVISORY GROUP COMPLETES FIRST ROUND OF CNC TRAINING AT BCIT

A group of Lower Mainland secondary school teachers are more prepared than ever to introduce students to the world of CNC machining, thanks to their completion of the Haas Basic Mill Operator course, a certification program coordinated by the British Columbia Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group (BCMMAG). DONATE The Haas Basic Mill Operator program, led by
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PROMAC, THE CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION, AND THE BC METAL MANUFACTURING ADVISORY GROUP PULL TOGETHER FOR COWICHAN STUDENTS

 Cowichan Valley, BC – The Cowichan Valley School District has partnered with local business Promac Group, the Construction Foundation of BC, and the BC Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group, to purchase and equip a Haas CNC Desktop Mill for students at Cowichan Secondary.  Cowichan Valley School District release (PDF) The state-of-the-art mill was purchased with funds
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CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION OF BC: HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2020

Like many organizations, the Construction Foundation of BC team overcame unique barriers this past year as everyone adapted to a new way of socially distanced operations. The CFBC team continued to perform virtual workshops, produce content and collaborate with several organizations to continue educational opportunities. It’s a testament to our stakeholders and partners that there
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HERE FOR GOOD: UDO JAHN’S DRIVE TO UNITE METAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

VICTORIA, BC – In 2016, Modern Engineering general manager Udo Jahn spearheaded the creation of the BC Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group (BCMMAG), comprised of a group of industry members, educators and community leaders committed to sharing the career opportunities available in the metal manufacturing trades with young people across British Columbia. MANUFACTURING FACT SHEETS /
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