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Explore Abbotsford’s Leading Manufacturers & Innovators.

To highlight Abbotsford’s diverse and innovative manufacturing sector, and to mark Canada’s Manufacturing Day, the City of Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce are partnering to launch an inaugural Manufacturing Industry Tour on Friday, October 4, 2024.

About the Tour:

The tour will start with check-in at Lot H at Sevenoaks Mall from 8:00-8:30AM The buses will depart from Seven Oaks Mall at 8:30AM and take guest on a guided tour to 4 local manufacturers. There will be a mid-day break  with lunch provided. 

Please Note:

Special meals or dietary restrictions must be requested a the time of registration.
We recommend you wear comfortable layered clothing. Closed toed shoes are required and PPE will be provided as-needed.

The Manufacturing Industry Tour will include stops at:

BARR Plastics

For over 50 years, BARR Plastics is leading supplier of environment-enhancing solutions for rainwater harvesting, storm-water management, wastewater treatment, potable water storage and certified safe food, beverage and chemical handling.

BARR has served as a reliable choice for buyers in a vast range of industries, with eight product and service divisions designed to meet the needs of property and business owners alike. In addition to BARR’s focus on liquids and materials handling solutions, everyone from cottage owners to marinas to Harbour Authorities can build their dream dock with BARR’s dock building components division.

RAD Torque

RAD Torque Systems is a leading Canadian manufacturer of pneumatic, battery powered, and electronic pistol grip torque wrenches which are marketed under the RAD trademark. RAD products have proven to be successful all over the world in such industries as oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, aerospace, power generation and manufacturing.

In 2024 RAD Torque's B-RAD Xtreme was won the Bronze Award for Commercial Technology: Engineering & Manufacturing Tools at the 2024 Edison Awards 

BE Power Equipment

Originally named Braber Equipment, BE Power Equipment was founded in 1969 by Bill Braber in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Bill's focus on quality, service, and support became the pillars that drove the business forward. In 1991, Bill's son, Nick Braber, created BE Pressure Supply and quickly became Canada's largest manufacturer of pressure washers. Under Nick's leadership, BE Pressure grew to four global manufacturing facilities. In 2018 the company name was changed to BE Power Equipment to better reflect the diversity of products.

Today, third-generation owner Curtis Braber continues to build on the values instilled by previous generations. BE Power Equipment is proud to be one of the largest manufacturers in North America focusing on high-quality industrial power equipment.

StructureCraft

Founded in1998, StructureCraft specializes in creative structural engineering and specialized construction of mass timber buildings and structures. With projects in Canada and across the world, their team of structural engineers and builders work with visionary architects, developers, and contractors to create beautiful and efficient structures that people love to own and use At their 50,000 ft² facility in Abbotsford, StructureCraft supports its engineer-build work in house, from dowel-laminated timber production to CNC fabrication and pre-assembly.