MEDIA ADVISORY: Canadian Welding Bureau officially opens the doors to 18,000 square foot welding training and testing facility in Nisku, Alberta

NISKU, AB, Sept. 24, 2014 /CNW/ - The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) is opening the doors to its new Western Region Office in Nisku, Alberta. The Western Region Office represents $6.5 million investment in the local Edmonton economy and has already created over 100 local jobs during its construction.

The 18,000 square foot facility will serve as a Welding Education & Training Centre of Excellence helping to support local industries need for qualified skilled labour by offering enhanced education, training and certification for welders, supervisors, engineers and inspectors, as well as non-destructive testing technicians. 

On Friday, September 26, 2014 esteemed political guests and industry professionals will join CWB to officially open the doors and tour the new facility.

• James Rajotte, MP for the Alberta riding of Edmonton-Leduc
• Mayor John Whaley, Leduc County, Division Four
• Councillor John Schonewille, Leduc County, Division Three

Please contact us to confirm attendance or set up an interview in advance with Doug Luciani, President and CEO, CWB Group.

WHEN:	Friday, September 26, 2014
	11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHO:	Canadian Welding Bureau, industry representatives and political guests
WHAT:	Photos, interview opportunities and a tour at the official opening of the Welding Education & Training Centre of Excellence
WHERE:	206 -19^th Avenue, Nisku, Alberta (Click here for directions)

About CWB:

The CWB Group is Canada's only national welding oversight organization. It is mandated, through the Canadian building codes and other national, provincial and regional legislations to ensure the quality of construction of Canada's welded environment – including buildings, bridges, towers and other steel and aluminum items. As a not-for-profit, in operation for over 65 years, the CWB Group provides local certifications, qualification and training services to Canadian codes and standards to the welding and constructions industry across Canada.

With offices in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, CWB's team of over 250 staff provide true national services from BC to Nunavut to Newfoundland and all places in between.  The CWB is also responsible for certifying international companies and their personnel involved in building products or providing welder consumables destined for use within Canada or projects destined for Canada.   Regardless of the location or type of services provides – CWB Group's mandate is to ensure the safety of Canadians and the environment though the proper application and enforcement of Canada's national codes and standards.

SOURCE: The Canadian Welding Bureau

Or to arrange an interview please contact:Tia Thomas, Consultant - Environics Communications, 416-969-2729, [email protected]