Company Outing

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Jakub Stachurski (Middle Right) is the technical sales representative for our Milesi line of coatings. Jakub paid us here a visit at Columbia Industrial Supplies to update us on all the new products available as well as provide some technical training. Jakub is very knowledgeable on many different types of wood coatings as well as application methods for each of them. Afterwards he treated us all to a nice dinner out. We are very happy to have such good support from him as well as Milesi!

Happy Customers!

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2 very happy customers with 2 brand new Binks MX 412 pump outfits. Professionally installed with protective casing to keep the equipment in tip top shape!

Columbia Industrial Supplies Finishing Seminar

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Columbia Industrial Supplies Hosts 2019 Wood Finishing Seminars

Wood finishing can be one of the most challenging processes in your shop and your finished product is the first thing your customer sees. Many finishers though are self-taught, possibly trained by the previous finisher and often knowledge is handed down by word of mouth. Lack of proficiency in the finishing process can lead to expensive rework, missed delivery deadlines and frustration for production personnel.

 

In recognition of this dearth of knowledge and training in the wood finishing industry, Columbia Industrial Supplies partnered with the Fine Furniture & Joinery program at Camosun College to host one-day wood finishing seminars at Camosun College’s Interurban Campus in Victoria, B.C.

 

Areas of emphasis included:

  • Abrasives technology,
  • Sub-straight preparation,
  • Types of wood finishes,
  • Staining, colour matching basics,
  • Troubleshooting finishing problems,
  • Application equipment technology,
  • Spray equipment maintenance,
  • Troubleshooting application problems,
  • Personal safety equipment standards.

 

Our industry partners Joe Spencer, Sales Director for AcromaPro North America; Ian Moskaluk, Senior Technical Representative for Klingspor Abrasives; and Don Alexander, Western Regional Manager for Coating Equipment Warehouse gave presentations on wood coatings, abrasives and application equipment in a classroom setting.

 

Each seminar was fully subscribed by Columbia Industrial customers and Camosun College students.  Special thanks to Sandra Carr the instructor of the Fine Furniture and Joinery Program at Camosun College!

 

AcromaPro’s Joe Spencer presenting at the 2019 Columbia Industrial Supplies Wood Finishing Seminar

Golf Tournament!

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The Columbia Industrial Supplies annual golf tournament has wrapped up with a wonderful day of golf, fun and food. We would like to thank everyone who participated this year as it was a big success. There were prizes to be had, challenges to be won and lost balls to be found. The weather was great and so was Highland Pacific Golf course. We look forward to the event next year!

 

   

Congratulations To Dylan Miller!

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Columbia Industrial Supplies would like to congratulate Dylan Miller, for recently becoming a Bona Certified Sales Professional

Camosun Booth

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Columbia Industrial Supplies proudly sponsors the woodworking program at Camosun College. Above is the finishing booth, where we will soon be holding our spray finishing seminar.

Bona Sand & Finish School Preparation

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Two contractors hard at work, getting ready for the upcoming Bona Sand & Finish School

New Team Member

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As the sun shines brightly on Columbia Industrial Supplies, John welcomes a new member to the team: Dylan Miller. Dylan brings years of industry experience with him, and when not working, can often be found playing baseball.

Having a problem sealing MDF?

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MDF

Having a problem sealing MDF? 

Solution… AcromaPro TRANSPARENT HIGH BUILD PRIMER

Designed specifically for MDF, this acid cured post catalyzed sealer provides an excellent prime and seal coat for MDF faces and edges.

  • High solids – 59% by weight,
  • Excellent filling properties,
  • Fast dry times,
  • Excellent sanding characteristics,
  • Can be tinted to topcoat colour,
  • Uses same reducer and catalyst as other AcromaPro products,
  • Can be used on solid wood,
  • No phthalate plasticizers,
  • HAPS free,
  • Meets System 5 – Conversion Varnish Transparent quality standards for AWI.

AcromaPro’s post-catalyzed finishes offer exceptional durability, flexible, user-friendly, low odor systems that consistently deliver the highest-quality results, so you can achieve an attractive finish while meeting environmental standards.

                                                                                                                                                                                                     Made in Canada, Proudly Distributed by Columbia Paints & Industrial Supplies

                                                                We know finishing!  

 

 

Bona Sponsored Open House

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OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, June 18th, 2015

 Hello, I’m Erik Peterson, your Bona Territory Manager for British Columbia. I have worked in the hardwood flooring and lumber industry for most of my career. I have a passion for selling quality products, cultivating long relationships and being a great technical resource for contractors. I am proud to be part of the Bona team and I look forward to meeting you at our open house in Victoria!

  •  Come meet Erik and find out about the new Bona floor finish systems
  •  Learn about Bona’s new sanding machines
  •  Refreshments served throughout the day 
  • Raffles & free stuff

 

   COLUMBIA PAINTS & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

                                                        Now Open Saturdays 8 – 3, Sundays 10 – 3             

                                           “We don’t finish floors, we leave it up to the experts…you!”

        831 Shamrock Street, Victoria V8X 2V1, Telephone (250) 475-2295,

Toll Free (800) 606-2295, Fax (250) 415-2112

   columbiaindustrialsupplies@shaw.ca            columbiaindustrialsupplies.com