08/21/2026
Join the CWB Association for an engaging webinar exploring how government initiatives, industry collaboration, and strategic workforce development are strengthening India’s National Welding Capability.
This webinar will be held on Thursday September 17, 2026 at 11:00AM to 12:30PM (EDT)
Presented by Dr. (h.c.) Rituraj Bose, Vice-President (East) and Chairman, Certification Division of The Indian Institute of Welding (IIW-India), this session will explore initiatives such as the Skill India Mission, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), along with IIW-India’s role in advancing welding education, training, certification, research, and workforce development.
Register Now: https://bit.ly/4xgz1Uk
08/20/2026
Have questions about handheld laser welding — and not enough straight answers?
Check out this 20+ page guide with real weld strength data, safety info, and a practical breakdown of how laser stacks up against TIG and MIG. No marketing fluff. Just the information you need to make an informed call.
Get it here:
https://ow.ly/FUr850Znj9q
Disclaimer: This post contains content supplied by a sponsoring organization. Publication does not constitute endorsement by CWB Group or its affiliates.
IPG Photonics
08/14/2026
A crack in critical oil sands equipment. The result was 100,000 barrels worth of production losses each day. And climbing.
Arc welding couldn’t repair it. A 12-month wait for replacement parts wasn't an option.
Apollo Machine found a third way. Learn how they made it work in the field.
Read the full story:
https://ow.ly/UbXA50Znj54
Disclaimer: This post contains content supplied by a sponsoring organization. Publication does not constitute endorsement by CWB Group or its affiliates.
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08/13/2026
Congratulations to the participants who completed our recent Automotive Welding Training and Certification, hosted at CARSTAR Lockwood Hamilton, Leaders in Quality Collision Repair. This latest group completed their Aluminum Welding, Silicone Bronze and Steel Welding as part of their Certified Collision Care program through CARSTAR.
General Manager of Chavez Auto Group, Brad Markle, expressed: “CWB was very easy to work with. From Scheduling the class, obtaining the training materials required, billing to class Instruction, everything was seamless. Matt, our Instructor, was very educated, took time to explain the process and created a class that allowed the techs to learn and succeed. We appreciate the training and will be booking more classes with CWB moving forward.”
Designed for collision centre technicians, our expert welding training supports both individual and shop-level advancement. To learn more about how CWB can support training at your collision repair facility, visit https://bit.ly/4xjf6DU
08/12/2026
Nowadays, Canaweld is capable of exporting a wide range of welding and cutting machines, engineered with special designs to meet specific customer requirements, to the USA, Mexico, South America, Asia, and Australia.As active members of the Technical Committee (TC 26) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and contributors to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards, we not only follow industry regulations, we help shape them. This involvement is directly reflected in the quality and performance of our products.
Disclaimer: This post contains content supplied by a sponsoring organization. Publication does not constitute endorsement by CWB Group or its affiliates.
Canaweld.Inc
08/11/2026
The CWB Association is proud to continue our collaboration with Skills Canada / Compétences Canada on this special podcast series, where we will highlight the training, passion, and dedication,showcasing the road to WorldSkills Team Canada from the competitors, trainers, experts, and everyone involved as they prepare to head to the World Skills Competition in Shanghai, China,on September 22-27, 2026.
In these episodes we feature: Team Canada competitors Luke Emeny, Dhefen Goh, Maximilian De Belle Holowka, Luca Assad & Andrew Assad.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bS1K9b
08/11/2026
Looking for entry-level welders who are motivated to work?
Participants in the Building Strong Foundations – WELD Program, delivered in partnership with Achēv have completed:
✔ Hands-on welding training delivered by CWB Group
✔ Exposure to advanced manufacturing
✔ Workplace readiness preparation
You get candidates who understand the basics - and are ready to learn on the job.
Plus, employers receive $2,000 in wage subsidies for an 8-week placement.
If you are a welding employer in Peel, Halton, or the GTA – sign up today: https://ow.ly/psiA50YYSVu