Past Events
Thanks to Bronco Industries for a great tour on October 21, 2009.
Tour of Bronco Industries Inc.
Company Profile
Bronco is a wholesaler and distributer of flat glass and mirrors.
Locally they have the capability to cut and temper glass and produce
spandrell glass products. Prior to cutting Bronco can custom drill and
cut-out glass sheets in order to create Shower doors and like products
that accommodate any hardware. Over the winter Bronco plans to add
sealed unit production to its local capabilities. Bronco has been in
operation in Kelowna for just under 2 years and has served the Okanagan
out of its Delta facility for around 20 years.
Bronco Industries' Kelowna branch now serves as a distribution hub for
interior BC north to Prince George and east into Alberta. Bronco's
Kelowna branch employs around 18 production workers and 4 front office
staff. The Delta branch sends shipments to Kelowna 3 times a week, and
has the ability to produce a greater variety of glass products as well
as a huge inventory of specialty flat glass products.
Bronco Industries Inc.
375 Potterton Road, Kelowna, BC
Google Map
250-766-3162
Thanks to Dendy Orchards for a great tour on August 5, 2009.
Tour or Dendy Orchards
Company Profile
Dendy Orchards is in East Kelowna, and has existed there in some form
since 1903.
Dendy Orchards has kept ahead of the competition through leadership in
progressive technologies; water-conserving micro-jet sprinklers,
efficient tractors and implements, integrated pest management with
‘soft’ (non-pesticide) technologies or minimal use of chemicals,
environmentally sustainable farm practices, and annual investment in
research and improvements to produce the very best cherries for today’s
discerning markets.
Dendy Orchards ships its product worldwide, and has recently expanded
its capacity to pack and ship cherries, including its capacity as a
co-packer for several other major Okanagan farms.
Website:
www.Dendy.ca
Dendy Orchards
3700 Pooly Road, Kelowna, BC
Google Map
Thanks to Campion Marine for a great tour on May 6, 2009.
Campion Marine Inc.
Company Profile
Campion Marine is the largest independent power boat builder in Canada
and has been in operation since 1974. Approximately 200 skilled crafters
work year round in the 75,000 square foot facilities producing
approximately 1,200 boats annually. Campion produces one of the largest
selection of models from 16 feet to 30 feet of any boat building company
in North America. Campion's boats are sold through a worldwide
distribution network of more than 80 dealers encompassing 35 countries.
Campion Marine Inc.
200 Campion Street, Kelowna, BC
Google Map
www.CampionBoats.com
Thanks to NAT for a great tour of their facility on April 8, 2009.
Northern Airborne Technology Ltd. (NAT)
Company Profile
Northern Airborne Technology Ltd. (NAT) is a leading, globally
recognized manufacturer of specialized aircraft communication equipment
for Air Ambulance, Law Enforcement, Search & Rescue, Emergency Medical
Services, Electronic News Gathering, military and marine applications.
NAT products are able to be customized to suit individual mission
requirements and operator needs.
Founded in Prince George, BC in 1979, NAT moved to Kelowna in 1983 and
now employs 180 people. Acquired several years ago by Cobham plc in the
UK, an international aerospace company, NAT is now doing business as
Cobham Avionics, Kelowna (Canada).
Products include Audio Management systems, FM radios, Intercoms, P/A &
Loudhailers, Airborne Data Management systems, Data Interface
accessories, and Aural Warning Generators. OEMs such as Bell, Euro
copter, MD Helicopters, Raytheon and Rockwell have NAT products
installed as standard equipment on numerous production aircraft.
NAT’s certification and manufacturing capabilities include:
• Registered ISO 9001:2000/AS9100B
• Transport Canada Approved:
• Design Approval Organization (DAO)
• Manufacturing Facility
• Maintenance Organization (AMO)
• EASA Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organization
• In-House R&D and CAD/CAM Design & Manufacture
• CNC Machining
• Faceplate Fabrication per SAE AS7788 and MIL-STD-3009
• Environmental & EMI Test Lab
• J-STD-001 / IPC-A-610 Workmanship Standard
NAT continues to develop avionics and electronic products in response to
industry demands and is proud that many of its products have earned
recognition as ‘Industry Standard’. At Northern Airborne Technology,
quality of workmanship is surpassed only by commitment to excellence in
customer service.
Tour Highlights
• Audio & FM Radio production areas
• Circuit board assembly
• Metal shop & faceplate production
• Environmental Test Lab
• Surface mount machines (computerized ‘pick & place’)
Northern Airborne Technology Ltd.
1925 Kirschner Road, Kelowna, BC
Google Map
Tel: (250) 763-2232
Fax: (250) 762-3374
www.NorthernAirborne.com