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Join Our Team!

Friday, March 3rd, 2023

We are looking for new talent to join our team! Do you live and breathe SolidWorks?

Do you have an excellent eye for mechanical design with strong attention to detail and a creative flair? We are looking for an analytical mechanical designer who is an enthusiastic and proactive self-starter with excellent communication/written skills.

If you are an adept problem-solver and with extensive experience using SolidWorks and 3D modeling, this may be your ideal position.

The best candidate will be someone with demonstrated experience in the preparation of designs, quotations, and manufacturing drawings – particularly someone who has mechanical design experience with heavy industrial machinery. Bonus points if you have designed wood processing machinery for the forestry industry.

Take a look at the job description on our careers page. While you are there check out our other opportunities. Or click here for the complete Senior Mechanical Designer job description.

Interested? Let’s talk! Send your resume to:

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Midnight Train to Georgia

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023

Okay, so we’re not taking the midnight train, but we are going to Georgia! We’re headed to the 16th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo in Atlanta, from February 28 until March 2, 2023!

Our bags are packed and our tickets are in hand. Drop by Booth #404 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta and say hello! We’ll be standing by to answer all your questions about our custom engineered wood-processing and material handling systems and how they can help you get more from your mill.

See you there!

Tags: Atlanta Georgia, Biomass, Biomass Conference & Expo, Brunette Machinery, Trade Show
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Thank You, TP&EE! We Had a Blast!

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

It was a great show and we had a blast! This year’s Timber Processing & Energy Expo return to the Portland Exposition Center was a welcome event that we were excited to attend.

The attendees were as enthusiastic as we were to be at the show for three days of schmoozing, catching up and discovering what’s new in the sawmill and lumber industries. With over 800 exhibitors coupled with two stimulating conferences, this show had something for everyone in the timber industry.

We were happy to reunite with old friends, connect with new faces and form new partnerships, in real time. Moreover, it was energizing to be in a big room filled with people having conversations and sharing memories.

Team Brunette Comments

Our sales team had plenty of good things to say about this year’s event. A few of their comments were:

“This show was an eye opener for me, it was interesting and informative to see the competition up close and personal as well as having a chance to view equipment upstream and downstream from ours in a mill site.”

“My personal view on the show was excellent, great to be in front of customers once again.”

“No question, people were enjoying the meet and greet part of the trade shows, opportunities to shake hands and renew past friendships all were very visible.”

“It was exciting to see people out and about, milling around asking questions, shaking hands, just like old times!”

“It was a good experience with a great BMC team!”  

Team Brunette had busy, exhaustive three days at the show, but overall had a great time at TP&EE 2022! We are already planning for the 2024 show!

Thank you!

Many thanks to our hard-working friendly sales team. [Pictured in the black shirts] Sonia Marchesini, Patrick Browne, Ryan Coates, Colleen Koustas, and Glenn Clarke.

Thank you to all of you who stopped by to say hello and talk shop with the team. Thank you as well, Hatton-Brown Expositions, an affiliate of Timber Processing magazine, for hosting this successful and well-organized event!

Tags: Brunette Machinery, Portland, Timber Processing & Energy Expo, TP&EE2022, Trade Show
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Cheers to Fifty Years!

Friday, September 23rd, 2022

On Saturday, September 17th, Brunette Machinery said “Cheers to fifty years!” in celebration of Larry Walsh’s 50-year work anniversary!

Larry Walsh, our superhero service technician, started work with Brunette Machine Works (now Brunette Machinery) as a machinist apprentice in 1972 when he was eighteen years old. Larry earned his machinist ticket, and moved into the fitting department. There he worked fitting and assembling metal parts for debarkers, bandmills, screens, chippers, the auto chip edger, and other equipment for sawmill and veneer plywood applications.

Later, when Brunette Machinery moved its head office to Surrey, Larry continued to work in the new shop but soon decided to retire. Well, he thought he decided to retire, but it didn’t take much to convince him to stay with the company as Brunette’s principal service technician.

Larry is known as our superhero service tech, not only for his expertise with every Brunette machine, but also for his willingness to go where he is needed and his knack for figuring out exactly what needs to be done. Those who have worked with Larry respect his knowledge and his strong work ethic. He is well known for his feisty personality and his no-nonsense approach to doing the job right.

To commemorate Larry’s outstanding milestone, Brunette held an anniversary party at the Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver. There was food, music and of course, cake! Team Brunette had a blast betting on the horses — and everyone had a bit of luck! At least there weren’t any tears or fist clenching after the last stretch!

Kirk, presented Larry with a Canucks jersey emblazoned with the number 50, a blue Brunette superhero cape — which he immediately put on — and a framed collage of “Larry” photos that we had all signed.

The rest of the afternoon was spent chatting and reminiscing about the “good old days” (when Larry had hair!)

It was a spectacular day. The weather was fantastic and the food was delicious. There was a lot of laughter and much excitement as we cheered on our favourites to win!

Thank you, Larry, for your fantastic work and contribution to Brunette! Congratulations on your amazing achievement! Cheers to fifty years!

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Timber Processing & Energy Expo – Portland, OR – Sept. 28-30, 2022

Monday, July 11th, 2022

The event is usually scheduled every other year, but because of the pandemic the 2020 show was cancelled. The last one held, in 2018, attracted nearly 3,000 exhibitors from 38 U.S. states, six Canadian provinces and 17 countries.

This is a one-of-a-kind must attend event for professionals in the lumber, panel and engineered wood products and wood-based energy and biomass industries. Make your plans today to be a part of the Timber Processing & Energy Expo!

We are excited to be exhibiting again at this exciting show. Mark your calendars for Sept. 28 – 30, 2022! We hope to see you there — we’ll be at Booth #347!

Tags: Brunette Machinery, Forestry Industry, Oregon, Portland, TP&EE Show, Trade Show
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Our Latest Ad — The Softwood Forest Products Buyer

Monday, June 27th, 2022

Our latest ad — featuring the Brunette / CBI Grizzly Mill Hog — can be seen in the May/June 2022 issue of the Softwood Forest Products Buyer on page 67.

Check out our Equipment page for information on our complete product line.

Tags: Brunette Machinery, Brunette/CBI Grizzly Mill Hog, Forestry, Forestry Industry, Wood Processing Systems
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Find Your New Career Tomorrow!

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

The doors open tomorrow at 11:00am, June 23, 2022 at Langley Events Centre for the Langley Career & Post-Secondary Education event.

Brunette Machinery will be there and we can’t wait to meet you! Bring your resume, questions and enthusiasm and drop by Booth #27 to speak with members of our team.

Find out more about our company and our core values. Check out our current opportunities and read about the Top Five Reasons why you will love joining our team.

Langley Career & Post-Secondary Education Event, June 23, 2022
Langley Events Centre – Field House
7888 200 Street, Langley, BC V2Y 3J4

See you there!

Thursday, June 23, 2021 from 11:00am until 3:00pm

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Langley Career & Post-Secondary Education Event

Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

Langley Career & Post-Secondary Education Event, June 23, 2022
Langley Events Centre – Field House
7888 200 Street, Langley, BC V2Y 3J4

If you are considering a career change or looking for work, plan to attend the Langley Career & Post-Secondary Education event on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Brunette Machinery will be there and we are excited to meet you! Bring your resume, questions and enthusiasm and drop by our booth to speak with members of our team. Find out more about us and our current opportunities. See you there!

Save the date: Thursday, June 23, 2021 from 11:00am until 3:00pm

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Career Change? Looking For Work?

Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

Are you thinking of a career change or looking for work? Brunette has current opportunities for creative minds to continue helping our customers get the most from their mill.

Curious if working at Brunette is right for you? Please read our Top Five reasons why you will love joining our team!

1. We are a premier supplier of wood-processing and material handling systems to the North American forest industry
We provide custom engineered solutions built with leading-edge technology and an unsurpassed level of quality to give our customers an important advantage in our ever-changing global economy. Working at Brunette means you will be part of a creative, collaborative team providing the best products in the business!

2. Brunette has been in business since 1942
Brunette Machinery has weathered storms and enjoyed many successes in its 80-year history.  When you join our team, you will be working with a diverse, committed group in a long-standing, thriving company.

3. Brunette Machinery has a great reputation
We live and work by our corporate values. Brunette employees expect excellence and take pride in their work. Brunette Machinery strives to make the team better by providing an open and honest environment where the diverse talents of the team are recognized and appreciated.  As a result, our reputation in the industry for quality products, exceptional customer service and a synergetic workplace, is bar none.

4. Brunette’s trusted leadership
One of the many reasons that the team is happy to work at Brunette, is the company’s leadership. Owner and president, Kirk Forbes, believes in the team’s abilities to work together and fosters a culture of cooperation, diversity, inclusion and fairness. He continues to build the company by investing in growth, product innovation, customers, and the Brunette team.

5. What’s the best thing about working at Brunette?
Simple. It’s the people. We’re a dynamic, supportive, diverse group committed to delivering extraordinary value. And, we are a fun, cooperative team that values and respects each other!

Ready to apply? Check out our Careers page for our current opportunities.

Mark your calendar for June 23rd, 2022 and plan to join us at the Langley Career & Post-Secondary Education Event. Stop by our booth and speak to members of our fantastic, friendly team. Bring your resume, questions and enthusiasm! Find out why you belong at Brunette Machinery!

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Will You Be At The COFI 2022 Convention?

Thursday, April 28th, 2022

We are all set up and waiting to chat with you! Stop by our booths and say hello. We love to talk about what is happening in the forestry industry and how we can help you maximize your operations.

COFI Annual Convention April 27 – 29, 2022
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
Hotel & Conference Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia

The BC Council of Forest Industries’ annual convention is the largest gathering of the forest sector in Western Canada. This widely anticipated event will once again take place at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel and Conference Centre in Vancouver, BC from April 27 to 29.

We are excited to be taking part in this convention along with industry leaders from across the globe, as well as senior representatives from customers, suppliers, as well as local, provincial, federal government and First Nations leaders.

The convention will run from 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 27 to 2:00 pm on Friday, April 29.
View the program here.

See you at Booths #30 & 31!

Tags: British Columbia, Brunette Machinery, COFI, Forestry Industry, Trade Convention
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