Conference Speaker
Alain GingrasAlain studied mechanical engineering at Laval University and received his bachelor degree in 1984.Alain has worked his entire career in the wood product industry, as project engineers for sawmilling companies, an equipment manufacturer and at a wood component plant for a major door & windows manufacturer. For the last 12 years, he has been with FPInnovations, Forintek division as a technical advisor in the lumber manufacturing department.
FPInnovations brings together FERIC, Forintek, Paprican, and the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre of Natural Resources Canada, to create the world’s largest private, not-for-profit forest research institute. With over 600 employees spread across Canada, FPInnovations unites the individual strengths of each of these internationally recognized forest research and development institutes into a single, greater force.
In the duty of his work, Alain provides technical support for the member companies with Forintek, mainly at operational level. Forintek's Vision is to be the global leader in wood products research and technology transfer and the knowledge center of choice for the Canadian wood products sector. To meet this vision, the Mission of Forintek is to develop scientific and technical knowledge, applications and solutions that will enhance the ongoing competitiveness of its members and the Canadian wood products sector.
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