(Abbotsford, BC) July 8th, 2025 –
To mark Canada’s Manufacturing Day and celebrate Abbotsford’s thriving and dynamic manufacturing sector, the City of Abbotsford and Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce are once again partnering to host the second annual Manufacturing Industry Tour on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Abbotsford’s advanced manufacturing industry is a cornerstone of the local economy, generating over $1 billion in annual sales and supporting more than 8,000 jobs. The sector plays a key role in driving innovation, attracting investment, and strengthening the region’s economic resilience. The Manufacturing Tour offers a unique opportunity for community and business leaders to go behind the scenes at some of Abbotsford’s most successful and forward-thinking manufacturing companies while exploring opportunities for collaboration among local manufacturers, businesses, and government.
The day-long bus tour will take participants inside four local leading manufacturers: Longboard Architectural Products, Clearbrook Iron Works, BE Power Equipment, and Tiger Tools, providing first-hand insight into the processes, people, and technologies that keep the manufacturing sector in Abbotsford moving forward. The tour also features guest speakers from the manufacturing sector, a group lunch, and valuable networking opportunities.
Event Facts:
Date: October 3rd, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Sevenoaks Shopping Centre (Parking Lot G), 32900 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford
To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit https://business.abbotsfordchamber.com/chamber-calendar/Details/manufacturing-industry-tour-2025-1233655?sourceTypeId=Website.
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About the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce:
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce represents the needs of Abbotsford’s businesses and empowers economic development across the Fraser Valley region. For over 110 years, the Abbotsford Chamber has been the voice of business, working on behalf of nearly 800 members, investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs and young professionals, breaking down barriers to business development and trade, advocating for investments and policies to help businesses succeed, and building community and connections.
The Abbotsford Chamber is nationally accredited to meet standards of business excellence and provide benefits to its member organizations.
Media Contact:
Taylor Carlson
PR & Marketing Coordinator
Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce