(Abbotsford, B.C.) August 31st, 2026 — To celebrate Abbotsford’s thriving and dynamic manufacturing sector, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Abbotsford, is once again hosting the annual Manufacturing Industry Tour on Friday, September 11th, 2026.
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 3rd annual 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 three local leading manufacturers Overlanders Manufacturing LP, Pyrotek Aerospace, and Mainland Machinery Ltd. 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 at the University of the Fraser Valley, featuring industry leaders and University President Dr. James Mandigo, and valuable networking opportunities.
The event is sponsored by the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), Fortis BC, WorkBC, and the University of the Fraser Valley.
Event Facts:
Date: Friday, September 11th, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Sevenoaks Shopping Centre (Parking Lot G), 32900 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford
Lunch-only Option: 11:30-1:30 PM
The Manufacturing Tour helps support Abbotsford City Council’s strategic priority of building a vibrant and growing economy.
To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit: AbbotsfordChamber.com/Events
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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 over 850 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.
About City of Abbotsford
The City of Abbotsford was established in 1995, following the amalgamation of Matsqui and Abbotsford, to become the 5th largest municipality in British Columbia. The City of Abbotsford provides more than 175,000 residents and 7,700 businesses with municipal services, such as road maintenance, drinking water, parks, recreation facilities, sewer services, building permits, development and city planning. The City of Abbotsford owns Abbotsford International Airport, which is part of the largest aerospace hub on the continent with Washington State, and is the agricultural capital of Canada. More information can be found abbotsford.ca. Follow the City of Abbotsford on X (Twitter), Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Media Contact:
Kaitlyn Cameron
PR & Marketing Coordinator
Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce
marketing@abbotsfordchamber.com
Aletta Vanderheyden
Communications and Public Relations Manager
City of Abbotsford
media@abbotsford.ca
