October 14, 2017 - Colin Gowdy, Blackburn News - A new training facility is opening doors for carpenters in the Sarnia-Lambton community.Carpenter�s Local 1256 held their grand opening Saturday afternoon to showcase some of the buildings many state-of-the-art features.�It makes it so much easier to perform the work when you have the right equipment,� says Business Manager Bob Schenck. �Just overall, it�s a lot nicer, bigger and an easier place to train.�The facility has an in-ground pit which will allow workers to drive stakes through the winter months, as well as an overhead crane. Schenck says this will prepare carpenters for moving heavy steel formwork, a requirement at many job sites.If you�d like to check it out for yourself, head to 101 Business Park Drive in Sarnia.
