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AWMAC [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Wood Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada Quebec Chapter
1, record 1, English, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20Quebec%20Chapter
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- AWMAC Quebec Chapter 2, record 1, English, AWMAC%20Quebec%20Chapter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada Quebec Chapter: name confirmed by the organization. 1, record 1, English, - Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20Quebec%20Chapter
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada Quebec
- AWMAC Quebec
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Industrie du bois
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Association des manufacturiers de menuiserie architecturale du Canada Section Québec
1, record 1, French, Association%20des%20manufacturiers%20de%20menuiserie%20architecturale%20du%20Canada%20Section%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- AWMAC Québec 2, record 1, French, AWMAC%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Association des manufacturiers de menuiserie architecturale du Canada Section Québec : appellation confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 1, French, - Association%20des%20manufacturiers%20de%20menuiserie%20architecturale%20du%20Canada%20Section%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Association des manufacturiers de menuiserie architecturale du Canada Québec
- AWMAC Section Québec
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Wood Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada
1, record 2, English, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AWMAC 2, record 2, English, AWMAC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada’s mission is to] develop and promote the use of AWMAC’s quality standards for the manufacturing and installation of architectural woodwork, and promote assurance of adherence to those quality standards and sustainable practices in the woodworking industry. 3, record 2, English, - Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada; AWMAC : name and abbreviation confirmed by the organization. 4, record 2, English, - Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Industrie du bois
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association des manufacturiers de menuiserie architecturale du Canada
1, record 2, French, Association%20des%20manufacturiers%20de%20menuiserie%20architecturale%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AWMAC 1, record 2, French, AWMAC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] mission de l'AWMAC. Établir les normes de qualité de l'AWMAC et en préconiser l'utilisation pour la fabrication et l'installation de menuiserie architecturale, et promouvoir l'assurance de l'application de ces normes par l'industrie de la menuiserie architecturale ainsi que la mise en place de pratiques environnementales durables. 2, record 2, French, - Association%20des%20manufacturiers%20de%20menuiserie%20architecturale%20du%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Association des manufacturiers de menuiserie architecturale du Canada; AWMAC : nom et abréviation confirmés par l'organisme. 3, record 2, French, - Association%20des%20manufacturiers%20de%20menuiserie%20architecturale%20du%20Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-08-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Finish Carpentry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Saskatchewan AWMAC Chapter
1, record 3, English, Saskatchewan%20AWMAC%20Chapter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- AWMAC Saskatchewan 2, record 3, English, AWMAC%20Saskatchewan
correct
- AWMAC SK 2, record 3, English, AWMAC%20SK
correct
- AWMAC SK 2, record 3, English, AWMAC%20SK
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of eight regional chapters of the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada(AWMAC) across Canada. 3, record 3, English, - Saskatchewan%20AWMAC%20Chapter
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Saskatchewan Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada Chapter
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada Saskatchewan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Menuiserie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Saskatchewan AWMAC Chapter
1, record 3, French, Saskatchewan%20AWMAC%20Chapter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- AWMAC Saskatchewan 2, record 3, French, AWMAC%20Saskatchewan
correct
- AWMAC SK 2, record 3, French, AWMAC%20SK
correct
- AWMAC SK 2, record 3, French, AWMAC%20SK
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Saskatchewan Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada Chapter
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada Saskatchewan
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada - Northern Alberta Chapter
1, record 4, English, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%2D%20Northern%20Alberta%20Chapter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- AWMAC Northern Alberta 1, record 4, English, AWMAC%20Northern%20Alberta
correct
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada - Northern Alberta 2, record 4, English, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%2D%20Northern%20Alberta
unofficial
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada - Northern Alberta Chapter is a trade association representing the Architectural Woodworking Industry. Its membership includes Manufacturer (Contractor), Associate, Advisory and Design Authority Members. 1, record 4, English, - Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%2D%20Northern%20Alberta%20Chapter
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Architectural Wood-work Manufacturers Association of Canada - Northern Alberta Chapter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada - Northern Alberta Chapter
1, record 4, French, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%2D%20Northern%20Alberta%20Chapter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- AWMAC Northern Alberta 1, record 4, French, AWMAC%20Northern%20Alberta
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Architectural Wood-work Manufacturers Association of Canada - Northern Alberta Chapter
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-02-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Finish Carpentry
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- AWMAC Manitoba
1, record 5, English, AWMAC%20Manitoba
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada - Manitoba 2, record 5, English, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%2D%20Manitoba
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada's(AWMAC) mission :] To develop and promote the use of AWMAC' s quality standards for the manufacturing and installation of architectural woodwork, and promote assurance of adherence to those quality standards and sustainable practices in the woodworking industry. 3, record 5, English, - AWMAC%20Manitoba
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Menuiserie
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- AWMAC Manitoba
1, record 5, French, AWMAC%20Manitoba
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada - Manitoba 2, record 5, French, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%2D%20Manitoba
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Mission de l'Association des manufacturiers de menuiserie architecturale du Canada (AWMAC) :] Établir les normes de qualité de l'AWMAC et en préconiser l'utilisation pour la fabrication et l'installation de menuiserie architecturale, et promouvoir l'assurance de l'application de ces normes par l'industrie de la menuiserie architecturale ainsi que la mise en place de Pratiqes environnementales durables. 3, record 5, French, - AWMAC%20Manitoba
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-01-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Wood Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada Atlantic
1, record 6, English, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20Atlantic
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- AWMAC Atlantic 2, record 6, English, AWMAC%20Atlantic
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AWMAC Atlantic is an association of millwork manufacturers, suppliers, installers, designers and educators in the provinces of Atlantic Canada. 2, record 6, English, - Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20Atlantic
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Industrie du bois
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada Atlantic
1, record 6, French, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20Atlantic
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- AWMAC Atlantic 2, record 6, French, AWMAC%20Atlantic
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-06-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada - British Columbia
1, record 7, English, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%2D%20British%20Columbia
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- AWMAC BC 1, record 7, English, AWMAC%20BC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Architectural Wood-work Manufacturers Association of Canada - British Columbia
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada - British Columbia
1, record 7, French, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%2D%20British%20Columbia
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- AWMAC BC 1, record 7, French, AWMAC%20BC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Architectural Wood-work Manufacturers Association of Canada - British Columbia
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-06-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada - Southern Alberta
1, record 8, English, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%2D%20Southern%20Alberta
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- AWMAC Southern Alberta 2, record 8, English, AWMAC%20Southern%20Alberta
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission: To advance the interests of those related to the production [and] installation of architectural woodwork; to foster a closer relationship among the various braches of the industry. 1, record 8, English, - Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%2D%20Southern%20Alberta
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Architectural Wood-work Manufacturers Association of Canada - Southern Alberta
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada - Southern Alberta
1, record 8, French, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%2D%20Southern%20Alberta
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- AWMAC Southern Alberta 2, record 8, French, AWMAC%20Southern%20Alberta
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Architectural Wood-work Manufacturers Association of Canada - Southern Alberta
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-05-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Finish Carpentry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada – Ontario Chapter
1, record 9, English, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%26ndash%3B%20Ontario%20Chapter
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- AWMAC Ontario 2, record 9, English, AWMAC%20Ontario
correct
- Architectural Millworkers of Ontario 3, record 9, English, Architectural%20Millworkers%20of%20Ontario
former designation, correct
- A.M.O 4, record 9, English, A%2EM%2EO
former designation, correct
- A.M.O 4, record 9, English, A%2EM%2EO
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Architectural Millworkers of Ontario was unofficially active in the late fifties and early sixties with a handful of members from [various] companies ... The A.M.O. officially registered in the province of Ontario as a non-profit association on November 7, 1966. 4, record 9, English, - Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%26ndash%3B%20Ontario%20Chapter
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Menuiserie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada – Ontario Chapter
1, record 9, French, Architectural%20Woodwork%20Manufacturers%20Association%20of%20Canada%20%26ndash%3B%20Ontario%20Chapter
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- AWMAC Ontario 2, record 9, French, AWMAC%20Ontario
correct
- Architectural Millworkers of Ontario 3, record 9, French, Architectural%20Millworkers%20of%20Ontario
former designation, correct
- A.M.O 4, record 9, French, A%2EM%2EO
former designation, correct
- A.M.O 4, record 9, French, A%2EM%2EO
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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