Dinner & Networking - CSA W47.1-2025 (New Edition for 2026)

Stay ahead of the curve in structural welding compliance by joining our upcoming session with Cristian Zanfir from CWB Group. This presentation will explore the 2025 edition of the CSA W47.1 Standard — Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel.

The latest update reflects important advancements in welding technology, expanded role definitions (including robotic welding personnel), and key changes to qualification and certification requirements that directly impact companies across the industry.

Whether you are a welding supervisor, engineer, inspector, or quality professional, this session will provide a clear and practical overview of what’s new in CSA W47.1-25 — and what it means for your organization. We’ll cover the major revisions, how they affect testing and certification processes, and the steps needed to remain compliant under the updated standard.

Don’t miss this important industry update and opportunity to stay informed and prepared.

Speakers Biography

Cristian Zanfir joined the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) in 2004 when he started his new career as a certification representative in the Ontario region. During his career with the CWB Group, he’s held several roles like Procedure Verification Engineer, Supervisor Ontario Operations, Supervisor Procedure Verification Engineer, and Electrodes Certification Department. Today, Cristian is working for the Office of Public Safety of the CWB Group as Assistant Manager Standards. His main role is to contribute to developing standards within a large number of standards committees of the AWS, ASME, CSA, and ISO organizations.

Tuesday, February 6th, 2023.

Reception at 5:30 pm

Dinner at 6:00 pm

Presentations at 7:00 pm

Location - Ironworkers Local 721

909 Kipling Ave. Toronto, Ontario M8Z 5H3

Free parking at the facility

The registration fee is $30.00 for Members, $35.00 for Non-Members (General Admission), and $15.00 for Student Members.

If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact us before the event at [email protected]

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Info: Assistant Manager, Standards - Office of Public Safety at CWB Group

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