Through information gained by its membership in the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR), since January 2012 the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) was able to bring Engineers, Scientists, Civil Servants, Businessmen, Marketers, Lawyers, and Consumer representatives together in the form of a committee called Bamboo & Indigenous Materials Advisory Committee (BIMAC).
Members of BIMAC have so far done the following:
Used Bambusa vulagaris to develop prototypes:
- Bamboo Board
- Bamboo Plywood
- Bamboo Tile
- Bamboo School Furniture
- Bamboo Baking Spoon
- Bamboo Cutlery
- Bamboo Pens
- Bamboo Charcoal
- Bamboo furniture
Just to highlight a few of the products that are available and for sale at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica.
Members of BIMAC have also formed a non-profit organization called the Bamboo Industry Association of Jamaica and the Peckham Steering Committee, which are both registered and have as their missions the replication of the successes of BIMAC to link bamboo and bamboo products, sellers and buyers, and to provide employment throughout Jamaica.
This will be done through mass production and commercialization of bamboo products through the development and utilization of certification systems to be spearheaded by the INBAR’s focal point at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica. Hands-on Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Training
Description:
The CNC training allows you to work in a wide variety of fields such as the craft industry as well as carpentry. Computer Numeric Control (CNC) operators run CNC machines to cut parts to specific dimensions. They are very involved with quality and producing parts to meet customer specifications. Take advantage of the cost savings accrued by using CNC machines to turn raw materials into final products.
Module 1:
COST J$18,000.00/day PLUS GCT
- What is CNC?
- What can you do with the CNC Machine?
- Understanding the Hardware
- Understanding the recommended Software
- Practical Demonstration and Handling of CNC
MODULE 2:
Bamboo Harvesting and Preservation (2 Days) – COST J$18,000.00/day PLUS GCT
- The correct way to Harvest Bamboo
- The correct way to preserve bamboo
- Hands-on preservation of bamboo
For more details, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Shauna-Kay Lewis at SKLewis@bsj.org.jm or call 876-618-1534
NB: There is no specific period for this training; once you are interested, we will schedule a date to facilitate this training.
For persons interested in bamboo furniture items are available for sale at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, as it relates to large furniture those are done to order. We also so do custom items.