Attend a free 2-day workshop in our Facilities

Free from work-related distractions, future Flexpipe designers and assemblers will completely immerse themselves in an environment where modular structures are everywhere: even in the kitchen! They’ll be able to put their creative skills to use, and confidently learn how to build structures that are safe and study.

Please read below for an overview of our training sessions. We will cover the following:

• At the end of the training, what should my team members be able to do?
• What’s the training schedule?
• Who should attend?
• How much does it cost and what’s included?
• What material do I need?
• Book your training
• Who does the training?
• How should I prepare?
• Where are the Flexpipe’s offices?

At the end of the training, your team members should be able to:

• Analyze a situation and find a creative solution with the Flexpipe system
• Learn how to use more than 170 Flexpipe parts and maximize their potential
• Design and draw structures by hand
• Calculate loading capacity and learn various bracing techniques
• Assemble a structure
• Know which tools and equipment are required
• Design and draw structures with Sketchup 3D software

What’s the training schedule?

During the training, you will assemble a project for your company. The only fee is to buy the material required for this project. Here is the training schedule in detail:

DAY 1

Module 1 – Presentation of the modular system (8:00 to 9:00 AM)

1. Introduction to the Flexpipe system
2. Establishing participants’ expectations
3. Showcase Flexpipe structure picture library
4. Overview of the system’s primary components
5. Required tools

Module 2 – Introduction on how to assemble (9:00 to 10:00 AM)

Participants will learn how to assemble the Flexpipe Cube.

Module 3 – Hand sketch and manual design (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

1. Cutting rules
2. Bracing techniques
3. ISO sheet
4. Calculating the bill of material
5. Website technical information

Free lunch – hosted by Flexpipe (12:00 to 12:30 PM)

Module 4 – Assembling your project (12:30 PM to 4:00 PM)

Participants will begin assembling the frame of their structures while the trainer shares practical tips to make the process easier.

DAY 2

Module 5 – Assembling your project (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

Participants will finish the assembly they began the day before.

Free lunch – hosted by Flexpipe (12:00 to 12:30 PM)

Module 6 – 3D computer design of standardized structures

1. Flexpipe’s Creator Plugin
2. Cutting rules specifications
3. Designing a real project

Note:
you’re welcome to leave after lunch if you don’t intend on using our software.

Who should attend?

To make the integration of this new system easier, you’ll want to involve, and get as many people as possible on board. That way, everyone will be on the same page.

• maintenance workers
• continuous improvement specialists
• manufacturing engineers
• project managers
• tool designers
• creative employees!

Be sure to read these two articles before selecting the session’s attendees.

•  8 most likely people for an in-house assembly
•  6 essential personality traits of the ideal assembler

How much does it cost and what’s included?

The training session is free of charge. You only need to cover your traveling costs and that of the material used to build your project.

Book your training

What material do I need?

We recommend a starter kit as your first project. These kits include the most commonly used parts to build specific structures. Our starter kits can be purchased online.

More information:
here’s everything you need to know about our starter kits.

Who does the training?

Esteban Solano

Esteban has assembled more than 250 Flexpipe structures. A woodworker by trade, Esteban channeled his resourcefulness and built his home from the ground up! Originally from Costa Rica, Esteban grew up in Florida where he studied industrial design. Esteban speaks English, Spanish and French fluently, and he has garnered work experience in several countries.

How should I prepare?

Don’t worry, no homework or studying is involved before the training. We’ve made sure our training is easy and worry free!
You can also arrive with a project in mind if you want to accomplish a specific project!

What are the directions to Flexpipe’s offices?

We are located 45 minutes from downtown Montreal; here are the driving times from surrounding airports to our facility:

• Montreal (Quebec) (YUL) – 55 minutes
• Burlington (Vermont) (BTV) – 80 minutes
• Plattsburgh (New York) (PBG) – 90 minutes

Our address is:
33 Racine, Farnham, QC, Canada, J2N 3A3

Here are the hotel we recommend for your stay during the training:
The Hotel Alt Quartier DIX30, which is 35 minutes away from Flexpipe headquarters and 25 minutes away from the Montreal Airport (YUL).

Note:
that we offer free shuttle service from the hotel to the training center.

More information:
if you need help, please contact Esteban Solano: esolano@flexpipeinc.com