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This week we were pleased to learn about a $1-million contribution to the WMCO to support a study involving ten collaborating wood manufacturing SMEs. This project aims to integrate Industry 4.0 technology to optimize the information and material flow to establish an industry roadmap. This roadmap will enable future investments and demonstrates the role of Canada’s forest manufacturing enterprises in utilizing innovative technologies. |
– Grace Tatigian, Managing Editor |
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Woodworking Industry |
Robatech offers a wide range of adhesive application systems for woodworking and furniture making, such as laminates, flooring, paneling, profile wrapping, counter tops, self-assembly furniture and displays. Read more. |
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June Survey of Manufacturing |
Following a 1.1% decline in May, manufacturing sales fell 0.8% to $71.8 billion in June, on lower sales in 8 of 21 industries, led by petroleum and coal products (-7.8%) and wood products (-7.2%). Quarterly sales rose 5.8% ... Read more. |
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Wood WORKS! BC Executive Director Retires |
Lynn Embury-Williams, Executive Director, Wood WORKS! BC retired effective August 12. The Canadian Wood Council and Wood WORKS! program would like to thank Lynn for her dedication and tremendous achievements ... Read more. |
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The State of the K&B Industry |
Supply chain disruptions, sourcing challenges, and over-the-top price hikes have affected virtually every product line used within the kitchen and bath industry, but none more than cabinets. Let’s start with a brief history of ... Read more. |
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BOA-M Case Clamp Machine |
The BOA-M is a manually operated Case Clamp designed to clamp cabinet boxes, drawer boxes, and case goods that have been doweled together. The dowel construction process produces more boxes ... Read more. |
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R400 Laser-Cutting System |
With a generous and ergonomic working area, sophisticated yet intuitive workflow software, and the industry’s highest safety standards, the R400 provides a safe, user-friendly, cost-effective, and locally supported solution ... Read more. |
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Indigenous Skill Building |
British Columbia’s construction sector is anticipated to grow significantly in the coming decade, making skills training for young people—the workforce of tomorrow—essential. To meet this need, ... Read more. |
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Benefits of an External Business Consultant |
The pressures that small and medium-sized business owners face can be intense. Starting, taking over, or learning to manage a business is hard enough as it is. Still, such owners also often have to play the roles of VP Finance, ... Read more. |
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Latest Events |
August 23, Grants And Funding Programs For Canadian Manufacturers, Online |
August 23-26, IWF Atlanta, Atlanta, GA |
September 22-25, IDS Vancouver, Vancouver, BC |
September 26, CKCA Regional Event, Waterloo, ON |
October 13-14, Wood Pro Expo, Manheim, PA |
October 18-22, Woodworking Technology Days, Mississauga, ON |
October 26-28, Kitchen + Bath Canada, Toronto, ON |
October 27-29, SIBO, Drummondville, QC |
March 29-31, IWPA World of Wood Convention, Savannah, GA |
May 15-19, Ligna, Hannover, Germany |
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Contributors wanted! We’re always looking for contributing writers and stories for our newsletter. If you have something you’d like to share with readers and want more details, please email Grace at gracet@mediaedge.ca. |
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