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September 21, 2022

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Feature

A Universal Testing Machine To Keep Up With Regulations

Inovem, the woodworking and furniture innovation centre affiliated with the Cégep de Victoriaville, recently acquired a universal testing machine, an ultra-specialized ... Read more.

Message From the Editor

When we talk about safety in the wood industry, we’re typically talking about OHS on the shop floor, but we also need to consider the safety of those who purchase your products. The new Universal Testing Machine at Inovem will be a game changer for research in the industry.

– Grace Tatigian, Managing Editor

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Latest News

Manufacturers Key to Inflation Fight

Recently, CME officials met with the Bank of Canada and the federal government, urging both parties to help the manufacturing industry fight labour shortages and supply chain disruptions. ... Read more.

Outlook of Rural Businesses

As high inflation, a record low unemployment rate, and persistent supply chain issues created an environment of uncertainty in the economy, Canadian rural businesses continued to adapt to changing business ... Read more.

Quebec SMEs losing $11 B to Labour Shortages

Labour shortages are hitting Quebec businesses hard and have cost them close to $10.7 billion, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in its new Research Snapshot. 
“We knew the labour shortages were having ... Read more.

Woodworking Students Showcase Capstone Projects

Second-year students in Conestoga’s Woodworking Technology program recently presented capstone projects at a showcase to award the Best in Manufactured Product. Student Malte Plokhaar received the Best ... Read more.

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Feature

Design for Disassembly

Salvaging timber for reuse is already showing promising signs that it is more than financially viable, representing a sizable boost to local economies. Salvaging timber for reuse is already showing promising signs that it is more than ... Read more.

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Latest Products

Nesting Plug-In

The DDX NESTING ALGORITHM is dedicated explicitly to processing nested parts. DDX NESTING offers many advantages in production workflow: waste material is reduced by optimizing the available panel or slab, ... Read more.

Brema Eko 2.2

Biesse’s Brema Eko 2.2 is the new compact and versatile vertical boring machine with a reduced footprint for machining panels of different thicknesses and sizes. The ideal solution for “just in time” production, even for the most ... Read more.

Design

Top 5 Trends In Bathroom Design

The humble bathroom was once a room of necessity in our otherwise busy and chaotic lives. But over the years, this functional space has transformed into a sanctuary of peace and serenity when needed. ... Read more.

Business / Technology

The Home Buyer/Seller Standoff

In regular cycles, when faced with the twin realities of rising inflation and rising rates, demand dries, and home prices tumble. But these are not standard times. Although demand has fallen sharply ... Read more.

Kitchen Shipping Checklist

So, whether you’re shipping your first, fifteenth, or five-thousandth kitchen, if you feel that you could use a quick refresher, take a look at this ultimate pallet shipping checklist, and make sure that you’re always prepared ... Read more.

Latest Events

September 22-25, IDS Vancouver, Vancouver, BC

September 26, CKCA Regional Event, Waterloo, ON

September 28, Start Exporting With Canadian Grants And Tax Credits, Online

October 13-14, Wood Pro Expo, Manheim, PA

October 18-22, Woodworking Technology Days, Mississauga, ON

October 25-28, CME Annual General Meeting, Online

October 26-28, Kitchen + Bath Canada, Toronto, ON

October 27-29, SIBO, Drummondville, QC

November 29, Vision 2030, Quebec, QC

January 31 - February 2, KBIS 2023, Las Vegas, NV

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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