FEATURE

Tool Tour, Part 3: Final Stops and Standout Solutions

This is the third and final installment of our Tool Tour coverage. As with Parts 1 and 2, this segment highlights tools and systems shown on the floor during the guided tour—each selected for its relevance to shop work in ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

This week’s Feature showcases the final part of our AWFS Tool Tour, spotlighting eight standout innovations, from digital-integrated spray guns and AI-powered cobot sanders to precision jigs and safe polymer fasteners, designed to streamline workflows and enhance finishing quality. Our Column this week from WEB-CAB makes the case for intuitive automation as a smart, scalable solution to the labour gap, enabling shops to retain talent, reduce errors, and stay competitive without compromising craftsmanship or budget.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

Ontario Commits $145 Million to Shield Workers and Expand Skilled Trades Training

The Ontario government is investing $145 million in a coordinated workforce protection and training plan aimed at countering economic pressures ... Read more.

Canada to Eliminate Most Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will lift many of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods starting September 1, 2025, following renewed trade ... Read more.

Trump Targets Foreign Furniture with New Tariff Plan

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will impose new tariffs on imported furniture within the next 50 days, pending the outcome of a newly launched investigation into foreign-made furniture products. ... Read more.

Canada and Quebec Unveil First 11 Projects Under $992M Prefabricated Housing Initiative

The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced the first 11 projects selected under their highly prefabricated multi-unit housing initiative, ... Read more.

COLUMN

How to fill the labor gap without sacrificing quality or your bottom line

It’s often considered an oxymoron to say automation and craftsmanship in the same sentence. But imagine running your shop without your CNC or ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Dorel Reports Q2 Loss as Restructuring Accelerates

Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) reported a second-quarter net loss of US$44.9 million, down from US$59.5 million in the same period last year, as it accelerates its restructuring of the Dorel Home segment amid declining ... Read more.

LATEST EVENTS

October 21-24, 2025, Woodworking Technology Days, Mississauga, ON, Canada

October 28-29, 2025, Expo Design B2B EXPERIENCE, Quebec City, QC, Canada

November 12-14, 2025, Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo (WMS 2025), Toronto, ON, Canada

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