FEATURE

Turning Strategy into Throughput

Owners and production leads across the wood sector know the feeling. Plans look solid in January, yet by summer backlog is lumpy, margins are thinner than forecast, and the shop is chasing rush jobs. The pattern is not ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Smart design is essential in today’s high-cost urban housing market. Earl Ducharme, Managing Director at Häfele Canada Inc., highlights efficient, European-inspired solutions for small spaces, from hidden kitchens to ceiling-height cabinetry. Meanwhile, a strategy guide for woodshops outlines seven practical rules to turn good plans into real output—stressing clarity, rigorous tracking, and early resource alignment as keys to closing the planning-execution gap.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

“Wiped Out by Tariffs”: Canadian Cabinet Makers Warn of Crisis as U.S. Duties Mount

Canada’s advanced wood manufacturing industry is warning of widespread job losses, regional economic damage, and long-term erosion of ... Read more.

Ontario Invests in Automation at Diamond CNC and DSI Industries with $3.5M in Targeted Funding

The Ontario government is investing over $3.5 million to support two growing companies in the province’s secondary wood manufacturing industry, ... Read more.

Josh Ware Joins Uniboard to Lead Sales Growth Across Ontario and Western Canada

Uniboard has appointed Josh Ware as National Sales Manager for Ontario and Western Canada, strengthening its leadership team as it continues to ... Read more.

Canadian Wood Council Recognizes 38 Projects at 2025 Wood Design & Building Awards

The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) has announced 38 award-winning projects in the 41st annual Wood Design & Building Awards, celebrating architectural ... Read more.

Woodlore Hosts Pierre Poilievre to Showcase Canadian Cabinet Manufacturing

Woodlore, a Canadian kitchen cabinet manufacturer based in Brampton, recently welcomed Pierre Poilievre, MP for a tour of its facility, highlighting the ... Read more.

COLUMN

Cost-aware innovation for small-space living

As living costs continue to skyrocket, particularly in urban centres like Vancouver and Toronto, the way people think about their living spaces is undergoing major changes. With the average home in these cities costing ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Expo Design 2025 Offers Direct Access to Specifiers and Standards

Expo Design EXPERIENCE B2B 2025 returns to the Québec City Convention Centre on October 28–29, offering wood manufacturers and distributors a ... 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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