FEATURE

Think Smarter, Lead Better: Emotional Agility in the Shop Floor and Office

In many wood manufacturing shops, managers are expected to “leave emotions at the door” and focus on productivity. Yet recent behavioral research indicates that ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Leaders in wood manufacturing are discovering that emotional agility—recognizing, labeling, accepting emotions, and acting on values—can enhance decision-making and reduce stress. Meanwhile, Canada’s infrastructure sector is embracing digital construction tools like 4D/5D modeling and AI for safer, smarter project delivery. These innovations, from the shop floor to the job site, show how clarity—emotional or informational—can drive better results.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

Columbia Forest Products and Veneer Technologies to Lead Veneer Grading Seminar at WMS 2025

A half-day seminar on veneer grading will be held on November 12 and 13 at the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo (WMS 2025), ... Read more.

Quebec Wood Manufacturers Get Nearly $1M Boost from Ottawa to Expand Production

Four Quebec-based wood manufacturing companies will receive a combined $970,267 from the Government of Canada to modernize equipment and ... Read more.

Holsag to Exit Canada After 35 Years, Citing U.S. Tariff Pressures

Holsag Manufacturing has announced it will close its Lindsay, Ontario facility in March 2026, ending a 35-year manufacturing presence in Canada and ... Read more.

Norwood Sawmills Joins WTI in Strategic Expansion into Portable Milling Market

Wood Technologies International (WTI), the parent company of USNR and Burton Mill Solutions, has acquired Norwood Sawmills, marking WTI’s entry into ... Read more.

Promise Robotics Debuts Factory-as-a-Service in Calgary to Fast-Track Housing Supply

Promise Robotics has officially opened its second Canadian production facility in Calgary, Alberta, bringing a cloud-connected, AI-powered solution to ... Read more.

COLUMN

Expanding Canada’s Infrastructure with Digital Technologies

Delivering high-quality infrastructure on time and within budget is becoming increasingly challenging in Canada due to regulatory processes and permitting, ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Canada Post Strike Risks Losing Core Small Business Clients, CFIB Warns

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling for urgent federal intervention to end the ongoing Canada Post strike, warning that nearly ... Read more.

LATEST EVENTS

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

November 5, 2025, AWMAC Ontario Awards Gala Toronto, ON, Canada

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

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