FEATURE

Machine Focus: Highlights from WMS 2025

The Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo (WMS 2025) once again delivered a strong cross-section of machinery innovation for Canadian manufacturers. From safety-driven table saws to robotic sanding ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

WMS 2025 showcased scalable automation—from Felder’s PCS® safety saws to Castaly’s CNC with integrated labelling—helping small shops boost efficiency and safety. Meanwhile, this week’s column examines employee share ownership as a succession strategy. With options like EOTs and equity plans, ESOPs offered owners a way to retire while preserving company legacy, engaging employees, and keeping businesses local.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

Biesse’s Federico Broccoli Joins Acimall Leadership Amid Global Growth Focus

Federico Broccoli, Chief Commercial Officer of Biesse Group, has been appointed Vice President of Acimall, the Italian association representing ... Read more.

Peter MacDonald Named Chair of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Board of Directors

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) has appointed Peter MacDonald, Director of Sustainability and External Relations at CKF Inc., ... Read more.

Decor-Rest Furniture Executive Joins Home Furnishings Association Board for 2026

Ankush Gupta, Vice President of Sales & Growth at Ontario-based Decor-Rest Furniture, has been named to the Home Furnishings Association’s (HFA) ... Read more.

Home Hardware Expands with First Winnipeg Location

Home Hardware Stores Limited has officially opened its first retail location in Winnipeg, marking a significant step in the company’s continued expansion ... Read more.

ThirdGen Timber Group Acquires Canadian Timberframes

ThirdGen Timber Group has acquired a majority stake in Canadian Timberframes Ltd., marking a significant consolidation in Canada’s timber ... Read more.

COLUMN

Employee Share Ownership as a Succession Strategy

For many Canadian businesses, the topic of succession and retirement is a daunting one given how many are family-run. But it’s not always possible to pass ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Budget 2025 Expands Buy Canadian Policy with New Funding, Local-Content Rules, and SME Procurement Supports

Prime Minister Mark Carney has outlined a central pillar of Budget 2025: Canada Strong, confirming ... Read more.

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