FEATURE

Breaking the Innovation Barrier: How Financial Tools Limit Progress in Small Companies

For many small and growing companies, innovation is essential to staying competitive. Whether it’s adopting new technology, entering a new market, or rethinking ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

This week’s feature explores how conventional financial evaluation tools can discourage smaller manufacturers from pursuing innovation, often steering decision-makers toward safer, short-term investments instead of transformative change. Our column focuses on employee retention, emphasizing the importance of workplace culture, recognition, clear communication, and growth opportunities to help companies keep skilled workers engaged for the long term.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

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Metrie Acquires Door Distribution Businesses From Owens Corning to Expand Eastern U.S. Capabilities

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Haworth Acquires Majority Stake in Toronto-Based Tayco to Expand Canadian Manufacturing

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Ontario Awards $1.04B Contract for New Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place

The Ontario government has awarded a $1.04 billion fixed-price contract to Ontario Science Partners to design, build, finance and maintain a new 400,000-square-foot ... Read more.

COLUMN

Employee retention: Once you hire them, how to keep them

Employee retention is crucial for the long-term success of any business. The costs of hiring, orientation and training can pile up, and having to fill the same ... Read more.

BUSINESS

EcoSynthetix, Taiga and Cascades Report Mixed 2025 Results Amid Commodity and Market Pressures

Canadian manufacturers and distributors serving the wood products and building materials supply chain reported varied financial results for fiscal 2025, ... Read more.

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