Wood Industry 2026-03-11 EN Latest News: WMCO to Host March Networking Event at Weinig Holz-Her Focused on Marketing, Machinery ROI and Funding Programs

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March 11, 2026

FEATURE

Why Fairness on the Shop Floor Pays Off

In his article Why It’s So Hard to Be Fair, organizational scholar Joel Brockner argues that fairness in business is not simply a moral concern or an HR principle. It is a performance issue. That insight has particular relevance ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Two articles this week highlight how sound management practices protect both culture and the bottom line. One outlines legal risks and practical safeguards when hiring talent from competitors, emphasizing transparency and respect for contractual obligations. The other shows how fairness in shop-floor decision-making builds trust, reduces conflict, and strengthens performance in small manufacturing environments where every interaction quickly shapes morale and productivity.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

WMCO to Host March Networking Event at Weinig Holz-Her Focused on Marketing, Machinery ROI and Funding Programs

The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario (WMCO) will hold its next quarterly networking event on ... Read more.

AWFS Launches 2026 Design-it-Digital Student CAD Competition Focused on Table Design

The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) has launched the 2026 edition of its Design-it-Digital Student Competition, ... Read more.

UCS Forest Group Promotes Eric Larson and Jeff Floyd to COO Roles at Sierra Forest Products and Upper Canada Forest Products

UCS Forest Group has promoted Eric Larson and Jeff Floyd to Chief Operating Officer roles at Sierra ... Read more.

Mastercam Strengthens Canadian Presence with Acquisition of Longtime Partner In-House Solutions

Mastercam has completed the acquisition of longtime Canadian channel partner In-House Solutions, a move that expands the company’s direct presence in ... Read more.

COLUMN

How to Safeguard Your Business When Hiring Rival Talent

In many industries right now, businesses are fighting not just for clients, customers and market share, but to attract and retain good talent. ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Federal Funding Targets Forestry Technology, Mass Timber, and Mill Modernization in B.C.

The Government of Canada is investing in several forestry and wood manufacturing initiatives in British Columbia’s Southern Interior as part of a broader funding ... Read more.

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