Wood Industry 2026-04-01 EN Latest News: AWMAC Ontario Appoints Patricia Muncan and Rick Hurst to Board of Directors

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April 1, 2026

FEATURE

The Most Important Machine in Any Shop

It might just be the most important piece of equipment in the shop: it supports every department, it’s reliable with near-perfect uptime, it’s universally adopted and requires little-to-no training. Every shop has one and progress ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

This week’s feature highlights the often-overlooked importance of a shop’s primary machine, emphasizing maintenance, operator skill, and workflow integration as critical to productivity. The column explores developing strong managers, focusing on leadership training, communication, and accountability to drive operational success.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

AWMAC Ontario Appoints Patricia Muncan and Rick Hurst to Board of Directors

AWMAC Ontario has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors, welcoming Patricia Muncan of CCW Architectural Millwork Casework Inc. and ... Read more.

Gorman Group Names Ashlee Cribb as Incoming CEO, Nick Arkle to Transition to Board Chair

The Gorman Group has announced a planned leadership transition, with Ashlee Cribb set to become Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2026, following ... Read more.

PLANIT AND DORR LAUNCH CABINET VISION INTEGRATION FOR ACCURATE 3D RENDERING

Planit Canada is proud to announce a new collaboration with DORR Industries with the launch of the DORR Package for Cabinet Vision, bringing DORR’s full ... Read more.

Ontario Details Expanded HST Rebate Plan to Boost Housing Supply and Affordability

The Ontario government has released additional details on its proposed expansion of the Harmonized Sales Tax rebate for new housing, a measure aimed at ... Read more.

COLUMN

How to Develop Great Managers for Operational Success

Your manager is buried. They’re unpacking materials at 6:00 a.m., fixing a display or setup that nobody else can seem to get right, covering a call-out on the floor, ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Canfor Corporation Completes Full Acquisition of Canfor Pulp

Canfor Corporation has completed its acquisition of all remaining shares of Canfor Pulp Products Inc., consolidating full ownership of the pulp producer following ... Read more.

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