Wood Industry 2026-07-02 EN Latest News: CKCA Members Elect 2026/2027 Board, Luke Elias Named President

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July 2, 2026

FEATURE

AWMAC convention puts standards, data and documentation at centre of industry performance

By Friday morning at AWMAC’s 2026 National Convention in Québec City, the discussion had moved quickly from the formal launch of NAAWS 5.0 to ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

This week, we look at how architectural woodwork firms are strengthening performance through standards, documentation, data discipline and clearer project controls. We also examine Canada’s renovation market, where activity is near balance but uneven by region and project type, with shorter backlogs, rising costs and cautious homeowners shaping the outlook for manufacturers and suppliers alike across the wood supply chain.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

CKCA Members Elect 2026/2027 Board, Luke Elias Named President

The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association has announced its 2026/2027 Board of Directors following elections held during its Annual Meeting on ... Read more.

Ontario Invests $1.6M in Bernie McGlynn Lumber Expansion

The Ontario government is investing $1.6 million in Bernie McGlynn Lumber Ltd. to support a $5.3-million expansion and modernization project at the ... Read more.

Aeon Cabinetry Breaks Ground on $20M London Manufacturing Plant

Aeon Cabinetry has broken ground on a new $20-million manufacturing plant in London, Ont., with plans to create more than 50 jobs. ... Read more.

Carney-Eby deal includes plan to convert vacant B.C. condos

The federal and British Columbia governments have announced a housing and infrastructure partnership that includes a plan to move more than ... Read more.

COLUMN

Home Remodeling Activity Points to Market Balance

Home renovation activity continues to hold steady, with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) reporting a neutral score of 50.3 in its spring Renovation Market Index (RMI). ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Tungsten Supply Tightness Raises Tooling Cost Risks

Cabinet, millwork, furniture and component manufacturers could face higher tooling costs and longer lead times as global tungsten supply tightens under ... Read more.

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