FEATURE

My Door Factory’s Operating Discipline Starts Before the First Door Is Made

The first hour of the day at My Door Factory is not reserved for cutting, sanding or shipping doors; it starts with improvement work. Employees get time in the ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

This week, Brad Cairns of My Door Factory explains how daily improvement, clear standards and disciplined routines strengthen quality before production begins. Alex Colic of Akhurst Machinery examines when CNC investment makes sense, weighing labour pressures, bottlenecks, software, machine construction, training and future capacity. Together, they show sustainable growth depends on operational readiness and thoughtful technology choices across the shop.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

AWMAC Recognizes Industry Leaders and Project Excellence at 2026 National Convention

The Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada recognized individuals, manufacturers, design professionals and project teams ... Read more.

Richelieu and Blum Mark 40 Years of Serving Canadian Cabinetmakers

Richelieu and Blum are marking 40 years of partnership serving Canadian cabinetmakers and other industry professionals with hardware, technical expertise and ... Read more.

Brayden DeWitt appointed WMCO membership manager

Brayden DeWitt has become membership manager at the Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario, taking on a role focused on strengthening relationships with ... Read more.

WMCO Reschedules Spray Finishing Training Program for Aug. 20

The Wood Manufacturing Council of Ontario has rescheduled its Spray Finishing Training program for Aug. 20, 2026, at Conestoga College’s Woodworking ... Read more.

Ontario Company Fined $25,000 for Importing Rosewood Billiard Table Parts Without Permit

Dream Billiards Sports Bar and Eatery Inc. has been fined $25,000 for illegally importing billiard table legs made from a protected rosewood species ... Read more.

COLUMN

When Is the Right Time for a Woodworking Shop to Invest in a CNC Router?

For many woodworking shops, there comes a point when manual production methods begin to limit growth. Lead times increase, labour becomes harder ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Ontario Invests $3.3 Million in Ontario Truss & Wall Expansion

The Ontario government is investing more than $3.3 million in Ontario Truss & Wall to expand production of made-in-Ontario wood building materials and ... Read more.

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