FEATURE

It’s Time to Speak Up!

CKCA recently hosted our Spring Regional event in Hamilton, Ontario. The province has been feeling the effects of housing slowdowns, tariffs, and the ongoing market pressures caused by increasing imports. ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Canadian cabinet manufacturers are being urged to speak up as imports, tariffs and idle capacity threaten domestic production. Industry advocacy and timely government action remain essential to protecting jobs and investment. Meanwhile, advances in decorative laminates, hardwood faces and factory-applied coatings are transforming plywood into a durable, efficient finished material that combines structural performance with greater design flexibility and versatility.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

Canada imposes 25% safeguard tariff on cabinet and vanity imports

The federal government has imposed a provisional 25% surtax on imports of certain wood cabinets and vanities, providing temporary protection to Canadian ... Read more.

WMC seeks women and gender-diverse voices to shape Alberta’s wood manufacturing workforce

The Wood Manufacturing Council is inviting women and gender-diverse people to participate in a labour market study focused on workforce inclusion in ... Read more.

Biesse first-half revenue falls 3.6% as cost reductions lift adjusted EBITDA

Biesse Group reported first-half 2026 revenue of €311.1 million, down 3.6% from €322.8 million a year earlier, as geopolitical uncertainty, weaker machinery ... Read more.

West Fraser rebounds from first-quarter slump as lumber operations return to positive EBITDA

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported a second-quarter 2026 loss of US$61 million, or US$0.78 per diluted share, as stronger lumber pricing and higher shipments ... Read more.

COLUMN

Not Just a Surface: How Finishes are Redefining Plywood’s Role in Design

Plywood has long been valued for its structural properties, but less so for its appearance. In cabinetry, furniture, and architectural applications, ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Six-month climb in Canadian wood product prices accelerates as softwood lumber jumps 6.1%

Prices for lumber and other wood products manufactured in Canada increased 2.6% in June 2026, marking a sixth consecutive monthly gain, according to ... Read more.

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