FEATURE

Canadian Companies Take the Floor at IWF 2026

When the International Woodworking Fair opens in Atlanta this August, Canadian manufacturers and suppliers will be represented across nearly every major corner of the woodworking industry. ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

IWF is only a few weeks away, bringing the woodworking industry to Atlanta August 25–28. This week, we look at Canadian companies preparing to take the show floor, highlighting the country’s presence at North America’s largest woodworking trade show. We also examine how manufacturers can adapt to an aging workforce, preserve valuable knowledge and support experienced employees through workplace change.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

CKCA Welcomes 25% Import Tariff as First Step Toward Fairer Competition

The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA) is backing the federal government’s new 25% surtax on imports of certain wood cabinets and vanities, ... Read more.

New WMC Initiative to Train 96 Young Canadians for Wood Manufacturing Careers

The Wood Manufacturing Council (WMC) has launched a national employment initiative that will provide 96 young Canadians with paid training, ... Read more.

Saint-Gobain Acquires Ontario Architectural Wood Panel Manufacturer MCM Acoustical

Saint-Gobain has acquired MCM Acoustical, a Mississauga, Ont., manufacturer of architectural wood ceiling and wall panels, expanding the building materials ... Read more.

IWF 2026 Introduces Expert-Led Wood Industry Innovation Show Tours

IWF 2026 is introducing Wood Industry Innovation Tours, a new series of expert-led show-floor experiences designed to give attendees a closer look at emerging ... Read more.

COLUMN

Adapting to an Aging Workforce

More Canadians over the age of 65 are continuing to work, whether full time, part time, or through multiple jobs. For employers, this is no longer a temporary trend; it is a workforce shift that is reshaping hiring, ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Black Bros. Names Jeff Simonton President and CEO in Leadership Transition

Black Bros. Co. will appoint Jeff Simonton as President and Chief Executive Officer effective Sept. 1, as part of an executive leadership transition at the ... Read more.

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