FEATURE

Natural Surfaces, More Engineered Systems at IWF Atlanta 2026

At IWF Atlanta 2026, suppliers paired warmer wood looks and matte finishes with products aimed at easier matching, lighter handling, simpler installation and tighter ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

At IWF Atlanta 2026, suppliers paired natural wood looks with engineered solutions that simplify production, handling and installation, from synchronized surfaces and lightweight panels to smarter hardware and integrated lighting. As manufacturers adopt more connected tools, cybersecurity is equally critical, requiring employee training, multi-factor authentication, backups, network protection and cyber insurance to reduce operational, financial and reputational risks over time.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

Richelieu Deepens U.S. Reach with US$70-Million Penrod Acquisition

Montreal-based Richelieu Hardware Ltd. has acquired the hardware division of The Penrod Company, adding approximately US$70 million in annual sales ... Read more.

Web-Cab and Wildwood Cabinets to Host Moncton Factory Tour Focused on Automation

Web-Cab and Wildwood Cabinets will host a factory tour in Moncton, New Brunswick, on Sept. 29, giving manufacturers a firsthand look at how automation is being used ... Read more.

Superior Cabinets receives $1 million federal investment to expand Saskatoon manufacturing

Superior Millwork Ltd., operating as Superior Cabinets, will receive $1 million in non-repayable federal funding to increase capacity and improve efficiencies in home ... Read more.

Metrie Brings Industry Partners Together for GTA Habitat Build

Metrie brought customers, suppliers, shareholders and employees together in the Greater Toronto Area for a Habitat for Humanity Canada build as part of the millwork ... Read more.

Canadian Students Invited to Compete in AWFS Table Design Challenge, Deadline Nov 1st

Canadian students studying woodworking, design, engineering and related disciplines are eligible to compete in the 2026 Design-it-Digital Student Competition, ... Read more.

COLUMN

Protecting your business from cyber threats

Cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever, and the construction industry is no exception. While firms focus on physical job sites, cybercriminals are exploiting digital vulnerabilities in project management software, ... Read more.

BUSINESS

WMCO Moves Fast on New U.S. Tariff Challenges

New U.S. tariffs affecting Canadian products have created immediate questions for Ontario wood manufacturers over customs classifications, pricing, freight, importer responsibilities and customer costs,  ... Read more.

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