FEATURE

Automation moves beyond the machine

At IWF Atlanta 2026, automation extended from estimating and part tracking to material handling, equipment integration and production visibility. A panel can move quickly through a CNC and still spend too much time ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Automation is expanding beyond individual machines, connecting estimating, material handling, equipment and production data to reduce repetitive handoffs and improve visibility across the shop. At the same time, strong workplaces depend on recognizing people. Simple thanks, meaningful celebrations, new responsibilities and performance-based rewards can reinforce employee contributions and help managers build stronger engagement and retention through consistent, thoughtful appreciation daily.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

Federal government rolls out new skilled trades hiring and training supports

The federal government is beginning to roll out a series of skilled trades programs aimed at helping young Canadians enter apprenticeships ... Read more.

Dor-Val adds Montreal industrial property following ownership change

Commercial furniture manufacturer Dor-Val has acquired a 98,086-square-foot industrial building in Montreal’s Anjou borough for $11.25 million. ... Read more.

BDM expands again with three Quebec furniture acquisitions

Quebec-based case goods manufacturer BDM + Furniture has acquired three companies from the MAP Group, adding Meubles Arboit-Poitras, Meubles Tomali and ... Read more.

NAHB backs House bill seeking tariff relief for building materials

The National Association of Home Builders is backing new U.S. legislation that would create a tariff exclusion process for building materials, arguing that duties ... Read more.

COLUMN

Six Approaches to Show Employee Appreciation

Employee recruitment, engagement and retention are among the hottest topics in business today – and for good reason. Surveys by Gallup show only 30 per cent of North American employees are engaged at work, ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Canada proposes permanent immediate expensing for most business capital investment

The federal government is proposing to allow businesses to immediately write off the full cost of most new capital investments, a change that could ... Read more.

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