FEATURE

Wood Industry Fall 2026

Uncertainty has become difficult to separate from doing business. Trade policy can shift faster than a production plan, costs remain under pressure, and manufacturers are making long-term decisions while important ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Uncertainty continues to shape woodworking, but manufacturers can respond by strengthening what they control. From automation, delegation and shop-floor efficiency to industry associations, shared standards and trusted relationships, this fall issue explores practical ways to build resilience. It also highlights innovation in wood waste and the importance of communication, showing how stronger operations and connections can prepare businesses for change.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

Richelieu Sales Rise 12.6% in Q3 as Acquisitions and U.S. Growth Lift Results

Richelieu Hardware Ltd. reported third-quarter sales of $562.0 million for the period ended Aug. 31, 2026, up 12.6% from $499.2 million a year earlier, ... Read more.

IKEA Canada Celebrates 50 Years of Furnishing Canadian Homes

IKEA Canada is marking 50 years in the Canadian market, five decades after opening its first store in Richmond, British Columbia, on Oct. 2, 1976. ... Read more.

Atlas Engineered Products Completes Canada’s First Robotic Roof Truss Manufacturing Line

Atlas Engineered Products Ltd. has completed installation and commissioning of what it says is Canada’s first robotic roof truss manufacturing line at ... Read more.

Labsurface and ProREZ Coatings Combine Operations, Plan New U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Labsurface and ProREZ Coatings are joining forces in a transaction that will combine their resinous flooring product portfolios, distribution networks and ... Read more.

COLUMN

Uncertainty – The New Norm?

On August 4, 2026, CKCA issued a press release applauding the federal government’s imposition of a 25% tariff on imports of kitchen cabinets and vanities. This is a provisional tariff while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal ... Read more.

BUSINESS

VPC Group Acquires Domfoam Business and Operating Assets

VPC Group has acquired the business and operating assets of Montréal-based Domfoam, expanding its polyurethane foam manufacturing capacity in Canada. ... Read more.

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