Woodworking Technology Days 2026 opens across eight GTA showrooms
The event runs from Tuesday, Oct. 20 to Friday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Participating locations…
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New $500M federal AI push opens funding opportunities for Canadian manufacturers
The federal government is adding $500 million over five years to the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative,…
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Ottawa commits $430M to expand skilled trades apprenticeship training
Employment and Social Development Canada announced the funding Oct. 15 through the Union Training and Innovation…
More Canadian wood could mean 4,000 additional housing starts a year, CMHC says
CMHC says U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber and some transformed wood products could leave more wood available for…
Black Bros. to participate in Woodworking Technology Days at Taurus Craco…
The Mendota, Illinois-based manufacturer of roll coating and laminating equipment will have representatives on site…
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%…
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Canada–U.S. Lumber Dispute: A Legal Setback, but the Bigger Fight Is Far From Over
The October 5 ruling follows years of legal challenges over how the United States calculates alleged subsidies to…
Wood Industry Fall 2026
Uncertainty has become difficult to separate from doing business. Trade policy can shift faster than a production…
Chambois and Milmonde: Building Capacity by Building Leaders and Culture
Jean-Stéphane Bourque did not come to architectural woodwork through the shop floor. He came through accounting,…
Before You Automate: What AI Implementation Requires
AI spending continues to rise, but the returns remain uneven. Manufacturers are adding AI to estimating,…
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Solid-wood processing moves further upstream at IWF 2026
For cabinet, furniture and millwork manufacturers, some of the equipment operates well outside conventional…
Automation moves beyond the machine at IWF 2026
At IWF Atlanta 2026, automation extended from estimating and part tracking to material handling, equipment…
Finishing comes under tighter control at IWF 2026
At IWF Atlanta 2026, coating, dispensing and sanding suppliers focused on reducing variation in finishing, from…
Natural Surfaces, More Engineered Systems at IWF Atlanta 2026
Warm woods, matte finishes and tactile textures appeared repeatedly. At the same time, suppliers were investing in…
