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I met Abe Nafar in Las Vegas at AWFS where he was being honored as a part of the 40 under 40 class of 2023. He and his whole team had an infectious, enthusiastic energy about them, and it was a real pleasure to follow up with him again for…

In the swiftly evolving post-pandemic work era, the home office has transcended its functional boundaries, emerging as a realm of creativity, concentration, and personal expression. For craftsmen immersed in the world of custom cabinets and…

At the intersection of youthful brilliance and industry expertise, Robert Philips stands as a shining example of what can be achieved when passion meets professionalism. At the age of 35, Philips has not only redefined leadership in the…

It is 11:30am at the INNERGY booth at AWFS and Marc has just come back from giving a lecture on Job costing. When I met him the day before at INNERGY’s announcement of their new software, DESIGN, Marc was ready to do an interview on the…

AWFS 2023 was an amazing experience and opportunity to stay on top of what is new and happening in the industry, but also to network with industry leaders from across North America.

In an effort to bolster its Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) and ensure a more efficient distribution of funds, the federal government has taken significant steps to simplify the application process.

This week I had the opportunity to ask Angelo Gangone, Executive Vice President of the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers, questions in anticipation of the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas coming up next week July 24-28, and he…

The Canadian government is planning to introduce amendments to the Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations to address certain oversight and improve clarity for regulated parties in the secondary wood manufacturing…

What started 40 years ago as a fully integrated and TFL manufacturing facility in Sayabec, Quebec in 1982, has grown into a powerhouse of three different mills in the province. One mill is located in Val d’Or, another in Sayabec, and the…

The Architectural Woodwork Manufacturer’s Association held their national convention in Toronto, June 8th-10th. The event was attended by industry leaders from across the country, belonging to businesses generations old and…

In business since 1970, Laurysen Kitchens is a third generation, family-owned and operated kitchen cabinet manufacturer in Ottawa. The company has been continuously expanding, purchasing a 23,00 sq. ft facility in Carleton place in 20172…

Rising office fit-out costs reflect both inflationary dynamics in the construction sector and emerging design trends as employers realign space to engage their hybrid workforces.

Woodland Supply has a reputation for taking quality into its own hands.

Few species have stood the test of time as being a luxury, high valued item like walnut. With a mix of straight and irregular grain, and a nice dark colour, walnut is a beautiful species.

After a first post-pandemic mission on American soil last year, manufacturers from Connect Bois and the furniture design niche flew to Germany.

“What kind of plywood do you recommend I use?” While it is a difficult question to answer it is my hope to break down the pros and cons.

As an experienced tree faller, Jimmy Pleym is sure of how much quality wood he can saw from a log just by looking at it.

It’s been just over a year since Toronto city council green-lit garden suites.