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Cyncly acquires imos to expand CAD/CAM and furniture manufacturing capabilities
The acquisition is intended to strengthen Cyncly’s ability to connect design, engineering and production within a single manufacturing workflow. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Canadian wood-product producer prices rise 3.2% in July
The increase contrasts with relatively flat pricing for finished furniture and fixtures. That category rose just 0.2% month over month in July and was 0.3% below its July 2025 level.
Woodworking Technology Days 2026 returns Oct. 20-23 with expanded showroom footprint
The four-day event will run Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature nine participating showrooms, representing a 30 per cent increase in combined showroom and demonstration space.
AWMAC Northern Alberta offers CEU session on NAAWS 5.0
The updated session, “Defining the Standard: The Critical Role of Reference Standards and Introduction to NAAWS 5.0,” has been approved for one continuing education unit (CEU) by The Alberta Association of Architects. It will examine how…
Registration opens for CKCA National Forum 2026 in Quebec
The National Forum is CKCA’s flagship face-to-face event and typically attracts kitchen cabinet manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and associates from across Canada. CKCA rotates the event between regions of the country, providing…
INNERGY launches cloud-based Engineering CAD/CAM platform
The software is designed to move projects from architectural plans through engineering and into CNC-ready production in a shared online environment. Multiple engineers and drafters can work on the same project simultaneously, while…
Stephanie Wagner Named Global Director of LIGNA
Deutsche Messe AG has appointed Stephanie Wagner global director of LIGNA, expanding her leadership responsibilities as the international woodworking and wood processing trade fair becomes an independent division within the organization.
Ottawa expands federal procurement access for Canadian small businesses
Announced August 13 in Kitchener, Ont., the measures are intended to simplify procurement processes, reduce barriers to federal contracting and improve access to government purchasing opportunities.
Biesse Canada to host CNC Maintenance Masterclass in Vaughan
The paid, hands-on training event is designed to help manufacturers improve the performance and reliability of their CNC equipment through preventive maintenance practices. The session will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 175 Milani Blvd.,…
Dorel Industries sells Ohio facility for US$12.5 million
The Montreal-based company said the transaction is part of the ongoing restructuring of Dorel Home and its broader effort to strengthen its balance sheet.
B.C. wood manufacturers receive federal support for modernization and export growth
The funding is part of more than $30.5 million announced by Pacific Economic Development Canada for 24 businesses and organizations across B.C. Several of the largest investments are directly tied to forestry and value-added wood…
Metrie appoints Stewart Andrade as CFO
Vancouver-based Metrie, a manufacturer and distributor of millwork solutions in North America, said Andrade brings experience in finance, strategy, business development, investor relations, research, and mergers and acquisitions.
CKCA Welcomes 25% Import Tariff as First Step Toward Fairer Competition
The provisional safeguard measure took effect July 31 and can remain in place for a maximum of 200 days while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) conducts a safeguard inquiry into whether increased imports are causing or…
New WMC Initiative to Train 96 Young Canadians for Wood Manufacturing Careers
The Connecting Youth to the Canadian Wood Manufacturing Industry project will operate through March 31, 2028, with funding from the Government of Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. It is aimed at youth aged 18 to 30 who face…
Saint-Gobain Acquires Ontario Architectural Wood Panel Manufacturer MCM Acoustical
The acquisition, completed through Saint-Gobain subsidiary CertainTeed Canada, Inc., includes MCM Acoustical's 70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Mississauga and approximately 90 employees, who will join CertainTeed Architectural…
IWF 2026 Introduces Expert-Led Wood Industry Innovation Show Tours
The tours will guide participants through selected exhibitors and technologies across IWF's product mix, with industry experts providing practical insight into new solutions and their potential applications in manufacturing businesses.
Black Bros. Names Jeff Simonton President and CEO in Leadership Transition
Black Bros. Co. will appoint Jeff Simonton as President and Chief Executive Officer effective Sept. 1, as part of an executive leadership transition at the sixth-generation, family-owned manufacturer of roll coating and laminating equipment
Canada imposes 25% safeguard tariff on cabinet and vanity imports
The measure took effect July 31 and may remain in place for up to 200 days. Cabinets and vanities manufactured in the United States, Mexico, Israel, Chile and designated developing countries are excluded.